The Canada Energy Regulator says pandemic lockdowns and travel restrictions that kept Canadians close to home in 2020 resulted in overall consumption of refined petroleum products dropping by about 15 per cent compared to the previous year. In a report that’s consistent with updates over the past year from refiners such as Imperial Oil Ltd.
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Rian Johnson’s Knives Out took the world by storm. Breathing new life into the idea of a whodunit, the movie brought an all-star cast and was one of the great murder mysteries of the last decade. So now that we’re getting two sequels, fans are excited to figure out who is cast! So excited that they’re just
Addison Rae Easterling is a notable white TikToker with nearly 80 million followers, which has built her platform by participating in dance challenges and sharing short lip-sync videos, many of which include choreography created by Black TikTokers. Over the past year, there have been calls of frustration from Black content creators, who say their work
The comedian talks about replacing Chris D’Elia in Army of the Dead, doing her shoots without any other cast members, and how she thinks about “cancel culture.” By Kevin Hall May 18, 2021 Tig Notaro in Army of the Dead, 2021Courtesy of Scott Garfield and Clay Enos for Netflix Acting roles are recast all the
The lawyer for the QAnon shaman told Talking Points Memo “These defendants…they’re all fucking short-bus people. These are people with brain damage, they’re fucking retarded, they’re on the goddamn spectrum.” By Bess Levin May 18, 2021 Generally speaking, when a person is charged with a crime, they hire an attorney who they hope will strenuously
Charles Grodin, the droll, offbeat actor and writer who scored as a caddish newlywed in The Heartbreak Kid and later had roles ranging from Robert De Niro’s counterpart in the comic thriller Midnight Run to the bedeviled father in the Beethoven comedies, has died. He was 86. Grodin died Tuesday in Wilton, Connecticut, from bone marrow
Who doesn’t love a good coming of age soundtrack? From vintage hits of The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueler, and even recent successes like Booksmart, it’s always fun experiencing the sounds of teenagerhood in a cohesive musical form. FEATURE FM: https://ffm.to/theneverlistsoundtrack The Never List from Director Michelle Mower and screenwriter Ariadne Shaffer have a simple, if
The royal and his wife Camilla are currently there for a two-day tour ahead of the region’s centennial celebrations this summer. By Emily Kirkpatrick May 18, 2021 Prince Charles said he was “moved” during a speech kicking off his and Camilla‘s two day tour of Northern Ireland ahead of the region’s centennial celebrations this summer.
Superstar Leonardo DiCaprio has vowed to help restore the Galapagos Islands, promising US$43 million to boost the Ecuadorian ecosystem that has recently been under threat from climate change and tourism. The Galapagos, made famous by evolutionary pioneer Charles Darwin, is home to 54 threatened species and is well-known for its diversity of wildlife and fauna.
Selena Gomez is making her TV comeback. The actress and singer is starring in Hulu’s new series Only Murders in the Building with comedy icons Steve Martin and Martin Short. This is Gomez’s first recurring role on a TV series since playing Alex Russo on Wizards of Waverly Place, according to Billboard. Martin, Short, and
As of midday Monday, at least 200 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza during this most recent week-long series of Israeli bombings (part of a decade and a half-long occupation). At least 59 of those were children. Over 1200 people have been injured. Thousands have lost their homes and a building housing the offices of
The crash shown in Monday’s episode was the “second-most intense moment” in executive producer Courtland Cox’s 16 seasons with Below Deck. By Julie Miller May 17, 2021 Below Deck viewers have survived kitchen fires, nightmare charter guests, dramatic dismissals, drug scandals, and soured romantic relationships. But Monday’s episode of Below Deck Sailing, “Total Ship Show,”
I think as a listener, intaking music without understanding full context does music a disservice. I think a lot of us just maintain this idea that music comes from the proverbial song machine, and while a lot of music can do the heavy lifting to give information its pathos and personal mythology for the artist,
Former child actor Ricky Schroder has apologized for arguing with a Costco employee over the store’s mask rules, in a video that he recorded and posted on his own social media channels. The original video shows Schroder berating a masked supervisor outside a Costco in California, after the supervisor refused to let him into the
