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TOP STORIES:
Quebec's Gilles Vigneault pulls music from Spotify
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Montreal, Quebec, Canada -- Quebec's Gilles Vigneault is the latest musician to pull his catalogue from Spotify, supporting fellow Canadian artists Neil Young and Joni Mitchell in their fight against COVID-19 misinformation on the audio streaming platform. Words: 371, Photos: 1
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Provinces relax restrictions as Trudeau gets COVID
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Ontario and Quebec began lifting COVID-19 restrictions amid slight decreases in reported hospitalizations Monday while Saskatchewan's premier defended plans to end vaccine requirements there, hours after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed he tested positive for the virus. By Melissa Couto Zuber. Words: 756, Photos: 1
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COVID outcomes worse for people with disabilities
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Sandi Bell knows how difficult it can be for someone with a disability to book a vaccine appointment through an online portal, or feel confident they'll have a ride home from the clinic afterwards. By Melissa Couto Zuber. Words: 927, Photos: 1
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Ottawa protests aren't 'peaceful': critics
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Police haven't reported any physical violence at the ongoing Ottawa rally against vaccine mandates and other government-imposed COVID-19 restrictions, but critics warn that conflating the absence of bloodshed with "peaceful" protest downplays the dangers of the weekend demonstrations. By Adina Bresge. Words: 770, Photos: 1. Moved National.
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Sony becomes exclusive camera and video camera provider for The Canadian Press
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TORONTO - The Canadian Press newswire is making Sony Electronics its exclusive provider of cameras. The deal equips CP's photojournalists and videographers with Sony devices and lenses including the Alpha 1 and Alpha 9 II products. With photo.
COMING TUESDAY:
What's new to stream this February in Canada
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TORONTO -- Elite social circles and the halls of a drab corporate office serve as two settings for the war between truth and lies in February on streaming platforms, while Black History Month offers a selection of great international stories. Here's a look at some winning streaming film and TV picks set to debut this month. By David Friend. With photo.
ICYMI:
Filmmaker Jennifer Holness on Black beauty, power
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- When Jamaican-born filmmaker Jennifer Holness was growing up in Toronto, she says she never felt she had the kind of face that could "launch a thousand ships." By Sadaf Ahsan. Words: 947, Photos: 1. Moved Sunday.
TODAY FROM AP ENTERTAINMENT:
UPDATES with MUSIC-SPOTIFY, PEOPLE-RIHANNA, MICHELLE OBAMA-VOTING RIGHTS, OBIT-SAM LAY and ALBANIA-AFGHANS.
TOP STORIES:
MUSIC-SPOTIFY -- Spotify said Sunday that it will add content advisories before podcasts discussing the coronavirus. The move follows protests of the music streaming service that were kicked off by Neil Young over the spread of COVID-19 vaccine misinformation. SENT: 600 words, photos. Will be updated. With MUSIC-SPOTIFY-MISINFORMATION-EXPLAINER
FILM-SUNDANCE-BEST OF — For the second straight year, the Sundance Film Festival was transformed to a virtual event due to the pandemic. But there were many terrific films at the festival. A list of standouts. By Film Writers Lindsey Bahr and Jake Coyle. UPCOMING: 900 words, photos.
PEOPLE-RIHANNA — Rihanna and boyfriend A$AP Rocky revealed that she’s pregnant. It will be her first child. SENT: 300 words, photo.
BOOKS-RACIAL INJUSTICE-TAYE DIGGS — The children’s book “Why?: A Conversation About Race” by Taye Diggs with illustrations by Shane W. Evans is an unvarnished look at social activism from the eyes of Black children as they struggle to understand demands for change. By Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT: 710 words, photos.
THE STREAM — This week’s new entertainment releases include an album from pop singer-songwriter Mitski, the opening ceremonies of the winter Olympics from Beijing and the documentary “Torn” about the aftermath of a climbing tragedy. SENT: 835 words, photo.
OBIT-SAM LAY — Sam Lay, a Chicago blues drummer and vocalist who played with Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Bob Dylan and the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, has died. He was 86. Lay was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2015 as part of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band. SENT: 210 words.
MICHELLE OBAMA-VOTING RIGHTS — NBA player Steph Curry and musical artists H.E.R. and Jennifer Lopez have joined a national nonpartisan voting initiative launched by Michelle Obama as the effort gears up for the November midterm elections. The three celebrities, along with Becky G and Bretman Rock, are the newest co-chairs of Obama’s When We All Vote initiative. By Darlene Superville. SENT: 200 words.
CELEB BIRTHDAYS — Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Feb. 6-12 include actor-talk show host Arsenio Hall, actor Uzo Aduba and singer Carole King. UPCOMING: 1,155 words, photo.
ITALY-DOLCE&GABBANA — 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: 145 words, photo.
ALBANIA-AFGHANS — Afghan evacuees in Albania have opened an exhibition on their impressions on the tiny Western Balkan country. The exhibit, titled “Albania from my Eyes,” opened Monday at the Tirana Art Gallery with photos from 20 Afghans who came to Albania last fall. By Llazar Semini. SENT: 370 words, photos.
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REVIEWS:
FILM REVEW-JACKASS FOREVER — By Film Writer Jake Coyle. UPCOMING: 700 words by 6 p.m. Wednesday, film stills.
FILM REVIEW-MOONFALL — By Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. UPCOMING: 700 words by 6 p.m. Thursday, film stills.
FILM REVIEW-THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD — By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. UPCOMING: 700 words by 6 p.m. Wednesday, film stills.
THEATER REVIEW-MJ — Reviewed by Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. UPCOMING Tuesday at 10 p.m.: 800 words, photos.
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.
THIS WEEK FROM AP LIFESTYLES:
PACE OF LIFE
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 shopping mall and browsed for what she needed. 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 respectively, illustrate the breathtaking pace of change from one generation to the next in what people do in an average day. SENT Monday, photos, illustration.
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.
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. UPCOMING Monday, photos.
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. UPCOMING Monday, photos, video.
FOOD
Super Bowl-Hot Dips: For Super Bowl entertaining, make room for melty, bubbly hot dips. With recipe. By Katie Workman. UPCOMING 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. UPCOMING Tuesday, 580 words, photos.
SCHOOLS
US--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 coronavirus pandemic has made schools more dependent on technology and more vulnerable to cyber-extortion. UPCOMING Monday, 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.
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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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