Warner Bros. Pictures Warner Bros. Pictures has released a five-minute deleted scene from Matt Reeves’ “The Batman,” the sequence showcasing the first…
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The Doug Ford government is poised to crack down on developers who unjustifiably cancel or jack up the price of pre-construction sales agreements, CBC News had learned. Pace Developments cancelled preconstruction agreements with 70 buyers at its Urban North condo development in Barrie last fall and upped the price by $100,000 per unit. (Tina Mackenzie/CBC)The Doug…
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This Ontario couple tried to adopt a dog. The rescue group said no because their son has autism
by Sue JonesMike and Erin Doan contacted an animal rescue group to adopt a dog after their son Henry, who’s non-verbal and recently began speaking with the help of software, asked for one. But the family was told they wouldn’t be a good fit because the nine-year-old has autism.Erin and Mike Doan of Listowel, Ont., say they…
From debates over masking in schools to students repeatedly bounced between in-person and remote learning, many parents feel Canadian policy-makers have let our children down during the pandemic. Students are seen in an Alberta classroom in January. Two-thirds of parent respondents of a new Angus Reid Institute study, conducted in partnership with CBC News, said they feel…
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Power of the streamer: How a potential Oscars win for Netflix could change the film industry
by Sue JonesNetflix, as with the last few awards seasons, isn’t the lone streamer on the Oscar ballot. But a big win for its film The Power of the Dog could open the floodgates, allowing streamers to take their place in an industry that has historically given them a chilly reception.Benedict Cumberbatch stars in The Power of…
Marvel Marvel Studios is reportedly developing a project based around the character of Nova (aka. Richard Rider) and has set Sabir Pirzada…
RLJE Films Four years since “Mandy” kick started a new phase in the career of Nicolas Cage, filmmaker Panos Cosmatos is returning…
The U.S Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service and it’s National Organic Program, have announced a public listening session for stakeholders to share their recommendations on the organic program’s’s rulemaking priorities and outstanding recommendations received from the National Organic Standards Board. The session is scheduled to be held virtually on Monday, March 21, 2022, from…
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Former butcher fined after Listeria outbreak link; his family now running shop
by Sue JonesA former butcher in England was fined this week after his business was linked to a Listeria outbreak. Officials said it was one of the biggest environmental health investigations the authorities have ever had. Robert Bowring of Bowring Butchers was prohibited from managing any food business during sentencing at Nottingham Crown Court. While he is…
Another recall of dried plums because of lead contamination has been posted by the Food and Drug Administration. It is among at least seven other recalls of similar products posted in recent weeks because of lead contamination. Alli & Rose LLC reported to the FDA that it is recalling its dried plums from Costco stores…