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‘A pioneer, a real national treasure’: Theatre actress Barbara Chilcott dies at 99

‘A pioneer, a real national treasure’: Theatre actress Barbara Chilcott dies at 99

She was a fixture of Crest Theatre in Toronto and frequent player at Stratford Festival in its early years
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Schwarzenegger and Shriver divorce final after 10 years

Schwarzenegger and Shriver divorce final after 10 years

Financial details of the settlement were kept confidential
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With eggnog only: Terrible Christmas movies you’ll want to avoid this season

With eggnog only: Terrible Christmas movies you’ll want to avoid this season

North Island Gazette editor Tyson Whitney watched these ‘classics’ so you don’t have to
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‘Spider-Man’ swings to 2nd all-time at North American box office

‘Spider-Man’ swings to 2nd all-time at North American box office

No previous film in the pandemic era had opened over $100 million, new Spidey hit $260 million
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Online concert will benefit flood victims nationwide through Canadian Red Cross

Online concert will benefit flood victims nationwide through Canadian Red Cross

30 award-winning musicians lined up for Great Canadian Flood Relief concert
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Doubling their fun: Vancouver Island twins appear in Hallmark Christmas movie

Doubling their fun: Vancouver Island twins appear in Hallmark Christmas movie

Qualicum Beach babies now signed with Vancouver talent agency
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Vancouver Island artist connecting to Nuu-chah-nulth heritage in the city

Vancouver Island artist connecting to Nuu-chah-nulth heritage in the city

Handful of talented and dedicated people working to keep under-represented aesthetic alive
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2022 North Island Writers Conference set for January

2022 North Island Writers Conference set for January

The fifth North Island Writers Conference runs from Friday, Jan. 7 until Sunday, Jan. 23. This virtual event is hosted by Comox Valley Writers Society and North Island College, with support from sponsors: Peninsula Co-op, CV Regional District Arts and Culture Program, and the Comox Valley Record. We are grateful for their contributions.
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Imagine Dragons adds Vancouver Island concert date in April

Imagine Dragons adds Vancouver Island concert date in April

Pop-rock band best known for songs Believer, Thunder and Radioactive
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Golden Globes announce nominations to a skeptical Hollywood

Golden Globes announce nominations to a skeptical Hollywood

Nominees for best drama, went to “Dune,” “The Power of the Dog,” “CODA,” “King Richard” and “Belfast”
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