Things are getting closer to normal for summer day camps in Calgary. As Gil Tucker shows us, camp staff are busy getting COVID-19 safety measures ready, and families can’t wait for their young campers to have fun again.

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B.C. records 908 new COVID-19 cases in second highest single-day tally yet

COVID-19 surge picked up more steam Friday, with the province reporting 908 new cases along with another three deaths.It was the second highest daily total for new cases the province has ever recorded, after a peak of 911 cases on Nov. 27.It also pushed the seven-day moving average for new cases up to 699, the highest it has been since Dec.

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Beverly Cleary, beloved children’s book author, dies at 104

NEW YORK - Beverly Cleary, a beloved children’s book author who brought characters like Henry Huggins, Ramona and Beezus Quimby to life, has died. She was 104.HarperCollins Children’s Books confirmed the news Friday in a statement.

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Will Alberta have COVID-19 restrictions added back? Here’s what officials have to say.

COVID-19 reopening plan, officials didn’t budge and kept the province in Step 2.Step 3 would have allowed things like indoor gatherings with restrictions and indoor team sports to resume, but officials cited rising case numbers, rising hospitalizations and further spread of COVID-19 variants as the reasoning behind not moving forward.

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Appointments available for upcoming COVID-19 vaccination event in Sumter County

SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – Appointments opened up Friday for an upcoming COVID-19 vaccination event in Sumer County.

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‘It’s still a crisis’ says Hamilton EOC boss as city records 112 COVID-19 cases on Friday

COVID-19 case numbers were going in the wrong direction.EOC director Paul Johnson said key epidemiological data, numerous outbreaks and rising hospital admissions were creating a tightening up of health-care resources in the city.“So it’s still a crisis,” Johnson told Global News. “We’re still in a local state of emergency, and every day we get up and do two things: manage the crisis as well as continue to push as many vaccines out to our clinics.” Hamilton to enter grey-lockdown level of COVID-19 framework Monday, says province Of particular frustration for Johnson is how much case numbers have ballooned since Hamilton left its last lockdown on Feb.

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How Far Has The Coronavirus Pandemic Set Back The Time's Up Movement?

a few months after the first allegations of sexual assault against disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein came to light. The allegations catalysed a global mobilisation of women and men who had previously stayed quiet about their experiences of sexual assault and harassment to come forward in their hundreds of thousands, encouraged by the revived #MeToo movement, founded by the activist Tarana Burke.

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Eagles move back to 12th overall pick in draft, get future 1st round pick in trade with Miami

General manager Howie Roseman of the Philadelphia Eagles talks to owner Jeffrey Lurie prior to the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lincoln Financial Field on November 30, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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New Brunswick high school student says province ‘didn’t really think it through’ on back-to-class plan

N.B. high school students returning to classrooms full-time, staff eligible for COVID-19 vaccine “They really didn’t think it through.

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Increased screen time leading to increased eye issues in kids: optometrists

pandemic, optometrists say there are ways to give your eyes a break. Education experts warn of COVID-19 pandemic driven ‘crisis’ for students “I’ve seen an increase of eye fatigue in general across all ages due to the increased amount of screen time, but we’re seeing it a lot more in the pediatric population and we’re also seeing a lot more dry eye as well,” London, Ont.,-based optometrist Mohammad Lawendy told Global News.“What I have seen significantly increased is people coming in with dry eye that have none of these predisposing factors at all — a healthy three-year-old, a healthy five-year-old.

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Delhi reports over 1,500 new COVID-19 cases for second day in a row

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Seniors 70+ allowed to book COVID-19 vaccines in Toronto beginning Saturday

COVID-19 vaccine appointments for seniors aged 70 and older beginning Saturday at 8 a.m. at City-run clinics.Mayor John Tory made the announcement early Friday, urging those who can get vaccinated to do so.“We need people to sign up.

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‘Waffles + Mochi’ is a delicious surprise -- for kids and adults alike

Calling all fellow parents: “Waffles + Mochi” is the show you never knew you always needed.

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Ontario ICU capacity reaching critical level due to COVID-19: hospital group

COVID-19 is threatening the province’s intensive-care capacity as the number of severely ill patients approaches a previous peak, the Ontario Hospital Association said Friday.Anthony Dale, president of the association, said 401 people with COVID-19 are currently in intensive care units across Ontario and it appears that number is set to rise past an earlier record of 420 people.“Every day the situation grows more serious,” Dale said in an online post, noting that there are currently a total of 1,871 people in hospital ICUs across Ontario.

