The gates opened at Stampede Park for Sneak-a-Peek on Thursday evening. As Jackie Wilson reports, it’s the first major event in western Canada since the pandemic began

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Calgary Stampede officials say they pulled off a pandemic success

Calgary Stampede officials are calling the 2021 version a success that has shown the way for other major events coming out of the pandemic. Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports.

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Los Angeles native Collin Morikawa wins the Open Championship, his second major title

USA's Collin Morikawa celebrates with the Claret Jug Trophy after winning The Open at The Royal St George's Golf Club in Sandwich, Kent. Picture date: Sunday July 18, 2021.

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Want Gen Z on the COVID-19 vaccine train? Fresh online push is key, experts say

COVID-19 last year.“I did it because I wanted to be with my loved ones. As cheesy as that sounds, I want to be with my family and my close friends at a time like this,” said the 21-year-old Luminosity Gaming streamer and content creator, who lives in Houston, Texas.Luminosity Gaming is owned by Toronto-based company Enthusiast Gaming, and were recruited by the United States Ad Council last year to help encourage millennials and Gen Zers to get the jab.

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Crucial bills on govt agenda for Monsoon session; Oppn to raise Covid failures, fuel price hike

Monsoon session of Parliament beginning Monday even as the Opposition seeks to corner the ruling dispensation over its handling of the second wave of COVID-19 and the rise in fuel prices. The government has listed 17 new bills for introduction in the session.

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Goa extends Covid curfew till 26 July, allows bars and restaurants to open. Details

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Haryana extends Covid curbs till 27 July; restaurants, bars can be open till 11 pm. Details here

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UK PM Boris Johnson, FM Rishi Sunak exposed to Covid, confined to working from office

Boris Johnson and his finance minister Rishi Sunak will be limited to working from their offices and subject to daily Covid-19 testing after being identified as a contact of someone who tested positive for the virus.

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Covid test site for Ayrshire residents without symptoms to open for one week

Troon next week.The asymptomatic unit will be in town's Walker Hall in a bid to drive down Covid-19 rates and transmission in Ayrshire.The rapid coronavirus testing will be available from Monday, July 19.Residents who don’t have any of the three Covid-19 symptoms (a new continuous cough, high temperature, loss or change in sense of taste or smell) are being urged to come forward.Lynne McNiven, director of public health for NHS Ayrshire & Arran, explains: "Testing will help us to identify more cases of the virus and give us all a better chance of stopping it from spreading."It is important that you are tested regularly – this means twice a week.

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Chuck E. Cheese pizza arrives at Kroger grocery stores nationwide

Chuck E. Cheese frozen pizzas are now available in Kroger stores nationwide.

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Stampede officials set for final few days of unique 2021 event

Steve McDonough, the Calgary Stampede’s president and chairman of the board, joins Joel Senick to discuss how the event has gone so far and if any pandemic processes in place could continue in future years.

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Cinemas, indoor dining options open in Ontario as part of Step 3

For the first time in nine months, Ontario residents can see a movie in a theatre again. They can also eat a meal inside a restaurant, not just sit on a patio.

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Calgary’s COVID-19 field hospital being used to ease emergency department pressure

COVID-19 cases in Calgary is being used to relieve pressure on emergency departments facing significant strain in recent weeks.Alberta Health Services says the temporary facility, which opened in May 2020, is now receiving patients from across the city for emergency support or as an isolation space when needed.

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WHO Chief: Push to rule out Covid lab theory may have been 'premature'

The World Health Organization chief has acknowledged that a prior push to all but rule out the possibility that Covid-19 may have escaped from a lab had been "premature".

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Gyms can open on Friday when province enters Step 3

The province enters Step 3 on Friday and that means fitness centres can reopen at 50 per cent capacity. Many facilities are looking forward to welcoming member’s back but some are taking it slow. Katrina Squazzin reports.

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COVID-19: Three more Thai islands open to vaccinated travellers

Thai islands opened to vaccinated foreign tourists on Thursday despite a nationwide surge in Covid-19 cases propelled by the Delta variant.

