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Pulling no punches: Calgary-born writer Scaachi Koul got divorced, reclaimed her narrative
Scaachi Koul’s initial concept for her second book of essays was completely different from how it turned out. Read More
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Calgary Surge takes to the court at Saddledome during Stampede
The Calgary Surge didn’t want to be left on the sidelines for the Calgary Stampede and announced they would be playing a game at the Saddledome during the 10-day event. Read More
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PHOTOS: New pope elected on Day 2 of voting
Cardinal Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, has been elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church. Prevost, 69, took the name Leo XIV. The new pope is expected to make his first public appearance Thursday and…
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Canadian filmmaker Jason Buxton’s second feature, Sharp Corner, a study in obsession
In Jason Buxton’s quiet thriller Sharp Corner, there was one location and set piece that was clearly central to the film. Read More
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Rents fall in Calgary as supply grows
Average rents declined in Calgary in April, continuing with a six-month trend of falling rental rates, a new report has found. Liv.rent published its April report, finding that rent for a one-bedroom, unfurnished suite fell less than one per cent month over month to $1,545 a month. Read More
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Cavalry’s Shamit Shome hoping to suit up for Bangladesh
Shamit Shome has banged the drum to play footie for his parents’ home country of Bangladesh. Read More
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Calgary comedian, drag performer Karla Marx explores ‘silly, wild, unusual’ side of trans life in new album
On Karla Marx’s sophomore album, Fruity, the comedian revisits an awkward rite of passage that many of a certain age went through in the Canadian education system. Read More
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Preview: No nerves for actor portraying prominent Tom Hanks character in The Da Vinci Code
Dan Brown’s 2003 novel The Da Vinci Code has sold more than 80 million copies and been translated into 44 languages. The 2006 film version, starring Tom Hanks as symbologist Robert Langdon, grossed $760 million and spawned two sequels. Read More