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Pearl Jam gives details of new album ‘Dark Matter,’ drops first single, announces world tour
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Pearl Jam ‘s forthcoming album is called “Dark Matter,” its first single of the same title has been released, and the band will start a world tour in May. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers revealed the new details on the project and their 2024 plans on Tuesday. “Dark Matter,” ... Read More »
Disneyland’s Mickey Mouse and Cinderella performers may unionize
Workers who bring Disneyland’s beloved characters to life – including Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Cinderella – are looking to unionize. Labor organizers announced the campaign Tuesday, saying performers want better safety conditions and scheduling policies to help keep the magic alive for visitors. While most of the more than 35,000 workers at the Disneyland ... Read More »
‘Sway’ among Toronto Black Film Festival movies telling untold Canadian stories
TORONTO – Although it was filmed in Toronto’s downtown Regent Park neighbourhood and features a soundtrack fuelled by underground local rappers, Emmanuel Kabongo says his new film “Sway” doesn’t feel like a Canadian production. “Everybody was excited to make something that we, as Canadians, don’t always see on screen: raw, gritty, unapologetic,” the Toronto actor ... Read More »
Quebec coroner’s inquiry into police stabbing hears from doctor who treated killer
MONTREAL – A coroner’s inquiry is hearing today from a psychiatrist who treated a Quebec man with a history of mental illness who killed a provincial police officer. Isaac Brouillard Lessard fatally stabbed Sgt. Maureen Breau and seriously wounded her partner on March 27 while they tried to arrest him for uttering threats and violating ... Read More »
Edmonton Elks sign special-teams dynamo Javon Leake
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Elks signed American kick-returner Javon Leake on Tuesday. The move became official shortly after Leake hit the CFL’s open market. Edmonton signed Leake to an agreement in principle last week. Leake was the CFL’s top special-teams player and a league all-star last season. He led the league in punt returns (81 ... Read More »
B.C. eyes community, non-profit, underused lands to build affordable rental units
VANCOUVER – B.C. Premier David Eby says the private market can’t solve the province’s housing crisis, as his government launches an almost $3 billion public housing program to build more affordable rental units for middle-income earners. The New Democrat government says the BC Builds program will target land owned by governments, community and non-profits and ... Read More »
Alberta Mountie accused of accessing police records for ‘foreign actor’
CALGARY – The RCMP’s national security team says a front-line Alberta Mountie has been arrested for allegedly accessing police record systems to assist a “foreign actor.” The force says in a news release that it took measures to monitor, mitigate and manage any further unauthorized disclosures once it learned of the security breach. It says ... Read More »
Saskatchewan Roughriders add punch to running attack by signing A.J. Ouellette
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Saskatchewan Roughriders have added some punch to their running attack in the form of A.J. Ouellette. The former Toronto Argonaut, a sparkplug on and off the field, signed a two-year contract with the Riders, who ranked eighth in the league in rushing with 1,519 yards for the season. The Riders also ... Read More »
CP NewsAlert: Alberta Mountie accused of accessing police records for ‘foreign actor’
CALGARY – The RCMP’s national security enforcement team says an Alberta Mountie has been arrested for allegedly accessing police records systems to assist a “foreign actor.” More coming... Read More »
Nearly three-quarters of Senate appointed on Trudeau’s advice as Quebec senator joins
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the appointment of a new senator from Quebec. Manuelle Oudar is joining the Senate’s ranks after most recently serving with a Quebec government commission on workplace equity, health and safety. Trudeau’s office describes her as a respected lawyer, leader and advocate for justice who had a long ... Read More »
Wilm grabs 100m backstroke bronze, Canada’s third swimming medal at aquatics worlds
DOHA, Qatar – Ingrid Wilm picked up Canada’s third swimming medal at the world aquatics championships on Tuesday, earning bronze in the women’s 100-metre backstroke. The Calgary native finished with a time of 59.18 seconds. It was the 25-year-old’s first individual world championship medal. Wilm had won bronze from each of the last two worlds ... Read More »
