Good afternoon from The Canadian Press Life/Arts department. Here are the latest stories from The Canadian Press. Questions can go to cassandra.szklarski@thecanadianpress.com
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Canadian Live Music Association aims for clarity with live event regulations guide
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UNDATED -- One of the leading advocates for Canada's live music industry is trying to give musicians and fans a clearer look at the country's varied and complex COVID-19 rules. The Canadian Live Music Association says it recently launched a summary of public health guidelines for live music events across all 10 provinces and three territories. By David Friend. With photo.
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Health Canada approves Pfizer COVID-19 drug
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Health Canada added another tool to its pandemic-fighting arsenal Monday, approving Pfizer's antiviral treatment for COVID-19 as the rapid spread of the Omicron variant continued to tax the country's health-care system and millions of students returned to in-person learning. By Melissa Couto Zuber. Photos: 1. Moved on the National wire.
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Canada Post recognizes Eleanor Collins with stamp
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Toronto -- "Canada's first lady of jazz" Eleanor Collins is getting her own commemorative stamp. By Sadaf Ahsan. Words: 223, Photos: 1
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How high can you go? Netflix price jump raises streaming bill questions
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Another year, another Netflix price increase. At least that's what consumers are probably telling themselves as they look at their recent bills for Disney Plus, which also recently went up, and wonder how much more they're willing to pay. By David Friend. 650 words. With Photo.
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Canadian doctor delivers baby aboard flight
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UNDATED -- A Canadian doctor's hopes of catching some shut-eye on her flight to Africa were dashed when she was asked to assist with the delivery of a baby on board. Dr. Aisha Khatib was on the final leg of her multistop voyage from Toronto to Entebbe, Uganda, last month when she heard an announcement asking if there were any medical personnel on the plane. By Adina Bresge. With Photo.
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TV Canadian-Screen-Awards: The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television was set to announce Tuesday the recipients of its 2022 Special Awards. Story expected at about 8 a.m. ET.
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Quebec filmmaker Jean-Claude Lord dies at 78 weeks after stroke
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MONTREAL - Prominent Quebec filmmaker Jean-Claude Lord has died following a massive stroke that occurred on Dec. 30. He was 78. Lord's son, Jean-Sebastien, shared word of his father's Saturday evening death on social media, describing him as a 'great pioneer' of the province's movie and television industry. With photo. Moved Sunday.
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Why 'let it rip' is not the solution to Omicron
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Dr. Kieran Quinn says he's noticed a shift in attitude among his friends, colleagues and community members during the Omicron wave of COVID-19, as preventive vigilance has eroded into resignation that infection seems inevitable. By Adina Bresge. Words: 1037, Photos: 1. Moved Sunday.
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Canadian students on the latest school disruptions
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With classes back in full swing last fall, some Canadian students said it seemed like they were finally settling into a school routine after more than a year and a half of intermittent learning interruptions. By Adina Bresge and Brittany Hobson. Words: 1007, Photos: 1. Moved Sunday.
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Celine Dion cancels more shows due to spasms
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Céline Dion won't be resuming her anticipated "Courage World Tour" this March after all. Words: 275, Photos: 1. Moved Saturday.
TODAY FROM AP:
There is no AP Entertainment Digest today. Due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday in the United States, several entertainment stories will move a day later than usual.
— Celebrity Birthdays and The Stream will move on Tuesday.
— Nielsens will move on Wednesday.
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