The federal government has announced it will provide rent relief for small businesses impacted by COVID-19. As Christa Dao reports, it’s news Calgary businesses have been asking for and call “essential” to their survival.

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Some Winnipeg businesses spent Sunday preparing to reopen this week — with strings attached — as the province begins to slacken restrictions it placed on non-essential services on April 1, shortly after COVID-19 arrived in Winnipeg.

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Coronavirus: Finding new ways to do business during a pandemic

Those who survive are those who adapt, those you mange to turn lemons into lemonade. Three businesses share their stories of finding new ways to operate during this pandemic.

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Reopening for Sanford restaurant on Monday can’t come soon enough

SANFORD – The Monday reopening for many restaurants and shops also means getting employees back to work too.

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1 new COVID-19 death in Calgary zone; 96 new Alberta cases Sunday

Another Albertan has died of COVID-19 as the cases in the province rose by 96 on Sunday, according to Alberta Health.

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Saskatoon coffee shop grinding away through COVID-19 pandemic

Business has looked a lot different at Simply Grounded Coffee Gallery during the COVID-19 pandemic for owner Carol Reynolds and her staff.

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Nick Jonas Performs 'Jealous' for IForIndia COVID-19 Relief Fundraiser: Watch

Nick Jonas brought a solo performance of "Jealous" to IForIndia's live streaming fundraiser for COVID-19 relief held on Sunday (May 3).Proceeds from the program will go to GiveIndia to help provide personal protective equipment (PPE) kits to healthcare workers and food, rations and cash relief to daily wagers and migrant workers."India has become like a second home to me," Jonas, guitar in hand, said before launching into his 2014 single. "My heart breaks for those whose lives are affected by this COVID-19 virus -- so many daily wage earners and migrant workers.

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Grassroots sports clubs face fight for survival amid coronavirus pandemic

The chief executive of Sport England has vowed his organisation will do everything it can to stop community clubs going under during the coronavirus crisis.

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Crowd cheers for Washington D.C. flyover to praise essential workers

Crowds cheer as the Blue Angels fly over the monuments of Washington D.C. to thank essential workers.

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Apprentice star Lottie Lion apologises after rant where she called Lord Sugar an ‘actual racist’

APPRENTICE star Lottie Lion has apologised for calling Lord Sugar a racist and "offending anyone". Lottie, 20, branded show boss Lord Sugar, 73, an "actual racist" after ridiculing Venezuelan Apprentice star Jemelin Artigas on Instagram in a drunken video.

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Random acts of business catching on in Waterloo region

The Random Acts of Business website has only been up and running for three weeks but it has already seen hundreds of orders as it attempts to become #moreviralthanthevirus.

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Coronavirus: Usually-busy Saskatoon Avenue prepares for reopening

Saskatoon’s Broadway Avenue is known for its range of businesses and foot traffic, especially when the nice weather rolls in, before coronavirus safety measures came into effect at least.

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PM Modi lays out roadmap for reopening business post lockdown

With the coronavirus crisis dealing a heavy blow to jobs and economic growth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid down the measures his cabinet colleagues must take urgently as the country emerges from a crippling national lockdown.

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Business activities significantly hit; recovery may take over a year: Survey

NEW DELHI : The lockdown has brought economic activity to a grinding halt, CII said on Sunday, citing findings from its CEOs survey, which indicated that 65 per cent of the firms expect revenues to fall more than 40 per cent in April-June quarter.

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Salma Hayek and daughter Valentina get busy in the kitchen

Salma Hayek took fans inside her fabulous kitchens twice this week. First, she shared a throwback of her daughter Valentina baking up a storm. Looking incredibly focused, Valentina intently places a freshly made cookie onto a platter as a friend watches in the photo. Fans love being treated to snaps of the A-lister’s only child and looks inside of her various homes. The post was in honor of El Día Del Niño (Children’s Day) in Mexico on April 30. “I chose this picture of Valentina making cookies because today we celebrate children in #mexico,” she wrote. Two days later, Salma shared a brand new video of her getting busy in the kitchen making a special cocktail that we all need right now!

