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Delays in spinal surgery means scoliosis worsens for children: report

Delays in spinal surgery means scoliosis worsens for children: report

Children across the country are waiting too long to see a specialist and get treatment, says a new report that highlights delays in surgery for scoliosis and the potential long-term effects on kids and the health-care system.
Prioritize disadvantaged people for primary care and screening access, report says

Prioritize disadvantaged people for primary care and screening access, report says

TORONTO — A group of Canadian doctors, nurses and other health-care providers has issued recommendations on how to make health care more equitable for disadvantaged people.
Quebec author at heart of controversy in France over 'sensitivity reading'

Quebec author at heart of controversy in France over 'sensitivity reading'

MONTREAL — Quebec author Kevin Lambert wanted to avoid stereotypes and not write anything "stupid" when he enlisted what is known as a sensitivity reader to review the manuscript of his latest novel.
Canadian conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin prepared Bradley Cooper for 'Maestro' role

Canadian conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin prepared Bradley Cooper for 'Maestro' role

TORONTO — Montreal conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin says he employed a secret weapon in teaching Bradley Cooper how to conduct like Leonard Bernstein in the upcoming biopic “Maestro” – an earpiece.
More schools are adopting 4-day weeks. For parents, the challenge is day 5

More schools are adopting 4-day weeks. For parents, the challenge is day 5

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) — It's a Monday in September, but with schools closed, the three children in the Pruente household have nowhere to be.
Giorgio Armani closes Milan Fashion Week with good vibes and familiar guests in the front row

Giorgio Armani closes Milan Fashion Week with good vibes and familiar guests in the front row

MILAN (AP) — Giorgio Armani closed Milan Fashion Week on Sunday with good vibes and a front row that included frequent guests such as Cate Blanchett and Juliette Binoche.
Writers Guild and Hollywood studios reach tentative deal to end strike. No deal yet for actors

Writers Guild and Hollywood studios reach tentative deal to end strike. No deal yet for actors

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Union leaders and Hollywood studios reached a tentative agreement Sunday to end a historic screenwriters strike after nearly five months, though no deal is yet in the works for striking actors.
As writers reach tentative deal and actors look ahead, here are the Hollywood Strikes' key players

As writers reach tentative deal and actors look ahead, here are the Hollywood Strikes' key players

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The double-barreled strike that brought Hollywood to a halt may be half over after a tentative deal has been struck to return screenwriters to work after nearly five months.
Hollywood's writers strike is on the verge of ending. What happens next?

Hollywood's writers strike is on the verge of ending. What happens next?

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Hollywood strike of nearly five months appears about to end as a tentative deal has been reached between unionized screenwriters and the studios, streaming services and production companies that hire them.
'Expend4bles' opens with epic flop while ‘Nun 2’ claims top spot again at the box office

'Expend4bles' opens with epic flop while ‘Nun 2’ claims top spot again at the box office

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sylvester Stallone and Jason Statham weren't enough to save “ Expend4bles ” from a debut box office flop.