A-ha singer Morten Harket diagnosed with Parkinson's disease | CBC's Heather Hiscox to sign off after 20 years hosting national morning news | TIFF 2025 to open with documentary on Canadian comedian John Candy
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A-ha singer Morten Harket diagnosed with Parkinson's disease; A-ha lead singer Morten Harket is seen performing at the Rock in Rio Music Festival in Rio de Janeiro in 2015\. The front man of the Norwegian synth-pop band has Parkinson's disease\.

A-ha singer Morten Harket diagnosed with Parkinson's disease

June 5 , 2025 at 11:03:21 a.m. EDT • :

Morten Harket, lead singer of Norwegian band A-ha, whose Take On Me remains one of the most popular songs from the 1980s, has undergone rounds of brain surgery and managing symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
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CBC's Heather Hiscox to sign off after 20 years hosting national morning news; CBC Morning Live host Heather Hiscox is leaving the anchor desk after two decades of waking up with Canadians from coast to coast to coast\.

CBC's Heather Hiscox to sign off after 20 years hosting national morning news

June 4 , 2025 at 10:37:03 a.m. EDT • :

Heather Hiscox will say good morning to loyal CBC News viewers for the last time this fall, as she steps away from the anchor desk after 20 years as host of CBC Morning Live on CBC News Network.
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TIFF 2025 to open with documentary on Canadian comedian John Candy; Toronto-raised comedian and actor John Candy at the 60th Academy Awards in April 1988\.

TIFF 2025 to open with documentary on Canadian comedian John Candy

June 4 , 2025 at 01:02:39 p.m. EDT • :

TIFF 2025 announces opening film directed by Colin Hanks and produced by Ryan Reynolds. The documentary is a tribute to Canadian comedy legend John Candy and his career spanning over two decades.
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Actor Jonathan Joss, known for King of the Hill and Parks and Recreation, fatally shot in Texas; Jonathan Joss, right, appears opposite Amy Poehler in NBC's Parks and Recreation\. Joss, also known for his voice work on the animated series King of the Hill, died Sunday at the age of 59 after being fatally shot in Texas\.

Actor Jonathan Joss, known for King of the Hill and Parks and Recreation, fatally shot in Texas

June 2 , 2025 at 07:33:55 p.m. EDT • :

Jonathan Joss, an actor best known for his voice work on the animated series King of the Hill, as well as a role on NBC's Parks and Recreation, was fatally shot near his home in San Antonio, Texas, authorities said Monday.
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Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes retrial is coming to a close. Here's what you need to know; Harvey Weinstein appears in a Manhattan criminal court for his retrial on May 29\.

Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes retrial is coming to a close. Here's what you need to know

June 3 , 2025 at 12:57:03 p.m. EDT • :

Jurors soon will get the case against former movie studio boss Harvey Weinstein who is standing trial for a second time on sexual assault charges. 
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Is your favourite show CanCon enough? Here's why the definition of Canadian content may get a reboot; A scene from the television show Schitt's Creek, starring \(from left to right\) Canadian actors Annie Murphy, Catherine O' Hara, Eugene Levy and Dan Levy\. The Emmy and Canadian Screen Award-winning comedy aired on CBC in Canada between 2015 and 2020, while also airing on U\.S\. television and streaming on Netflix\.  

June 3 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Is your favourite show CanCon enough? Here's why the definition of Canadian content may get a reboot

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Trump biopic The Apprentice takes home top film prize at Canadian Screen Awards; Daniel Bekerman, director of The Apprentice, holds his award for Best Motion Picture at the Canadian Screen Awards, held at the CBC Broadcast Centre, in Toronto, on June 1, 2025\.  

June 2 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Trump biopic The Apprentice takes home top film prize at Canadian Screen Awards

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Guitar company wants to find Marty McFly's Gibson in Back To The Future; Three people are seen on a red carpet for a premiere\.  

June 4 , 2025 at 12:25:51 a.m. EDT • :

Guitar company wants to find Marty McFly's Gibson in Back To The Future

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Concerts can cost big bucks. Can ticket insurance protect your investment?; Fans listen as Taylor Swift opens night one of her six-night Eras Tour stop in Toronto, on Nov\. 14, 2024\. Many fans spend a lot of money to see their favourite performer\.  

June 1 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Concerts can cost big bucks. Can ticket insurance protect your investment?

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Taylor Swift regains control of her music, buying back first 6 albums; Taylor Swift buys back rights to her first 6 albums \| Hanomansing Tonight  

May 30 , 2025 at 01:29:09 p.m. EDT • :

Taylor Swift regains control of her music, buying back first 6 albums

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