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The Canadian Press

Lifestyle

Life/Arts news advisory for Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022

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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

TOP STORIES:

Ontario concerts, live theatre face new hurdles

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- Advocates in the live music industry fear upcoming concerts — among them performances by Billie Eilish and Elton John — could hang in the balance as Ontario's plan to ease COVID-19 restrictions hands them a tougher set of rules than those facing other entertainment events. By David Friend. Words: 628, Photos: 1

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Kids should get the COVID-19 shot, NACI says

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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada -- The National Advisory Committee on Immunization has urged kids aged five to 11 to get their two doses of an mRNA COVID-19 shot, and also recommends a third dose for immunocompromised kids. By Laura Osman. Words: 406, Photos: 1. Moved on the National wire.

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Performing arts sector hit by COVID-19: StatCan

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- Widespread capacity limits, venue closures and other government-mandated COVID-19 safety measures left Canada's performing arts sector facing a major financial downfall in 2020. By David Friend. Words: 272, Photos: 1

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Four-part doc on 1972 Summit Series heads to CBC

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- A four-part documentary series about 1972's legendary Canada-USSR hockey battle is bound for CBC. Words: 249, Photos: 1

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Neil Young reportedly fights Spotify over Rogan and COVID

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NEW YORK (AP) - It's Neil Young vs. Joe Rogan for the allegiance of Spotify. Or is it? The veteran rocker fired off a public missive to his management on Monday, demanding that they remove his music from Spotify in protest of Rogan spreading misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine on his popular podcast, “The Joe Rogan Experience.” But the letter soon disappeared from view on Young's website, and on Tuesday afternoon music fans could still listen to “Heart of Gold,” “Rockin' in the Free World” and other Young hits on the popular streaming site. By David Bauder. With photo.

ICYMI:

Saskatchewan eschews more COVID-19 restrictions

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Saskatchewan's premier said his government will refrain from imposing new COVID-19 restrictions in a shift toward learning to live with the virus Monday, just as new StatCan data illustrated the human toll of the pandemic and Ontario revealed many of its schools were hit by high rates of absences. By Adina Bresge. Words: 815, Photos: 1. Moved National.

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COVID-19 led to drop in Canadians' life expectancy

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Statistics Canada says the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to an average seven-month decline in national life expectancy, the largest decrease recorded since 1921 when the vital statistics registration system was introduced. By Melissa Couto Zuber. Words: 609, Photos: 1. Moved National.

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Samantha Bee on seeking catharsis, and kittens

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- Samantha Bee is gleefully making her way to a cat café. It's a production day for her TBS late-night show "Full Frontal," and in this particular episode, she tackles how disinformation can spread through something as seemingly innocuous as the cute cat videos the internet lives for. It speaks to the Toronto native's ethos that humour is always the cure, particularly at a time when the world has never been more fraught, between a pandemic and a racial awakening. By Sadaf Ahsan. Words: 883, Photos: 1

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Study: housing impacts First Nations kids' health

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A study on indoor air quality and housing characteristics in isolated First Nations communities found elevated rates of respiratory infections and wheezing in young children, which authors associate with poor conditions within their homes. By Melissa Couto Zuber. Words: 641, Photos: 1

TODAY FROM AP ENTERTAINMENT:

UPDATES with PHILANTHROPY-RIHANNA-CLIMATE, MUSIC-ELTON JOHN and GAINES AWARD-HARRIS.

SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL-DAKOTA JOHNSON — Dakota Johnson talks about having two films at the Sundance Film Festival and her role as a producer. By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. SENT: 800 words, photos.

TV-JAY LENO — Jay Leno may be reluctant to dwell on “The Tonight show” host rivalries of a decade and more ago, but that didn’t stop his buddy Howie Mandel from venting on his behalf. By TV Writer Lynn Elber. SENT: 525 words, photo.

FILM-SUNDANCE-SLAVE SHIP DOCUMENTARY — The Sundance documentary “Descendant” chronicles the legacy of the Clotilda, the last known ship to bring enslaved Africans to the United States — to Alabama, four decades after slavery had been outlawed. By Film Writer Jake Coyle. UPCOMING: 1,000 words, photos.

BOOKS-ISABEL ALLENDE — Author Isabel Allende discusses her latest book, “Violeta,” a work inspired by her mother and her mother’s death in 2020. It is Allende’s second book of the pandemic, and she has a third that is done. By Gisela Salomon. SENT: 935 words, photos.

SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL-AFTERSHOCK — The Sundance documentary “Aftershock” examines the maternal health crisis and how it disproportionately affects Black women. By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. SENT: 640 words, photos.

MUSIC-ELTON JOHN — Despite being vaccinated and boosted, Elton John has contracted COVID-19 and is postponing two farewell concert dates in Dallas. SENT: 135 words, photo.

