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The Canadian Press

Lifestyle

Life/Arts news advisory for Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022

Canada Ontario

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:

Canadian trial suggests benefits of remdesivir

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UNDATED -- Results from a Canadian study suggest the antiviral medication remdesivir could have a "modest but significant effect" on COVID-19 patient outcomes, including decreasing the need for mechanical ventilation by roughly 50 per cent compared to standard care. By Melissa Couto Zuber. With photo.

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New TV business competition invites Indigenous entrepreneurs into the 'Bears' Lair'

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VANCOUVER - A new reality show is inviting Indigenous entrepreneurs to pitch their businesses to a group of sharp-toothed investors. The casting call has opened for season of "Bears' Lair TV," a televised business competition that's set to air on APTN. Sparkly Frog Clan Productions says the nine-episode series will see 18 Indigenous entrepreneurs compete for prize money to support their ventures on the path to success.

COMING THURSDAY:

In-school clinics may be key to hiking kids' vaccination rates: experts

COVID-Children-Vaccines

UNDATED -- The province with the highest COVID-19 vaccination rate in the country for five- to 11-year-old children is a standout for providing in-school shots, and some pediatricians say the strategy in Newfoundland and Labrador could serve as an example to other regions. By Camille Bains. With photo.

ICYMI:

Carol Off to sign off from CBC's 'As It Happens'

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- Carol Off, the co-host of CBC Radio One's "As It Happens," is leaving the show to develop new projects for the public broadcaster. Words: 166, Photos: 1

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How to extend the life of a disposable respirator

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Many Canadians are upping their face mask game as the more transmissible Omicron variant fuels of a fifth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. By Melissa Couto Zuber. Words: 1046, Photos: 1

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Netflix price jump raises streaming bill questions

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- Another year, another Netflix price increase. By David Friend. Words: 805, Photos: 1. Moved on both the Business and Entertainment wires, guard against duplication.

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What to know about COVID-19 treatment Paxlovid

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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada -- Health Canada authorized the first at-home, oral treatment for COVID-19 Monday. But what is Paxlovid, how does it work and who can get it? Here are some answers. By Mia Rabson. Words: 835, Photos: 1. Moved on the National wire.

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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 Karim Ouellet dead at 37

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Montreal -- The Quebec coroner's office is investigating the death of singer-songwriter Karim Ouellet, 37. Words: 149, Photos: 1. Moved on various wires, guard against duplication.

TODAY FROM AP ENTERTAINMENT:

UPDATES with APARTMENT BUILDING-FIRE-CARDI-B, FRANCE-SKIING ACCIDENT, KENNEDY CENTER-JON STEWART, OBIT-ANDRE LEON TALLEY, OBIT-YVETTE-MIMIEUX, GLAAD-MEDIA AWARDS-NOMINATIONS, MUSIC REVIEW-JOHN MELLENCAMP and NETHERLANDS-THE VOICE.

FRANCE-SKIING ACCIDENT — French actor Gaspard Ulliel has died after a skiing accident in the Alps, according to his agent’s office. Ulliel, who was 37, was known for appearing in Chanel perfume ads as well as film and television roles. He portrayed the young Hannibal Lecter in 2007′s “Hannibal Rising” and fashion mogul Yves Saint Laurent in the 2014 biopic “Saint Laurent.” He also is in the upcoming Marvel series “Moon Knight.” By Nicolas Vaux-Montagny. SENT: 565 words, photos.

SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL — A preview the Sundance Film Festival, which kicks off virtually on Jan. 20 for the second year. This year’s festival will see the debut of a Kanye West docuseries, a new film from Lena Dunham and Eva Longoria’s directorial debut about the rivalry between Oscar De La Hoya and Julio César Chávez in the 1990s. By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. SENT: 1,025 words, photos.

TV-AS WE SEE IT — The new Amazon Prime ensemble series “As We See It” stars three young people on the autism spectrum playing people with autism as they negotiate daily life. By Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT: 740 words, photos, video.

