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Bamford to supply rapid tests to unvaccinated fans
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Lacombe, Alberta, Canada -- Canadian country singer Gord Bamford says he's giving unvaccinated fans COVID-19 rapid antigen tests before they attend his concerts and will set up mobile testing sites in communities the day before his shows. Words: 483, Photos: 1
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Giller finalists share their writing habits
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- Some authors get to work right after their morning coffee; others write late at night by the glow of their smartphones. Some struggle to stave off distractions; others embrace them as part of the creative process. A look at the writing habits of the finalists for the Scotiabank Giller prize. By Adina Bresge. Words: 916, Photos: 1
COMING SUNDAY:
Giller ushers in return of in-person awards glamour
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TORONTO — Canada's literary cognoscenti are dusting off their formalwear as they prepare to reunite at the Scotiabank Giller Prize gala Monday. A look at how organizers plan to balance pageantry and public safety at one of the first in-person Canadian awards ceremonies in nearly two years. By Adina Bresge. With photo.
ICYMI THURSDAY:
Vancouver gallery gifted $100 million for new home
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -- The Vancouver Art Gallery has received a $100 million donation from the Audain Foundation to support the creation of a new building in downtown Vancouver. Words: 232
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Merck COVID-19 pill awaiting approval in Canada
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Health Canada says it's still reviewing data on an antiviral COVID-19 drug that was authorized Thursday in the United Kingdom. By Melissa Couto Zuber. RECASTS with Health Canada retracting earlier statement. Words: 786, Photos: 1
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Cineplex ruling may trigger similar suits: experts
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- The path forward for Canada's biggest movie theatre owner hangs on an upcoming court decision, but the case is being closely watched by businesses across the country because the ruling could have far-reaching implications for pandemic-inspired litigation. Words: 812, Photos: 1. Moved on both the Business and Entertaindment wires, guard against duplication.
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'Jesus Christ Superstar' revival hits Toronto
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- "Jesus Christ Superstar" is rising again in Toronto. Words: 187, Photos: 1
TODAY FROM AP ENTERTAINMENT:
UPDATES with GLADYS KNIGHT-RESTAURANT, MUSIC REVIEW-ABBA, FIG-SCOTT AND FRIENDS and FILM-ETERNALS-SALMA HAYEK.
FILM-CRAB CLUB — One of the hottest Hollywood clubs may be the one run by “Crazy Rich Asians” actor Jimmy O. Yang and his producing partners. Yang, whose Netflix holiday rom-com “Love Hard” comes out Friday, Jessica Gao and Ken Cheng are original members of what they affectionately call “Crab Club.” Their “club” has become not just a support group, but an incubator for TV and film projects told on their terms. By Terry Tang. SENT: 1,040 words, photos.
FILM-ETERNALS-SALMA HAYEK — At 55, Salma Hayek says she came to feel like the mother of some castmates in “Eternals,” the latest Marvel superhero movie co-starring Angelina Jolie, Kumail Nanjiani and others. That’s fitting since Hayek plays Ajak, the matriarch of the group. By Sigal Ratner-Arias. SENT: 765 words, photos.
BRITAIN-OBIT-LIONEL BLAIR — Entertainer Lionel Blair, a staple on British stage and television for decades, has died. He was 92. Blair’s agent said he died Thursday. During the 1960s, 70s and 80s Blair was a prominent presence on TV variety and game shows. He was a panelist on “Give Us a Clue” and a presenter on the U.K. version of “Name That Tune.” SENT: 330 words, photos.
FIG-SCOTT AND FRIENDS — Scott Hamilton always will be known as an Olympic gold medalist. Another part of his legacy is establishing a place for figure skaters to earn a living after their competitive careers when he created the Stars on Ice tour in the 1980s. His fifth annual Scott Hamilton & Friends event at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Nov. 21 will focus on the fight to conquer Glioblastoma, a particularly deadly form of cancer. By Sports Writer Barry Wilner. SENT: 685 words, photos.
GLADYS KNIGHT-RESTAURANT — The son of R&B legend Gladys Knight has been sentenced to serve two years in prison for failing to withhold payroll taxes for the restaurants that bore his mother’s name. Shanga Hankerson opened his first restaurant, Gladys Knight’s Chicken and Waffles, in Atlanta in 1997. SENT: 235 words.
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REVIEWS:
FILM REVIEW-SPENCER — Reviewed by Film Writer Jake Coyle. SENT Thursday: 745 words, film stills.
FILM REVIEW-ETERNALS — Reviewed by Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT Thursday: 825 words, film stills.
FILM REVIEW-FINCH — Reviewed by Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. SENT Wednesday: 690 words, film stills.
MUSIC REVIEW-NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHT SWEATS — Reviewed by Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT Tuesday: 270 words, cover art.
