Oscar

• Montreal-born makeup artist wins big at 95th Academy Awards

  Adrien Morot walked away with his first Oscar for Best Makeup and Hairstyling for his work on 'The Whale.'

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  Mar 13, 2023
  
• Animated short ‘The Flying Sailor’ about Halifax explosion snags Oscar nom

  The Flying Sailor, made by Calgary-based animators Wendy Tilby and Amanda Forbis, is nominated for best animated short. The film is based on a story about the Halifax explosion.

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  Jan 24, 2023
  
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• Quebec talent shines at Oscars 2022 as ‘Dune’ picks up 6 awards

  Dune came away with six awards, mostly in technical categories. It was recognized for its production design, sound, cinematography, editing, original score and visual effects.

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  Mar 28, 2022
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• Halifax-raised filmmaker Ben Proudfoot up for Oscar

  Ben Proudfoot is nominated alongside American composer Kris Bowers, who co-directed with him and is also featured in the film.

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  Mar 15, 2021
• Abbotsford, B.C., marks three years since killing of Const. John Davidson

  Abbotsford Police Department Const. John Davidson was shot and killed while on duty three years ago.

  Nov 6, 2020
• Academy Award winner from Nova Scotia visits provincial legislature with Oscar in tow

  Set decorator Shane Vieau won the Oscar last month for best production design on the film that also won for best picture in 2017, The Shape of Water.

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  Apr 4, 2018
• Francois Girard’s ‘Hochelaga’ is Canada’s pick for best foreign-language film

  Historical drama "Hochelaga" has been selected as Canada's pick for the best foreign-language film category at next year's Oscars.

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  Sep 25, 2017
• Edmonton-born director Arthur Hiller dies

  Arthur Hiller, the Edmonton-born director who was nominated for an Oscar and served as president of the Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences, has died.

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  Aug 17, 2016
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• Heath Ledger’s father reveals the actor’s final words to his family

  Heath Ledger's father and sister tried their best to help the actor manage his prescription medication responsibly.

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  Jul 28, 2016
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• Maureen O’Hara, spirited movie star, dies at 95

  Actress Maureen O'Hara, the Irish beauty who appeared in such classic films as "The Quiet Man" and "How Green Was My Valley," has died.

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  Oct 24, 2015