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Moose Jaw schools move to remote learning due to spike in variant cases

Moose Jaw, along with Caronport Elementary School, are temporarily moving to remote learning due to the recent spike in COVID-19 variant cases.Prairie South Schools notified parents in a letter sent on March 26 that remote learning begins on Monday. In-person learning resumes on April 12 for all students.

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Mumbai logs 5513 new COVID cases, highest single-day spike; 497 buildings sealed

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Maharashtra reports nearly 37,00 new covid-19 cases, highest single-day spike

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Regina drive-thru COVID-19 testing site expands hours due to high demand

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is expanding the drive-thru testing site’s hours to meet demand as COVID-19 variants continue to climb in Regina.

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‘Complex’ work to free massive ship stuck in Suez Canal enters 3rd day

Suez Canal for the past three days, blocking a crucial waterway for global shipping.The Ever Given, a Panama-flagged ship that carries cargo between Asia and Europe, ran aground in the narrow canal that runs between Africa and the Sinai Peninsula. It got stuck in a single-lane stretch of the canal, about six kilometres (3.7 miles) north of the southern entrance, near the city of Suez.The ship, owned by the Japanese firm Shoei Kisen KK, has blocked traffic in the canal, causing headaches for global trade.

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Shots in little arms: COVID-19 vaccine testing turns to kids

The 9-year-old twins didn’t flinch as each received test doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine -- and then a sparkly bandage to cover the spot.

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Florida city fires top IT manager over legal medical marijuana use

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – A Florida city has fired a top information technology manager for smoking marijuana — even though he been authorized by his doctor to use it legally for medical reasons.

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Most challenging year for Indian Railways as it completes one year of lockdown due to covid-19

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Joanna Lumley fires back after critics slam her for campaigning for animals during Covid

Referencing Elvis Presley, Joanna stated that she likes "lots of action" in order to make things happen when a particular subject captures her attention.In recent weeks, Joanna has been successful in leading a campaign to allow pigs to be free.Now, big farmers will be banned from confining the pink farmyard animals in small cages as the government plan to tackle animal welfare.Lumley had said that the practice was "needless cruelty" after discovering that around 200,000 female pigs had been kept in metal cages or crates for up to seven weeks, before and after birth, preventing her from nesting with her piglets.Joanna has also been very vocal in recent weeks about her opinions on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s decision to participate in a

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Karnataka reports over 2,500 new Covid-19 cases for second straight day

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Man found dead with pipe bombs in his Chicago condo was MIT graduate, former day trader

CHICAGO - A well-being check Tuesday in Streeterville turned into a death investigation, after 30-year-old Theodore Hilk was found dead.In addition, what was found inside Hilk's condominium on Wednesday sparked fear and questions."It's not something that anybody should have in their apartment," said UIC Distinguished Professor Luke Hanley.DOWNLOAD THE FOX 32 NEWS APPInitially, investigators thought they stumbled upon a meth lab. However, sources say it turned out to be bomb-making materials for three different types of bombs.

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German mother of 11 kids fights virus with discipline, love

EISEMROTH – One year into the coronavirus pandemic, Katja Heimann, a mother of 11, is still trying to keep her spirits up — despite several lockdowns and months of homeschooling seven of her children. The secret of her success, she says: structured daily routines, patience and love.

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Brazil records 100,000 Covid cases in single day

Brazil surpassed 100,000 new Covid-19 cases in one day yesterday, adding another grim record in a country where the pandemic has killed more than 300,000 people.

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Fresh covid surge: First batch of Bollywood releases pushed back

Also Read | The great financial crunch: How the pandemic sank Indian states“The sentiments were very high and positive (with the release of new films) but it seems like things are set in reverse gear with the industry taking steps backwards when we had just started moving ahead," Kunal Sawhney, senior vice-president, Carnival Cinemas said.

