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The Canadian Press

Lifestyle

Life/Arts news advisory for Tuesday, Jan. 18, 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:

How to extend the life of a disposable respirator

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UNDATED -- Many Canadians are upping their face mask game as the more transmissible Omicron variant fuels of a fifth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. But respirators like N95s, KN95s and KF94s don't run cheap, especially if people have to replace them after each use. The Canadian Press asked experts whether it's safe to extend the life of disposable respirators and how best to do so. By Melissa Couto Zuber. With photo.

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Netflix price jump raises streaming bill questions

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- Another year, another Netflix price increase. At least that's how it might feel for Canadians after the global streaming platform announced last week it's once again inching up the cost of its most popular subscription packages by a dollar or two per month. By David Friend. Photos: 1. Updated. Moves on both the Business and Entertainment wires, guard against duplication.

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Canadian doctor helps deliver baby mid-flight

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- Dr. Aisha Khatib was hoping to catch some shut-eye on the final leg of her multi-stop plane voyage from Toronto to Entebbe, Uganda. By Adina Bresge. Words: 631, Photos: 1

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Ramakrishnan among CSA's special award winners

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- "Never Have I Ever" star Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and sportscaster Bob Cole are among those set to receive honours from this year's Canadian Screen Awards. Words: 217, Photos: 1

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Quebec singer-songwriter Karim Ouellet, 37, found dead in Quebec City

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MONTREAL - The Quebec coroner's office is investigating the death of singer-songwriter Karim Ouellet, 37. Quebec City police said today officers found Ouellet's body in a building Monday night in the La Cite-Limoilou borough. With photo. Moves on multiple wires, guard against duplication.

ICYMI:

Pfizer antiviral approved in Canada

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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada -- Health Canada approved Pfizer's antiviral treatment for COVID-19 Monday which could help cut pressure on the health-care system by preventing high-risk patients from ending up in the hospital. By Mia Rabson. Words: 764, Photos: 1. Moved on the National wire.

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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. Words: 899, 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

TODAY FROM AP ENTERTAINMENT:

ADDS TV PALEYFEST, LOUIE ANDERSON, SUPREME COURT-STOLEN PAINTING, BOOKS-WILLIAM BARR, GLF-GOLF NOTES and REMOVES SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL

OLY—THE AP INTERVIEW-BEIJING-AI WEIWEI — Ai Weiwei is one of China’s most famous artists, and many regard him as one of the world’s greatest living ones. He helped design the Bird’s Nest Stadium, the centerpiece of Beijing’s 2008 Summer Olympics, that will also host the opening ceremony for Beijing’s Winter Olympics on Feb. 4. By Stephen Wade. SENT: 1,180 words, photos.

NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINATIONS — Netflix could be a dominant force at next month’s 53rd NAACP Image Awards. The streaming giant on Tuesday emerged with a leading 52 nominations including a best picture nod for the film “The Harder They Fall.” The movie pulled in 12 nominations for Netflix, which also received 23 noms in the television and streaming categories. The ceremony, hosted by “black-ish” star Anthony Anderson, will air Feb. 26 on BET. By Entertainment Writer Jonathan Landrum Jr. SENT: 415 words, photos.

TV-PALEYFEST — “This Is Us,” “black-ish” and “Better Call Saul” are among the shows to be saluted at the Paley Center for Media’s annual TV festival. PaleyFest LA is returning to live events after two years of pandemic-caused virtual editions. The 39th annual PaleyFest will run from April 2-10. By TV Writer Lynn Elber. SENT: 490 words, photos.

LOUIE ANDERSON — Louie Anderson is being treated for cancer in a Las Vegas hospital, a spokesman for the actor and comedian said. Anderson was diagnosed with a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Anderson, who lives in Las Vegas, won a 2016 Emmy for best supporting actor for his unlikely role in the comedy “Baskets.” He’s a familiar face elsewhere on TV, including as host of a revival of the game show “Family Feud” from 1999 to 2002, and as a cartoon version of himself in “Life With Louie.” UPCOMING: 150 words, photo by 5 p.m.

MICROSOFT-ACTIVISION — Microsoft is buying the gaming company Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion, gaining access to blockbuster games like “Call of Duty: and ”Candy Crush.” The deal comes as Microsoft seeks an edge in the fiercely competitive businesses of mobile gaming and virtual-reality technology. By Matt O'Brien. SENT: 890 words, photo.

BOOKS-WILLIAM BARR — Former Attorney General William P. Barr has a memoir coming out in March. It’s titled “One Damn Thing After Another” and is billed by his publisher as a vivid and forthright account of his time serving two very different presidents Donald Trump and George H.W. Bush. By National Writer Hillel Italie. SENT: 355 words, photos.

BOOKS-SEN. TIM SCOTT — Sen. Tim Scott has a memoir out this summer that he says will explain the two words that have shaped his life: hope and redemption. SENT: 230 words, photos.

BUZZ BOOKS-2022 — A free e-book compilation includes excerpts from upcoming novels by Geraldine Brooks, Karen Jay Fowler and Mohsin Hamid among others. SENT: 90 words, photos.