PHILANTHROPY-RIHANNA-CLIMATE — Rihanna is backing her belief that climate change is a social-justice issue by pledging $15 million to the movement through her Clara Lionel Foundation. The “We Found Love” singer on Tuesday announced the donation to 18 climate-justice organizations doing work in seven Caribbean nations and the United States. SENT: 225 words, photo.

PARIS FASHION WEEK — Huge spinning wheels, “floating” wooden blocks and suspended geometric shapes hovered over a surreal mini gold course Tuesday at Chanel’s remarkable couture show. But no one quite expected Charlotte Casiraghi, the daughter of Caroline of Monaco and the granddaughter of the late Princess Grace Kelly, to appear atop an actual racing horse. By Fashion Writer Thomas Adamson. SENT: 610 words, photos.

IRAQ-OUD MASTER — War kept him away from his beloved homeland for decades. Now, virtuoso oud player Naseer Shamma hopes to help rebuild conflict-scarred Iraq through a series of concerts and other projects to support culture and education. By Qassim Abdul-Zahra and Ablelrahman Zeyad. SENT: 730 words, photos.

GAINES AWARD-HARRIS — The debut work of Seattle author Nathan Harris has earned him the 2021 Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence. By Chevel Johnson. SENT: 620 words.

NIELSENS — Coverage of the top prime-time programs for the week of Jan 17-23. By Media Writer David Bauder. UPCOMING: 400 words by 6 p.m.

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REVIEWS:

FILM REVIEW-SUNDOWN — By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. UPCOMING: 700 words by 5 p.m. Wednesday, photos.

FILM REVIEW-COMPARTMENT NO 6 — By Film Writer Jake Coyle. UPCOMING: 700 words by 6 p.m. Wednesday, film stills.

FILM REVIEW-THE ICE AGE ADVENTURES OF BUCK WILD — By Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. UPCOMING: 700 words by 3 a.m. Friday, film stills. Eds: Time set by studio.

BOOK REVIEW-BUSTER KEATON — By Dana Stevens and James Curtis. Reviewed by Douglass K. Daniel. SENT Monday: 785 words, cover images.

BOOK REVIEW-VIOLETA — By Isabel Allende. Reviewed by Anita Snow. SENT Monday: 360 words, cover image.

BOOK REVIEW-MERMAID CONFIDENTIAL — By Tim Dorsey. Reviewed by Bruce DeSilva. SENT Monday: 310 words, cover image.

BOOK REVIEW-LAST SEEN ALIVE — By Joanna Schaffhausen . Reviewed by Bruce DeSilva. SENT Monday: 415 words, cover image.

MUSIC REVIEW-RYAN CULWELL — Reviewed by Scott Stroud. SENT Tuesday: 300 words, album cover.

THIS WEEK FROM AP LIFESTYLES:

HOMES

Murphy Beds: When most of your life is happening at home, every square foot counts. A classic multi-tasking piece of furniture -- the Murphy bed -- is getting new attention and some updates to meet today’s design challenges. By Melissa Rayworth. SENT Monday, 870 words, photos.

WEDDINGS

Weekday Ceremonies: With some coveted venues still backed up because of reschedules, and with couples traveling again for destination weddings, an uptick in weekday nuptials has carried into 2022. Brides who went the weekday route say they saved money and their guest lists didn’t suffer. By Leanne Italie. UPCOMING Wednesday, 1,000 words, photos.

GARDENING

Houseplant Trends: A look at trends in houseplants for 2022. Popular varieties include fenestrated plants, that is, those with leaves that are split or contain holes. Vines are another hot category. By Jessica Damiano. UPCOMING Tuesday, photos, 800 words.

CLIMATE/TRAVEL

US-Snowmaking-Climate Change: Snowpack in the Western United States has decreased by about 20% in the last century because of drought and climate change, making manmade snow more vital each year to opening ski resorts and fueling ski town economies that depend on tourism. The ski industry has invested millions of dollars in more efficient snowmaking systems amid questions about whether the practice is a wise use of energy and water. UPCOMING Tuesday, photos, video.

SCHOOLS

US Graduation Rates: High school graduation rates dipped in at least 20 states after the first full school year disrupted by the pandemic, suggesting the coronavirus may have ended nearly two decades of nationwide progress toward getting more students diplomas, an analysis shows. UPCOMING Monday, photos.

FASHION

Obit-Manfred Thierry Mugler: French fashion designer Manfred Thierry Mugler, whose dramatic designs were worn by celebrities like Madonna, Lady Gaga and Cardi B, has died. He was 73. SENT Sunday, photos.

FOOD

MilkStreet-One Pot Pasta: Recipe: Stop throwing out your pasta water. By Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street. UPCOMING Monday, 350 words, photos.

RETIREMENT

NerdWallet-Liz Weston-Mental Health Retirement: Although most people are happy in retirement, some retirees report feeling symptoms of depression. Understanding some of the causes and symptoms of depression, which can be different in older people, may help you or your loved ones avoid catastrophe. By Liz Weston of NerdWallet. UPCOMING Monday, 870 words, photo.

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