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TORONTO — Stratford, Ont., stage star Alexis Gordon was working her last shift cutting and wrapping cheese at a local dairy — a job she took on amid COVID-19 theatre shutdowns — when a chance encounter got her an acting gig on the spot.

New results on a possible COVID-19 vaccine from Oxford University and drugmaker AstraZeneca suggest it is safe and about 70 per cent effective. Some experts say that shows it is likely to win approval.

TORONTO — When Ali Haberstroh took home a full-length shearling coat she found at a vintage store recently, the Toronto woman couldn't stop bubbling about it.

OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning the public of several deli meats being recalled because of possible Listeria contamination.

If you’re thinking about growing apples, take some time now to test varieties and talk with local growers. I grow an apple called Hudson’s Golden Gem and I do so for one reason. Yes, this apple’s russeted, golden skin is beautiful.

LOS ANGELES — Natalie Desselle Reid, who starred alongside Halle Berry in the 1997 film “B.A.P.S.” and on the sitcom “Eve,” has died. She was 53.

Christopher Nolan, one of Warner Bros.’ most important filmmakers, has come out strongly against the company’s decision to debut its films on HBO Max and in theatres in 2021.

NEW DELHI — “Sanjhi,” the ancient Indian art of paper-cutting using nature-inspired motifs, is how Ram Soni puts food on the table. It's also a carefully preserved skill passed down through generations in his family.

George Clooney’s co-stars, friends and collaborators gathered virtually to share anecdotes and praise his contributions as actor, director, humanitarian and colleague -- not to mention Sexiest Man Alive twice over.

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.