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Editor’s Note: This review was originally published during the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Cineverse releases “A Useful Ghost” in U.S. theaters Friday, January 16, 2026. Rich, complex films that can be ...

Officials expect more heat and dry conditions in Western Canada, which faces a higher risk of wildfires heading into September while the rest of the country cools down. By Vjosa Isai and Judson Jones ...