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Experts say not to rush nixing vaccine passports
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As several provinces toy with scrapping their COVID-19 vaccine mandates, medical experts allow it may be time to start reconsidering the policy – but caution against dropping the measure too soon. By Melissa Couto Zuber. Words: 867, Photos: 1
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Views from the front lines of the COVID-19 fight
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Sarnia, Ontario, Canada -- Behind the daily statistics of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are grieving families, exhausted nurses and frightened patients. Here’s a look at some of their stories. Words: 1120, Photos: 1
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Author, historian Erna Paris dies at age 83
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- Canadian historian and author Erna Paris, known for works that championed human rights and accountability, has died. By Sadaf Ahsan. Words: 232
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Ex-Montreal Canadien Chris Nilan says he lost radio job over vaccine refusal
MONTREAL - Former Montreal Canadiens forward turned radio host Chris Nilan says he was fired from TSN 690, a Montreal sports radio station, after he refused to take a COVID-19 vaccine. In a letter posted to Twitter on Thursday advising listeners of his departure, Nilan says his employer, Bell Media, ordered him to get vaccinated late last year. He says he consulted his doctor and because of an unspecified medical condition he decided against vaccination. Moves Entertainment and Sports; guard against duplication. With photo. Updated.
COMING SATURDAY:
Brain injury endemic among homeless: researcher
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VANCOUVER – Traumatic brain injury is so common among the homeless that prevention should be prioritized for people facing multiple challenges and worse outcomes compared with "affluent populations," says the lead author of a study in Vancouver that monitored participants for symptoms every month for a year. By Camille Bains. Wire: Lifestyle. Photos:1
COMING MONDAY:
Tanya Tagaq renews her power in 'Tongues'
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TORONTO – Tanya Tagaq says her new album "Tongues" is a reminder to Canadians they can no longer "turn their head" to the atrocities inflicted on Indigenous people. The Inuk musician and activist says it's time for people to "wake up and understand they also have a responsibility" to push back against the hatred that continues to brew in this country. By David Friend. With photo. Will be updated.
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Pandemic highlights mental health access barriers
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VANCOUVER - As a registered psychologist who specializes in stress and anxiety, Dr. Melanie Badali says it's been difficult to watch some of her wait lists grow over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Two years in, many are dealing with built up anxiety and depression and Badali said she wants to help. With photo.
ICYMI:
Passes to national parks good medicine: counsellor
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The first time clinical counsellor Tanya Clary prescribed a Parks Canada pass for anxiety, her client seemed confused but also pleasantly surprised that getting out in nature was considered a form of therapy that she didn't have to pay for. By Camille Bains. Words: 763, Photos: 1. This is a corrected story.
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Kidney patients get strong antibodies with Moderna
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Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine may produce a stronger antibody response than Pfizer-BioNTech's in patients undergoing dialysis for kidney disease, a Canadian study suggests, but researchers say more data is needed to determine what that means for protecting vulnerable populations against the virus. By Melissa Couto Zuber. Words: 716, Photos: 1
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Anti-vax protests weigh on health workers
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UNDATED -- Nicole Corry says she didn't become a personal support worker to be called a hero. But she never anticipated that she would be villainized as she puts her health and family's welfare on the line to care for others amid a pandemic. By Adina Bresge. Words: 1210, Photos: 1. Moves on the National wire. Stands for weekend. This story is part of a series.
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Denis Villeneuve's Canadian 'Dune' team pick up BAFTA nominations
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LONDON - Sci-fi epic “Dune” and Jane Campion's dark Western “The Power Of The Dog” lead the nominations for this year's British Academy Film Awards, with Benedict Cumberbatch, Leonardo DiCaprio and Lady Gaga among those up for leading actor awards. Denis Villeneuve and his Canadian collaborators behind “Dune” received several nods, with the Quebecois filmmaker named in the best film and adapted screenplay categories. By Sylvia Hui. With photo.
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Canada's Chinese community celebrates Olympics
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- Longtime Olympics fan Malinda Lee is experiencing the best of both worlds this year, as a Team Canada fan and someone who has always been proud of her Chinese heritage. By Sadaf Ahsan. Words: 780, Photos: 1. Reserved for Premium Olympics subscribers.
TODAY FROM AP ENTERTAINMENT:
UPDATES with BILLBOARD-WOMEN IN MUSIC, WHOOPI GOLDBERG-CANCEL OR COUNSEL?, MUSIC REVIEW-BIG THIEF, PEOPLE-FRANK SERPICO, FRANCE-RUSSIA-MEDIA, MICHAEL AVENATTI-STORMY DANIELS and BRITAIN-QUEEN-PLATINUM JUBILEE.
FILM-JACKASS FOREVER-STEVE-O — Steve-O will forever be known for his exhibitionist antics on “Jackass,” but with 12 years of sobriety, a rising stand-up career and a new book on the way, the 47-year-old is still evolving. By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. SENT: 955 words, photos.
