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Mario Puglia was not certain of a Juno Award nomination. That’s not just because the Toronto-based Venezuelan Canadian singer had never received a nomination before. And not because just a few years ago, the self-taught musician was an out-of-work former restaurant worker before one of his tracks went viral in …
Read More »North Korea qualifies for the Women’s World Cup for the first time since 2011
Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. North Korea has qualified for the Women’s World Cup for the first time since a doping …
Read More »The Oscars are getting an award for best casting. About time, casting directors say
Beyond the usual glitz, glam and teary-eyed speeches of the Oscars, the 98th Academy Awards this Sunday will have something new: a prize for best casting. It’s the first new category to come to the award show in a quarter-century — the last one was best animated feature film in …
Read More »As Carney seeks strengthened global alliances, is it time Canada join the EU?
Since taking office, Prime Minister Mark Carney has made his desire to cut Canada’s economic dependence on the United States crystal clear. And along the way, he’s referenced Europe as a top destination for Canadian goods. “As the most European of the non-European countries, Canada looks first to the European …
Read More »A timeline of how B.C. got to Pacific time year-round
Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The biannual tradition of most British Columbians shifting their clocks back and forth an hour to …
Read More »Rory Linkletter runs under 1 hour to break Canadian half marathon record for 2nd time in 4 years
Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Rory Linkletter is the first Canadian to run a half marathon under one hour, achieving the …
Read More »Rogers program to reduce youth screen time is a good first step, say parents and experts
Moderating screen time is one of the biggest struggles parents of tweens and teens face today, says Toronto mom Andrea Chrysanthou. Those kids grew up during the pandemic when going online meant connection to teachers, friends and family, she says. Today, “they don’t see the perils of it. They haven’t …
Read More »Many Canadians are spending less time with friends. How can we build deeper connections?
LISTEN | Toronto Dingos host weekly “Wednesday Waffle” check-ins: Now or Never53:52From the night sky to your old wedding videos, here’s what you’re trying to save right now Every Wednesday, members of the Toronto Dingos send a life update to their group chat. “You just take 30 seconds to a …
Read More »Amid a civil war, polls open in Myanmar for 1st time since military coup 5 years ago
Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Voters went to the polls Sunday for the initial phase of Myanmar’s first general election in …
Read More »Carney reflects on jump into politics at an ‘important time,’ key subjects in year-end interview
With the final days of 2025 rapidly falling to the wayside, Canadians are likely taking stock of the last 12 months. The past year has seen some rapid changes on the political scene — most notably in the prime minister’s chair. At this time in 2024, Justin Trudeau was still …
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