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→ NewsRanchman's bar in Calgary to relocate after more than 50 years
Ranchman's Cookhouse and Dancehall will move to a larger nearby building in early 2027 as part of a mixed-use redevelopment called Ranchman's Village, and it plans to operate at its current Macleod Trail location through 2026.
Documentarian Morgan Neville says he didn't pull any punches in his Paul McCartney film
Man on the Run, directed by Morgan Neville and debuting on Prime Video, examines Paul McCartney's post‑Beatles years with Wings and addresses public criticisms and personal challenges from 1969 to 1980.
Stardew Valley names Clint and Sandy as romance options, which may give Clint a chance at redemption
ConcernedApe announced Clint and Sandy as new marriage candidates for the upcoming 1.7 patch, and some players reacted negatively to Clint while others hope the update will soften his dialogue.
Mom who lost three children in impaired driving crash delivers victim impact statement
A mother spoke in a Toronto courtroom after a May Etobicoke crash that killed her three children; the driver pleaded guilty in December and sentencing is pending.
Mother of three siblings killed in crash speaks at sentencing
At a Toronto sentencing hearing, the mother of three siblings killed in a May 18, 2025 crash addressed the court; the driver has pleaded guilty to impaired driving charges and lawyers made submissions on an appropriate sentence.
Netflix drops Warner Bros. bid, Paramount emerges as winner
Netflix withdrew its planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery after deciding not to match Paramount Skydance’s higher offer; Warner Bros. said Paramount’s $31-per-share proposal was superior.
Marilyn Denis announces departure from Chum FM after 40 years
After 40 years at Toronto's CHUM 104.5, broadcaster Marilyn Denis announced she will step away from the station's morning show this summer; the station says it will celebrate her career and will release final-show details later.
U.S. women's hockey team reportedly accepts Flavor Flav's Las Vegas invite
Players from the U.S. women's hockey team have reportedly accepted an invitation from Flavor Flav to attend 'She Got Game' weekend in Las Vegas July 16–19, though organizers have released few details and it is unclear how many players will attend.
Quebec campaign targets alpha male influencers who trivialize sexual violence
Universities and junior colleges in Quebec have launched the bilingual third phase of the "Consent is Key" campaign, led by Léa Clermont-Dion, to address masculinist influencers who may normalize or downplay sexual violence. A survey across six Quebec universities found one in three people reported experiencing at least one form of sexual violence since starting classes.
Flavor Flav announces 'She Got Game' weekend for U.S. Olympic women's hockey team
Flavor Flav announced a 'She Got Game Weekend' for the U.S. Olympic women's hockey team in Las Vegas from July 16–19; the announcement follows the team's decision to decline a White House invitation and remarks by President Trump that drew criticism.
Singer D4vd named target in investigation into killing of girl in Hollywood
Court filings say singer D4vd is the target of a Los Angeles County grand jury investigation after a 14-year-old girl's body was found in a Tesla registered to him; a Texas judge has ordered three relatives to appear in California to testify.
Métis leaders unveil 1920s model dog sled repatriated from the Vatican
A 1920s Métis model dog sled repatriated from the Vatican was unveiled in Ottawa and will be temporarily housed at the Canadian Museum of History while experts work to identify its community of origin.
Scrubs Reboot Debuts With Near-Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score
The Scrubs reboot premiered on ABC with a two-episode debut on February 25, 2026, and Rotten Tomatoes' Popcornmeter registered an initial audience score of 98%, the highest for the series to date.
Cambria Harris’ healing through sewing after family loss
Artist Cambria Harris uses sewing and ribbon skirts to process grief after her mother’s 2022 death and her aunt’s 2023 passing, creating symbolic garments that reflect memory and reclamation.
All-deaf theatre group stages wordless reimagining of The Tempest
An all-deaf cast in Regina is presenting The Deaf Tempest, a wordless reimagining of Shakespeare's The Tempest that uses physical theatre, puppetry, projections and vibratory sound; the production runs at the Regina Performing Arts Centre until Saturday.
