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Piers Morgan, Meghan Markle Earlier this week Piers Morgan stepped down from his role at Good Morning Britain. The move came as Ofcom launched an investigation into comments made by the Good Morning Britain host following Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah. The controversial presenter made dismissive comments during the show about Meghan’s claims to have had issues with her mental health. Since his shock departure rumours have been circulating about who will replace him. We asked our readers who they through should replace Piers Morgan, and here's what you had t...
U.S. employers created 379,000 new jobs in February. This news generated much celebration and, for those who fear inflation, some worry. Keep in mind that these numbers have many statistical limitations. Even if they’re exactly right, the trends over time mean more than any single report. That said, this one does concern me. Not so much for the data itself, but rather for the way it excites some people. We are, I hope, on the way to controlling COVID-19 in the US (though certainly not the rest of the world). The vaccines are proving as effective as the clinical trials showed. Manufacturing ...
MONTREAL -- The Waskapitan benefit show, organized in honour of Joyce Echaquan, has raised $100,000. Organizers reported Monday that more than 30,000 people attended the online concert, which could be viewed from Dec. 3 to Jan 3. Admission was free, but spectators were invited to make a donation. This virtual show, under the artistic direction of Elisapie and Maurin Auxéméry, was intended as a rendezvous for unity: "Waskapitan" is an Atikamek word that means "together, let's get closer." Almost all of the proceeds from the event came from donations from the public, according to the org...
The Eh! List. This includes the comeback single from Islands, plus cuts from Fiver, Patrick Watson, Mother Mother, Dorothea Paas and more. Also hear key tracks from newly released albums by MONOWHALES, Lil Berete, POSTDATA and iskwē. Also keep your eye our for solo tracks from a couple of Canadian folk lifers: Greg Keelor of Blue Rodeo and Alan Doyle of Great Big Sea. Hear all this more in The Eh! List. The playlist is presented by Mary Brown's Chicken & Taters — all Canadian and proud of it!