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Instagram launches teen accounts with private settings, limited capabilities
By Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press on September 17th, 2024
TORONTO – Canadian teens signing up for Instagram will now be among the first in the world to be automatically given private accounts with limited capabilities. The new accounts for teens will come with default restrictions blocking underage users from being messaged by people they aren’t connected with and that won’t show sensitive content such ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is expected in court after New York indictment
By Larry Neumeister And Michael R. Sisak, The Associated Press on September 17th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Sean “Diddy” Combs was expected to appear before a federal judge in New York on Tuesday after his indictment on undisclosed criminal charges. The music mogul was arrested late Monday in Manhattan, roughly six months after federal authorities conducting a sex trafficking investigation raided his luxurious homes in Los Angeles and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Radio Nikki: Haley launching a weekly SiriusXM radio talk show at least through January
By David Bauder, The Associated Press on September 17th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is launching her own radio talk show next week on SiriusXM that’s set to air once a week at least through the inauguration of a new president. She’ll do interviews, take listener calls and talk politics on the show, which will be carried Wednesdays from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!TIFF screening controversial doc ‘Russians at War’ today
By Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press on September 17th, 2024
The Toronto International Film Festival plans to screen the controversial documentary “Russians at War” today after postponing last week’s showings. The film, which captures the experiences of Russian soldiers on the front lines of the war in Ukraine, has sparked considerable backlash from Ukrainian officials and community groups, as well as Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sarah McLachlan honoured with Canada Post commemorative stamp unveiling in B.C.
By The Canadian Press on September 17th, 2024
VANCOUVER – Canadian musician Sarah McLachlan and the head of Canada Post are expected to unveil a stamp in her honour. The ceremony is scheduled to take place in Vancouver today at the Sarah McLachlan School of Music, which was established in 2002 to offer inclusive and barrier-free access to music education for youth. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charlotte Cardin, Allison Russell, eight others compete for Polaris Music Prize
By David Friend, The Canadian Press on September 17th, 2024
TORONTO – Albums from 10 acclaimed Canadian acts – including Charlotte Cardin, the Beaches and Allison Russell – will compete for the Polaris Music Prize tonight. The prestigious $50,000 award, presented at Toronto’s Massey Hall, anoints the best Canadian album of the year as decided by a jury of music critics based on its artistic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trudeau loses another Liberal stronghold in Bloc Québécois byelection victory
By Laura Osman, Maura Forrest, Steve Lambert and Michel Saba, The Canadian Press on September 17th, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has suffered another devastating byelection blow with the loss of a second Liberal stronghold, this one to the Bloc Québécois in LaSalle – Émard – Verdun. Voters went to the polls Monday in the Montreal riding as well as in Winnipeg’s Elmwood – Transcona, where the NDP retained its long-held seat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trudeau loses another Liberal stronghold to Bloc Québécois byelection victory
By Laura Osman, Maura Forrest, Steve Lambert and Michel Saba, The Canadian Press on September 17th, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has suffered another devastating byelection blow with the loss of a second Liberal stronghold to the Bloc Québécois in LaSalle – Émard – Verdun. Voters went to the polls in the Montreal riding as well as in Winnipeg’s Elmwood – Transcona, where the NDP retained their long-held seat after a tough ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bloc Québécois takes Montreal Liberal stronghold in byelection win
By Laura Osman, Maura Forrest, Steve Lambert and Michel Saba, The Canadian Press on September 17th, 2024
The Bloc Québécois has won the Montreal Liberal stronghold riding of LaSalle – Émard – Verdun after an extremely tight three-way race with the NDP. Supporters in Montreal shouted and jumped up and down so hard the floor shook at news of their victory, some with Quebec flags draped around their shoulders. The resounding celebrations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Bloc Québécois takes Montreal Liberal stronghold in byelection win
By Laura Osman, Maura Forrest, Steve Lambert and Michel Saba, The Canadian Press on September 17th, 2024
The Bloc Québécois has won the Montreal Liberal stronghold riding of LaSalle – Émard – Verdun after an extremely tight three-way race with the NDP. More coming. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 16, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP maintains Winnipeg stronghold in federal byelection
By Laura Osman, Maura Forrest, Steve Lambert and Michel Saba, The Canadian Press on September 16th, 2024
The NDP has maintained its stronghold in the Winnipeg riding of Elmwood – Transcona in a tight byelection race with the Conservatives. Elections Canada reported the results of all 191 polls showing NDP candidate Leila Dance won the race with 48.1 per cent of the vote. Conservative candidate Colin Reynolds managed to grow the Tories’ ... Read More »
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