The Super Bowl is the one televised event where viewers don’t skip the commercials on purpose. Nay, the advertising culture is so well-developed around the NFL’s watched-by-millions finale that brands pay big bucks to premiere their ads, and viewers tune in hoping to see some masterful creations that they can bring to the water cooler
TORONTO — Documentarian Michael Moore says he would eagerly take part in a debate against Steve Bannon, a former strategist for U.S. President Donald Trump, despite controversy over the polarizing pundit’s participation in a Toronto forum this fall. Last week, it was announced that Bannon would defend the merits of political populism at the Munk
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — While a lot of the 2016 NFCA Convention program, held Dec. 7-10 at the New Orleans Marriott, is dedicated to education, another focal point is the recognition of coaching achievements. These accomplishments range from earning a 100th victory, growing the game, persevering and being inducted into the prestigious NFCA Hall of Fame. Over
A Vancouver-based advocacy group is under scrutiny by provincial officials after a report emerged claiming that it has been receiving taxpayer money despite promoting an anti-vaccination agenda. It denies being against vaccines. The charity group Health Action Network Society received about a third of its revenue last year from British Columbia’s government last year, CBC
Talisman, the popular adventure-themed tabletop game from Games Workshop, will be getting an official Kingdom Hearts edition in 2019. Announced by board game makers The OP, Talisman: Kingdom Hearts Edition is a licensed version of the classic game, and “…reveals Sora, Kairi, Riku, King Mickey, Goofy and other comrades as figures at the helm of
A sexual assault investigation by Ottawa police has resulted in more than 20 charges being laid against one of the force’s officers and the possibility of more to come, investigators said Wednesday. Police offered few details about the allegations against Const. Eric Post, but did say the list of 21 offences he now stands accused
Facebook has announced that it will ban content relating to ‘white nationalism’ and ‘white separatism’ from its platform. The nature of the content that will be banned raises some free speech concerns. Facebook’s hate speech policies already forbid any content praising or promoting “white supremacy.” The company has, until now, drawn a distinction between this
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The NFCA is pleased to announce Rubilena Rojas, head coach at Mt. San Antonio College, as the first recipient of the Association’s Diversity Convention Grant. The grant, created by the NFCA’s Diversity Committee, is awarded to a minority member coach who shows a commitment to working with minorities and growing the game
Netflix is officially getting rights to the Ted Bundy film starring Zac Efron – Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, reported by THR. After a bidding war with STX and Lionsgate during the end of Sundance Film Festival, the deal reportedly came in at $9 million, and will include U.S. rights and some international territories.
Ontario’s new government has sacked the special advisor for climate change and other senior officials hired by Kathleen Wynne’s Liberal government. John Godfrey, a former Liberal MP, was appointed special advisor for climate change in 2015. The government said he’d write recommendations and lead an action group to reduce Ontario’s greenhouse gas emissions and aid