COVID-19 means more Canadians will be spending the winter at home than ever before and trips to tropical beaches will likely be replaced with local outdoor activities like skiing, skating and snowmobiling, but all of this requires snow.So when I talk about a moderate La Niña in the Pacific Ocean, it’s good news.In a typical La Niña winter, much of southern Canada gets blanketed in snow thanks to an active northern jet stream and an almost constant supply of cold air feeding south from the Arctic.Unfortunately, computer models are not in agreement with the upcoming winter so confidence in my forecast is lower than usual.In a typical La Niña winter, storms are more likely to track inland bringing heavier snow to northern New Brunswick with.

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Kent Ingle: Thanksgiving 2020 – blessings even amid pandemic, political division

Despite the political tension and uncertainty of COVID-19, we still have much to be grateful for this holiday season. As a nation, we have encountered numerous challenges over the year. Our COVID-19 cases are on the rise, reaching more than 10 million.

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Coronavirus: Ontario expected to release guidelines for celebrating winter holidays

COVID-19 pandemic continues.Toronto and Peel Region are currently under the grey or lockdown level in the province’s tiered COVID-19 alert system, with those restrictions to stay in place at least until the week of Christmas.Public health measures under the lockdown level include a ban on indoor gatherings except with those in the same household, as well as closing down restaurants for all but takeout and delivery.

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Europe says first covid vaccinations possible by Christmas

BRUSSELS : A top European Union official said Wednesday that the first citizens in the 27 nation bloc could be vaccinated against the coronavirus by Christmas, but she warned that member countries must urgently prepare their logistical chains for the rollout of hundreds of millions of doses of the vaccines.Claiming that “there’s finally light at the end of the tunnel," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told EU lawmakers that “the first European citizens might already be vaccinated before the end of December."The commission, the EU's executive arm, has agreements with six potential vaccine suppliers and is working on a seventh contract.

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EU says first virus vaccinations possible by Christmas

BRUSSELS – A top European Union official said Wednesday that the first citizens in the 27 nation bloc could be vaccinated against the coronavirus by Christmas, but she warned that member countries must urgently prepare their logistical chains for the rollout of hundreds of millions of doses of the vaccines.Claiming that “there’s finally light at the end of the tunnel,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told EU lawmakers that “the first European citizens might already be vaccinated before the end of December.”The commission, the EU's executive arm, has agreements with six potential vaccine suppliers and is working on a seventh contract.

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Nicola Sturgeon coronavirus update LIVE as First Minister urges caution over Christmas

Christmas with their families next month after leaders of the four UK nations agreed on a festive plan. From December 23 to 27 people will be permitted to create a ' Christmas bubble ' where up to three households can mix.

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British Columbians could face stiff fines if caught violating mask mandate

The province’s public safety minister says anyone caught violating the mandatory mask policy by not wearing one in indoor public spaces could face a $230 fine. Sarah MacDonald reports.

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Winter Outlook 2020-2021: Warmer temperatures, below average snowfall

PHILADELPHIA - Our FOX 29 Weather Authority team has been looking at models and crunching the numbers to get a better idea of what we can expect this winter.La Nina will play a major role this winter impacting our temperatures and snowfall.In a La Nina winter, there are overall above average temperatures, even though there will be some cold spells. It will most likely lead to less heavy snow and more rain or mixed events.That means only five trips to the grocery store for milk, bread, and eggs.

Woman leads mission to provide Thanksgiving dinner to 150 South Philly families

PHILADELPHIA - A local group gave out meals to those in need Tuesday. But, as with everything in 2020, it had to be different this year.

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Live Updates: Georgia Dems to resume door-to-door canvassing amid pandemic

Georgia's Democratic Senate candidates will resume door-to-door canvassing amid the coronavirus pandemic ahead of the January runoff Senate elections, according to reports. Many Democratic Party candidates halted the traditional canvassing method before the 2020 presidential election due to concerns that knocking on voters' doors could spread COVID-19.

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News Releases from Department of Health | Hawai‘i COVID-19 Daily News Digest November 24, 2020

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Trudeau admits Canadians won’t be among first to get COVID-19 vaccine

While the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany are talking about vaccinating people from COVID-19 as soon as December, Canadians will have to wait a little longer.

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Canadians overseas debate heading home for Christmas

With the COVID-19 pandemic triggering strict travel rules, Canadians living abroad are mulling whether it’s a good idea to head home for the holidays. Redmond Shannon has more on their Christmas plights.

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U.S. Thanksgiving feared to become COVID-19 superspreader event

Doctors fear American Thanksgiving 2020 is a disaster in the making, with millions of people travelling for the holiday, defying repeated warnings about COVID-19. Jackson Proskow reports.

