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Kanye West to buy conservative social media platform Parler

Kanye West to buy conservative social media platform Parler

Rapper was booted off Twitter and Instagram for antisemitic posts
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Can the Rock steady the DC universe with ‘Black Adam’?

Can the Rock steady the DC universe with ‘Black Adam’?

Mega-star’s foray into the super-hero world aimed at jump-starting a franchise reset
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Courtenay’s Big Island Book Fest features authors, books, live music

Courtenay’s Big Island Book Fest features authors, books, live music

If you like books, and if you enjoy meeting authors, you will love the inaugural Big Island Book Fest from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Oct. 22 at the Florence Filberg Centre in Courtenay.
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Agency says BTS members will serve in South Korea’s military

Agency says BTS members will serve in South Korea’s military

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The members of K-pop band BTS will serve their mandatory military duties under South Korean law, their management company said Monday, effectively ending a debate on whether they should be granted exemptions because of their artistic accomplishments.
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Two stand-up comics making multiple Island stops as part of West Coast tour

Two stand-up comics making multiple Island stops as part of West Coast tour

Duane Goad and John Beuhler play Qualicum Beach, Port Alberni, Nanaimo, Lake Cowichan and Parksville
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‘Halloween Ends’ wins box office but renews streaming debate

‘Halloween Ends’ wins box office but renews streaming debate

Film earned over $40 million in North American theaters
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Iranian-Canadian director prevented from leaving Tehran to attend London film fest

Iranian-Canadian director prevented from leaving Tehran to attend London film fest

Mani Haghighi had criticized Iran’s mandatory hijab law a couple weeks earlier
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Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard a risk to public, Crown says at sentencing hearing

Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard a risk to public, Crown says at sentencing hearing

Crown: psychiatric report shows Hoggard has not shown any remorse and has not taken responsibility
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‘‘Embracing the suck’: B.C. chef takes on the wild for Disney+ series

‘‘Embracing the suck’: B.C. chef takes on the wild for Disney+ series

Four nights trying to make a 5-star dinner in the woods an eye-opener for chef Jade Berg
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Netflix sets $7 monthly price for its ad-supported service

Netflix sets $7 monthly price for its ad-supported service

Service available at a discount if you are willing to watch ads
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