Tag: Pandemic Impact
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Pandemic Drinking Lingers: Canadians Reconsider Alcohol Habits in 2026
Canadians Reassess Their Drinking in 2026 As many residents kick off 2026 with Dry January, a new survey suggests that the habits formed during the pandemic are persisting for a broad slice of the population. While some Canadians embrace a month-long break from alcohol, others report that their overall consumption remains higher than pre-pandemic levels,…
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Rogers program to reduce youth screen time earns cautious support from parents and experts
Introduction: A practical first step in a digital dilemma As screen time becomes a central concern for families, Rogers Communications has launched a program aimed at reducing youth screen time. The move has drawn a mix of cautious optimism from parents and experts who say that while it isn’t a silver bullet, it can be…
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Avatar: Fire and Ash Can’t Lift the 2025 Box Office Out of the Pandemic Slump
2025’s Box Office: A Frustrating Patchwork of Hits and Lows The arrival of Avatar: Fire and Ash was supposed to spark a recovery for theaters still reeling from the pandemic era. Instead, the film’s performance reflects a broader, uneven year at the global box office: a few spectacular successes amid a plateau that suggests the…
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Hong Junyang bankruptcy: Singapore singer’s F&B struggles
Singapore’s F&B shake-up hits a familiar face Singapore’s entertainment scene was jolted again by the news that Hong Junyang, a familiar voice from the country’s pop landscape, has been listed in the government gazette as a bankrupt individual. The 44-year-old singer-songwriter, who rose to fame as a runner-up on Project SuperStar in 2005, told AsiaOne…
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The Silent Struggle of a Normal Norwegian Boy
In the heart of Stavanger, an 18-year-old boy, once described as a normal Norwegian teenager, found himself ensnared in a web of despair. From a family that was as close-knit as they were resourceful, he appeared to be on a promising path. However, as the world around him faced the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic,…