The U.S.-Canada border, the world’s longest undefended one, is officially closed to non-essential travel. As Jeff Semple explains, not everyone is clear about the definition of “non-essential.”

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Playgrounds, service counters closed: the latest City of Edmonton developments amid COVID-19

Playgrounds and sledding hills are being closed and spray parks will not open as scheduled later this year. Vinesh Pratap has more on that, plus other services the City of Edmonton has shut down.

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Emmanuel Adebayor 'stuck in Benin for 15 days' and risks being sacked by Paraguayan club Olimpia

Emmanuel Adebayor has put his future at new club Olimpia in doubt after being held in quarantine after attempting to fly home to his family in Togo.

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Coronavirus profiteers spotted selling essentials at 1,000% markups on Amazon and eBay

Amazon Marketplace and eBay are still being used by opportunist sellers to cash in on people in need, Which? has found.

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Disneyland Still Set to Reopen April 1, Universal Studios Announces Theme Parks Will Stay Closed Even Longer

Universal Studios is staying closed for now.

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Parks Canada closing national parks to vehicle traffic amid coronavirus pandemic

Parks Canada says all national parks are off limits — unless you live there — after tourists flocked to some attractions in recent days. As Jill Croteau reports, the move comes amid calls to consider closing provincial borders.

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Rainbow Cinemas closes for good in Saskatoon, employees ‘dismantling a home’

As she wipes down the concession counter at Saskatoon’s Rainbow Cinemas, Val Randall recalls an old Woody Guthrie song.

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John Oliver's 'Last Week Tonight' & Bill Maher's 'Real Time' Get Return Dates on HBO

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and Real Time with Bill Maher now have return dates on HBO.

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People who have recently left NY should quarantine for 14 days, White House task force recommends

WASHINGTON - In a Tuesday press briefing, Dr. Deborah Birx of the White House Coronavirus Task Force spoke on how New York City has become the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, noting how those who have recently left the city may have been exposed and should be self-quarantining for the next 14 days. Those still in the city should still be following the presidential guidelines as well, Birx noted.Vice President Mike Pence also requested that anyone in the New York City area headed to any other part of the country self-isolate for 14 days.

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Coronavirus: City of Regina closes playgrounds to maintain social distancing

The City of Regina announced that city-owned playgrounds will be closed indefinitely amid the spread of COVID-19.

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Simon Harris says shutting down non-essential shops a 'very difficult decision'

The Minister for Health has said the new restrictions announced today to curb the spread of Covid-19 will put hundreds of thousands of people out of their jobs.

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Coronavirus: B.C. closes 14 provincial parks after social-distance rules ignored

The provincial government has closed 14 provincial parks because it says not enough people are understanding the seriousness of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Big Brother Canada Shuts Down Production on Season 8

Update 3/24/20: Global and Insight Productions have announced that production on Season 8 of Big Brother Canada has officially shut down. "Big Brother Canada is a labour of love for so many, and even though it hurts to say goodbye to the season, it's the right thing to do," said Big Brother Canada host Arisa Cox. "On behalf of the incredible people who put this show together, thank you to everyone who started this journey with us. Please take care and be safe!"

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Coronavirus: Greater Moncton airport learns about COVID-19 cases on board 2 flights

The Greater Moncton International Airport Authority (GMIAA) announced Tuesday that it has been made aware of a few people who passed through the Moncton airport and have now tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Son shares heartbreak at 'brutal' death of mum days after contracting Covid-19

A grief-stricken son has described his woe at not being able to say goodbye to his mother who died after contracting coronavirus.

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Universal Orlando to stay closed through mid-April due to spread of coronavirus

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Universal Orlando announced the theme parks will be closed through April 19 amid the spread of the coronavirus.

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Wekiva Island temporarily closed due to coronavirus

LONGWOOD, Fla. – Wekiva Island has temporarily closed due to mounting concerns over the coronavirus, according to a news release.

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Edmonton closing playgrounds, sledding hills; limits picnic sites and won’t open spray parks

City of Edmonton interim city manager Adam Laughlin said playgrounds and sledding hills are being closed, cross country ski trails will not be maintained, and spray parks will not open as scheduled later this year.

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Why liquor stores are an essential service amid the coronavirus pandemic

The Ontario government’s inclusion of liquor stores as an essential service permitted to stay open in the time of coronavirus set off a firestorm online.

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Tiffany Trump Tweets That US Should ‘Slow The Spread’ For Only 8 More Days Donald Takes Her Advice

If President Donald Trump has his way, the United States would be open again on Easter Sunday. The president said in a March 24 town hall on Fox News that he’d like to see businesses reopen and life back to normal in the United States on April 12 — just 19 days from now. His reason? Easter is a “very special day,” and he’d like to see “packed churches all over our country.” His absurd assertion comes amid weeks of ignoring the advice of top physicians like Dr. Anthony Fauci, who warn that the highly-contagious virus COVID-19 isn’t close to done ravaging the world.

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Fórsa urges members to get clarification on 'essential work'

The largest public service union Fórsa has advised its members to report for work pending government clarification on what constitutes "essential" work, as opposed to work that can be done from home.

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Coronavirus RNA detected on cruise ship 17 days after passengers left: CDC report

Traces of the novel coronavirus were detected on a number of surfaces in cabins aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship up to 17 days after passengers disembarked, a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says.