OSCAR-EXPLAINER — An explainer on the changes to the best picture category at the 94th Oscars. By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. SENT: 455 words, photos.
BILLBOARD-WOMEN IN MUSIC — Olivia Rodrigo has been named Woman of the Year by Billboard, landing her in the same company as Taylor Swift, Cardi B and Billie Eilish. Rodrigo will be honored at the annual Billboard Women in Music Awards on March 2. SENT: 227 words, photo.
WHOOPI GOLDBERG-CANCEL OR COUNSEL? — ABC’s decision to suspend Whoopi Goldberg from “The View” for two weeks for her remarks about the Holocaust has opened the network up to criticism that its response derailed a teachable moment for the nation. By Janie Har. SENT: 1,200 words, photos.
MICHAEL AVENATTI-STORMY DANIELS — California lawyer Michael Avenatti has been convicted by a jury on charges that he cheated porn actor Stormy Daniels out of nearly $300,000 she was supposed to get for writing a book about an alleged tryst with former President Donald Trump. The verdict was returned Friday in a New York federal court. By Tom Hays and Larry Neumeister. SENT: 830 words, photos.
BILL COSBY — A Los Angeles County judge will hear arguments on whether Bill Cosby can invoke the Fifth Amendment and avoid testifying in the lawsuit of a woman who alleges Cosby sexually abused her in the mid-1970s when she was 15. By Entertainment Writer Andrew Dalton. UPCOMING: 600 words, photo.
BRITAIN-QUEEN-PLATINUM JUBILEE — Queen Elizabeth II will mark 70 years on the throne Sunday, an unprecedented reign that has made her a symbol of stability as the United Kingdom navigated an age of uncertainty. From her early days as a glamorous young royal to her more recent incarnation as the nation’s grandmother, the queen has witnessed the end of the British Empire, the rise of international terrorism, and the challenges posed by Brexit and the pandemic. By Danica Kirka. SENT: 1,138 words, photos.
FRANCE-RUSSIA-MEDIA — France’s broadcast watchdog has opened an inquiry into news coverage by Russian state TV channel RT France after the regulator was alerted to concerns about some of its programs. The regulator did not elaborate on reasons for the inquiry, SENT: 242 words.
PEOPLE-FRANK SERPICO — More than 50 years after Frank Serpico testified about endemic corruption in the New York Police Department, the department finally recognized his service and injury in the line of duty with an official certificate and inscribed medal of honor. Al Pacino portrayed him in the hit 1973 movie “Serpico,” and his story is relayed in a book by Peter Maas. SENT: 375 words, photos.
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REVIEWS:
FILM REVEW-JACKASS FOREVER — By Film Writer Jake Coyle. SENT Wednesday: 675 words, film stills.
FILM REVIEW-MOONFALL — By Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT Thursday: 600 words, film stills.
FILM REVIEW-THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD — By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. SENT Wednesday: 815 words, film stills.
MUSIC REVIEW-BIG THIEF — Reviewed by Ragan Clark. SENT Friday: 385 words, cover art.
THEATER REVIEW-MJ — Reviewed by Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT Tuesday: 900 words, photo.
BOOK REVIEW-WHAT THE FIREFLIES KNEW — By Kai Harris. Reviewed by Rob Merrill. SENT Monday: 385 words, cover image.
BOOK REVIEW-BLACK CAKE — By Charmaine Wilkerson. Reviewed by Rob Merrill. SENT Monday: 330 words, cover image.
BOOK REVIEW-OTHERLANDS — By Thomas Halliday. Reviewed by Amancai Biraben. SENT Wednesday: 480 words, cover image.
THIS WEEK FROM AP LIFESTYLES:
WORK AND HOME
US Gen X-Millennials-Time Use: When Gen Xer Amy Rottier had to go shopping for her young children two decades ago, she drove to a mall. Her millennial daughter, Helen, who is studying for a doctorate and doesn’t have children, buys anything she needs with a click on her iPad. The women, ages 50 and 25, illustrate the breathtaking pace of change from one generation to the next in what people do in an average day. SENT Monday, photos, illustration.
Small Business-Pandemic Entrepreneurs: The number of Americans looking to start their own business is on the rise, as the coronavirus pandemic creates opportunities for some would-be entrepreneurs. SENT Wednesday, photos.
Election Workers-Threats: Lawmakers in a handful of states are seeking greater protections for election officials amid growing concerns for their safety after they were targeted by threats of violence after the 2020 presidential election. By Lisa Rathke and Christina A. Cassidy. UPCOMING Thursday, 1,000 words, photos.
AP-NerdWallet-Millennial Money-Job Negotiation: How to get what you want at your next job. SENT Tuesday, photo.
On The Money-NerdWallet-DIY vs Professional: DIY or call a professional — which is right for your remodel? SENT Wednesday, photo.
