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CBC
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
New laughs and must-see drama coming to CBC in August
We're halfway through summer, but the entertainment is just heating up on CBC. August brings a fresh wave of must-watch content, starting with the vibrant comedy special FreeUp! Emancipation Day 2025: Jokes, Jokes, Jokes, and a new season of the time-travelling drama Plan B, where a determined mother will do whatever it takes to save her daughter. Get ready to laugh with a new season of The New Wave of Standup, spotlighting 14 fresh and fearless comedians. Plus, more episodes of the offbeat cult favourite Portlandia, and the thought-provoking podcast Personally: Forever is a Long Time. There's something for everyone throughout August on CBC. FreeUp! Emancipation Day 2025: Jokes, Jokes, Jokes - Watch Free on CBC Gem. A fresh take on marking Emancipation Day in Canada — an eight-episode comedy series for CBC Gem that centres truth, joy and resistance. Each digital short features one of Canada's sharpest comics — Chris Robinson, Lisa Berry, Daniel Woodrow, Ngozi Paul, Keesha Brownie, Alan Shane Lewis, Hoodo Hersi and Tamara Shevon — taking the mic to share stories, observations and moments only they could deliver. This is freedom experienced live and unfiltered through humour, honesty and the immediacy of stand-up comedy. From family dynamics and historical absurdities to everyday truths, FreeUp! Emancipation Day 2025 is an open invitation to laugh, think, and genuinely connect. Because sometimes the most radical thing we have is laughter. Plan B - New Season - Watch Free starting August 8 on CBC Gem The third season of the time-travel anthology adapted from the Radio-Canada original series. Abigail Walker, a woman devastated by her daughter Lucy's suicide, repeatedly travels back in time to prevent it. Each attempt to alter the past leads to unforeseen consequences, forcing Abigail to confront difficult truths about her relationships and the limitations of her control over Lucy's life. The New Wave of Standup - Watch Free August 29 on CBC Gem The laughs keep coming on a new season with 14 of Canada's hottest new comics gathered for one hilarious night of standup as part of the JFL NorthWest Festival in Vancouver. These rising stars each headline their own 10-minute episode exclusively for CBC Gem. Portlandia - New Season - Watch Free starting August 1 on CBC Gem Visit the quirky and hilarious world of Portlandia, where the mundane becomes absurd. Created by and starring comedy duo Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein along with an assortment of guest stars including Kyle MacLachlan, Aubrey Plaza, Kumail Nanjiani, and Jason Sudeikis. Podcast Personally: Forever is a Long Time - available now on CBC Listen or wherever you get your podcasts. When Ian Coss decided to get married, every living member of his family who had ever been married had also gotten divorced: parents, grandparents, and all his aunts and uncles on both sides — some of them twice. Today, he has questions: What is the value of a lifetime commitment? Are we doomed to recycle the patterns of behaviour we get from our ancestors? Are we all just better off alone? Forever is a Long Time is a five-episode series that weaves reflection and original music through Ian's conversations with his wife and divorced family members — a look at love with people who have made mistakes. Looking for more? Get inspired with Season 8 of countryside renovation series Chateau DIY (August 1) and international luxury cuisine takes centre stage in the exclusive Canadian premiere of Big Zuu and AJ Tracey's Rich Flavours (August 8). Grab the popcorn and stream Greta Gerwig's directorial debut, Academy Award-nominated coming-of-age story Lady Bird (August 22), and Australian drama The Royal Hotel (August 29) starring Julia Garner.
BBC News
28-07-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Rules aim to make Stoke-on-Trent's taxis safer and greener
Stricter rules aimed at making taxis in Stoke-on-Trent safer and greener have been given the green the changes made by the city council, drivers would have to undergo enhanced background checks, install CCTV cameras and notify the authority within 48 hours if they are questioned or arrested by rules would also mean only electric and hybrid taxis will be licensed by the council after April 2031, with petrol and diesel vehicles gradually phased out before firm owners and drivers were consulted on the planned changes and the majority were in favour, according to the council. The changes were approved by its cabinet on Tuesday and Councillor Chris Robinson said the measures were a "vital step in community safety"."We don't want people to just get from A to B, we want passengers to feel safe and comfortable on their journey," he stated."It is fundamental the taxi firms play a part in building a safer and greener city for all, with more than 1,760 city council licensed vehicles now operating in the city each year." Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
While One Legendary Act Is Saying Farewell, An Offshoot From Another Will Reintroduce Themselves on Tour
While One Legendary Act Is Saying Farewell, An Offshoot From Another Will Reintroduce Themselves on Tour originally appeared on Parade. The Who announced their 'The Song Is Over' farewell tour back and May, but what might have slipped by some fans is the list of opening acts on the tour. One is particularly noteworthy. The revived version of the Project, led by the Aerosmith guitarist, is set to open two shows on the Who tour—Aug. 26 at Boston's Fenway Park and Sept. 17 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Perry's side project has only performed sporadically through the years, as he has mostly devoted his time to Aerosmith, but with his main band retired from touring due to singer 's vocal cord injury, Perry has assembled a new all-star version of his side project. The latest version of the Joe Perry Project includes Chris Robinson of the Black Crowes on vocals, Perry's Aerosmith bandmate Brad Whitford on guitar, and a rhythm section featuring Robert DeLeo and Eric Kretz of Stone Temple Pilots. The all-star band