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Pandemic ups and downs likely still compounding surgical backlogs

Pandemic ups and downs likely still compounding surgical backlogs

OTTAWA — The ups and downs of pandemic waves continue to affect wait times for elective surgeries in Canada, adding to concerns about mounting backlogs as provinces ease restrictions, new data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information shows.
Strike at Sobeys distribution centre in Quebec ends after workers ratify new deal

Strike at Sobeys distribution centre in Quebec ends after workers ratify new deal

Workers at a Sobeys distribution centre in Quebec have ratified a new contract, ending a three-month strike over wages and benefits. Empire Co. Ltd.
'Succession' star glues hand to Starbucks counter in protest

'Succession' star glues hand to Starbucks counter in protest

NEW YORK (AP) — Actor and activist James Cromwell has gone from “Succession’s” Uncle Ewan to real-life supergluin’ — pasting his hand to a midtown Manhattan Starbucks counter on Tuesday to protest the coffee chain’s extra charge for plant-based milk.
Queen delegates opening of Parliament for 1st time

Queen delegates opening of Parliament for 1st time

LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II delegated one of her most important public duties to Prince Charles on Tuesday, underscoring the increasingly central role the heir to the crown is taking as his mother prepares to celebrate 70 years on the throne.
Summer Preview: Daisy Edgar-Jones takes on 'Crawdads'

Summer Preview: Daisy Edgar-Jones takes on 'Crawdads'

Good things seem to happen to Daisy Edgar-Jones while she’s busy doing something else. Her breakout role as Marianne in the popular Hulu miniseries “Normal People" came about while she was on another production.
Peloton headwinds stiffen as people break pandemic routines

Peloton headwinds stiffen as people break pandemic routines

Peloton's uphill ride to get more sales is getting rougher as more people return to gyms and other pre-pandemic exercise routines and embrace cheaper options.
The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com

The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com

Nonfiction 1. Finding Me by Viola Davis, narrated by the author (HarperAudio) 2. Atomic Habits by James Clear, narrated by the author (Penguin Audio) 3.
Bloc Québécois wants to end daily prayer in House, but Trudeau says not a priority

Bloc Québécois wants to end daily prayer in House, but Trudeau says not a priority

OTTAWA — The Bloc Québécois wants the "Almighty God" out of the House of Commons. The party tabled a motion Tuesday to change a standing order requiring that a prayer be read before each daily sitting of the House.
World-renowned gourmand bible Michelin Guide books a table in Toronto

World-renowned gourmand bible Michelin Guide books a table in Toronto

TORONTO — The world-renowned Michelin Guide is booking a table in Toronto. The gourmand bible says it's making Toronto the first Canadian destination for its star-rated restaurant review system.
Tulsa ballerina statue to be restored; more pieces found

Tulsa ballerina statue to be restored; more pieces found

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Enough pieces of a bronze statue of a famous Native American ballerina that was stolen in Tulsa have been recovered to restore it, historical officials said.
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