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Canadian writer for 'Anne Rice's Interview With the Vampire' addresses fan backlash

Canadian writer for 'Anne Rice's Interview With the Vampire' addresses fan backlash

Adam O’Byrne had largely put aside acting to work behind-the-scenes in television, but he could not turn down a hair-raising cameo on AMC's “Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire.
Execs from grocery giants push back against inflation profiteering claims

Execs from grocery giants push back against inflation profiteering claims

OTTAWA — Grocery executives are disputing an accusation that grocery giants are taking advantage of inflation to drive up their own profits.
Eric Akis: Two recipes to make your own eggnog

Eric Akis: Two recipes to make your own eggnog

For a modern version of the festive drink, temper the eggs — or replace them entirely, using oat milk and tofu instead.
Royal B.C. Museum embarks on three-year public consultation process to plot its future

Royal B.C. Museum embarks on three-year public consultation process to plot its future

Meetings will begin in Victoria and expand to the rest of the province; three years too long, says DVBA's Jeff Bray.
Review: Sarah Polley’s ‘Women Talking’ is a revelation

Review: Sarah Polley’s ‘Women Talking’ is a revelation

What happens when your home no longer feels like a home? When the rules of your life no longer make sense? When your body is not your own? When your children are not safe and neither are you? Do you look for justice? Revenge? Apologies?
Holiday advice for home bartenders, plus 4 festive cocktails

Holiday advice for home bartenders, plus 4 festive cocktails

LONDON (AP) — Looking to create a bit of winter luxury when tending bar at home this holiday season? London's top cocktail-makers have some tips. “Christmas is a special time when you want to join with friends and family.
H&M says it has pulled Justin Bieber merchandise after pop singer's protest

H&M says it has pulled Justin Bieber merchandise after pop singer's protest

TORONTO — Swedish clothing retailer H&M says it has pulled Justin Bieber merchandise from its stores after the pop singer blasted the chain alleging they used his likeness without approval.
Quebec City launches charm offensive to host popular HBO series 'The White Lotus'

Quebec City launches charm offensive to host popular HBO series 'The White Lotus'

Quebec City wants to host the next season of the popular HBO series "The White Lotus" and the region's tourism arm is aiming to make it happen.
Netflix plans $900M facility at former New Jersey Army base

Netflix plans $900M facility at former New Jersey Army base

Netflix said Wednesday it plans to build a state-of-the-art production facility at a former Army base at the Jersey Shore that will cost more than $900 million, and create thousands of jobs.
Think Woody's weird? Meet the Happy Tree, Newfoundland's own talking Christmas tree

Think Woody's weird? Meet the Happy Tree, Newfoundland's own talking Christmas tree

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Before American talk show host Jimmy Fallon poked fun at Woody, Nova Scotia's creepily robotic Christmas tree, holiday shoppers in Newfoundland were already chuckling at the oddly frozen facial expressions of the Happy Tree in St.
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