‘The Nutcracker’ cancels remaining performances in Toronto due to COVID cases

“For the past 22 months, the National Ballet has been able to remain clear of COVID-19 with the dancers, musicians, staff and crew being fully vaccinated and rigorous testing and strict safety protocols in place. But many of the costumes weren’t to be worn by the usual cast of local children as extra dancers who […]

‘The excitement is unbelievable’: ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ has special screening in Fort Macleod

Ghostbusters, young and old, small and tall, came from all corners of Canada. They were extras in the movie and were excited to see not just themselves but also friends and family on the big screen. When the Mindels heard about the event in Fort Macleod, they knew they had to be there. “For me, […]

Comedian Mike Ward’s mockery of disabled Quebec singer not discriminatory: Supreme Court

Ward has defended himself by saying comedy is not a crime. “In a ‘free’ country, it shouldn’t be up to a judge to decide what constitutes a joke on stage,” Ward has tweeted. “A discrimination claim is not, and must not become, an action in defamation,” said the decision. In addition, the comments, considered in […]

Bitcoin’s fossil fuel use criticized. But some Canadian companies hope to turn it green

However, there is a large bitcoin mining operation in south China that uses hydropower in the summer months — which helps green the industry. For example, if you plug in your electric car or mining computer in British Columbia, you will be using green energy, such as hydropower. Bitfarms, one of the largest cryptocurrency mining […]