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NewsYahoo News CanadaIs Quebec really a nation? Bloc Québécois leader's statements during campaign spark questions about party platform, province
Last week's leaders' debate raised some eyebrows, particularly around some of the retorts given by Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet. The politician had some interesting answers about Quebec’s position as a nation, its controversial bill that forbids Quebec civil servants from wearing religious symbols at work as well as other aspects that makes the province unique from the rest of the country. Here are the answers to some of the questions readers have been asking themselves after remarks by Blanchet throughout the campaign.
EntertainmentYahoo News CanadaTIFF 2021: Sigourney Weaver got a warm Nova Scotia welcome filming 'The Good House' with Kevin Kline
Hollywood icons Sigourney Weaver and Kevin Kline are back together for The Good House, the film adaption of Ann Leary’s novel of the same name, with iconic writing-directing couple Maya Forbes (Infinitely Polar Bear, The Polka King) and Wallace Wolodarsky (The Simpson) at the helm, part of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
NewsYahoo News CanadaCanada election 2021: Who do you think should win?
With the Conservatives and the Liberals running a tight race in the polls so far, whether or not the Liberals will remain in power following the September election continues to come into question.
EntertainmentYahoo News Canada'That happened then, is it still happening now?': Documentary puts first-hand accounts of 1971 Attica prison uprising front and centre
On Sept. 9, 1971 inmates at the Attica Correctional Facility led the largest prison uprising in U.S. history, taking staff as hostages, and now a new documentary, titled Attica, part of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), allows us to hear about what happened from the people who were actually there.
EntertainmentYahoo News Canada‘…I never talk about this sh-t’: Alanis Morrisette makes heartbreaking revelation in TIFF documentary ‘Jagged'
One of the most highly anticipated documentaries at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Jagged, from filmmaker Alison Klayman, reveals emotional and shocking details about Alanis Morissette's life, but the Canadian music legend is not a supporter.
EntertainmentYahoo News CanadaTIFF 2021: Justine Bateman, Olivia Munn tackle human doubts and fears in daring movie 'Violet'
Writer, director and producer Justine Bateman's daring feature debut Violet, part of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), starring Olivia Munn, takes you on a psychological journey to understand why the title character, and all of us watching, make fear-based decisions.
NewsYahoo News Canada'The most powerful person in Canada shouldn’t give a sh—': Canada has mixed reaction to Trudeau defending wife from angry heckler
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is attracting mixed reactions from a comment he made after a protestor yelled a vulgar, misogynistic remark about his wife yesterday while campaigning.
NewsYahoo News CanadaOntario's vaccine ‘passport': What you need to know about the certificate, fines and exemptions
The Ontario government provided additional details on the province's upcoming proof of vaccination system.
EntertainmentYahoo News CanadaTIFF 2021: Jessica Chastain brought to tears bringing her Oscar-worthy 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye' to Toronto
As the credits rolled and the lights came up, the audience at the Princess of Wales Theatre erupted and were brought to their feet, causing tears of joy to stream from Hollywood star Jessica Chastain’s eyes at the premiere of her film The Eyes of Tammy Faye, part of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
EntertainmentYahoo News CanadaTIFF 2021: Naomi Watts gets the phone call every parent fears in Ontario-filmed 'Lakewood'
Naomi Watts’ new role in the Phillip Noyce film Lakewood tells the terrifying story of a mom who gets the call every parent fears, which had its world premiere at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
EntertainmentYahoo News Canada'Finally the movie will be seen as intended': Canadian filmmaker Denis Villeneuve brings epic 'Dune' to Toronto
At Toronto's Cinesphere IMAX Theatre, Quebec filmmaker Denis Villeneuve got a monumental welcome at the Canadian premiere, the IMAX premiere of his high-anticipated film Dune, alongside one of the stars of the movie Rebecca Ferguson, part of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
NewsYahoo News CanadaCanada's ‘hospitals are building barricades’: COVID-19 pandemic reaches ugly heights with anti-vaxx protests
On Monday, Canadian healthcare workers and patients faced a number of anti-vaxxer protesters outside hospitals, including University Health Network's Toronto General Hospital.
EntertainmentYahoo News CanadaTIFF 2021 award recipient Jessica Chastain remembers the 'anxiety' of being labelled the 'It Girl,' feels like a Canadian
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has proven to be an important event for Hollywood star Jessica Chastain, who is so closely connected to Canada that feels like a Canadian.
NewsYahoo News CanadaCanada’s 9/11 lesson for the world: Stranded American recalls unfathomable 'compassion' in Gander, Newfoundland, 20 years later
Diane Davis, former teacher at Gander Academy in Newfoundland, was there when the school housed nearly 800 stranded passengers after the grounding of U.S. flights on September 11, 2001, following the terrorist attacks.
NewsYahoo News Canada'I have been the Newfoundlander': First post-lockdown performance of 9/11 'Come From Away' musical premieres on AppleTV+
As people around the world remember the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Apple TV+ has another way to commemorate the 20th anniversary with the screen-version of the popular musical Come From Away (debuting on Sept. 10).
NewsYahoo News CanadaCanada federal election debate 2021: Top leaders' quotes you need to remember before you vote
Canada's final federal election debate before the September 20 vote was filled with quotable moments revealing the leaders' intentions for the country, and platforms.
EntertainmentYahoo News CanadaTIFF 2021: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ puts audience in uncomfortable spot with shocking twist
After being completely virtual last year, the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is back with some in-person, star-studded experiences, kicking off with the movie version of the Tony Award–winning musical Dear Evan Hansen, starring Ben Platt.
NewsYahoo News Canada‘How can people trust you?’: Trudeau faces heat from all leaders during Canadian federal election debate
In the second federal election debate this week, Justin Trudeau, Erin O'Toole, Jagmeet Singh, Yves-François Blanchet and Annamie Paul came together to debate key issues less than two weeks before the Sept. 20 election day.
NewsYahoo News CanadaCanada election debate 2021: Bloc Québécois leader Blanchet angers viewers with 'beyond shameless' comments
From comments on Bill 21 and Indigenous issues, to saying he doesn't want to lead Canada, Yves-François Blanchet drew outrage at the Canada election debate
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Canada election debate 2021: Which federal leader will come out on top?
Five of Canada's federal party leaders are coming back together with an English debate on Thursday evening.
NewsYahoo News CanadaCanada election debate 2021: Trudeau reveals why he called election, O'Toole gets most votes as 'winner' of showdown
Throughout Wednesday night's French federal election debate one question continued to be raised: Why is Canada having an election now?
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Canada federal election debates 2021: Who will come out on top after the showdown?
With just over a week away until Canada's Sept. 20 election day, five of Canada's federal party leaders are gearing up to two debate this week, one in French on Wednesday and one in English on Thursday.
EntertainmentYahoo News CanadaSecrets from 'The Circle' Season 3 on Netflix: The 'craziest' contestants yet try to win $100,000
Popular Netflix reality show The Circle is back with another group of U.S. contestants that you’ll love, hate, and hate to love.
NewsYahoo News Canada'Never knew Canada would tolerate this': Justin Trudeau, Canadians respond to aggressive attacks from 'anti-vaxxer mobs' across country
During a campaign stop in in Montreal on Tuesday, Justin Trudeau responded to questions about the "mob" of protesters who through gravel at him on Monday in London, Ont.
NewsYahoo News CanadaCanada election 2021: Conservative Party of Canada platform, key highlights and promises
The Conservative Party of Canada's key platform highlights and promises.
