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‘It’s bittersweet’: Video rental store to shut its doors after 40 years in business – Winnipeg

Glen Fuhl is quick to say he’s not passionate about movies. But, when an acquaintance approached him with an opportunity to become the owner of Video King, a flourishing independent rental store in a then-rising industry, Fuhl took a chance. His father had owned his own business and Fuhl knew …

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‘It’s definitely bittersweet’: Longtime executive director leaving Cinéfest Sudbury for new job

The longtime executive director of Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival is leaving for another job. The board announced Wednesday that Tammy Frick is departing. She has accepted a position in Toronto as chief executive officer (CEO) of the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. Her last day at Cinéfest will be …

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Ukrainians gather to celebrate Independence Day but it’s bittersweet amid war with Russia

Ukrainians in Toronto gathered to celebrate their country’s Independence Day on Wednesday, but the occasion was bittersweet because it also marked sixth months since the Russians invaded. For Tetyana Barylko, who owns the Barrel House Korchma restaurant with her family, Independence Day was special this year due to the war with Russia. She said …

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