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Caprice masks up to head to Sainsbury’s for essentials including two toilet brushes during coronavirus lockdown

CAPRICE Bourret has been spotted on a shopping dash at her local Sainsbury’s amid the coronavirus pandemic. The stunning supermodel, 48, wore a face mask while stocking up on essentials, including two toilet brushes and kitchen roll.

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HCA closes conservation areas amid coronavirus pandemic

The Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is closing all of its conservation areas.

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Port Saint John cancels Port Days 2020 as a result of COVID-19

Port Saint John has cancelled this 2020 edition of the annual Port Days event.

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Coronavirus: Nearly 1 million Canadians applied for EI last week

Nearly a million Canadians have filed for employment insurance (EI) as the novel coronavirus outbreak ravages Canada’s economy.

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What are the 'essential retail outlets' staying open?

The Taoiseach has asked people to stay at home and only venture outside when absolutely necessary.

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South Jersey musician sheds light on health, job struggles amid COVID-19 pandemic

FOX 29 Photojournalist Bill Rohrer shares his story.

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Tom is smiles better as he guides pupils for one last time

A thoughtful Paisley lollipop man donned his best outfit to mark the last day of school to cheer up youngsters as they crossed the road.

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Woman with no typical symptoms of coronavirus lost her sense of hearing, taste and smell

A woman who contracted coronavirus says the virus made her go deaf in addition to losing her sense of taste and smell.

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Some Amazon orders taking up to a month to ship as company announces delay on non-essential items

LOS ANGELES - Amazon announced on Tuesday that it would begin putting delays on non-essential items in order to combat the shortages and high demand that has been caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Ontario switching to off-peak electricity rates for 45 days

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced on Tuesday that the province would be switching to off-peak time billing electricity rates 24 hours a day, seven days a week for the next 45 days, saying it will help those who are working from home, and that farms and small businesses will also be eligible for these rates.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Ford says list of businesses that will remain open can be adjusted

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said the list of businesses deemed as essential that will be allowed to remain open after 11:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday was something that could be adjusted as needed.

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Italy rugby star Maxime Mbanda working 13-hour days as an ambulance driver

Italian rugby star Maxime Mbanda has swapped the pitch for an ambulance in recent weeks in order to help his nation’s huge problem with coronavirus.

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How to survive coronavirus lockdown - one man's tips after 10 days in flat

A man who has spent more than a week on coronavirus lockdown has advised people to take things one day at a time and allow themselves an occasional "wobble".

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CBSA officers who dealt with traveller who died of coronavirus quarantined, tested

Three Canadian border officers have been quarantined after they were in close contact with a traveller who died of the new coronavirus hours after arriving at Toronto’s Pearson airport, according to their union.

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Coronavirus: District of Summerland closing access to playgrounds, outdoor sports facilities

Calling it a matter of public health, the District of Summerland says it will be closing access to several municipal playgrounds and outdoor sports facilities.

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County considers midday closing of Brevard’s beaches due to coronavirus

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Brevard County officials are considering closing local beaches during midday hours as a way to guard against the spread of the coronavirus, News 6 partner Florida Today reports.

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Javier Bardem has given evidence supporting Johnny Depp in his defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard over her domestic abuse allegations.

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Open houses are closed: uncertainty for Manitoba realtors during coronavirus pandemic

If you’re in the market for a new home, it might be a little harder to continue with your search due to the new coronavirus.

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Here’s what Orlando airport is doing after Florida governor issues New York travel order

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando International Airport on Tuesday said it supports Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order that mandates a 14-day quarantine for any travelers coming to Florida from New York, Connecticut and New Jersey, in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus, although several questions remain about enforcing the measure.

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Rutherglen shopping centre still providing locals with essential products

The doors of Rutherglen Exchange Shopping Centre remain open as customers continue to use it as a destination for essential items such as food, medicine and baby goods.

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‘Big Brother Canada’ officially ending Season 8, ceasing production due to coronavirus

It’s been an intense season of Big Brother Canada, to say the least.

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International students rushing to get home in wake of border closures, COVID-19

Cassidy Rheaume arrived at her exchange in Australia thinking the only obstacle she would have to overcome were the wildfires. She had no idea her exchange would be cut short due to the global pandemic of COVID-19.

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‘Big Brother Canada’ Season 8 Ceases Production Due To Coronavirus Pandemic

“Big Brother Canada” season 8 is coming to an end.

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Peter Andre admits he’s at ‘breaking point’ after homeschooling children for just two days

Peter Andre has admitted he’s “at breaking point” as he struggles to homeschool his children after just two days amid the coronavirus outbreak.The Mysterious Girl singer, 47, shared a candid video of his eldest son Junior Andre, 14, grilling him about his school work on his Instagram, and admitted he’s finding it difficult to teach his children from home.The Instagram clip, which Peter shared with his 1.3million followers, shows Junior picking up some paperwork on the table in front of his dad as he says: “One lesson, one lesson! And I’ve got eight lessons today.” Meanwhile, in the background Peter’s younger daughter Amelia, six, and younger son Theodore, three, can be heard arguing, with Theodore saying: “Daddy, tell Millie this is mine,”

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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
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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