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Official languages commissioner sees complaints drop by more than half in past year

Official languages commissioner sees complaints drop by more than half in past year

OTTAWA — The number of complaints from Canadians who say their language rights weren't respected dropped by more than half last year, but the official languages commissioner says it's too early to say there is a downward trend.
Former CFL star Brad Sinopoli tackling new waters as full-time fishing guide

Former CFL star Brad Sinopoli tackling new waters as full-time fishing guide

Brad Sinopoli still looks forward to June. For nine years, it marked the start of the CFL season. But now as a full-time fishing guide, June is when Sinopoli can start chasing his primary quarry, the muskellunge (commonly known as musky).
Drama series based on Reena Virk's murder does 'great disservice,' says retired cop

Drama series based on Reena Virk's murder does 'great disservice,' says retired cop

A true crime drama based on the 1997 murder of British Columbia teen Reena Virk does “a great disservice” to the victim, her family and her community, says a retired cop who worked on the original investigation.
Jayne Anne Phillips' novel 'Night Watch,' Eboni Booth’s drama 'Primary Trust' among Pulitzer winners

Jayne Anne Phillips' novel 'Night Watch,' Eboni Booth’s drama 'Primary Trust' among Pulitzer winners

NEW YORK (AP) — Stories of race, slavery and the Civil War, real and invented, were winners this year for the Pulitzer Prizes .
Luis Miranda Jr. reflects on giving, the arts and his son Lin-Manuel in the new memoir 'Relentless'

Luis Miranda Jr. reflects on giving, the arts and his son Lin-Manuel in the new memoir 'Relentless'

Luis A. Miranda Jr. was just 19 years old when he arrived in New York City from a small town in Puerto Rico, a broke doctoral student badly needing a job.
Making cut flowers last well beyond Mother's Day

Making cut flowers last well beyond Mother's Day

There’s nothing quite like receiving a fresh bouquet of cut flowers. They can cheer up a room, bring a bit of nature indoors and, if you’re lucky, release a heavenly fragrance.
Oprah Winfrey's new book club pick is Colm Tóibín’s 'Long Island,' the sequel to 'Brooklyn'

Oprah Winfrey's new book club pick is Colm Tóibín’s 'Long Island,' the sequel to 'Brooklyn'

NEW YORK (AP) — Colm Tóibín's “Long Island,” the Irish novelist's follow-up to the prize-winning immigrant tale “Brooklyn,” is Oprah Winfrey's latest book club pick.
Instacart partners with Uber Eats to offer restaurant deliveries

Instacart partners with Uber Eats to offer restaurant deliveries

Grocery delivery company Instacart is partnering with Uber Eats to offer a new perk to its customers: restaurant delivery . San Francisco-based Instacart said Tuesday that its U.S.
Climate change is an added barrier to youth physical activity, report says

Climate change is an added barrier to youth physical activity, report says

Heat waves and poor air quality from wildfires pose extra challenges tochildren and youth who need more exercise outside and less time staring at screens, a new report says.
One way to appreciate teachers: These schools provide their day care

One way to appreciate teachers: These schools provide their day care

NAMPA, Idaho (AP) — When Christina Zimmerman returned to teaching last year after maternity leave, she grappled with postpartum depression that she says could have led to quitting her job.
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