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Leading February's streaming highlights is Netflix's new horror-comedy 'Santa Clarita Diet'

Music retailer opened in April 1987, bringing big-box music retailing to Canada with massive displays and a wide-selection of physical media

There’s a pervasive myth that giving cash to the poor is a waste because they’ll just spend it on “cigarettes and alcohol.” The opposite is true, according to a recent research paper. David Evans of the World Bank and Anna Popova of Stanford University examined 19 recent studies that looked into cash transfers and “temptation goods.” […]

The 13-episode, half-hour series will be produced in 4K and air in the 2017-2018 broadcast season

"I am so excited about the free trip home!" Mandel said in a statement

As the Oscar race begins to heat up, a milestone: gender-fluid performer Kelly Mantle is officially submitted for consideration in both the male and female acting categories, according to The Wrap. Mantle portrays a transgender prostitute in the indie comedy-drama Confessions of a Womanizer, and is also known as a contestant on the sixth season […]

CBC’s long-running New Year’s Eve special edition of Air Farce returns on Dec. 30 — moved from its titular airdate because of Hockey Night in Canada — and features the return of Jessica Holmes to the comedy cast. As per usual, Air Farce features numerous special guests, including Yannick Bisson of Murdoch Mysteries, taking a side […]

'Toni Erdmann' also wins big with Best Director, Best Foreign Language Film and Best Actress for Sandra Hüller

When the Globe and Mail called up numerous Canadians arts organizations to ask why their ads appeared on controversial news website Breitbart.com, all of them expressed surprise that they had. On the Globe‘s call list was Mirvish Productions, the Stratford Festival, children’s charity Plan International Canada, and the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). How did their […]

"We're... considering a run of vinyl," says Roberta Carter Harrison

“You know why I’m here,” says Benedict Cumberbatch’s titular character in Sherlock‘s new series 4 trailer. A dark, foreboding tone permeates the teaser, which also features this series’ villain, played by actor Toby Jones. “What’s the very worst thing you can do to your very best friends?” Jones asks in a scene. “Tell them your […]

In her brutally honest acceptance speech, she recalled the 'blatant sexism and misogyny and constant bullying and relentless abuse' she faced over her 34-year career

You may notice that there's a whole lot of 'The Big Bang Theory' episodes among Canada's 25 most-watched programs of the year.

Here are the movies and TV shows that are expected this month

1847 Opera singer Emma Albani is born in Chambly, Quebec, a leading soprano of the 19th century and early 20th century, she became the first Canadian singer to become an international star. 1949 Musician David Foster is born in Victoria. The prolific producer has won 16 Grammy Awards and worked with Canadian and international superstars […]

Edmonton Symphony Orchestra’s new 24-year-old conductor was born the same year when Windows 3.1 launched and NAFTA was signed. British-born Alexander Prior started composing at the age of eight, speaks six languages, and when he was 13, the Moscow State ballet commissioned his first ballet to international critical acclaim. After guest conducting multiple times at […]