MUSIC REVIEW-HANSON — Reviewed by Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT Wednesday: 300 words, cover art.
MUSIC-REVIEW-DIANA ROSS — Reviewed by Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT Friday: 280 words, cover art.
MUSIC REVIEW-ABBA — Reviewed by Steven Wine. SENT Friday: 200 words, cover art.
BOOK REVIEW-SOLID IVORY — By James Ivory. Reviewed by Douglass K. Daniel. SENT Tuesday: 410 words, cover image.
BOOK REVIEW-BLUE-SKINNED GOD – By SJ Sindu. Reviewed by Donna Edwards. SENT Wednesday: 300 words, cover art.
BOOK REVIEW-LIGHTNING DOWN -- By Tom Clavin. Reviewed by Donna Edwards. SENT Wednesday: 400 words, cover art.
THIS WEEK FROM AP LIFESTYLES:
CLIMATE
Climate-Solar-Restoring The Landscape: As solar energy becomes more commonplace around the world, millions of acres of land will be covered with sprawling collections of panels needed to generate electricity. While some worry about the loss of valuable farmland, others see an opportunity to fix the damage done to the environment from decades of industrial agriculture and urban development. Many solar farms already host native plants that provide habitat for pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Sheep graze around some installations. Others are being used for vegetable cultivation. Researchers are studying plant species best suited to shady micro-climates beneath solar panels, hoping they will prevent soil erosion, improve water quality and store carbon. SENT Thursday, photos, video.
WORK
Job Market-Missing Women: As America’s economy has rebounded and employers have posted record job openings, millions of women have delayed a return to the workplace, willingly or otherwise. By Bobby Caina Calvan and Christopher Rugaber. SENT Thursday, photos, video.
PARENTING
Moms of Color-Influencers: The multibillion-dollar world of sleep training guides, toddler activity ideas, breastfeeding tips and all-things parenting has traditionally been overwhelmingly white. This has left a hole for women of color — especially new moms — who struggle to find culturally relevant parenting advice and products. Increasingly, they’re taking matters into their own hands. By Astrid Galvan. SENT Monday, 860 words, photos.
Toy-Hall of Fame: The National Toy Hall of Fame has inducted American Girl Dolls and the strategy board game Risk, recognizing each for their influence on the toy industry. Also inducted Thursday was sand, which it calls perhaps the most universal and oldest toy in the world. SENT Thursday, photos.
FOOD
Abra Berens-Grist: Chef and author Abra Berens already tackled vegetables. Now its time for grains and legumes. Her new cookbook “Grist” is a guide to cooking grains, beans, seeds and legumes, offering 140 recipes with more than 160 variations. By Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT Monday, 800 words, photo.
Italy-Defending Prosecco: Italy has pledged to defend the name of the popular sparkling wine Prosecco as Croatia petitions the European Union to allow its winemakers to call their sweet dessert wine Prosek. The decision not only is a threat to the carefully protected market for the world’s top-selling wine but also the entire system of EU geographical designations created to guarantee the quality of artisanal food, wine and spirits. SENT Wednesday, photos, video.
Food-MilkStreet-Beef Tacos: Season, then sear steak for better tacos. By Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street. SENT Monday, 360 words, photos.
RELIGION
Climate-Faith Leaders: Faith leaders across the world are increasingly active in the fight against climate change, driven by a moral imperative to preserve creation for future generations. Christian pastors have joined forces with Native American tribes to protect their hurricane-prone coastal lands as sea levels rise; Sikh temples have grown organic food free of pesticides; Hindu groups joined river cleanups; mosques organized tree-planting campaigns. SENT Tuesday, photos, video.
GARDENING
Gardening-Impatiens-Weed or Wildflower: Weed or wildflower? That’s a question asked about many plants and shows how arbitrary our judgment can be. A good example is the Impatiens genus. Its outstanding quality is the plants’ ability to deck themselves out in bright, colorful flowers even when growing in shade. By Lee Reich. SENT Tuesday, 560 words, photos.
TRAVEL
US-Canadian Snowbirds: The Biden administration’s decision to allow vaccinated people to enter the U.S. by land for any reason starting Nov. 8 has many Canadians packing up their campers and making reservations at their favorite vacation condos and mobile home parks. Some RV parks and camping sites are already booked solid as Canadians compete with Americans who embraced RV travel during the pandemic. SENT Monday, photos.
Travel-Quirky Concierges: An “Instagram concierge” at a Mexican hotel. A “carbon offset concierge” at a hotel in Aruba. And a “concierge of weird” in Portland, Oregon. Hotels and resorts all over are coming up with creative concierge positions to help stand out from the crowd and express a vision. By Kristi Eaton. SENT Tuesday, 650 words, photos.