OBIT-ANDRE LEON TALLEY — André Leon Talley, the towering former creative director and editor at large of Vogue magazine, has died at 73. Talley was a highly visible figure of the fashion world who made history as a rare Black editor in an overwhelmingly white industry. The influential fashion journalist had also worked at Women’s Wear Daily and was a regular in the front row of fashion shows in New York and Europe. At 6-feet-6 inches tall, Talley cut an imposing figure wherever he went, with his stature and his bold looks. By National Writer Jocelyn Noveck. SENT: 875 words, photos.

OBIT-YVETTE-MIMIEUX — Yvette Mimieux, the blond and blue-eyed 1960s film star of “Where the Boys Are,” “The Time Machine” and “Light in the Piazza,” has died. She was 80. Her role as Weena in "The Time Machine'' and others that followed made Mimieux one of the ’60s most radiant starlets. By Film Writer Jake Coyle. SENT: 720 words, photos.

OBIT-FRED PARRIS — Fred Parris, the lead singer of the 1950s harmony group the Five Satins and composer of the classic doo-wop ballad “In the Still of the Night,” has died at age 85. Released in 1956, “In the Still of the Night” only reached No. 24 on the Billboard pop charts but became a multimillion seller through reissues and appearances on compilation and soundtrack albums. SENT: 320 words, photo.

APARTMENT BUILDING-FIRE-CARDI-B— Cardi B has offered to pay the burial costs for all 17 people killed in a fire in a New York City high-rise. SENT: 240 words, photos.

AARP-MOVIE AWARD-LILY TOMLIN — Lily Tomlin is this year’s recipient of AARP The Magazine’s Movies for Grownups Awards career achievement honor. SENT: 250 words, photo.

KENNEDY CENTER-JON STEWART— Comedian, talk show host and political influencer Jon Stewart has been named the 23rd recipient of the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Award for lifetime achievement in comedy. By Ashraf Khalil. SENT. 350 words, photo.

GLAAD-MEDIA AWARDS-NOMINATIONS — HBO and HBO Max have beaten Netflix to be the top contender at the GLAAD Media Awards with 19 nominations, landing the bulk of its nods for TV shows like “Hacks,” “The Other Two” and “The Sex Lives of College Girls.” By Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT: 285 words, photo.

CALIFORNIA CONSERVATORSHIPS — Disability rights activists, including those rallying around Britney Spears, backed a California proposal Wednesday to provide more protections for those under court-ordered conservatorships while promoting less-restrictive alternatives. By Don Thompson. UPCOMING: 550 words, photos.

PEOPLE-BRITNEY SPEARS — A hearing Wednesday will deal with the aftermath of the Britney Spears conservatorship. Attorneys for Spears and her father could clash over money he and his lawyers still feel they’re owed, and over the reckoning she and her lawyer feel that she is owed for the handling of the case that lasted nearly 14 years before she was freed. STORY ON MERITS

NETHERLANDS-THE VOICE — Dutch talent show “The Voice of Holland” has been taken off air in the Netherlands amid a sexual misconduct scandal. The furor is one of the most serious #MeToo reckonings to hit the Dutch entertainment world and focuses on a show created in the Netherlands but broadcast in local versions around the globe. By Mike Corder. SENT: 775 words.

FRANCE-PARIS FASHION WEEK — A spattering of Paris Fashion Week menswear shows began in earnest this week for the fall-winter season, as French government restrictions have seen many relegated to an online-only presence. Yet those brands that chose to maintain physical shows — like AMI on Wednesday — may benefit from a relative boost in prominence. By Fashion Writer Thomas Adamson. SENT: 965 words, photos.

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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.

MUSIC REVIEW-JOHN MELLENCAMP -- Reviewed by Ron Nixon. SENT: 230 words, cover image.

BOOK REVIEW-THE RUNAWAY — By Nick Petrie. Reviewed by Bruce DeSilva. SENT Wednesday: 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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