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Apr 12 2019
Pretty Marvelous
Have you seen Captain Marvel yet? The new superhero movie is already breaking box-office records.
In just one month, it earned more than $1 billion. It’s the seventh Marvel movie to make the billion-dollar club.
The blockbuster was released on International Women’s Day...
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Dec 14 2018
Starring… Canada!
Canada’s Walk of Fame is twinkling a little brighter this year. On December 1, it added some bright new stars.
These Canadian VIPs come from many fields. From sports and the arts. From science and business. They’ve all done something to make Canada proud.
Canada’s Walk...
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Nov 02 2018
Bye-bye, Big Bird
Caroll Spinney can tell you how to get to Sesame Street. He’s been a regular on the show since the day it aired.
Technically, he’s been two regulars. You see, Mr. Spinney is the puppeteer that brought both Big Bird and Oscar to life.
After almost 50 years, Mr. Spinney...
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Jun 01 2018
Homegrown Popstar
Move over, Justin Bieber. Make room for Johnny Orlando.
This Toronto teen is just 15. But he’s already a pop sensation. He has fans around the world and across the Internet.
Johnny made his first YouTube video six years ago. It was a cover of “Mistletoe” by Justin...
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Mar 02 2018
"Have You Seen Black Panther Yet?...
Black Panther is setting box office records. The new superhero on the Marvel block may be the coolest yet.
Avengers fans first met Black Panther in Captain America: Civil War. Now he’s the star of his own movie.
A black superhero in a starring role? That’s a first.
For...
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Jun 09 2017
Bringing Down the Big Top
There’s something magical about the circus. Death-defying feats, performing animals, goofy clowns, graceful trapeze artists. It all starts when the ringmaster steps into the spotlight, wearing a jaunty top hat.
“Ladies and gentlemen. Children of all ages. Welcome to...
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Jan 08 2016
The Force is Strong With This One
Did you see Star Wars: The Force Awakens over the holidays? If so, you weren’t alone.
The movie has dominated the box office since it opened on December 17. It rocketed to the top, making its first billion in 12 parsecs—er, days. That’s faster than any other…
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Nov 28 2014
Band Aid Solution for Ebola
How do you raise $1.7 million dollars in five minutes? With a good song, a big heart and a little help from your friends.
Just ask Sir Bob Geldof. He organized Band Aid 30, a record-breaking fundraiser to stop the spread of Ebola.
The Irish rocker…
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Nov 14 2014
Happy Birthday, Sesame Street
“Sunny day, sweeping the clouds away…” The first kids strolled down Sesame Street on November 10, 1969. Who knew the show would still be on the air 45 years later?
Carole Spinney sure didn’t. He has played Big Bird and Oscar since Day 1…
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May 06 2013
The Stars Come Out
Wouldn’t it be awesome if Canada’s greatest musicians gave a giant rock concert and invited everyone in Canada to watch? They do, every spring. It’s called the Juno Awards.
The 41st Annual Juno Awards were held this April at the Brandt Centre in Regina. A sold-out...
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Nov 22 2012
High Wire Act
All eyes will be on Niagara Falls on June 15th. For the first time in more than 100 years, a man will cross the thundering falls on a tightrope. On either bank, thousands of spectators will hold their breath, spellbound. Millions more will be glued to the television....