NEW MOVIES with Steve Coogan, Nicole Kidman and Seth Rogen: harsh stories done lightly
Military dictatorship, spousal suspicion and a creative's anxiety are on view this week.
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Three important lessons from the L.A. fires
The Los Angeles wildfires can teach us about the importance of fighting for our future in the critical times we are living in.
Canada pitches in to help battle L.A. wildfires
Water-bombing pilots and crews from Quebec and a British Columbia company have been grappling with high winds and heavy turbulence in the battle against massive Los Angeles wildfires, as Canadians with homes in the area are forced to flee fast-moving flames.
Hollywood movies seldom reflect climate change crisis. These researchers want that to change
Aquaman might not mind if the oceans rise, but moviegoers might.
Hollywood screenplays fail to showcase climate change drama
Hollywood’s response to climate change includes donations, protests and other activism. but it’s apparently missing out on an approach close to home.
Hollywood stars ready to cash out if RBC doesn’t break ties with Coastal GasLink
The parent company of City National Bank, sometimes referred to as the “Bank to the Stars,” is facing pressure from high-profile Hollywood actors over its financing of the Coastal GasLink pipeline in northern B.C.
UBC prof’s Mother Tree research branches out to Hollywood movie deal
Prof. Suzanne Simard says she's overwhelmed by the newfound celebrity status but wants to continue her focus on saving the forests.
Quebec Premier Francois Legault heads to California to talk cap and trade
After a tumultous legislature session, Quebec Premier Francois Legault is heading to Hollywood and Silicon Valley, where the future of his province's troubled carbon market with California will figure high on his agenda.
Leaders must tell men in their parties sexual misconduct has to stop: Ambrose
Federal political party leaders must relay a message — particularly to men — that sexual misconduct will not be tolerated, says former interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose.
Four women accuse Canadian filmmaker Paul Haggis of sexual misconduct
A civil lawsuit charging London, Ont.-native Paul Haggis with raping a publicist has prompted three additional women to come forward with their own sexual misconduct accusations against the Oscar-winning filmmaker, including another publicist who says he forced her to perform oral sex, then raped her.
Rachel McAdams goes public with James Toback allegations
Canadian actress Rachel McAdams has gone public with an experience she says she had with writer-director James Toback, who's reportedly been accused by some 200 women of sexual harassment.
Two Canadian actresses join list of Harvey Weinstein accusers
Two Canadian actresses have spoken out against embattled Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein as he faces mounting allegations of sexual harassment and sexual assault.
Canadians living in the path of hurricane Irma preparing for the worst
The house belonging to Audrey Foy, a young woman living in Florida who is originally from Quebec, looked like a bunker on Friday, Sept 08, 2017
Blood Tribe actor from Alberta on bringing his language to 'Wonder Woman'
Back in his hometown, the optimism "Wonder Woman" has inspired is hard to ignore, says actor Eugene Brave Rock, who hails from southern Alberta's Blood Tribe.
Fight like your world depends on it: Al Gore makes powerful call to action in sequel
The politician and climate activist's latest documentary premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. But does it pack the same punch as its predecessor?