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Coronavirus: New delivery apps emerge as restaurants butt heads with popular services

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Only small section of online sellers may start selling non-essentials, say industry executives

NEW DELHI : With many states yet to issue their guidelines for e-commerce companies and a large number of sellers being located in red zones, it is likely that only a small percentage of merchants on online platforms like Amazon and Flipkart will be able to start operations from May 4 and sell non-essential items, according to industry executives.

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UK coronavirus symptoms list is 'not enough' and should 'have loss of smell and taste'

A top scientific advisor has warned the UK's official list of coronavirus symptoms is "dodgy" and urgently needs to be expanded.

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Americans without bank accounts must wait for federal checks

NEW YORK – As the coronavirus crisis took hold, Akeil Smith's employer slashed her work as a home health aide to 25 hours per week. Her $15-an-hour salary no longer provided enough to pay her $700 monthly rent, and she had to visit food pantries for groceries.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Relief package on top of agenda for U.S. Senate

A coronavirus relief package could near $500 billion will be at the top of the agenda when the U.S. Senate returns to work this week.

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Donohoe: Supports for businesses can be maintained

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Coronavirus Scotland: Small rise in Ayrshire cases as 12,000 are diagnosed with COVID-19 across country

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Bengaluru to partially reopen for business from tomorrow

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We have a narrow window to enact fiscal relief measures, says former RBI dy governor Rakesh Mohan

Each sector will have to figure out how to phase in manufacturing taking account of developments in the demand side, so that what they produce gets transported and bought; it is interconnected

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Sebastian Stan Grabs Essentials in a Mask & Gloves in NYC Amid Pandemic

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Some sex workers’ income has ‘completely dissolved’ due to COVID-19. Here’s how they’re surviving

Jelena Vermilion has lost her main source of income since the COVID-19 outbreak — the in-person sex work she relies on.

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Office rent rises by up to 8% in a year in Bengaluru, Mumbai, other cities

NEW DELHI : Office space demand fell 3 per cent during the first quarter of this calendar year but rents increased by up to 8 per cent across five major cities -- Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai and Kolkata, according to US-based property consultant Vestian.

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It also features Priyanka Chopra, A.R. Rahman and cricket captain Virat Kohli,

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Covid-19: PM stresses on need for reforms, help to businesses

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised, in a meeting with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the need to aid businesses, expedite infrastructure projects and ensure financial stability and liquidity as India sees gradual lifting of the national lockdown, an official statement said late on Saturday night.

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'Four out of five' Brits oppose easing lockdown for schools, pubs and restaurants

More than four in five Britons are against lockdown restrictions being eased for schools, pubs and restaurants this week, a poll suggests.

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Doug Ford calls out anti-shutdown protesters as Ontario moves to reopen some businesses Monday

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Mike Tyson business partner's cannabis business 'in talks' to sponsor Everton shirts

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More restaurants could start taking SNAP benefits

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Garden centre, golf club outline safety measures ahead of reopening

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Landlord posts ad offering free sex in exchange for rent during coronavirus pandemic

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Restaurants scramble to re-open in most of Florida

MIAMI, Fla. – As restaurants in many Florida cities prepare to re-open on Monday under new pandemic rules set by Gov. Ron DeSantis, officials in some counties say a patchwork of state regulations makes implementing the guidelines difficult and vague.

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Florida ICU nurse says condo won’t rent to her, fears virus

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Business groups respond to economic recovery package

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Oprah Winfrey, Julia Roberts Appear In Global Virus Relief Livestream

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Health officials confirm 708 new coronavirus cases in Florida, days before certain businesses reopen

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Parks and Recreation special raises $3 million for Covid-19 relief

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COVID-19: Singapore to let some businesses reopen from May 12

SINGAPORE : Singapore will allow some businesses to reopen from May 12 as part of a gradual resumption of selected activities and services amidst a decline in the coronavirus cases at the community level, the health ministry said on Saturday.

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Landlord tries to exchange sex with 'submissive female' for free rent during pandemic

A landlord from Long Island has been caught offering free rent to his tenants in exchange for sexual services.

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Manchester traders beg landlords for rent break after admitting virus lockdown has left businesses in 'ragged tatters'

Manchester traders have sent a ‘begging’ letter to landlords asking for a rent break so their businesses can survive lockdown.

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