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Boxing: Tyler Christopher Set For May Fight

[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Tyler Christopher will return to the ring after recovering from a broken hand for a fight at the Holiday Inn in Birmingham, England, on May 18. The 27-year-old fractured his left hand during his points win over Connor Meanwell at the H Suite in Edgbaston, Birmingham, in October last year. […]




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Video: Tyler Christopher Interview & Training

[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Tyler Christopher will make his long-awaited return from injury when he faces Cameroonian Serge Ambomo in Birmingham, England, on May 18. Christopher has not fought since his points victory over Connor Meanwell in Edgbaston, Birmingham, in which he fractured his left hand in October last year. The 27-year-old is scheduled […]




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Tyler Christopher On Upcoming Fight In UK

[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Tyler Christopher must “box clever” when he returns to action after a six-month injury lay-off against Cameroonian Serge Ambomo in Birmingham, England, on Saturday [May 18]. That is the view of his coach, Anthony Hull, who will be in the Bermudian’s corner when he faces journeyman Ambomo in a six-round […]




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Saundre Simmons Happy To Fight In Mexico

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons has described himself as a “road warrior” as he prepares for his first fight outside the United States against Victor Aceves in Tijuana, Mexico, on Sunday [May 19]. Although Simmons will step into a ring on foreign soil for the first time, the cruiserweight has fought […]




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Nikki Bascome Reflects On Points Victory

[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Nikki Bascome says he has more fights left in the tank after his unanimous points win over American Rashad Kilpatrick in the co-main event at The Shed in Dockyard on Saturday [May 25]. Bascome improved his professional record to 13 wins from 14 bouts after a controlled display in his […]




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Amy Winehouse - Amy Winehouse at the BBC

Beautiful and bereft, and hard to listen to with easy joy.




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Olly Murs - Right Place Right Time

Knowingly titled, impossibly bouncy and genuinely likeable.




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Ben Montague - Tales of Flying and Falling

Kentish singer’s second crack at a music career may lead to rich rewards.




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Emilia Mitiku - I Belong to You

Patchy comeback collection from the Big Big World singer.




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Emeli Sandé - Live at the Royal Albert Hall

Sandé’s first live album features all the hits – but there’s little edge on display.




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Dido - Girl Who Got Away

Dido’s fourth album is both familiar and surprising, taking some unexpected turns.




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What impact is Fiona having on you?

Fiona has smashed into Atlantic Canada, washing away homes and knocking out power from intense, hurricane-strength winds and torrential rains.



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Should your boss track you online?

As hybrid work becomes more common, some companies are turning toward surveillance systems — such as software that can track a user's keyboard activity, or programs that share photos from a user's webcam — to keep track of off-site employees.



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Is the minimum wage enough to make ends meet where you live?

Minimum wage is going up in some provinces across the country, but is it enough to combat rising inflation?



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How are you affected by Hockey Canada's sexual abuse scandal?

Hockey Canada's CEO and board resigned this week after a secret fund to deal with sexual assault allegations came to light. The news came as political and corporate pressure ramped up over the organization's handling of the situation.



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How are high grocery prices affecting you?

As Canada's inflation rate continues to slow, the same cannot be said for food prices. Groceries bought at stores are increasing at a pace of 11.4 per cent. And as some economists predict, there's reason to believe food prices could continue to climb because of currency and seasonal reasons. 



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Why did you quit your job?

There are many reasons why you might leave your job. You could be bored, not feeling challenged, or perhaps working for a company that no longer aligns with your values. Whether you're considering it, or have already made "the big leap"...what's your story?



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Is Canada ready to accept over 1 million new immigrants in the next 3 years?

Canada intends to significantly boost immigration over the next three years to secure its economic prosperity as industries stare down a large labour shortage. The plan also calls for more immigrants to be accepted based on their works skills.



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What impact is debt having on your life?

