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Swiss slopes buzz as those of neighbours sit idle in pandemic

Swiss slopes buzz as those of neighbours sit idle in pandemic

GENEVA — Two weeks after beating COVID-19, Thierry Salamin huffs as his ski boots crunch through Swiss snow near the Matterhorn peak, readying for a downhill run with his mood as bright as his blue and fluorescent yellow ski getup and the sun overhea
Colorado student, scientist named Time's 'Kid of the Year'

Colorado student, scientist named Time's 'Kid of the Year'

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''Purpose in the pain:' People appreciate life more, grieve differently in pandemic

''Purpose in the pain:' People appreciate life more, grieve differently in pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has not only changed the way we live our lives, but also the way we view death, say some experts. More than 12,000 Canadians have so far died due to COVID-19.
As hospitals cope with a COVID-19 surge, cyber threats loom

As hospitals cope with a COVID-19 surge, cyber threats loom

BURLINGTON, Vt. — By late morning on Oct. 28, staff at the University of Vermont Medical Center noticed the hospital’s phone system wasn’t working. Then the internet went down, and the Burlington-based centre 's technical infrastructure with it.
Review: 'Promising Young Woman' sdtk takes you on dark ride

Review: 'Promising Young Woman' sdtk takes you on dark ride

Various artists, “Promising Young Woman: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack” (Capitol Records) The “Promising Young Woman” soundtrack will not play with your emotions.
COVID-19 restrictions prompting people to find creative ways to avoid cabin fever

COVID-19 restrictions prompting people to find creative ways to avoid cabin fever

WINNIPEG — Finding a way to get outdoors and connect — safely — with friends and family has already been a challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, with the thermometer dropping and winter at the door, it can be even harder.
CBC issues new guidelines on branded content amid Tandem paid-partnership controversy

CBC issues new guidelines on branded content amid Tandem paid-partnership controversy

TORONTO — The CBC has issued new guidelines it says will "further strengthen and clarify the boundaries" between its journalistic content and advertising.
Longtime Cubs TV announcer Kasper joins White Sox radio team

Longtime Cubs TV announcer Kasper joins White Sox radio team

CHICAGO — Len Kasper, the longtime TV play-by-play broadcaster for the Chicago Cubs, is joining the radio booth of the crosstown White Sox. Kasper, who spent 16 seasons on the North Side, will call games alongside former major leaguer Darrin Jackson.
Jack Bush canvas fetches $870K at auction, setting new artist record

Jack Bush canvas fetches $870K at auction, setting new artist record

An auction house says the $870,000 sale of a canvas by Canadian abstract painter Jack Bush marks a new artist record. Cowley Abbott Auctions says Bush's "Column on Browns" drew competitive bidding at its virtual live sale on Thursday evening.
Six vice-presidents talk about job once considered invisible

Six vice-presidents talk about job once considered invisible

NEW YORK — After interviewing Dan Quayle in Arizona for his documentary on the vice presidency, filmmaker Jeffrey Roth was rushing to the airport to catch a flight to Wyoming, where he had an appointment with Dick Cheney the next morning.
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