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Poll reveals how Canadians feel about artificial intelligence

Like it, or not, A.I. plays a significant part in all of our lives, and it's expanding by the day. Melissa Duggan speaks with Angela Mondou, the CEO of Technation, about a new poll measuring the level concern Canadians have when it comes to A.I.

Bluey season finale hits a nerve with kids and parents

The Australian animated kids' series Bluey is bringing many parents to tears as the family looks to uproot their lives so the dad can move to a new job. Experts say the show is able to appeal to both kids and adults by tackling difficult topics in a nuanced way.

50+ Best Songs to Sing at a Talent Show

With multiple ways to learn, find something that suits your time, your level, and your budget When it comes to the most beautiful songs to sing at a talent show, you can never have enough options to choose from! Maybe you want to pick a song that showcases your impressive vocal range, or perhaps you want one that shows off your vocal projection. Yo...

Everything that happens to your body when you drink alcohol

Larry David’s 20 funniest ever Curb Your Enthusiasm quotes

For more than 40 years now the great Larry David has been entertaining us with his unique and often hilarious views on the modern world around us Now aged 76, David is for many a hero in the world of comedy and beyond. Not only was he the co-creator of Seinfeld he also gave the world Curb Your Enthusiasm, which are two of the undisputed best sitcom...

Britain's Prince Harry formally confirms he is now a US resident

LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry, the son of King Charles III and fifth in line to the British throne, has formally confirmed he is now a U.S. resident. Four years after Harry and his American wife, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, decamped to a villa in Southern California, a travel company he controls filed paperwork this week informing British authoriti...

This ballet teacher is the first in Canada to pass a top exam

A Saskatchewan ballet dancer has earned one to the highest honours in the dance world. Brianna Dash completed the Advanced Solo Award Ballet exam — the highest ballet level offered by the Canadian Dance Teachers' Association — in March.

Teen fact checkers take on fake TikTok posts

An elite teen squad of fact checkers with the help of media literacy organizations are learning to suss out scams and fake information on TikTok, making videos to teach other teens about misinformation online.

Psychologist explained how to maintain passion in long-term relationships

At the beginning of a relationship, there is a passionate stage for every couple when you simply can't get enough of each other. However, with time, this fades, and many couples encounter a loss of interest. What can help maintain passion in relationships, according to psychologist Dmytro Ostapenko. How to keep passion alive in long-term relationsh...

Stargazing and 'glamping' meet at this unique Métis cultural getaway

Why watch the stars in the elements when you can lay in a comfy bed? This stargazing retreat offers spectacular views from inside a hotel-like dome. Connor O'Donovan has the details.

9 of the wildest urban legends in Disney history – and which ones are true

At what point does your taste in music officially get old? There’s a study for that

Find that listening to today's music ... challenging? If you're at least 33, your taste in music has probably changed forever.

New study identifies several surprising benefits of moss

This may inspire you to look at moss in a whole new way.

70 endangered desert tortoises reintroduced into wild

70 critically endangered Mojave desert tortoises have been reintroduced to wild after their winter burrows at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California.

Paramount jumps on report of Sony Pictures, Apollo discussing joint buyout bid

(Reuters) -Shares of Paramount Global rose more than 10% on Friday, after Reuters reported Sony Pictures Entertainment and Apollo Global Management were discussing a joint bid to acquire the media company. Paramount is currently engaged in exclusive deal talks with Skydance Media, an independent studio led by David Ellison, though some investors have urged Paramount to explore other options.

Does microdosing mushrooms work? Science is trying to find out

More people are turning to microdosing psilocybin — known as magic mushrooms — to treat mental health concerns. CBC’s Nick Purdon hears from the Canadians who swear it works and the researchers trying to find out what the science says.

15 things you must do in Venice, Italy

There are a million things to do in Venice, but there are only 15 things you can't go without.

The 10 Best Guitar Soloists of All Time

With multiple ways to learn, find something that suits your time, your level, and your budget In the world of music, there are many different types of genres and styles. But one genre that seems to stand out from the rest is rock ‘n’ roll. Within this genre, one of the most popular styles is electric guitar solos. And within electric guitar solos, ...

The Most Important Icons of the '90s

From celebrities you might have forgotten to the all-time greats.

HRM hosting Earth Fest in celebration of Earth Day

We check in with Sera Thompson to learn more about Earth Fest, a free, five-day celebration of the life-giving power of nature and the many people who are protecting it and taking action on climate.

Play-In Preview: Injuries create tighter matchups

Injuries to Jimmy Butler and Zion Williamson will make the final Play-In games much closer than initially expected.

After years of sleepless nights I beat insomnia in a month

Why Vancouver’s food culture is changing — and restaurants are struggling to stay open

Food and wine columnist Shiva Reddy delves into why so many Vancouver restaurants have closed in recent months, citing the struggle to cover expenses amid declining foot traffic, rising debts and changing consumer habits as factors.

Popular French Music to Practice Your Language Skills

With multiple ways to learn, find something that suits your time, your level, and your budget We know that you’re working hard to learn and perfect your French, and spend a lot of time practicing vocabulary and grammar drills. These are very important parts of foreign language acquisition, but do remember to take time to have some fun! Our experien...

A beautiful evening to watch sea planes take off near Canada Place in Vancouver

An after work stop to watch the sea planes take off in Vancouver

Does your dog understand what you're saying? A new study says yes

Dogs can understand more than we thought, according to a new study. (Mar 29)

The key to healthy kids is risky outdoor play, researchers say

Running free, taking chances and even getting hurt are essential to healthy childhood development, says the Canadian Paediatric Society. A new study says engaging in risky outdoor behaviour with peers is key to kids’ mental, physical and social health.

I go out for meals by myself. It's taught me what I want in a partner

I'm now far more confident being single.