Each week, seemingly, an unexpected new cast member is announced for HBO’s beloved series and Daniel Craig’s whodunit sequel. Here’s a guide. By Danielle Cohen May 17, 2021 Knives Out (2019)Claire Folger / Courtesy of Lionsgate With the pandemic finally beginning to wane, it is time for long-awaited projects to resume production. There are seemingly
Eva Longoria is set to make her directorial debut with Flamin’ Hot, about Richard Montañez, who says he invented the Flamin’ Hot Cheeto. The problem? According to the L.A. Times, he didn’t. By Chris Murphy May 17, 2021 If you thought you knew who invented the Flamin’ Hot Cheeto, think again. On Sunday, the Los
Evan Peters and director Craig Zobel on how they crafted the perfect punch to the gut. By Joanna Robinson May 16, 2021 This article includes frank discussion of the latest episode of Mare of Easttown: “Illusions.” If you’re not caught up with episode five, now is the time to leave. Please be very, very sure
When anyone thinks “Hollywood legend,” one name surely comes to mind pretty quickly: Halle Berry. The Academy Award-winning actress has been gracing the big screen since Spike Lee’s Jungle Fever in 1991, and she continues to absolutely stun in every role she takes on. The actress and mother of two also knows how to have
Ever since we first saw the Tom Cruise sci-fi actioner Edge of Tomorrow, we’ve been eager for a sequel. Doug Liman’s 2014 film had everything we love: a clever script, thrilling action sequences, and a badass heroine in Emily Blunt’s Rita Vrataski, aka the Angel of Verdun. While it took a minute to find its
As asymmetrical violence intensifies and the death toll mounts, so too does pressure on Biden from progressives critical of his cautious approach to the foreign-policy issue. By Charlotte Klein May 16, 2021 “The Associated Press office is the only place in Gaza City I feel somewhat safe,” Fares Akram, the outlet’s Gaza bureau chief, wrote
After the annus horribilis that was 2020, it probably came as no surprise to Canadian music lovers that sales of vinyl records took a dive over those 12 months. When the official year-end numbers were tallied by MRC Data, sales of vinyl in Canada were down by 12.9 per cent in 2020. This was the
Since 2014 Forest Hills Drive, for sure. But also maybe ever? By Frazier Tharpe May 14, 2021 Rapper J. Cole performs during halftime of the 68th NBA All-Star Game on February 17, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jeff Hahne/Getty Images)Jeff Hahne Poll J. Cole fans on his best album and the majority answer
Saturday Night Live (SNL) took it on themselves to help explain the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s new mask guidance earlier this week in their newest cold-open. Starting the skit with a press conference from Dr. Anthony Fauci, who was reprised once again by cast member Kate McKinnon, the nation’s top doctor
Your ex-roommate’s older sister’s code may not be good for too much longer. By Jordan Hoffman May 15, 2021 Perhaps you thought it was a checkmate against Netflix worthy of Beth Harmon herself? Why spend on a monthly if someone slipped you their password, and even built you a little “who’s watching” icon? But as
Ashley Olsen showed off a New York spring look on Friday night when she was seen in Manhattan wearing a black longline coat with an oversized blue shirt underneath. She paired the look with black flip-flops and a black clutch bag. She left her loose curls down and parted her hair in the center. Robert
If one must read terms and conditions, best to read them with electronic enhancement. By Jordan Hoffman May 15, 2021 Respect must be shown. When Jimmy Fallon, still stuck hosting The Tonight Show with virtual guests, announces a “new game,” it usually sounds a little dorky at first. Then, once it starts, one has to
FX’s docuseries Pride is about remembering where we started, what got us here, and the fight that we still have on our hands as members of the LGBTQ community. It tells the story of 6 decades of activism over the span of 6 episodes, each with its own director. The first three, which are now
In honor of Netflix’s Halston, a look back at the infamous 1970s nightclub—a favorite haunt of Andy Warhol and Cher, with a scandalous history to match. By Julie Miller May 14, 2021 As Netflix’s Halston reminds us, Studio 54 was a fever dream of excess. But the real-life nightclub—with its glamorous VIP guests, plentiful drugs,
On his new album, The Off-Season, Cole confirms an infamous, eight year-old rumor about himself and the rap legend. By Frazier Tharpe May 14, 2021 LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 24: J. Cole performs onstage at the 2018 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 24, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty
Prince Harry compared his royal experience to being on The Truman Show and “living in a zoo” in a recent interview. The Duke of Sussex said during a Thursday episode of the Armchair Expert podcast that he contemplated quitting royal life on several occasions while in his 20s. He spoke candidly with host Dax Shepard