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Folk legend Ian Tyson, known for 'Four Strong Winds' as part of Ian & Sylvia, dies

Folk legend Ian Tyson, known for 'Four Strong Winds' as part of Ian & Sylvia, dies

TORONTO — Ian Tyson, the Canadian folk legend turned cowboy storyteller who penned "Four Strong Winds" as one half of Ian & Sylvia, has died at age 89. The Victoria native died Thursday at his ranch near Longview, Alta.
Myles Goodwyn to retire from touring with April Wine but continue working with band

Myles Goodwyn to retire from touring with April Wine but continue working with band

TORONTO — April Wine founder Myles Goodwyn says he's done with touring life and will play his final live show in March.
'Avatar: The Way of Water' was a coming-of-age period for its younger cast members

'Avatar: The Way of Water' was a coming-of-age period for its younger cast members

TORONTO — Bailey Bass was a relatively unknown face when she was declared as the future of James Cameron's multi-billion dollar "Avatar" franchise among six other young actors, "all while going through puberty.
The TV shows, movies on celebrities' own winter watchlists

The TV shows, movies on celebrities' own winter watchlists

LONDON (AP) — The weather outside may be frightful, but the myriad viewing options inside can be nothing short of delightful.

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HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus (Doubleday) 2. “The Boys from Biloxi” by John Grisham (Doubleday) 3. “Fairy Tale” by Stephen King (Scribner) 4. “Dreamland” by Nicholas Sparks (Random House) 5.
The AP names its nine Breakthrough Entertainers of 2022

The AP names its nine Breakthrough Entertainers of 2022

They worked hard, with the rewards coming slowly but surely. Then something came along — often a key role or sometimes a cluster, maybe an album — and it all became next-level, a shift triggering where-did-you-come-from vibes.
Maria Bakalova wants to make you feel something

Maria Bakalova wants to make you feel something

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When it comes to acting, Maria Bakalova considers herself to be a person of extremes. “Cinema is supposed to be provoking.
‘I think of them’: Abducted Nigerian schoolgirls remembered

‘I think of them’: Abducted Nigerian schoolgirls remembered

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Margret Yama’s phone screensaver is a picture of her cousin, Rifkatu Galang, who is still held by Boko Haram extremists nearly nine years after she and 275 other girls were seized from their school in northeastern Nigeria.
'Our language is still here:' Revitalizing Indigenous languages in the North

'Our language is still here:' Revitalizing Indigenous languages in the North

YELLOWKNIFE — From legislative chambers to classrooms, and on the radio and TV, Indigenous languages are spoken and heard every day across the North thanks to dedicated elders, teachers, translators and broadcasters.
Family files missing persons report for Theophilus London

Family files missing persons report for Theophilus London

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The family of rapper Theophilus London filed a missing persons report with Los Angeles police this week and are asking for the public's help, saying he hasn't been seen in months.
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