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More Canadians ditch traditional TV as streamers are 'winning the battle': report

More Canadians ditch traditional TV as streamers are 'winning the battle': report

A new report suggests Canadians' television viewing habits continue to shift toward streaming platforms at the expense of traditional cable and satellite subscriptions, at a time when the federal regulator is considering new rules to help level the p

A night of surprises, breakthroughs and political commentary at the 53rd Juno Awards

Halifax played host this weekend to the annual Juno Awards show, with singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado presiding over the event.
Comedian Kevin Hart joins an elite group honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American humor

Comedian Kevin Hart joins an elite group honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American humor

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kevin Hart wiped away tears on stage as he looked up from the bronze bust on a pedestal to the trio of comedy legends who had come to witness his professional highlight.
This year's big Juno Award winners include The Beaches, Charlotte Cardin

This year's big Juno Award winners include The Beaches, Charlotte Cardin

HALIFAX — The 2024 Juno Awards rocked Halifax with a televised bash Sunday night.
Kate and William 'extremely moved' by support since the Princess of Wales' cancer revelation

Kate and William 'extremely moved' by support since the Princess of Wales' cancer revelation

LONDON (AP) — Kate, the Princess of Wales, and her husband, Prince William, are said to be “extremely moved” by the public’s warmth and support following her shocking cancer announcement as tributes continued to pour in Sunday from around the world.
'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' is No. 1 with $45.2M, Sydney Sweeney's 'Immaculate' lands in fourth

'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' is No. 1 with $45.2M, Sydney Sweeney's 'Immaculate' lands in fourth

NEW YORK (AP) — Ghost busting is still a good business. “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” collected $45.2 million in ticket sales over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, handing Sony Pictures the studio’s first No.
Aysanabee, Tate McRae, Tobi lead Award winners at pre-telecast Junos

Aysanabee, Tate McRae, Tobi lead Award winners at pre-telecast Junos

HALIFAX — Artists from three corners of Canada's music scene emerged as big winners at the Juno Awards industry gala on Saturday as rapper Tobi, alternative singer Aysanabee and pop star Tate McRae came out on top.
Juno Award winners from the pre-telecast of the music celebration

Juno Award winners from the pre-telecast of the music celebration

HALIFAX — The Juno Awards handed out the bulk of its trophies at a non-televised bash in Halifax Saturday.

Italian pianist Maurizio Pollini, who played frequently at La Scala, dies at age 82

ROME (AP) — Maurizio Pollini, a Grammy-winning Italian pianist who performed frequently at La Scala opera house in Milan, has died. He was 82. Pollini died on Saturday, La Scala said in a statement.

Laurent de Brunhoff, ‘Babar’ heir and author, dies at age 98

NEW YORK (AP) — "Babar" author Laurent de Brunhoff, who revived his father's popular picture book series about an elephant-king and presided over its rise to a global, multimedia franchise, has died. He was 98.
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