Seville: A weekend of flamenco, tapas and history
A three-day itinerary highlights Seville’s historic landmarks, flamenco and tapas, noting sites such as the Cathedral, Royal Alcázar and the Archive of the Indies, and neighbourhoods like Triana.
Musical theatre was out of reach for my family, so I created access for Black youth
Queen Alexis recalls that cost and limited representation kept her out of paid musical theatre as a child, and describes founding Queen's Academy of The Arts to offer affordable, Black-focused theatre programs with school partnerships and a subsidy program.
Saints' hometown lineman Will Clapp retires after seven NFL seasons
Will Clapp, a New Orleans native and a 2018 seventh-round pick out of LSU, announced his retirement after seven NFL seasons, finishing with 66 game appearances and 22 starts.
David Bowie's daughter says she missed his death while in a rehab centre
Alexandria "Lexi" Jones says in an Instagram video that she was sent to treatment after her father David Bowie's cancer diagnosis and that she missed his death while enrolled in a residential program in Utah.
Martin Short's daughter Katherine Short dies at 42
Katherine Short, the daughter of actor Martin Short, died at 42, and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner determined the manner of death was suicide.
Roast chicken dinner may achieve restaurant-level taste
A Globe reporter tested a cookbook method that uses spatchcocking, an overnight dry brine and a backbone-made jus; the finished chicken had deeply browned skin and drew positive reactions from family members.
Mexican cartels persist because poverty and corruption are unresolved
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes (“El Mencho”) was reported killed by U.S. and Mexican authorities, and the article says poverty, corruption, access to firearms and sustained drug demand are the structural drivers that created and sustain cartels.
Star Trek romance between Seven and Raffi returns in 2026.
IDW Publishing announced a Pride-themed Star Trek: Celebrations one-shot that features Seven of Nine and Raffi reunited, and it plans a relaunch of its main Star Trek comic focused on Seven and the new Enterprise, both slated for later in 2026.
U.S. hockey player's mother responds to team's viral call with Trump
Ellen Hughes said her sons and teammates focus on unity and country after a viral locker-room reaction to a phone call from Donald Trump; USA Hockey said the women's team declined a White House invite, citing scheduling conflicts.
Cristiano Ronaldo Urges Lindsey Vonn to 'Keep Fighting' After Near-Amputation Reveal
Cristiano Ronaldo left a supportive comment on Lindsey Vonn’s Instagram after Vonn said a crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics caused compartment syndrome and nearly required amputation; Vonn credited her surgeon with saving her leg.
KPop Demon Hunters joining the Criterion Collection is a notable addition.
Variety reports that the Criterion Collection will add KPop Demon Hunters alongside Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, bringing the Netflix-released film to physical media; the article argues this matters for preservation and for widening discovery through Criterion’s catalog.
Lakefront Muskoka cottage from Heated Rivalry will open on Airbnb
The Barlochan cottage shown in the season finale of Crave’s Heated Rivalry will be listed on Airbnb, with weekend stays available from March 3 at noon ET through May at C$248.10 per night; summer bookings begin June 1 and the owner worked with Airbnb while remaining private.
Milan church concert calls for inclusion ahead of Winter Paralympics
A Terzo Tempo choir of about 70 teenagers and adults performed at Milan's Sant'Antonio church on Feb. 18, calling for harmony and inclusion as the Winter Paralympics approach; the Archdiocese of Milan created a branch in 2021 to raise awareness of inclusion.
Robert Carradine, actor from Lizzie McGuire and Revenge of the Nerds, has died at 71
Robert Carradine, known for roles in Lizzie McGuire and Revenge of the Nerds, has died at 71, his family said. They noted he had struggled for nearly two decades with bipolar disorder and asked for privacy.
Montrealers fear for loved ones after violence in Mexico
Montreal residents with family in Mexico are anxious after violence that followed the death of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, and Canadian officials say the security situation remains fluid.