CANNABIS
Cannabis 101-Nevada University: The extended studies program at the University of Nevada, Reno is launching the first online courses in the state to obtain non-credit certificates in cannabis education ranging from the business of the industry to horticulture and medicine to help meet demand for jobs in an area that sponsors say is “growing like gangbusters.” UPCOMING Sunday, photos.
FASHION/BEAUTY
Emirates-Chanel: Chanel presents its Cruise 2021-2022 collection in Dubai. SENT Tuesday, text with photos, video.
Emirates-Makeup: Makeup sales in the Mideast, a $4 billion industry, are on the rise again as vaccinations see the coronavirus pandemic wane and women trade face masks for lipstick. SENT Tuesday, photos, video.
MONEY
NerdWallet-Liz Weston-Will Won’t Work: A will determines who gets your stuff after you die. But a will won’t take care of all of your final wishes. A will can’t do everything — it can’t avoid sending your estate into probate. A will also shouldn’t do everything — it shouldn’t be used as a technique to force conditions on the people you leave behind. And a will won’t accomplish everything you might want to do — it’s not the proper method for disinheriting a spouse, for example. What to know about writing your will. By Liz Weston of NerdWallet. SENT Monday, 880 words, photo.
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COMING NEXT WEEK:
Special Edition-Holiday Gift Guides, upcoming Tuesday. The six themed guides will have “Gift Guide” in the slug, and be accompanied by photos. The guides are:
LONELY DOGS: A lot of that human-pet bonding during the pandemic is slowly coming to an end as more offices reopen, so what’s a lonely dog to do? Turns out, a lot. A few gift ideas for the newly alone dog. By Entertainment Writer Leanne Italie, 890 words.
TIKTOK FINDS: TikTok was a hit for millions during quarantine times. And the hashtag TikTokMadeMeBuyIt endures. Look no further than its pandemic-expanded ranks for unique holiday gifts, from the hot Halara athleisure dress to a miracle cleaning paste called The Pink Stuff. By Entertainment Writer Leanne Italie, 1,000 words.
MUSIC: Music-related gifts are an easy choice this holiday season. Everyone likes music, right? The Associated Press is recommending box sets from Billy Joel and Lil Wayne, an album of Metallica covers, Questlove’s book of music history, two books of photography from Billie Eilish and Graham Nash, and some cool T-shirts and hoodies from a nonprofit that help musicians in need. By Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. UPCOMING: 830 words, photos.
HEIRLOOMS: Some gifts are great in the moment or for the short-term, but others make great keepsakes. Ideas for presents to be cherished for years to come. By Alicia Rancilio. 800 words.
NON-FICTION BOOKS: In this world, there’s a book for everybody. Take advantage of that sentiment during the holiday shopping season. Book sales have thrived during the pandemic, and some new nonfiction might hit your holiday gifting sweet spot. By Entertainment Writer Leanne Italie. 1,000 words.
THE MIX: Sometimes, gifting is a crap shoot. You dig around and hope for the best, and you just might come up with gold. Here’s some serendipitous inspiration for those in need. By Entertainment Writer Leanne Italie, 1,000 words.
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ALSO NEXT WEEK:
Virus Outbreak-Vax Thanksgiving: Thanksgiving, like so much of pre-pandemic life, is back but some hosts and guests are facing tough choices on the COVID vaccination question: Are the unvaccinated welcome? By Leanne Italie. UPCOMING Wednesday, 1,000 words, photos.
Holidays-Advent Calendars: Counting down in style: What’s new in Advent calendars. By Katie Workman. UPCOMING Monday, 650 words, photos.
Food-MilkStreet-Kimchi Rice: Kimchi amps up leftover fried rice. By Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street. UPCOMING Monday, 530 words, photos.
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In case you missed it:
RELATIONSHIPS: Coming Out Later in Life.
TRAVEL: Virus Outbreak-Ski Season.
SCHOOLS: Gifted Education, with US-Gifted Education-Explainer; Election 2021-School Boards-Race.
FOOD: Cake Glitter-Safety; Genetically Modified Strawberries; Gordon Ramsay; France-Baguette; Food-MilkStreet-Miso Ginger Chicken.
FASHION: OLY-Team USA Uniforms.
GARDENING: Japanese Gardens.
CHILD CARE: Virus Outbreak.
HOLIDAYS-SMALL BUSINESS: Small Business-Holiday Shortages.
WEATHER: Mike’s Weather Page.
LANGUAGE: New Dictionary Words.
MONEY: NerdWallet-Liz Weston-Dementia-Money Mistakes; NerdWallet-Millennial Money-Scary-Money-Tasks; On The Money-NerdWallet-Pandemic-Savings Habits.
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