The announcement was that the NASCAR All-Star Race will be held May 17-19 at the North Wilkesboro Speedway. AdvertisementNASCAR President Steve Phelps said the All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro and the circuit’s first street race, held in Chicago, were the signature events of 2023 during NASCAR’s 75th anniversary season. It feels great to have it in North Carolina,” Saine told reporters, “and it means that tourists are going to come from everywhere and spend a week in North Carolina, spending dollars.”Gov. Roy Cooper also has been a big supporter of returning NASCAR to North Wilkesboro and attended this year’s race. The All-Star Race has only ever been run at venues owned by Speedway Motorsports.

September 29, 2023 08:02 UTC

This mirrors the life of Kim Beaudin, the national vice-chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP). Unfortunately, history repeated itself, and Saskatchewan government officials' social services took his daughter away from him. Beaudin was not in the drug scene and did not suffer any addictions when the government took his child. I was Indigenous.”That’s why Beaudin argued that in truth and reconciliation, people must know what Indigenous people went through in order to move forward. …… you always think about how my life would have been different if she was around or how her life would have been different.

September 29, 2023 06:54 UTC

I THOUGHT THE GLOBAL RESPONSE to the pandemic went pretty well but there’s room for improvement in preparation for the next pandemic. And the need to quarantine must to be balanced by the compassionate needs of isolated friends and family. While most people took the threat seriously, some thought that governments had overstepped their reach with compulsory vaccines. That problem can be overcome in the next pandemic by eliminating the “other.” This will require a common front on the part of influencers in social and business circles. David Charbonneau is a retired TRU electronics instructor who hosts a blog at http://www.eyeviewkamloops.wordpress.com.

September 21, 2023 13:20 UTC

(Calgary International Film Festival - image credit)The Calgary International Film Festival has kicked off its 24th year — and this time around moviegoers can expect new films and a final screening. (Calgary International Film Festival)There will be documentaries, an outdoor party, live scores, and 11 feature-length and 15 short films made by Albertans. "It just kind of was absolutely perfect for a horror film," Cuffley told CBC Radio's The Homestretch. Story continuesLISTEN | The business of CIFF with David FinchDavid Finch, marketing professor at Mount Royal University's Bissett School of Business, told The Calgary Eyeopener that the Calgary International Film Festival plays a critical role in Alberta's film industry, though it is a relatively new festival. The festival also comes during a dual writer-actor strike, which limited the number of celebrities at the Toronto International Film Festival this year.

September 21, 2023 11:05 UTC

The regulator said as it was reviewing the submissions, it became clear its “decades-old” regulatory policy for foreign TV channels needed to be reviewed. Just like TPIA wholesale... CRTC delays decision on Fox News ban — potentially for yearsAnja Karadeglija - Published Sep 20, 2023Makes sense, review the regulatory first... it's all a matter of when. quote: The regulator said as it was reviewing the submissions, it became clear its “decades-old” regulatory policy for foreign TV channels needed to be reviewed. »crtc.gc.ca/eng/publicati ··· list.htmA canadian company "sponsors" a foreign channel and file a request to add it to the list, with certain conditions such as not compete directly with existing canadian channels. Cable TV was even once a limited resource, as there were only so many channels a system could carry.

September 21, 2023 08:21 UTC

Regulator will launch a public consultation on its regulatory approach for non-Canadian TV channels 'in the coming months'OTTAWA, Ont. — The CRTC says it won’t decide on an application to ban Fox News from Canadian cable packages until it’s done a full review of its regulatory policy for foreign TV channels. The CRTC didn’t answer when asked how long that process could take. Earlier this year, LGBTQ rights group Egale Canada asked the CRTC to prohibit cable companies from distributing Fox News in Canada over “false and horrifying claims” made by then-host Tucker Carlson regarding transgender individuals. The CRTC maintains a list of international TV channels that are authorized for distribution by cable, satellite and IPTV providers in Canada.

September 20, 2023 22:02 UTC

“It’s basically turned me completely around 180 (degrees) because I was ready to quit writing,” Lowther told the Westerly News. “To me, they seemed worth writing down because a writer is made to share. That’s what it’s all about, I think, it’s about being read.”With the award recognition now breathing new enthusiasm into her passion for writing, Lowther said she has four ideas for future works. She added though that “getting published is harder than getting struck by lightning.”“It’s really, really easy to self publish if you’ve got the money. Along with lobbying for trees, Lowther works two jobs outside of her writing and hopes readers will be motivated by her example that one does not need to be a full-time writer to share their experiences through writing.

