Agreed. One thing I've realized over the last couple years (+ friends experience) is that you cannot predict timelines - accurately that is. There is definitely something going on at CIC these days. Overall, people are not getting DM, PPR and other updates on their application for the past few weeks. Also, people have started to get Passport copy requests instead of PPRs - they schedule appointments for you. It could be because of vacations, other activities or simply training for the new Express entry program.
Let's hope we do hear something soon