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Renewal health premiums rise, yet buying early makes sense

covid-19 pandemic, health insurance has finally started seeing the transition from being a good-to-have product to a must-have product in 2020. This led to a rise in demand for health insurance this year.

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Biden to deliver Thanksgiving address on Wednesday

President-elect Joe Biden introduces key foreign policy and national security nominees and appointments at the Queen Theatre on Nov. 24, 2020 in Wilmington, Delaware.

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Coronavirus pandemic fuels demand for recreational winter gear

COVID-19 pandemic appears to be a run on recreational winter gear.Located in York Region, the doors to Sanction Skate and Snow remain open. The shop already had a taste of the voracious appetite for recreational gear earlier in the year with skateboards.When asked whether he expects there to be a run on snowboards, co-owner Malcolm Vaughan said it is already taking place.

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Son of Indigenous Ex-NHLer Fred Sasakamoose posts emotional video

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Netflix removes ‘Chappelle’s Show’ from platform at Dave Chappelle’s request

FILE - Comedian Dave Chappelle campaigns for Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang on January 30, 2020 in North Charleston, South Carolina. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images)“Chappelle’s Show” will no longer stream on Netflix at the request of the show’s star, Dave Chappelle.The comedian, who made a wildly successful comeback after partnering with Netflix, shared a video on his Instagram account Tuesday of one of his standup shows, titled “Unforgiven,” where he explained the ordeal.After speaking about the dangers of entering into a contract that was not in his best interest, Chappelle spoke about his experience with Netflix.“People think I made a lot of money for ‘Chappelle’s Show.’ When I left that show, I never got paid.

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Biden set to receive daily presidential briefings after Trump signs off

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump has belatedly signed off on giving his successor access to the nation’s most secure secrets.An administration official said Tuesday that Trump will allow President-elect Joe Biden to receive the presidential daily brief, the highly classified briefing prepared by the nation’s intelligence community for the government’s most senior leaders.The official said the logistics of when and where Biden will first receive the briefing were still being worked out.The determination comes a day after the General Services Administration cleared the way for beginning formal transition planning to the Biden administration ahead of his Jan. 20 inauguration.

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Column: Fall shows winning is never as far away as it seems

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Coronavirus: 30 per cent of Canadian snowbirds heading to US for winter amid pandemic

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More northern Saskatchewan First Nations enter lockdowns

coronavirus cases is pushing more Saskatchewan First Nations to enter community lockdowns.Implementing a two-week lockdown “won’t cure the problem, but we’re trying to flatten the curve somewhat,” said Cumberland House Cree Nation Chief Rene Chaboyer.His First Nation entered its lockdown on Monday as cases climbed. He said the actions of Manitoba First Nations, which faced spikes earlier this month, inspired his community’s plan.

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Biden-Harris ticket surpasses 80M votes — the most in US history

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Trump pardons national Thanksgiving turkey at the White House

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Manning, Woodson, Megatron are Hall of Fame semifinalists

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EXPLAINER: Why the Dow topped 30,000 for the first time

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Coronavirus: Northern Store in Fond du Lac, Sask. ordered closed; water treatment plant operational

Fond du Lac, Sask., is operational again.However, the medical health officer for the region has ordered the Northern Store to close for in-person sales for at least two weeks to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.Dr. Nnamdi Ndubuka from the Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority issued the order on Nov.

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Grammys announce 1st batch of nominees for 2021 show

NEW YORK – The first batch of nominees for the 2021 Grammy Awards were revealed during a livestream held Tuesday by the Recording Academy's interim president and CEO Harvey Mason Jr.Mason Jr. kicked off the hourlong event announcing the nominees for non-classical best engineered album and non-classical producer of the year, which include Jack Antonoff, Dan Auerbach, Dave Cobb, Flying Lotus and Andrew Watt.

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Braves boost rotation, sign Morton for a year at $15 million

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Braves were looking for more than just experience and depth when they signed two-time All-Star Charlie Morton to a $15 million, one-year deal Tuesday.As was the case when the Braves recently signed another veteran for the rotation, Drew Smyly, general manager Alex Anthopoulos sought a power arm to help push Atlanta to the World Series.“It’s swing and miss stuff,” Anthopoulos said. “There’s a theme there with both Charlie and with Drew.

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Snowcat Ridge, Florida’s first snow park, ‘misestimated’ amount of snow needed

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Douglas Stuart hopes Booker win helps working-class writers

LONDON – Fittingly in this year of work-from-home and lockdowns, Douglas Stuart’s life-changing moment came to him on his sofa.The Scottish writer was at home in Manhattan when he was announced as the winner of the 2020 Booker Prize last week. Stuart won the 50,000-pound ($66,000) literary award for “Shuggie Bain,” the powerful story of a boy coming of age with an alcoholic mother in poverty-scarred 1980s Glasgow.

