Life/Arts news advisory for Thursday, April 18, 2024
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:
Arts festivals get millions in federal budget
FedBudget-Festivals
Tens of millions of dollars are allocated to arts festivals in this year's federal budget, which recipients say is a welcome infusion of cash for the beleaguered sector. By Nicole Thompson. Words: 588, Photos: 1. Will be updated.
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Plant-based sector focused on better price, taste and texture amid consumer wariness
Plant-Based-Industry
TORONTO - The plant-based protein industry is focused on improving the price, taste and texture of its products as it weathers consumer wariness brought on by the rising cost of living. That's according to industry experts, including the CEO of Protein Industries Canada, a not-for-profit that receives funding from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to invest in plant-based food and ingredient manufacturing. By Rosa Saba. with photo. Move on the Business wire.
ICYMI:
Sophie Nélisse hopes 'Irena's Vow' teaches empathy
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As Sophie Nélisse filmed her Holocaust drama "Irena's Vow" in Poland, she was acutely aware of the present-day horrors unfolding in neighbouring Ukraine. By Alex Nino Gheciu. Words: 663, Photos: 1
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New disability benefit falls short, advocates say
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A new disability benefit that was supposed to be a historic move to lift people out of poverty turned out to be a disappointment in the federal budget, advocates say. By Nicole Ireland and Sarah Ritchie. Words: 678, Photos: 1
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Carole Pope documentary in production
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- Carole Pope is coming out with her life story. By David Friend. Words: 212, Photos: 1
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Only one Canadian shortlisted for Griffin
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada -- Only one Canadian has made the short list for the Griffin Poetry Prize, a prestigious literary award that until recently had a separate purse just for homegrown talent. Words: 250, Photos: 1
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Johnson biography uncovers untold story behind steroid scandal
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UNDATED -- With findings from documentation dug up from the past came a question for Mary Ormsby. “Is it possible that Ben Johnson was denied due process in Seoul?” For Ormsby, the research showed that in telling the former Canadian superstar sprinter's story in “World's Fastest Man: The Incredible Life of Ben Johnson” that was released Tuesday. 700 words. By Abdulhamid Ibrahim. Moved Tuesday on the Sports and Entertainment wires, guard against duplication. With photo.
TODAY FROM AP ENTERTAINMENT:
EU-Britain-Royals: Prince William returns to public duties on Thursday for the first time since his wife's cancer diagnosis, bolstering the royal family's ranks as health problems continue to sideline the princess and King Charles III. By Danica Kirka. With photos.
US-Lost-Star-Trek-Model: The first model of the USS Enterprise - used in the opening credits of the original “Star Trek” television series - has boldly gone back home, returning to creator Gene Roddenberry's son decades after it went missing.By Jamie Stengle. With photo.
EU-Italy-Venice-Biennale-US-Pavilion: Jeffrey Gibson's takeover of the U.S. pavilion for this year's Venice Biennale contemporary art show is a celebration of color, pattern and craft, which is immediately evident on approaching the bright red facade decorated by a colorful clash of geometry and a foreground dominated by a riot of gigantic red podiums. With photos.
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REVIEWS:
FILM REVIEW-ABIGAIL — By Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. UPCOMING: 700 words by Thursday at 6 p.m.
FILM REVIEW-THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE — By Film Writer Jake Coyle. UPCOMING: 700 words by Wednesday at 6 p.m.
FILM REVIEW-WE GROWN NOW — By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. UPCOMING: 700 words by Wednesday at 6 p.m.
MUSIC REVIEW-TAYLOR SWIFT — “The Tortured Poets Department,” reviewed by Music Writer Maria Sherman. UPCOMING Friday by 6 a.m., album art.
MUSIC REVIEW-FRED HERSCH — “Silent, Listening,” reviewed by Steve Wine. SENT Monday, album art.
THEATER REVIEW-HELL’S KITCHEN — Reviewed by Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. UPCOMING Saturday: 600 words, photos.
THEATER REVIEW-STEREOPHONIC — Reviewed By Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. UPCOMING Friday: 600 words, photos.
