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Rachel Weisz's redo of Cronenberg's 'Dead Ringers' an April streaming pick

Rachel Weisz's redo of Cronenberg's 'Dead Ringers' an April streaming pick

TORONTO — Here's a roundup of standout TV series and films debuting on subscription streaming platforms in April
Life after (writing about) politics

Life after (writing about) politics

Mark Lisac doesn't miss writing about Alberta's political scene--that time has passed.
Eric Akis: Ham, cheese and veggies make mini frittatas memorable

Eric Akis: Ham, cheese and veggies make mini frittatas memorable

Chef Eric Akis shares his recipe for mini Italian-style frittata, an omelette-like creation that in this case is rich with mushrooms, vegetables, ham and cheese.
Local author’s autobiography teaches to 'never give up' on your dreams

Local author’s autobiography teaches to 'never give up' on your dreams

She added if a production were to ever come to fruition, she hopes people would watch it to inspire themselves to “never give up.” 
How to pick the perfect wedding dress

How to pick the perfect wedding dress

Many brides-to-be spend a significant amount of time looking for their ideal wedding dresses. What defines the right gown depends on personal preference and is unique to the person doing the search.
Study: Biggest Hollywood films still go mostly to white men

Study: Biggest Hollywood films still go mostly to white men

NEW YORK (AP) — As Hollywood emerged from the pandemic, its biggest film productions dipped in diversity after years of incremental progress, according to a new study by UCLA researchers .
A versatile spring vegetable for holiday meals: Asparagus

A versatile spring vegetable for holiday meals: Asparagus

What better ingredient for a spring holiday meal than a seasonal food favorite like asparagus? It's at the top of my can’t-wait-for-spring vegetable list. Asparagus can be steamed, boiled, stir-fried, roasted, baked, grilled, or broiled.
Musk, scientists call for halt to AI race sparked by ChatGPT

Musk, scientists call for halt to AI race sparked by ChatGPT

Are tech companies moving too fast in rolling out powerful artificial intelligence technology that could one day outsmart humans? That's the conclusion of a group of prominent computer scientists and other tech industry notables such as Elon Musk and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak who are calling for a 6-month pause to consider the risks.
Apple rolls out buy now, pay later service: What to know

Apple rolls out buy now, pay later service: What to know

NEW YORK (AP) — Apple is getting into the buy now, pay later space with a few tweaks to the existing model — including no option to pay with a credit card.
Feel the Force: Hamill carries 'Star Wars' voice to Ukraine

Feel the Force: Hamill carries 'Star Wars' voice to Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — “Attention. Air raid alert,” the voice says with a Jedi Knight’s gravitas. “Proceed to the nearest shelter."
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