also has its own headlining dates of smaller venues running from Aug. 13 in Tampa through Aug. 23 in Port Chester, Who also plays Sept. 19 at the Hollywood Bowl, but the support act for that date is listed as TBD. The Joe Perry Project isn't the only noteworthy act opening for the Who on their farewell trek. and the Boxmasters, the musical combo led by the acclaimed actor, will open the tour's first dates on Aug. 16 in Sunrise, Fla., and Aug. 19 in Newark, N.J. Singer-songwriter ZZ Ward steps in for the Aug. 21 show in Philadelphia, and soul legend Booker T. Jones is on the bill for the Aug. 23 Atlantic City, N.J. show. Canadian singer-songwriter Feist will open on Aug. 28 in Wantagh, N.Y. and Aug. 30 in New York City, while another Canadian, classic rocker Tom Cochrane opens Sept. 2 and 4 in Toronto. American blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa will play the Chicago dates on Sept. 7 and 9, while Seattle rockers Candlebox will wrap up the opening slot of the tour with the final three dates, Sept. 21 in Mountain View, Calif., Sept. 23 in Vancouver, B.C., and Sept. 25 in Seattle. While One Legendary Act Is Saying Farewell, An Offshoot From Another Will Reintroduce Themselves on Tour first appeared on Parade on Jul 14, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 14, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
CTV News
07-07-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Tyson Moran of Wingham, Ont. expected to be picked in MLB Draft
A Wingham team has a good shot at being chosen in the upcoming MLB draft. CTV London's Brent Lale reports. A teenager from small-town Midwestern Ontario is likely to hear his name called in the upcoming Major League Baseball (MLB) draft. Tyson Moran Tyson Moran of Wingham, Ont. is projected to be selected in the MLB Draft. (Brent Lale/CTV London) 'He just hasn't stop hitting,' said Chris Robinson, one of his coaches with the Great Lake Canadians (GLC). As the MLB draft approaches this week, the second baseman from Wingham, Ont. is ranked in some mock drafts as a mid-round pick. 'I haven't really been a highly touted prospect over the years until recently,' said Moran. 'I'm just trying to soak it all up and trying not to take it for granted.' The left-hand-hitting infielder has power, speed, and his game has elevated over the past year. Tyson Moran Second baseman Tyson Moran of Wingham, Ont. is a prospect in the upcoming MLB Draft. (Brent Lale/CTV London) His coaches praise his work ethic and describe him as 'determined.' 'It's a two-hour drive (from Wingham to Dorchester) and he's the first kid here, four days a week,' said Jamie Romak, a former MLB player who coaches Moran with GLC. 'He wants to work. He appreciates the opportunity he's been given and guys like that tend to succeed in this game. It started in March on a trip to Arizona playing professional competition that he just absolutely demolished and hasn't really stopped since then.' During that trip he hit two home runs against the Cleveland Guardians. Every time he's played over the past few months, scouts are keeping an eye on him. Tyson Moran Tyson Moran has a 'professional hit tool' according to his Great Lake Canadians coaches (Brent Lale/CTV London) 'It is really cool to kind of interact with some of the scouts, especially with me going out to Arizona,' said Moran. 'That kind of environment was really cool. I'm playing against a bunch of pro guys just realizing that could be me in the next couple of years, but I'm trying not to think about that too much.' His rise through the rankings started less than a year ago. 'He really kind of had a coming out, so to speak, last fall,' said Robinson. 'He was the Futures Game MVP there for the Toronto Blue Jays Showcase, which is a big deal from across the country. He's an easy to root for kid.' Tyson Moran Tyson Moran high-fives a teammate after scoring a run for the Great Lake Canadians. (Source: Brent Lale/CTV London) Moran has committed to North Dakota State but has dreams of playing professionally. With the draft now 20 rounds – a reduction in 2019 – only half as many prospects are selected from previous years. Moran should be one of them. 'That's kind of my goal right now,' he said. 'It'd be something I would never forget.'
BBC News
02-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Blaze at buildings in Longton prompt city taskforce to be set up
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is to set up a taskforce "by the end of the week" to tackle problems with vacant announcement was made in the aftermath of a significant fire which engulfed four buildings on The Strand in Longton late on Tuesday cause of the fire was not yet known, but at its height more than 20 firefighters were involved in putting it road could remain closed for a number of days, according to councillor Chris Robinson, due to concerns over the building's structural safety. He apologised for the disruption caused, but said safety must come Wednesday morning, pieces of brickwork from the gable end could be seen being removed from the building using a fire comes days after a blaze at The Crown Hotel which shut off part of King Street. "We've got them all over the city, these [types of] buildings," Robinson said."We need to get them brought back in [order], and the landlords to take some responsibility."We are having a taskforce with the local MPs, the fire service, the police, ASB team – to try and get everybody onboard to [decide] how we can move forward and get these buildings secure."He said while the authority had powers to take over properties and bill landlords for work carried out, it was a lengthy process and it was often difficult to trace the properties' appears to have been hurt in the blaze in Longton, and an investigation is underway – including checking CCTV to work out if anyone went in or out of the Ward, centre manager at the nearby Longton Exchange shopping centre, said it was "such a beautiful building" and that it was sad to see what had shopping centre and the rest of the town centre were open as usual, he said, but advised people travelling into the town that they may need to use alternative routes due to the road closure. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
