A bus driver shortage has led to delays for some Edmonton students on their routes. As Kendra Slugoski explains, bus companies say COVID-19 fears, the CERB extension and lengthy training are to blame.

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HVAC contractor accused of spying in girls' bathroom at school faces additional charges

GLOUCESTER COUNTY, N.J. - The HVAC contractor accused of secretly recording inside a middle school girls’ bathroom is facing additional charges after more videos were found, according to prosecutors.Gregory Mahley, 51, of West Deptford, has been charged with seven counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child (manufacturing of child pornography), eight counts of third-degree invasion of privacy, and seven counts of third-degree endangering the welfare of a child (possession of child pornography).Mahley was an eight-year employee of Multi-Temp Mechanical, Inc., located in Westville. The company was contracted by the Gloucester Township Board of Education. Multi-Temp Mechanical, Inc.

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KFLA Public Health says no lab-confirmed COVID-19 case identified at a Kingston Tim Horton’s

WATCH: Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (KFL&A) Public Health says they were made aware of the reported case from Tim Horton’s and conducted a thorough investigation, which has now been closed. Nevertheless, the Tim Horton’s drive-thru at 2821 Princess St.

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Charitable donations dwindling amid COVID-19: survey

COVID-19 pandemic is having on donations to charitable organizations.The survey, conducted by the Angus Reid Insititute, shows that nearly 40 per cent of Canadians who have donated to at least one charity in the past two years say they’re giving less since March, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit.In 2018, Canadians donated $10 billion to charitable organizations. The new poll indicates that this decrease represents hundreds of millions in lost dollars for these organizations, potentially even into the billions.It also stated that the recent WE Charity scandal may also be a contributing factor, with some respondents saying the scandal has affected the way they feel about donating to charity overall.

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This is why some may be against mask use, according to a Regina psychology professor

Dr. Saqib Shahab said when asked about the importance of mask use Thursday.He stressed that mask use is just one of many “layers” of protection against COVID-19, and said socializing in low-risk scenarios like virtual households can be done safely without masking up.Shahab acknowledged that masking up “does not come naturally for most”, and that making usage a habit takes time.However, he added that scientific evidence does support their effectiveness.“No-one likes to be asked to do something that they’re not used to, but at the same time the evidence is clear that this simple action can make a dramatic difference.

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Ontario’s new limits on private gatherings in 3 regions

Ontario is putting new limits on social gatherings in areas were COVID-19 cases are climbing: Toronto, Ottawa, and the Peel Region. Jeff Semple reports on the rules, and the new fines facing rule-breakers.

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Coronavirus: Staff member at Hamilton before-and-after school program tests positive for COVID-19

COVID-19.In a release issued on Thursday evening, Hamilton Public Health says a staff member working for the Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton’s before-and-after school program at Templemead Elementary School has tested positive for the coronavirus.No information was immediately released about when the staff member tested positive or how many people may have been exposed.“It is vital that personal health information and identifiers are not released, and the privacy of everyone involved is respected,” read the release.

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Trump giving misleading information about potential COVID-19 vaccine

U.S. President Donald Trump is not a doctor and has no medical training at all, but he’s contradicting medical experts, suggesting widespread COVID-19 vaccinations are just weeks away.

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So long swabs: B.C. unveils new mouth-rinse COVID-19 test for kids

COVID-19 test for kids that will no longer require an uncomfortable nasal swab.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced the test at her Thursday briefing, adding the plan is to eventually make the new test available for everyone.The new “mouth rinse/gargle” test is available for people aged four to 18 years old and involves swishing and gargling a sterile saltwater solution, then spitting it into a collection tube.

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WHO warns of ‘alarming’ rise in Europe’s COVID-19 cases

As Europe battles a surge in COVID-19 cases, the World Health Organization (WHO) is warning people not to succumb to pandemic fatigue. Crystal Goomansingh looks at where cases are rising, and how restrictions are changing.

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Why big businesses haven’t touched federal LEEFF program

Four months after the feds set up financial aid to help big companies during the pandemic, the Large Employer Emergency Financial Facility (LEEFF) remains unused. Mike Le Couteur explains why, and what critics say the government should focus on instead.

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COVID-19: Some say easing rules around Alberta seniors centres happening too soon

A change in rules has sparked new concerns for the safety of people living in seniors housing in Alberta. As Christa Dao reports, some believe it’s too soon to relax the rules.

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Quebec father creates online database of cases in schools

Olivier Drouin, a Montreal father, has created a website to track COVID-19 cases at Quebec schools. Mike Armstrong explains what inspired Drouin to create the site, and how it collects data from other parents.

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Saskatoon party ‘superspreader’ event is now linked to 21 coronavirus cases

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe on Thursday reported seven new cases of COVID-19 and said that a number of recent cases were linked to one private social gathering held in Saskatoon.

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Saskatchewan superspreader events linked to social gatherings

Most of the superspreader events in Saskatchewan have been in social settings, often involving the service of food and drinks. Premier Scott Moe says it just takes one infected person to pass the virus to many guests.