September 20, 2023 22:01 UTC

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will release an independent report on a potential Alberta pension plan on Thursday. By the very credible accounts that I have been given, [it is] a torqued, misleading, fantasy case for leaving the [Canada Pension Plan] and gambling on an Alberta pension plan," Phillips said. "Create an Alberta Pension Plan offering the same benefits at lower cost while giving Alberta control over the investment fund," the document pitches. Perhaps the most important one, in Tombe's view, is the amount of assets the Canada Pension Plan provides to a potential Alberta pension plan. "Now, whether or not an Alberta pension plan separate from the CPP would cause the CPP rate to increase depends.

September 20, 2023 20:19 UTC

An international team, including experts from Canadian universities, has published new research shedding light on the vulnerability of Arctic water networks to global warming, and the potentially far-reaching impacts on things like erosion. “We know that air temperatures in the High Arctic are warming at a faster rate than the rest of the planet. They refer to the subsurface ice wedges that form when the ground thaws, and melted water at the top seeps into cracks. Because the wedges occur at low spots, water naturally congreates thereEach year, additional water is added, meaning the wedges get bigger. Research for the paper was conducted on Axel Heiberg Island, an unpopulated landmass located in Canada’s Arctic Archipelago.

September 20, 2023 20:02 UTC

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September 20, 2023 19:54 UTC

Moving goalposts. I also have respect for their athletic abilities and handling of themselves as public figures. However, I am not foolish enough to think that in a split second in front of a coach the stature of Babcock that I would expect an 18/19 year old to make the complex assessment of their rights in that situation, the ins and outs of their rights under the CBA, and how that pertains to the interaction they are having at the time. This is frankly an absurd expectation to have of anybody, let alone basically a kid just trying to make a good impression.

September 20, 2023 18:08 UTC

'Financial security'Neither the union nor Ford offered specifics on what the tentative deal entailed, as members have yet to vote on it. However, Unifor Ford Master Bargaining Chair John D'Agnolo said the deal makes the kind of gains our members need today and adds greater financial security for the future. WATCH | Autoworkers deal unlikely without 'significant gains,' expert says:Début du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget. A Ford deal will become the template for negotiations with the other two automakers, General Motors and Chrysler parent Stellantis, in what's known as pattern bargaining.

September 20, 2023 16:08 UTC

Whether the agency will change its name has been a topic of much discussion among fans, as several popular groups incorporate Johnny's into their name. One victim, Yasunobu Shiga, is strongly in favor of a name change due to the pain Kitagawa caused. "The name 'Johnny's' should not even exist given the extent of sexual abuse that occurred," Shiga said earlier. The probe also cited Fujishima's late mother, who was also Kitagawa's older sister, as a major factor in the long-term coverup of sexual abuse at the firm. A U.N. human rights delegation interviewed multiple alleged victims in Japan and released a statement in early August, urging the Japanese government to lead efforts to conduct a transparent investigation and support sex abuse victims.

September 20, 2023 14:21 UTC

“The essay that is now in the CBC piece … was actually part of the book (Still, I Cannot Save You) originally. “I had the contract for my first book while she was dying, and we knew that she wasn’t going to get to see it published," Thompson added. '”Local native Kelly S. Thompson is one of the five finalists selected for the 2023 CBC Non-Fiction prize. Just getting this far is a “such a huge thing,” Thompson admitted, adding over her career she’s learned to measure her success by her own yardstick. The four finalists will each receive $1,000 from the Canada Council for the Arts and also have their work published on CBC Books.

September 20, 2023 14:05 UTC

TORONTO, Sept. 20, 2023 /CNW/ - Sustainable Production Forum (SPF), the world's leading global hybrid conference focused on accelerating sustainable solutions in the film industry, has announced its highly anticipated Toronto date for 2023. As sustainability becomes a global imperative, sustainable film production processes ensure filmmakers and studios remain competitive and adaptable to evolving environmental regulations and societal expectations. The response must be a global effort, and Canada has the opportunity to lead in the development of sustainable production solutions. Green Spark Group, a world leader in sustainable production in the entertainment industry, is our Foundational Partner. SOURCE Sustainable Production ForumFor further information: Media Inquiries: Nela Gojevic, Director of Accounts and Business Development, Coldwater Communications, [email protected], 647-998-3759

September 20, 2023 12:02 UTC