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Pennsylvania certifies Biden as winner of presidential vote

US President-elect Joe Biden speaks after a meeting with governors in Wilmington, Delaware, on November 19, 2020. - Biden said today he would not order a nationwide shutdown to fight the Covid-19 pandemic despite a surge in cases.

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Coronavirus: Canoe Lake Cree First Nation threatens evictions to stop parties

COVID-19 cases rise.Canoe Lake Cree First Nation (CLCFN) posted a memo Sunday on Facebook stating anyone hosting a house party will be served with an eviction warning and have their utilities shut off.A second violation will result in immediate eviction. COVID-19 cases rising on northern Saskatchewan First Nation Any non-band member found partying or in the community who is not a resident of the First Nation will be “escorted out of the reserve,” the post stated.Alcohol and drugs are also not allowed on the reserve.As of Monday, there were 14 active coronavirus cases on the First Nation, with two people in hospital.Canoe Lake Cree First Nation reported its first two cases of COVID-19 on Nov.

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Rebel Wilson finishes 'Year of Health' at medical wellness, detox center

Rebel Wilson is closing out her “Year of Health” where it started — at a luxury medical detox and wellness center in Australia. Wilson began 2020 with a stay at VivaMayr, where she vowed to lose weight and dedicate herself to healthy choices for the remainder of the year. As 2020 draws to a close, People reports the 40-year-old actress booked another stay at the center to help her reach her goal weight and set herself up for success in the coming year. “I went back because 2021 is going to be an insanely busy year with project after project, so I wanted to come back to VivaMayr,” she told the outlet.

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Melania Trump welcomes Christmas tree, kicks off holiday season at White House

WASHINGTON - Melania Trump has ushered in the holiday season at the White House.On Monday, the first lady welcomed the White House Christmas Tree – an 18 1/2-foot Fraser fir – which was brought to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue on a carriage led by two Clydesdales. The Christmas tree came from Dan and Bryan Trees of West Virginia, according to FLOTUS’ official Twitter account.First lady Melania Trump receives the White House Christmas Tree at the White House in Washington, DC, on November 23, 2020.

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Airlines globally to lose $118.5 billion during 2020 due to pandemic: IATA

New Delhi: Airlines globally will lose over $118.5 billion, the biggest in aviation history, during calendar year 2020 due to the covid-19 pandemic and a muted travel appetite, while losses next year are expected to be at $38.7 billion, industry body International Air Transport Association (IATA) said on Tuesday.IATA, however, expects airline performance to improve during the second half of 2021, though the industry body expects passenger traffic to rebound to 2019-levels only by calendar year 2024."Aggressive cost-cutting is expected to combine with increased demand during 2021 (due to the reopening of borders with testing and/or the widespread availability of a vaccine) to see the industry turn cash-positive in the fourth quarter of 2021

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Texts: US census manager told counters to use fake answers

has denied any attempts to systemically falsify information during the 2020 census, which is vital to determining the allocation of congressional seats and federal spending. But the AP has chronicled similar instructions sent to census takers in other U.S.

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Trevor Noah to host 2021 Grammy Awards

NEW YORK – “The Daily Show” host and comedian Trevor Noah has been tapped to host the 2021 Grammy Awards.The Recording Academy made the announcement hours before the nominees for the upcoming show are revealed. It would mark Noah's first time hosting the Grammys, which will be held Jan.

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COVID-19 vaccine: India Aatmanirbhar for syringes, says industry

Narendra Modi offering an additional capacity of over 350 million syringes per month depending upon the requirements during the vaccination programme against the COVID-19.This capacity is already built up by the manufacturers taking learning from mask and PPE kits experience India faced in March and April 2020, All India Syringe & Needle Manufacturers Association (AISNMA) said in the letter."All the members of the association would like to assure the nation that our country is 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' on the availability of syringes and we as a country don't even have to look outside for our coming up requirements," it added.Since the association members are geographically placed across all over India, they can ensure timely supplies at

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Explainer: All that you need to know about India’s first covid-19 vaccine

Everyone seems delighted about the news about the vaccine. What’s the good news?AstraZeneca and Oxford experimented with two different dosing regimens.

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1/3 of Canadians report gaining weight during coronavirus: poll

COVID-19 pandemic.Nearly one-third of respondents in the survey conducted by Leger and the Association for Canadian Studies said they have put on weight since March, compared to 15 per cent who said they lost weight over that time.As well, about one-third of respondents said they’re exercising less, while 16 per cent said they’re working out more since the first wave of the pandemic landed in Canada in the spring.Jack Jedwab, president of the Association for Canadian Studies, suggested that one reason may be a rush for comfort food to deal with pandemic-related anxieties.Respondents in the survey who said they were “very afraid” of COVID-19 were more likely to report gaining weight, eating more and exercising less.“The more anxiety you

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
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