Fast vs slow walking: Which burns calories faster?

Does how fast you walk impact how you burn calories? Find out the truth here.

How the NHL moved the Arizona Coyotes to Salt Lake City

The Arizona Coyotes era is over, as the team is set to move to Salt Lake City, Utah with new owner Ryan Smith. Elliotte Friedman writes about how we got here and what’s next for both Arizona and Utah.

Are strangers more attractive, interesting to us than people we know? - study

The anticipation of a social encounter encourages us to attribute more positive physical features to strangers.

Netflix handily beats subscriber targets, misses on revenue forecast

By Lisa Richwine and Dawn Chmielewski LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Netflix blew past Wall Street expectations on new customers for the second straight quarter on Thursday but signaled the positive surprises could be over, forecasting revenue growth slightly below analyst targets. Shares of the streaming video pioneer were down 4.2% at $585.41 in after-hours trading. The company said its ad-supported

30 Best Red Carpet Moments of the 1960s

Celebrity drama was just as intense!

Characters enter the public domain. Winnie the Pooh becomes a killer. Where is remix culture going?

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The giant stuffed bear, its face a twisted smile, lumbers across the screen. Menacing music swells. Shadows mask unknown threats. Christopher Robin begs for his life. And is that a sledgehammer about to pulverize a minor character's head? Thus unfolds the trailer for the 2023 movie “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey,” a slasher-fi...

Movie Review: 'Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare' amps up a true-tale WWII heist

The latest Guy Ritchie flick “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” has a spine of true story to it, even if it does all it can to amplify a long-declassified World War II tale with enough dead Nazis to make “Inglourious Basterds” blush. The result is a jauntily entertaining film but also an awkward fusion. Ritchie’s film, which opens in theaters ...

What to do if you wake up at night and can't get back to sleep, according to expert

Getting a decent night's sleep is important for our health, but a lot of us don't get the recommended eight hours. Three-quarters of Brits get less than eight hours of sleep, while one in six get by on less than six hours each night, according to YouGov. Meanwhile across the pond, over 17 per cent of adults had trouble staying asleep most days or e...

How to Belly Dance for Beginners

With multiple ways to learn, find something that suits your time, your level, and your budget LP7 / E+ / Getty Images Belly dancing is a popular form of dance that has its roots in Egypt. This expressive and captivating style is best known for its focus on dynamic torso movements and has made its way into pop culture across the globe. If you’re int...

Winnipegger denied flight refund even though he bought cancellation insurance

Allianz Global Assistance says disaster at a pre-booked accommodation is not a covered reason under the policy.

Lady Fantasia looks back on 20 year-dragiversary

John Forget — or Lady Fantasia LaPremiere — just celebrated 20 years of drag. The CBC's Olivia Levesque met up with Forget in Thunder Bay, Ont., to look back on Lady Fantasia's creation and where she'll go from here.

North Korean TV shows leader Kim Jong Un opening new apartment development project

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un watched a giant ceremony marking the completion of new apartment blocks in Pyongyang on Tuesday, state media reported Wednesday. Video from North Korean television showed Kim cutting a big ribbon and waving to crowds, as fireworks went off and planes made a fly past above the show.

8 of Netflix’s best 90-minute movies for when you’re short on time

Psychologist explains why we don't understand our desires

The lack of understanding of one's own desires often accompanies adults and entails many problems, mostly those related to society. Why exactly we fail to understand our desires, according to psychologist Oleksandr Tsurkan. Why we don't understand our desires Everyone in childhood heard certain instructions at times when they simply didn't know wha...

10 of the biggest box office flops of all time

6 signs it’s time to quit your job and move on

'I'm well on the road to recovery': Jon Bon Jovi on his voice after throat surgery and 'joyous' new album

Rockers Jon Bon Jovi, Tico Torres and David Bryan hit the red carpet in London for the premiere of their new documentary, “Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story,” which chronicles the band’s 40-year career and uncertain future: the frontman suffered an atrophied vocal cord and had an operation two years ago. (April 17)

6 simple habits to help you feel happier every day

2024 is just beginning, meaning you still have time to make important decisions about what you want to achieve in the new year. It's common for us to set certain goals to become the best version of ourselves. The desire to improve is natural, but turning it into a source of pressure and stress is unnecessary. RBC-Ukraine shares six small habits tha...

Pennsylvania board's cancellation of gay actor's school visit ill-advised, education leaders say

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania school board's cancellation of an upcoming appearance by actor and children’s book author Maulik Pancholy was ill-advised and sends a hurtful message, especially to the LGBTQ+ community, education officials said. A member of Cumberland Valley School District’s board cited concerns about what he described as ...

10 Easy Piano Songs for Kids & Beginners

With multiple ways to learn, find something that suits your time, your level, and your budget It’s never too early (or late) to start learning the piano! Whether you have an illustrious grand piano or a funky techno-beat electronic keyboard, you can teach your child several easy piano songs for beginners in a fun and encouraging fashion. Introducin...

6 Must-Watch Indigenous Movies From Latin America

Latines love entertainment. For years, we have been the top moviegoers — even though the films we watch rarely reflect our communities. While we represent 19% of the U.S. population, we make up only 4.6% of movie roles and 5.3% of TV roles. When we do see ourselves on the big or small screen, we are often playing one-dimensional characters or are cast in films riddled with stereotypes, tropes, and stories that fail to represent the totality of...

8 hours of sleep for everyone? Factors and tips for healthy night's rest

Often, everyone hears the statement that every person needs to sleep for 8 hours for a healthy sleep. However, it is worth knowing whether this rule is indeed the same for everyone, according to the Instagram account of the medical community Zdorovishi razom (Healthier together). Factors influencing sleep duration Individuality is the key to health...