March 29th, 2026
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Disney opens World of Frozen in Paris as new CEO showcases the empire that made him

By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026

CHESSY, France (AP) — A 118-foot mountain of ice rose over the suburban Paris countryside this weekend as Disney opened its Arendelle kingdom to the world — Elsa’s palace glowing at the summit, a “Frozen” Nordic fishing village below, and the company’s new CEO standing before a crowd of celebrities. World of Frozen, an immersive ... Read More »

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Tate McRae leads Junos race as Mark Carney set for appearance tonight

By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026

HAMILTON — Tate McRae is the leading nominee heading into tonight’s Juno Awards broadcast in Hamilton. The Calgary-born pop star took home four major prizes during Saturday’s pre-telecast gala, including artist of the year, single of the year for “Sports Car” and album of the year for “So Close To What.” However, McRae did not ... Read More »

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Disney opens World of Frozen at renamed Paris park in 2 billion euro expansion

By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026

CHESSY, France (AP) — The kingdom of Arendelle in Disney’s “Frozen” now has a permanent address just east of Paris, complete with a lagoon, a wooden Nordic village and a robotic snowman that talks back to children. Walt Disney Studios Park officially becomes Disney Adventure World on Sunday with the opening of “World of Frozen,” ... Read More »

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Most Juno Awards have already been handed out. Here are the winners

By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026

Before the cameras roll on Sunday, the Juno Awards have already crowned most of their winners. The majority of the trophies were handed out at a non-televised ceremony in Hamilton on Saturday. Here’s a look at some of the winners: Single of the year: “Sports Car” by Tate McRae Album of the year: “So Close ... Read More »

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Tate McRae continues Junos reign with four big wins, despite not attending ceremony

By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026

HAMILTON — Tate McRae led all winners at the Junos Awards industry gala on Saturday. The Calgary-born pop star took home four of the night’s biggest prizes, including artist of the year, single of the year for “Sports Car” and album of the year for “So Close To What,” along with pop album of the ... Read More »

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Prime Minister Carney plans to attend Sunday’s Juno Awards

By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026

Add another star to the Junos guest list: Prime Minister Mark Carney. The prime minister will make his Junos debut at Hamilton’s TD Coliseum on Sunday evening. Also due at the ceremony are Joni Mitchell, who will receive a lifetime achievement award, and Nelly Furtado, who is being inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of ... Read More »

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Actor James Tolkan of ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Back to the Future’ fame dies at 94

By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026

James Tolkan, known for his roles as authoritarian figures in the “Back to the Future” and “Top Gun” films, has died. He was 94. Tolkan died Thursday in Lake Placid, New York, where he lived, his booking agent, John Alcantar, said Saturday. A brief obituary published on the “Back to the Future” website said Tolkan ... Read More »

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Junos showdown to kick off, but Weeknd, Justin Bieber and Tate McRae aren’t attending

By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026

HAMILTON — Most Juno Awards trophies are on the line tonight, with The Weeknd, Tate McRae and Justin Bieber among the top nominees — however none of those A-listers are expected to attend the ceremonies. McRae and Bieber lead the field with six nominations each, including artist of the year, album of the year and ... Read More »

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Moroccan court jails rapper who has criticized ties with Israel and corruption

By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — A Moroccan court sentenced a rapper known for his criticism of the country’s ties with Israel and government corruption to eight months in prison, the latest in a string of penalties against young musical artists. Souhaib Qabli’s songs sharply criticize Morocco’s 2020 decision to normalize ties with Israel in an accord ... Read More »

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New York City and Dr. Phil’s son resolve dispute over NYPD reality show

By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City has ended its legal fight with producer Jordan McGraw, the son of TV’s “Dr. Phil” McGraw, reaching a settlement Friday that clears the way for the release of a reality show he’s making about the New York Police Department. Under the agreement, the city will retain editorial control ... Read More »

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Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ show on April 6 after mother’s disappearance

By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026

Savannah Guthrie will return soon as co-host of NBC’s “Today” show after a nearly two-month absence sparked by the disappearance of her 84-year-old mother, saying in an interview that “joy will be my protest.” Hoda Kotb, who is filling in for Guthrie, said Friday after an emotional interview with Guthrie that she’ll be back April ... Read More »

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