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New French immersion program proposed in N.B. cuts time students learn in French
By Hina Alam, The Canadian Press on December 15th, 2022
FREDERICTON – New Brunswick has proposed a new French immersion program that cuts the time elementary school students spend learning in French, prompting scathing criticism from a parent group. Starting September, kindergarten to Grade 1 students will spend half their day in “exploratory learning” in French and the other half being taught in English for ... Read More »
1 response‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ to feature Duran Duran, New Edition
By Mark Kennedy, The Associated Press on December 15th, 2022
NEW YORK (AP) – Ryan Seacrest will usher in 2023 on “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” from Times Square, with iconic bands from the 1980s and 1990s as well as a member of BTS and a TikTok sensation. Duran Duran, fresh off an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, will play from a ... Read More »
1 responseCanadian songwriter Shirley Eikhard who penned ‘Something to Talk About’ dies at 67
By David Friend, The Canadian Press on December 15th, 2022
TORONTO – Canadian singer-songwriter Shirley Eikhard, whose flirty track “Something to Talk About” gave Bonnie Raitt her biggest hit and a Grammy Award win, has died after a battle with cancer. Longtime friend Deborah Duggan says the musician died early Thursday at a hospital in Orangeville, Ont. surrounded by those closest to her. She was ... Read More »
1 responseThe Weeknd receives Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award
By The Canadian Press on December 15th, 2022
TORONTO – Pop superstar The Weekndis being recognized for his support of charitable causes with an award from the Slaight Family Foundation. The Toronto native is the recipient of this year’s Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award. In a statement, the foundation says The Weeknd, whose given name is Abel Tesfaye, will have a $50,000 donation ... Read More »
1 responseAP Breakthrough Entertainer: Daryl McCormack’s grand year
By Hilary Fox, The Associated Press on December 15th, 2022
LONDON (AP) – Daryl McCormack is the zen master. It’s not a new acting role or a level of spiritual enlightenment, it’s a nickname he got on set for being extremely laidback. The Irish actor is having a busy and rewarding year with ensemble appearances on TV in brutal period drama “Peaky Blinders” and dark ... Read More »
1 responseTrevor Noah goes for a threepeat of Grammy Award hosting
By The Associated Press on December 15th, 2022
NEW YORK (AP) – Unemployment didn’t last long for Trevor Noah – he’s hosting the Grammy Awards in early 2023. The comedian who recently left his post as host of “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central has been asked to be master of ceremonies on Feb. 5, which will be his third time leading the ... Read More »
1 response2022 Notebook: The slap heard (and seen) around the world
By The Associated Press on December 15th, 2022
THE BACKGROUND: Was it real? Or staged? Very real, it turned out. Will Smith’s slapping of Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards after the comedian told a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, reverberated through the entertainment industry and the nation – and led to Smith being banned from the Oscars for a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!N.B. introduces new French immersion program for students in anglophone sector
By The Canadian Press on December 15th, 2022
FREDERICTON – New Brunswick has proposed a new French immersion program for the next academic year with the goal of ensuring all students graduate with at least a conversational level of the language. The government’s decision to reform French-language education has been controversial and was a main reason behind the resignation of education minister Dominic ... Read More »
1 responseNew initiative promotes diversity across sectors in Italy
By Colleen Barry, The Associated Press on December 15th, 2022
MILAN (AP) – The founder of the Afro Fashion Association in Italy on Thursday said she is launching awards recognizing the achievements of minorities in Italian society, to promote greater diversity and inclusion. The first edition of the Black Carpet Awards will premier on Feb. 22, during Milan Fashion Week, and will be sponsored by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harry, Meghan vent grievances in final Netflix episodes
By Sylvia Hui And Danica Kirka, The Associated Press on December 15th, 2022
LONDON (AP) – Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, vented their grievances against the British monarchy on Thursday in the second half of their Netflix documentary series, with Harry describing the royal press machine – including leaking and planting stories in newspapers – as a “dirty game.” Harry, 38, also said there was a “wedge” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harry & Meghan to vent grievances in final Netflix episodes
By Danica Kirka, The Associated Press on December 15th, 2022
LONDON (AP) – Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, are expected to vent their grievances against the British monarchy on Thursday, when Netflix releases the final episodes of a series about the couple’s decision to step away from royal duties and make a new start in America. After the first three installments of “Harry & ... Read More »
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