FOOD
Super Bowl-Hot Dips: For Super Bowl entertaining, make room for melty, bubbly hot dips. With recipe. By Katie Workman. SENT Tuesday, 900 words, photos.
MilkStreet-Tamarind Shrimp: Recipe: Sweet-tart tamarind amps up plump shrimp. By Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street. SENT Monday, 560 words, photos.
GARDENING
Amaryllis: Easter has lilies. Thanksgiving has gourds. Christmas has poinsettias. And Valentine’s Day should have the amaryllis. By Jeff Lowenfels. SENT Tuesday, 580 words, photos.
SCHOOLS
Virus Outbreak-Teacher Shortages: As schools scramble to find enough substitute teachers to keep classrooms running through the latest surge of the coronavirus, some experts warn there are longer-term problems with the teacher pipeline that cannot be solved with emergency substitutes, bonuses and loosened qualifications. To address the problem, states are raising salaries, seeking more teachers outside formal training programs, and pursuing other strategies. UPCOMING Thursday, photos.
Schools-Cyberattacks: Cyberattacks like the one that recently canceled classes in New Mexico’s largest city have become a growing threat to U.S. schools, with a string of high-profile incidents reported since last year. The pandemic has made schools more dependent on technology and more vulnerable to cyber-extortion. SENT Monday, photos.
TRAVEL
Traffic Apps-Nuisance Flooding: The increasing threat of sea-level rise on Virginia’s coast means that an afternoon rainstorm can strand drivers for hours and damage cars beyond repair – all without a tropical storm on the radar. The city of Norfolk has partnered with the tech firm FloodMapp and the Waze traffic app to warn residents of flooded roadways in real time. SENT Monday, photos.
Transportation-Road Safety: Slow down — states get infrastructure cash for speed cameras. SENT Wednesday, photos.
CLIMATE
OLY--Climate Change & Winter Sports: Olympic athletes in Alpine skiing and other outdoor sports dependent on snow are worried as they see winters disappearing. Ski racers who will compete entirely on artificial snow during the Beijing Games in February know global warming is threatening the future of their sport. By Pat Graham and Howard Fendrich. SENT Monday, 1,500 words, photos, video.
RELIGION
Virtual Reality Faith: Many Americans are finding a sense of community through virtual reality, a rising trend as the pandemic has accelerated a shift to online worship services. Gatherings range from traditional Christian services that sometimes include virtual sacraments to spiritual meditations in fantasy worlds. SENT Monday, photos, video.
HOLIDAYS
Lunar New Year-Photo Gallery: Across Asia, celebrations mark Lunar New Year. SENT Tuesday, photos.
FASHION
Italy-Dolce&Gabbana-Fur-Free: Dolce&Gabbana announced Monday that it would drop the use of animal fur in all its collections starting this year, and transition to eco-friendly faux fur. SENT Monday, 145 words, photo.
MONEY
NerdWallet-Liz Weston-Inherit Debt: Adult children typically don’t have to pay their deceased parents’ bills, but if the amounts owed are more than what is left in the estate, there are cases where an adult child might be responsible for paying. If you’re concerned that your parents’ debts might outlive them, consider talking to an estate planning attorney for personalized legal advice. By Liz Weston of NerdWallet. SENT Monday, 860 words, photos.
OLYMPICS
OLY-Beijing-MeToo-Explainer: Peng Shuai case shows barriers Chinese women face. SENT Thursday, photos.
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COMING NEXT WEEK:
Food-Valentines Indulgences: For food lovers and cooks, Valentine’s Day is a time for indulgences. By Katie Workman. UPCOMING Monday, 900 words, photos.
Gardening-Starting Seeds Indoors: When to start planting seeds indoors? Check your frost date. By Jessica Damiano. UPCOMING Tuesday, 780 words, photos.
Food-MilkStreet-Miso Pulled Pork: Recipe: Korean flavors punch up Super Bowl pulled pork. By Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street. UPCOMING Monday, 350 words, photos.
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In case you missed it:
HOMES: Gas Stove-Climate; Murphy Beds.
WEDDINGS: Weekday Ceremonies.
GARDENING: Houseplant Trends.
FOOD: Mexico-Avocados-Deforestation; MilkStreet-One Pot Pasta.
COMMUNITY: US-Small Town Divide; Buttigieg-Road-Safety.
CLIMATE/TRAVEL: US-Snowmaking-Climate Change.
SCHOOLS: Digital SAT; US Graduation Rates.
FASHION: France-Paris Fashion Week; Obit-Manfred Thierry Mugler; FTC-Fashion Nova.
HEALTH: OLY-JUM-Fat Don’t Fly; Medicare-Nursing Homes; NerdWallet-Liz Weston-Mental Health-Retirement.
PETS: California-Oldest Fish; Biden-New Cat-Presidential Pets; Lowe's-Petco.
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