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Rossum and Quincy Tyler Bernstine in Furious.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to members of the media pool as he waits to greet Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer, not shown, at his residence at Rideau Cottage in Ottawa, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to members of the media pool as he waits to greet Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer, not shown, at his residence at Rideau Cottage in Ottawa, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

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Portrait of British author Lisa Jewell, photographed at home in London.
Picture date: Monday February 24, 2025.

Portrait of British author Lisa Jewell, photographed at home in London.
Picture date: Monday February 24, 2025.

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Hulu’s Furious is an excellent detective thriller about abuse, anger and sexual assault

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Rossum and Quincy Tyler Bernstine in Furious.

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Carney shares what’s on his summer reading list
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House concert venue among properties destroyed by Summerland wildfires

Craig and Deb Milton welcomed Canadian musicians to B.C. for their An Evening in the Valley concert series

Craig Milton and Deb Taylor's house and concert venue in flames on Aug. 7, near Summerland, B.C. Milton and Taylor started hosting An Evening in the Valley in their barn about ten years ago, which would see musicians perform local concerts throughout the summer.

Craig Milton and Deb Taylor's house and concert venue in flames on Aug. 7, near Summerland, B.C. Milton and Taylor started hosting An Evening in the Valley in their barn about ten years ago, which would see musicians perform local concerts throughout the summer.

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