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B.C. officials report 165 cases of COVID-19, one additional death

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry reports another single-day record with 165 new cases of COVID-19 in the province and one additional death for Thursday, September 17.

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Dr. Bonnie Henry announces innovative mouth rinse COVID-19 test for kids

Speaking at her Thursday COVID-19 briefing, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announces a new test available to K- 12 students to stop the spread of the pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Halloween trick-or-treating banned in Woodstock, N.B.

COVID-19, Halloween trick-or-treating has been banned in Woodstock, N.B., this year.Some area residents say they’re unhappy about cancelling the annual celebration.“I very much disagree with it because they are taking this COVID thing too far,” said Calvin Morgin from Woodstock.“Yes COVID is out there, but we have no cases, and if you want to go to someone’s house and the light is on and they are welcoming you, then I think you should,” said Debec resident Jerika Brooks.“They have no right to ban it and to not allow us to go trick-or-treating if we feel like we should,” said Brooks.“Maybe they could put a sign out saying that they are not welcome there, or they could place candy outside if they wanted to participate but not be

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Coronavirus: Nicholas Sheran Pool in Lethbridge set to reopen Monday

Lethbridge YMCA, city facilities not set to reopen Friday with Stage 2 of Alberta relaunch “We’ve reduced our capacity for lessons as well as our other swims and the young levels — preschool through to Swim Kids 4 — have parents that have to participate as instructors socially distance,” Pack said. Coronavirus: How movie, live theatres in Lethbridge are planning for Stage 2 reopening The pools at the YMCA in Lethbridge have been open for about two months now, with the next step being the reintroduction of the hot tub and saunas.

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Global coronavirus cases surpass 30 million as deaths continue to rise

Coronavirus is continuing to spread across the globe, with the number of confirmed cases surpassing 30 million on Thursday and the death toll fast approaching one million.As of 7:15 p.m. ET, 30,003,378 cases have been diagnosed worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University.Since COVID-19 was first detected in Wuhan, China, late in 2019, it has claimed more than 943,000 lives around the world.

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‘Superspreader event’: Saskatoon party linked to 21 coronavirus cases

coronavirus superspreader event in Saskatchewan, says the province’s chief medical health officer.According to Dr. Saqib Shahab, 47 people attended the recent party, with 21 cases of COVID-19 now linked to the gathering.“Things like this can snowball quickly, and that’s what we need to avoid,” Shahab said on Thursday.

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COVID-19 delays certification for hundreds of physiotherapy graduates

COVID-19.Roughly 575 students have been waiting since June to take the ‘hands-on’ component of the Physiotherapy Competency Exam (PCE), but still don’t have an exact date.In March, the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR) made the decision to postpone the exams scheduled for May, June, and July to November.Exams are going ahead in November, but last week, word came that some graduates may have to wait longer.

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Nurse who avoided screening, transmitted COVID-19 ‘no longer employed’ at B.C. care home with deadly outbreak

COVID-19 in a B.C. long-term care home where 26 people died of the disease is “no longer employed” at the facility, health officials say.The Fraser Health Authority held a news conference on Thursday in response to a post-outbreak internal report, prepared by Langley Lodge, that had been leaked to Glacier Media.The outbreak was reported on April 29 and declared to be over July 3.

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Physiotherapy graduates unable to become certified amid exam cancellations

Hundreds of physiotherapy graduates across Canada haven’t been able to become fully certified. As Jessie Weisner explains, regulatory bodies say COVID-19 is to blame.

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Despite growing COVID-19 case numbers, health researchers not alarmed by high school outbreaks

As COVID-19 cases continue to climb at Alberta high schools, health researchers say it’s important for people to look at more than just the numbers.

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Lethbridge YMCA offers classroom space to help relieve overcrowding amid COVID-19

Early learning students from Coalbanks Elementary School are in a brand new classroom at the Lethbridge YMCA.“This is a partnership that’s new for Lethbridge School Division,” Isabelle Plomp, Early Childhood Services Coordinator for Lethbridge School Division, said.

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Ontario Hockey League announces more key dates, training camps to start Nov. 15

Ontario Hockey League has announced some key dates as it looks to return to play before the end of 2020.The league is still aiming at a Dec. 1 start date and is now saying training camps will start Nov.

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Rapid coronavirus test result numbers released for Orange County high school football players

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The results are in for the first round of rapid coronavirus testing for Orange County Public Schools football players, coaches and trainers.Of the 1,403 tests administered this week, five were positive, according to the district.

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This household cleaner is effective against coronavirus, EPA says

Clorox's Pine-Sol Original Multi-Surface Cleaner was found to be effective against COVID-19, the U.S.

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Driver sought in fatal crash on U.S. 1 in Fairless Hills

FAIRLESS HILLS, Pa. - Authorities are searching for a driver after a man was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Route 1 early Thursday morning in Falls Township. Police say a 34-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle on Northbound U.S. 1 near the Fairless Hills.