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'No casualties due to fire,' says Mumbai hospital as officials report two casualties at Covid care centre

Mumbai's Bhandup, which also accommodates a Covid-19 hospital on the third floor, a statement has clarified that there were no casualties due to the blaze."There were two dead bodies (due to Covid), which were also evacuated. There was no casualty due to fire," the Sunrise Hospital said in a statement.Also Read | The great financial crunch: How the pandemic sank Indian states"The smoke reached up to the Sunrise Hospital located at the top floor.

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Timiskaming region to move to COVID-19 red control level of restrictions due to rising cases

COVID-19 cases has prompted the Ontario government to move the Timiskaming Health Unit to the Red-Control level.The province says it made the decision at the request of the local medical officer of health in the region due to concerning public health trends.The change goes into effect on Friday. Ontario reports more than 2,300 new COVID-19 cases, 17 deaths In a release, the province says the region’s case rate has increased from 3.1 to 24.5 cases per 100,000 people, an increase of 700 per cent, with more cases expected in the coming days.Dr.

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COVID-19 pandemic impacting all elements of bike-manufacturing process

COVID-19 pandemic forcing many to spend more time outdoors, Calgary bike shops have been, so far, unable to keep up with the demand. COVID-19: Toronto bike shops deal with continued shortages amid spike in interest The issue of supply and demand goes well beyond whether a bike shop can keep product in stock.

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Jordan Banjo set to marry fiancée Naomi next summer after Covid delayed their wedding

Jordan Banjo has revealed that he’ll tie the knot with his fiancée Naomi next summer.

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Students, parents ask Quebec to reverse back-to-school policy as EMSB defies government

Quebec teachers’ unions call for vaccines as high school students set to return to class full time Gurreri wonders why students are being asked to return when the current model is working, and just over two months of classes remain before the summer break.Both schools have more than 1,000 students. With all of them there in person, some say social distancing will be nearly impossible.“There are crammed-up hallways, crammed-up cafeteria and bathrooms — it is very difficult to social distance.

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COVID-19 surging in B.C., as province reports 800 new cases in a day

COVID-19 continue to climb in British Columbia, where the province announced 800 new cases on Thursday along with five more deaths.It’s the highest single-day total since Dec. 2, and pushed the seven-day rolling average for new cases to 674.

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Regina community and recreation centres closing due to COVID-19

COVID-19 in the city.The City of Regina said this includes all ice arenas, the Sandra Schmirler Leisure Centre and the Sportplex – Fieldhouse & Lawson Aquatic Centre among other facilities. Regina approves 2021 operating budget in principle, includes 2.34% mill rate increase For a full list of closures, visit the city’s website.The closures will remain in place until April 5 and are subject to change.

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Saskatchewan’s 7-day average for new COVID-19 infections at 181

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Man accused of slashing 40 tires in Daytona Beach arrested

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A day after releasing surveillance video showing a man slashing vehicle tires at a motel in Daytona Beach Shores, police said they have identified the man in the video and he is in custody.

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Regina drive-thru COVID-19 testing site expanding hours due to high demand

COVID-19 testing site will be open longer to better serve the rising need for testing in the city, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) announced on Thursday morning.The site at Evraz Place will open at 11:30 a.m. and stay open until 9 p.m.

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More than 50 arrested in Belarus 'Freedom Day' protest

KYIV – Protesters calling for the resignation of Belarus’ authoritarian president marched in small groups Thursday throughout the capital of Minsk, the first sizable turnout of demonstrators since weeks of protest rocked the country last year.

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Gujarat reports 1,961 COVID-19 cases, record rise for fourth straight day

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Meals handed out to families at West Lothian school closed due to covid

It was confirmed by officers at a meeting of the council’s Education Executive in response to questions from Livingston SNP councillor Mora Shemilt. She asked: “Its already been said that Covid numbers are on the rise so I would like to know what are the contingency plans if a school has to close, for example right now Peel Primary has to close.

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Punjab reports over 2,500 fresh COVID cases for the second straight day

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Touchdown! All-women tackle football team welcomes all ages, shapes and sizes

ORLANDO, Fla. – Football has been called a “final frontier” for women and girls in sports but recently the ladies are breaking through.

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Tamil Nadu reports over 1,500 new Covid cases for the second day

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Orlando police close Vineland Road due to ‘possible armed subject’

ORLANDO, Fla. – An incident involving a possible armed person has prompted Orlando police to close Vineland Road.

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Calgary day camps prepare to welcome back kids this summer

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