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Arts festivals get tens of millions in federal budget, Hot Docs left out

Arts festivals get tens of millions in federal budget, Hot Docs left out

Canada's beleaguered festival sector is getting an infusion of cash from this year's federal budget, which recipients say provides necessary support as their pandemic recovery efforts drag on.
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Canucks fans aren’t allowed to buy tickets to playoff games in Nashville

Canucks fans aren’t allowed to buy tickets to playoff games in Nashville

Ticket sales to the Canucks' playoff games in Nashville have been restricted to residents of the Predators' television viewing area.
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Kelowna to host Canadian Country Music Association awards for first time

Kelowna to host Canadian Country Music Association awards for first time

City's vibrant music scene, stunning backdrop cited as perfect stage for Canadian country music celebration
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Film commissioner says B.C. budget has killed Okanagan animation industry

Film commissioner says B.C. budget has killed Okanagan animation industry

Seventeen years of work 'destroyed' by elimination of regional tax credit
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Lululemon unveils first summer kit for Canada's Olympic and Paralympic teams

Lululemon unveils first summer kit for Canada's Olympic and Paralympic teams

TORONTO — The look of the Canadian team kit for Paris was a big hit with boccia athlete Alison Levine. The functionality of the outfits was what really blew her away.
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Hockey business is booming as the NHL bounces back from the pandemic in a big way

Hockey business is booming as the NHL bounces back from the pandemic in a big way

NEW YORK (AP) — Arenas are full, the NHL is a fixture on TV screens across North America, highlight-reel goals are talking points on a near-daily basis and “The Pat McAfee Show” even has a segment called “Hockey is Awesome.
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BC Lions, City of Kamloops in talks as training camp contract comes to an end

BC Lions, City of Kamloops in talks as training camp contract comes to an end

Current contract expires in May, economic impact a key factor
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Black Press closes sale of company; emerges from creditor protection

Black Press closes sale of company; emerges from creditor protection

SURREY, B.C. — Black Press Ltd., the owner of dozens of community newspapers across Western Canada, says it has emerged from creditor protection following the restructuring and sale of the company. The Surrey, B.C.
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New film commissioner brings ‘vast experience’ to the role

New film commissioner brings ‘vast experience’ to the role

Peter Hayman has 25 years of experience in the film, television and music industries, which will serve him well as he navigates a rapidly-changing world of media and entertainment.
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'A bad practice': Liberal MP blocks B.C. journalist on social media

'A bad practice': Liberal MP blocks B.C. journalist on social media

Liberal member of Parliament Parm Bains has blocked a journalist on X; it's a 'bad practice,' says one legal expert.
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