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Toronto mayor applauds stricter fines for COVID-19 gathering violators

After requesting additional measures to crack down on those violating gathering numbers, Mayor John Tory thanked the province for additional guidelines. Tory says he hopes bylaw and police officers will end their leniency with those breaking the rules.

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City of Edmonton still working to move Camp Pekiwewin, Peace Camp residents

Weeks after it sprung up, interim city manager Adam Laughlin said the city and social agencies are still working to move Camp Pekiwewin residents to supportive housing and other more stable options, and wind down the encampment in the river valley as cold weather approaches. He also talked about the pending eviction of Peace Camp in Old Strathcona.

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Edmonton mayor continues to advocate for affordable housing amid COVID-19

Mayor Don Iveson speaks about the need to double down on COVID-19 public health best practices, addresses new funding to keep municipalities operating, and reiterates the need for stable housing for homeless and vulnerable citizens.

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Trying to get Montreal public transit users back on board

Construction on the light rail train network, less than ideal public transit options and the COVID-19 pandemic are taking a toll on Montreal’s public transit system. Ridership is down on buses, the metro and commuter trains and is not expected to increase to pre-pandemic levels before 2022.

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Face mask cards won’t return: Edmonton interim manager

Interim city manager Adam Laughlin said the face covering exemption card program will not return, however existing cards will continue to be honoured.

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Alberta identifies 146 new cases of COVID-19, no additional deaths Thursday

Alberta chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, updates the COVID-19 situation in the province for Sept. 17, 2020

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Edmonton mayor hears homeless camp demands, says no obligation to meet them

Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson said while it’s important for elected officials to listen to the demands made during protests and from residents of the homeless camps, there is no requirement to fulfill them.

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‘We don’t need formal restrictions to limit community spread’: Dr. Hinshaw

Dr. Deena Hinshaw discusses the process behind why Alberta isn’t ramping up restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19.

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‘The virus persist whether or not we test for it’: Hinshaw responds to controversial post by northern Alberta councillor

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, responds to a controversial post by Mackenzie County Councillor Peter Braun telling followers to stop testing for COVID-19.

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‘Halloween is certainly not cancelled’: Hinshaw admits holiday will look different amid COVID-19

Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw says Halloween isn’t cancelled but will look different during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus: TDSB high schools reopen

It’s the first day back for Toronto District School Board high school students. Elsewhere in Ontario, an Ottawa-area high school has shut down due to a COVID-19 outbreak. Caryn Lieberman reports.

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B.C. bars and restaurants call for clarity around new COVID-19 restrictions

ordered an end to on-premise liquor sales at bars and restaurants after 10 p.m.A joint statement from BC’s Alliance of Beverage Licensees and the BC Restaurants and Foodservices Association said Henry issued a verbal order last week, but the province’s hospitality industry has yet to see a written document outlining the details of the order.Last Tuesday, Henry ordered the closure of nightclubs and banquet halls. In addition, all liquor sales in all bars, pubs and restaurants must cease by 10 p.m., and establishments must close by 11 p.m.

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Disney World hopes to reopen one of its water parks in March

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Disney World officials say they hope to reopen Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach on March 7.Park officials acknowledged they have to get government approval before they reopen one of the water parks.[TRENDING: ‘God, forgive me:’ Mom arrested on murder charge | Trump pushes for 2nd round of $1,200 direct payments | Daylight Saving Time debate]Phased reopening plans will be released at a later date, according to park officials.The water parks have not reopened amid the coronavirus pandemic.[RELATED: So far, Orlando’s theme parks haven’t had any COVID-19 outbreaks]Epcot, Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom are open at 50% capacity.Any guest who has a pass or ticket impacted by the current closures of the

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70 nurses needed in Orange County Public Schools

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – As part of a new initiative, Orange County is in the process of hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse for every public school in the county. Superintendent Barbara Jenkins said the district’s biggest concern is finding those additional LPNs.Dr.

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‘We cannot go on’: Growing number of Ottawa restaurants shuttering due to COVID-19

OTTAWA -- Continental Bagel Company has been in business for 17 years, but at the end of October it will close its doors in Ottawa.

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Dogs and cats can contract Covid-19 from their owners, vets warn

Dogs and cats can contract Covid-19 from their owners - and even display respiratory symptoms, according to a new study.

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High ratings, more COVID tests tied to fewer nursing home outbreaks

Three studies on COVID-19 prevention in nursing homes published today in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report suggest that regular testing of residents and staff to identify asymptomatic infections may help contain outbreaks and that Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) star ratings could serve as a proxy for coronavirus outbreak risk.

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Mixed messages hamstring US COVID-19 response

US officials continued to send mixed messages about the arrival of a COVID-19 vaccine and the benefits of masks, as vaccine developer Moderna today released a document that spells out how it's conducting phase 3 trials.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
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

COVID-19 fears, extra training to blame for school bus driver shortage in Edmonton

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