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TORONTO — Justin Bieber's world tour is facing another delay as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on. The Stratford, Ont.-raised pop singer is pushing dozens of tour dates, including stops planned this summer in three Canadian cities, into next year.

Justin Kozuch is among many Canadians making modest plans for Mother's Day amid warnings it's still unsafe to gather this weekend, even as COVID-19 vaccinations seem to open opportunities to celebrate.

TORONTO — The unofficial start of Hollywood's summer blockbuster movie season is fast approaching later this month, and while few Canadian movie theatres are open, the head of Cineplex Inc. is optimistic a return to business is in sight.

1. “Sooley” by John Grisham (Doubleday) 2. “What Happened to You?” by Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry (Flatiron Books: An Oprah Book) 3. “Finding Ashley” by Danielle Steel (Delacorte) 4. “Shadow and Bone” by Leigh Bardugo (Square Fish) 5.

NEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein wants his money back.

1. “Sooley” by John Grisham (Doubleday) 2. “What Happened to You?” by Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry (Flatiron Books: An Oprah Book) 3. “Finding Ashley” by Danielle Steel (Delacorte) 4. “Shadow and Bone” by Leigh Bardugo (Square Fish) 5.

BAGHDAD — Responding to viewer outrage, Iraq's media regulator cancelled a TV prank show that lured guests into simulated ambushes by militants, forcing participants and viewers to relive some of the terror and fear that were widespread under the rul

IPSWICH, England — English singer Ed Sheeran is the new shirt sponsor for third-division soccer club Ipswich.

CALGARY — Canadian consumers have many ways to save money on home renovations despite a pandemic-driven surge in demand that has jolted lumber and construction panel prices to all-time highs.

NEW YORK — Like so many, the pandemic upended life for actor and dancer Rena Riffel. The Los Angeles-based performer needed help with rent, utilities and counselling when jobs suddenly dried up.