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Tom Forrestall, beloved Nova Scotia artist and Atlantic realism pioneer, dies at 88
By Cassidy McMackon, The Canadian Press on November 16th, 2024
HALIFAX – Tom Forrestall, a celebrated Nova Scotia artist remembered for pioneering the Atlantic realism tradition, died at the age of 88 on Friday. Forrestall’s art won critical acclaim in the 1960s for inspiring a renewed interest in realist painting, and he was known as a pioneer of the Atlantic realism movement along with Mary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NYC politicians call on Whoopi Goldberg to apologize for saying bakery denied order over politics
By Philip Marcelo, The Associated Press on November 16th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – New York City politicians are calling on Whoopi Goldberg to apologize for suggesting on air that a local bakery had declined to make “The View” co-host a batch of desserts for her birthday because of her political beliefs. Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella was among the local leaders and supporters ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tom Forrestall, beloved Nova Scotia artist, pioneer of Atlantic realism, dies at 88
By Cassidy McMackon, The Canadian Press on November 16th, 2024
HALIFAX – Celebrated Nova Scotia artist Tom Forrestall died at the age of 88 on Friday. Forrestall’s art won critical acclaim in the 1960s for inspiring a renewed interest in realist painting, and he was known as the pioneer of the Atlantic realism movement along with Mary and Christopher Pratt. Ray Cronin, writer and art ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Betty White Forever: New stamp will honor the much-beloved “Golden Girls” actor
By Brendan Farrington, The Associated Press on November 16th, 2024
The United States Postal Service might have found a way to unite a nation bitterly divided after this month’s election: It’s releasing a Betty White stamp. The beloved actor known for roles in “The Golden Girls,” “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” “Boston Legal,” and others will be on a 2025 Forever stamp, USPS announced Friday. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From ‘The Exorcist’ to ‘Heretic,’ why holy horror can be a hit with moviegoers
By Holly Meyer, The Associated Press on November 16th, 2024
In the new horror movie, “Heretic,” Hugh Grant plays a diabolical religious skeptic who traps two scared missionaries in his house and tries to violently shake their faith. What starts more as a religious studies lecture slowly morphs into a gory escape room for the two door-knocking members of The Church of Jesus Christ of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Keep that legacy going’: Siblings revive one of Alberta’s oldest general stores
By Aaron Sousa, The Canadian Press on November 16th, 2024
NAMAO, Alta. – It’s a brisk, bright autumn morning when Julie-Ann McNeilly comes barrelling down a dirt road, steps out of her van and dives deep into the history of Johnny’s Store. Built in 1902, the shop is believed to be one of the oldest in Alberta and has long served as a gathering spot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chief electoral officer proposes legislative changes to crack down on deepfakes
By Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press on November 16th, 2024
OTTAWA – Canada’s elections chief wants a ban on the misrepresentation of candidates and other key players in the electoral process through manipulation of their voice or image without consent. The proposed change to the Canada Elections Act is among several measures chief electoral officer Stéphane Perrault is putting forward to address the use of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Can AI be Cancon? CRTC launches review of Canadian content definition
By Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press on November 15th, 2024
OTTAWA – The CRTC is looking at how to redefine Canadian content, launching a new consultation on the question with plans to hold a public hearing in the spring. Scott Shortliffe, the CRTC’s executive director of broadcasting, said Friday the regulator hopes to get robust public participation on the new definition. The consultation is part ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump Pentagon pick had been flagged by fellow service member as possible ‘Insider Threat’
By Tara Copp, Michelle R. Smith And Jason Dearen, The Associated Press on November 15th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – Pete Hegseth, the Army National Guard veteran and Fox News host nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Department of Defense, was flagged as a possible “Insider Threat” by a fellow service member due to a tattoo he has that’s associated with white supremacist groups. Hegseth, who has downplayed the role of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CRTC launches public consultation to review what is Canadian content
By Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press on November 15th, 2024
OTTAWA – The CRTC is looking at how to redefine Canadian content, launching a new consultation with plans to hold a public hearing in the spring. That includes asking questions about whether artificial intelligence-created video can be considered Cancon. The consultation is part of the CRTC’s implementation of the Online Streaming Act, which updated broadcasting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump defense pick had been flagged by fellow service member as possible ‘Insider Threat’
By Tara Copp, Michelle R. Smith And Jason Dearen, The Associated Press on November 15th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – Pete Hegseth, the Army National Guard veteran and Fox News host nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Department of Defense, was flagged as a possible “Insider Threat” by a fellow service member due to a tattoo he has that’s associated with white supremacist groups. Hegseth, who has downplayed the role of ... Read More »
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