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Horror film from Métis director to screen in North American theatres

Horror film from Métis director to screen in North American theatres

Berkley Brady has already captured some awards for her horror film Dark Nature. But Brady, a Métis director/writer living in Calgary, has another reason why she’s pumped about the movie, which marks her feature film debut.
Is returning to school worth it for advancing your career? Experts weigh in.

Is returning to school worth it for advancing your career? Experts weigh in.

After several years of working in retail, Shantia Cross had enough. One day in 2021, she decided to walk off the job and leave what she described as a toxic and thankless workplace.
Video: 'Absolutely amazing' 10-foot shark washes up dead on B.C. shore

Video: 'Absolutely amazing' 10-foot shark washes up dead on B.C. shore

A man walking along the beach on Hornby Island discovered the dead shark.
6 red flags to watch for when buying a new dog

6 red flags to watch for when buying a new dog

Dogs can bring so much joy and comfort to people of all ages.
How emergency alerts can harm those in vulnerable situations

How emergency alerts can harm those in vulnerable situations

For the general public, emergency alerts are "absolutely no issue," says one UBC associate professor. But for others, like those in domestic violence situations, they could cause harm.
Halifax ocean tech hub buoys firms tackling everything from climate change to defence

Halifax ocean tech hub buoys firms tackling everything from climate change to defence

HALIFAX — It started as a Coast Guard facility, two aging brick buildings on the Dartmouth side of Halifax Harbour. Today, they've been updated with modern steel-grey siding, a nod to the nearby sea and the site's new purpose as the Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship, or COVE.
Botticelli's Venus is an 'influencer' and Italy is not happy

Botticelli's Venus is an 'influencer' and Italy is not happy

ROME (AP) — The Italian tourism ministry thought it had a sure-fire way to bring travelers into the country: turning a 15th century art icon into a 21st century “virtual influencer."
Some doctors, patients want Canada to follow U.S. proposal for earlier mammograms

Some doctors, patients want Canada to follow U.S. proposal for earlier mammograms

The co-chair of a Canadian health panel says there's no need for women to start having routine mammograms at age 40, despite new draft recommendations from an American task force calling for that change. Dr.
Air Canada reports Q1 revenue nearly doubled compared with a year ago

Air Canada reports Q1 revenue nearly doubled compared with a year ago

MONTREAL — Air Canada reported its first-quarter revenue nearly doubled compared with a year ago, boosted by strong demand.
Facebook has 3 billion users. Many of them are old.

Facebook has 3 billion users. Many of them are old.

Facebook says it is not dead. Facebook also wants you to know that it is not just for “old people,” as young people have been saying for years.
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