BOOK REVIEW-NOTHING BUT THE BONES — Authored by Brian Panowich. Reviewed by Bruce DeSilva. UPCOMING: 420 words, cover art.
THIS WEEK FROM AP LIFESTYLES:
FOOD
Drinks That Do More: The supermarket beverage aisles are starting to look a lot more like the pharmacy. There are sodas made with mushrooms to improve mental clarity, waters infused with active bacteria for digestive health and energy drinks that promise to burn body fat. Sales of so-called functional beverages are booming. By Dee-Ann Durbin and Louise Dixon. SENT Monday, photos, video.
With: Drinks The Do More-Things to Know.
Recipe-Passover-Chocolate-Matzo: For AP food writer Katie Workman, there’s only one non-negotiable, must-have Passover dessert recipe — chocolate-covered caramel matzo. By Katie Workman. UPCOMING Monday, photos.
SCI--Coffee History: The coffee that fills our cups each morning has a history 600,000 years in the making. UPCOMING Monday, photos.
MilkStreet-Sausage Potato Traybake: Roast Italian sausages over potatoes and peppers for a flavorful one-pan supper. By Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street.
HEALTH
Poll-Sleepy Americans: If you’re feeling — YAWN — sleepy or tired while you read this and wish you could get some more shut-eye, you’re not alone. A majority of Americans say they would feel better if they could have more sleep, according to a new poll. SENT Monday, photos, video.
GARDENING
Foodscaping: If the vegetable garden feels too small for all the vegetables you'd like to sow, you can slip them into the flower garden. The practice of combining fruits, vegetables and herbs with ornamental plants — called “foodscaping” — is worth considering even if you’re not short on space, as it can lend a unique quality to your beds and borders. By Jessica Damiano. UPCOMING Tuesday, photos.
EARTH DAY
Earth Day-Grocery Shopping: Plastic is so ubiquitous it’s impossible to shop for groceries without buying plastic packaging and products. Earth Day’s global theme is Planet vs Plastics, with a call to reduce plastic production 60% by 2040. Judith Enck, a former EPA official who now heads the advocacy group Beyond Plastics, explains how she shops for groceries with as little plastic as possible. UPCOMING Sunday, photos.
POT ANNIVERSARY
AP Explains-History of 420: Saturday marks marijuana culture’s high holiday, 4/20, when college students gather — at 4:20 p.m. — in clouds of smoke on campus quads and when pot shops in legal weed states thank their customers with discounts. This year’s edition provides an occasion for pot activists to reflect on how far their movement has come in a decade, with recreational pot now allowed in 24 states and the nation’s capital. A look at the holiday’s history. UPCOMING Friday, photos.
HOMES
On The Money-NerdWallet-Rental Home Upgrades: How renters can personalize their living spaces for greater comfort and style without jeopardizing their security deposits. UPCOMING Wednesday, photo.
MONEY
NerdWallet-Kate Ashford-Retire Earlier Expected: American workers expect to retire at a median age of 65, according to a 2023 survey from the Employee Benefit Research Institute. But the actual median age for retirement is 62. That may not seem like a big gap, but if you retire three years earlier than planned, that’s three fewer years of savings and three more years of retirement life to fund. SENT Monday, photo.
FASHION
WNBA-Draft-Fashion: Lots of people will be watching as the WNBA’s next players turn out dressed in their finest looks for Monday night’s draft. ELLE editor Rose Minutaglio says there’s never been a bigger spotlight on women’s basketball thanks in large part to players like Caitlin Clark and coaches like Dawn Staley. By Teresa M. Walker. SENT Monday, photos.
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In case you missed it:
RELATIONSHIPS: College-Marriage Pact; A Father’s Evolution.
WELLNESS: Mini Sabbaticals.
GARDENING: Spring Chores.
SCHOOL: Poland-Banning Homework; Refugee Women-Driving School.
FOOD: Bird Flu-Food Safety-Explainer; Film Review-Food Inc 2; MilkStreet-Frisee Mushroom Salad.
MONEY: On The Money-NerdWallet-Credit Older Parents.
HOMES: Spring Homebuying Season.
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