SUPREME COURT-STOLEN PAINTING — The Supreme Court is hearing the case of a California man in a dispute with a Spanish museum over a painting stolen from his family by the Nazis and now worth millions. David Cassirer’s grandmother owned the piece, but in 1939 surrendered it in order to get a visa so she and her husband could leave Germany. By Jessica Gresko. UPCOMING by 5 p.m.

ITALY-ARISTOCRAT AUCTION — A Roman villa containing the only known ceiling painted by Caravaggio is set to go on a court-ordered auction block Tuesday, thanks to an inheritance dispute pitting the heirs of one of Rome’s aristocratic families against their stepmother, a Texas-born princess. SENT: 670 words, photos.

THE STREAM — This week’s new entertainment releases include a new album of rootsy rock from John Mellencamp, the return of puppet friends from “Fraggle Rock” and a virtual Sundance Film Festival where all the selections can be streamed. SENT: 800 words, photo.

GLF-GOLF NOTES — Formula One racing got a huge boost in interest in North America through the Netflix series “Drive to Survive.” Next up for Netflix is golf, with access to the PGA Tour and the four major championships. But golf will have some competition from other sports. Netflix also is partnering with the ATP and WTA tours for a tennis series that will include access to the four Grand Slam events. By Doug FERGUSON. SENT: 1,270 words, phots.

CELEB BIRTHDAYS — Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Jan. 23-29 include sports announcer-actor Bob Uecker, rapper J. Cole and talk show host Oprah Winfrey. SENT: 1,225 words, photo package.

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REVIEWS:

FILM REVIEW-MUNICH-EDGE OF WAR — By Film Writer Jake Coyle. UPCOMING: 700 words by 6 p.m. Wednesday, film stills.

FILM REVIEW-THE KING’S DAUGHTER — By Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. UPCOMING: 700 words by 6 p.m. Thursday, film stills. Eds: Time set by studio.

FILM REVIEW-THE ROYAL TREATMENT — By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. UPCOMING: 700 words by 6 p.m. Wednesday, film stills.

BOOK REVIEW-THE RUNAWAY — By Nick Petrie. Reviewed by Bruce DeSilva. UPCOMING Tuesday: 350 words, cover image.

BOOK-REVIEW-GANGSTERS OF CAPITALISM — By Jonathan M. Katz. Reviewed by Frank Bajak, SENT Tuesday: 580 words, cover image.

BOOK REVIEW-ENOUGH ALREADY — By Valerie Bertinelli. Reviewed by Mike Householder. SENT Tuesday: 355 words, cover image.

THIS WEEK FROM AP LIFESTYLES:

CLIMATE

Climate Change-States: As many U.S. states attempt to go carbon-free for their energy use, a big question hangs over their plans: Will they be able to keep the lights on if they transition to 100% renewable energy? Many states have decided that wind, solar, water and other forms of alternative energy won’t be enough to replace coal- and natural gas-fired power plants and have begun incorporating nuclear power into their strategies. By Jennifer McDermott. UPCOMING Tuesday, 1,800 words. Photos. Video. An abridged version also is moving. With State Localization Guide.

GARDENING

Resolutions: A gardening writer suggests resolutions for a green and generous garden in 2022. Those include mowing less, using manual or electric tools, adding more native plants for the insects and birds, and planting an extra row of vegetables for people in need. By Jeff Lowenfels. UPCOMING Wednesday, 570 words, photos.

HOMES

Homes-Gardening-Indoor Containers: Pots and perches to show off your houseplants in style. By Kim Cook. UPCOMING Tuesday, 800 words, photos.

FOOD

KitchenSmarts-Plant-Based Meats: They’re making inroads everywhere, it seems, from grocery store meat sections to restaurants. Learning to cook with plant-based meats. By Katie Workman. SENT Tuesday, 800 words, photos.

Chinese New Year-Lobsters: China is showing no signs of slowing its demand for American lobster this year despite disruption to the supply chain and international trade caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. SENT Monday, photos.

Ice Wine: For ‘ice wine’ vintners, frigid temps are a reason to rejoice. SENT Sunday, photos.

Food-MilkStreet-Sichuan Chicken: Recipe: Crispy chicken tingles with Sichuan pepper. By Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street. SENT Tuesday, 800 words, photos.

TRAVEL

FAA-Planes-5G-Interference: The airline industry is raising the stakes in a showdown with AT&T and Verizon over plans to launch new 5G wireless service this week, warning that thousands of flights could be grounded or delayed if the rollout takes place near major airports. UPCOMING Tuesday. With Explainer.

FASHION

Milan-Fashion Week: K-way, the Franco-Italian brand synonymous with windbreakers, is stepping into luxury fashion with its first live runway show ever on the closing day of Milan Fashion Week. By Colleen Barry. SENT Tuesday and previous days, photos.

MONEY

NerdWallet-Liz Weston-Money-Happiness-Donating: We may think spending money on ourselves will make us happier than spending it on someone else. But research shows that spending money on others is more likely to make us happy. How to get more joy while giving to good causes. By Liz Weston of NerdWallet. SENT Monday, photo.

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