Inflation and Interest rate hikes are making digital wallets a lot lighter, with personal and business bankruptcies way up.



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What impact is the surge in hospitals having on your life?

A swell of COVID-19, flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has Canada's hospital system overloaded with patients, specifically young people. What should be done about it?



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What does it mean to you to see Canada at the World Cup?

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is well underway, with Canada’s men’s team making its first appearance in the tournament since 1986. The host country Qatar continues to face global scrutiny for its criminalization of homosexuality and treatment of migrant workers.



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How are you dealing with high prices in the lead-up to gift-giving season?

The rising cost of what sometimes seems to be everything has been one of the top stories this year. And the most expensive time of the year is now here. How have you gotten through the holidays in tough times previously, and what solutions have you come up with this year?



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How is the flu season affecting you and your family?

An early and severe flu season is starting to hit Canadian kids and Canadian hospitals. It's led to sickness, and in some cases death, among children. Are you or your kids getting the flu shot?



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What holiday traditions are you looking forward to the most this year?

We're into the home stretch ahead of the holiday season, and many Canadians are preparing to carry out their annual traditions or start new ones. What's a new custom you've adopted, or a tired tradition you want to get rid of?



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What was the most important news story of 2022?

From the war in Ukraine, to unprecedented protests in Ottawa, and record-breaking inflation — 2022 was an eventful year. As we enter the new year, we're looking back once more at the stories that hit home for Canadians.



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What question do you have about the new COVID-19 subvariant?

A new COVID-19 subvariant has now been confirmed in multiple provinces in Canada. The Omicron offshoot is also rising rapidly south of the border, and scientists say it could soon be a dominant strain in the U.S. and other countries.



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As It Happens: Tuesday Edition

Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022



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As It Happens: Wednesday Edition

Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022



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As It Happens: Thursday Edition

Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022



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As It Happens: Friday Edition

Friday, Aug. 19, 2022



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As It Happens: Monday Edition

Aug. 22, 2022



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As It Happens: Thursday Edition

As It Happens for Thursday, August 25, 2022.



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As It Happens: The Wednesday Edition

Aug. 24, 2022



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As It Happens: Tuesday Edition

Aug. 23, 2022



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As It Happens: The Friday Edition

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As It Happens: The Monday Edition

Aug. 29, 2022



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As It Happens: The Tuesday Edition

Aug. 30, 2022



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As It Happens: The Wednesday Edition

Aug. 31, 2022



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As It Happens: The Thursday Edition

Sept. 1, 2022



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As It Happens: Monday Edition

Monday, Nov. 13, 2017



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As It Happens: Monday Edition

Monday, Oct. 8, 2018



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KPN neemt Youfone over voor 200 miljoen

KPN heeft bekendgemaakt dat het de Nederlandse activiteiten van Youfone zal overnemen. Youfone is momenteel al actief op de netwerken van KPN. Meer dan 540.000 klanten van Youfone maken momenteel gebruik van het mobiele en vaste netwerk van KPN, hier verandert niets aan.




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Decoy & Joe McPhee - Spontaneous Combustion

Relentlessly entertaining, life-affirming stuff, crackling with muscular energy.




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Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble - Texas Flood – Legacy Edition

Vaughan’s retooling of the blues made it relevant to a new generation.




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Buddy Guy - Live at Legends

Super live cuts and studio extras which offer proof of Guy’s ageless appeal.




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Pat Metheny - The Orchestrion Project

A pale live release, recommended for the hardcore only.




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Wayne Shorter Quartet - Without a Net

The jazz great evokes this music’s golden era on a new set of live songs.




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Gary Clark, Jr. - Blak and Blu

A good introduction, albeit a wandering one.




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Terri Lyne Carrington - Money Jungle: Provocative in Blue

Ellington et al would be proud of Carrington’s 21st century reinterpretations.




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The James Hunter Six - Minute by Minute

Hunter’s latest cuts recall the golden ages of soul and blues.