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COVID cases tripled among Canadian health-care workers since summer: report

COVID cases tripled among Canadian health-care workers since summer: report

COVID-19 infections in Canadian health-care workers have tripled since the summer, according to new data released Thursday from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI).
Gone to the dogs: Robert Irwin voices a character on 'Bluey'

Gone to the dogs: Robert Irwin voices a character on 'Bluey'

NEW YORK — Robert Irwin has long acted as a voice for animals. Now he's actually voicing an animal. The 17-year-old son of the late conservationist Steve Irwin is lending his voice to a character on the popular animated children's TV show “Bluey.
How to make the most of your workout budget during the pandemic

How to make the most of your workout budget during the pandemic

MONTREAL — With spring just around the corner, people will soon be able to return to outdoor workouts, and with government restrictions beginning to lift in some provinces, they might even be able to go back to their usual gym routines.
Rarely seen Van Gogh painting exhibited ahead of auction

Rarely seen Van Gogh painting exhibited ahead of auction

PARIS — A rare painting by Dutch impressionist master Vincent van Gogh of a street scene in the Parisian neighbourhood of Montmartre will be publicly displayed for the first time before its auction next month.
Grammy-nominated or not, No. 1 hits over the years

Grammy-nominated or not, No. 1 hits over the years

NEW YORK — The exclusion of The Weeknd's “Blinding Lights" at the 2021 Grammy Awards shocked many, but he's in good company: Prince's “When Doves Cry" never scored a nomination either. Here's a look at every Billboard No.
Stephen King talks about crime, creativity and new novel

Stephen King talks about crime, creativity and new novel

NEW YORK — Stephen King doesn't think of himself as a horror writer. “My view has always been you can call me whatever you want as long as the checks don't bounce,” King told The Associated Press during a recent telephone interview.
'Better Call Saul' to film final season soon in New Mexico

'Better Call Saul' to film final season soon in New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — “Better Call Saul,” the prequel spinoff to the hugely successful series “Breaking Bad,” will begin production in New Mexico on its sixth and final season beginning in March.
Greek PM vows legal overhaul in wake of #MeToo allegations

Greek PM vows legal overhaul in wake of #MeToo allegations

ATHENS, Greece — Greece's prime minister on Thursday promised sweeping changes to the country's laws and labour regulations to combat sexual abuse and misconduct in the wake of an assault allegation made by Olympic sailing champion Sofia Bekatorou th
Wilkerson's 'Caste' among finalists for Lukas book prize

Wilkerson's 'Caste' among finalists for Lukas book prize

NEW YORK — “Caste,” Isabel Wilkerson's exploration of racism in the United States, and “The Dead are Arising,” an acclaimed biography of Malcolm X, are among this year's nominees for awards presented by the J. Anthony Lukas Prize Project.
How would COVID-19 vaccine makers adapt to variants?

How would COVID-19 vaccine makers adapt to variants?

How would COVID-19 vaccine makers adapt to variants? By tweaking their vaccines, a process that should be easier than coming up with the original shots. Viruses constantly mutate as they spread, and most changes aren't significant.
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