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Three more Thai islands open to vaccinated travellers

Three more Thai islands have opened to vaccinated foreign tourists despite a nationwide surge in Covid-19 cases propelled by the Delta variant.

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‘It’s growing everywhere’: Growing concern from Calgary dog owners over foxtail grass

Foxtail grass can be found all around Calgary, but some southeast communities are dealing with an infestation. As Jessie Weisner reports, residents are taking mitigation and removal into their own hands.

Calgary pilot project testing wastewater for traces of COVID-19 called a success

A pilot project by University of Calgary researchers testing wastewater for traces of COVID-19 is being deemed a success as it gets ready to wrap up. Tomasia DaSilva reports.

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Movies, casinos, museums re-open under Manitoba plan — for fully vaccinated

Fully-vaccinated Manitobans will be allowed to return to movie theatres, museums, and casinos under the province’s latest COVID-19 public health orders.

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Volunteers open ‘pay-what-you-can’ thrift shop in Calgary during COVID-19 pandemic

There’s new support for people struggling to make ends meet during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s Gil Tucker with some Calgarians creating a space where neighbours can help neighbours.

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COVID-19: Volunteers open ‘pay-what-you-can’ thrift shop during pandemic

COVID-19 pandemic.About 40 volunteers have been putting in long hours to transform an old vacant commercial space into something new and full of life.They call it the Good Neighbour Community Market. Charities, organizations think ‘outside the box’ for fundraising during COVID-19 “(It’s) Calgary’s first pay-what-you-want thrift store and community pantry,” project organizer Alice Lam said.

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Thistles Centre aims to kickstart pandemic fightback as two new shops open doors

Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletterTwo new stores have opened in Stirling’s Thistles shopping centre as it emerges from a tough year.Management of the centre believe efforts to boost its fortunes following a series of big name closures over the course of the pandemic appear to be paying off.The new outlets - Blue Inc and Leading Labels - will increase the Thistles’ fashion offering to locals and visitors as life slowly returns to a new normal following the latest Covid 19 lockdown easing.Blue Inc - described as “a popular menswear brand offering affordable, on-trend looks” - will operate from a 2,322 sq ft unit, which previously housed Burton.Meanwhile, Leading Labels - “a multi-brand

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Word on next phase of Manitoba’s COVID-19 reopening expected Wednesday

COVID-19 reopening Wednesday.Brian Pallister and Dr. Brent Roussin have scheduled a press conference for 2 p.m.

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Seneca College requires COVID-19 vaccination for students, staff on campus

Seneca College may be the first post-secondary institution in Canada to make a bold move requiring students and staff to be immunized against COVID-19 should they want to step foot on campus. Caryn Lieberman reports.

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Delta COVID-19 surges worsen; WHO challenges push for vaccine booster doses

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) today warned that the pandemic is worsening with the Delta (1617.2) variant spreading at a scorching pace, and chided countries and drug companies for pushing for third vaccine booster doses when many countries don't have enough to protect their health workers and other vulnerable groups.

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Nova Scotia entering Phase 4 of COVID-19 reopening plan

Nova Scotia is continuing to hit all targets, as 74 per cent of the population has now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. That means the province is set to enter Phase 4 of the reopening plan on Wednesday, with a loosening of restrictions.

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‘Unforgivable’: England’s Black players subject to racism after Euro 2020 loss

England soccer team have been subjected to a storm of online racist abuse after their defeat in the final of Euro 2020, drawing wide condemnation from the squad’s manager Gareth Southgate along with royalty and politicians.Marcus Rashford, 23, Jadon Sancho, 21, and Bukayo Saka, 19, were the targets of the abuse after they missed spot-kicks in a penalty shootout with Italy which settled Sunday’s final after the game finished as a 1-1 draw.The comments have prompted a police investigation and wide condemnation, although critics accused some ministers of hypocrisy for refusing to support a high-profile anti-racist stance the players had made during the tournament.“For some of them to be abused is unforgivable,” Southgate told a news

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COVID-19: N.S. to hold briefing as province prepares to enter Phase 4 of reopening

COVID-19: N.S. reporting 4 new cases in Central Zone The province currently has 36 active cases and two people in hospital, including one person in ICU.Nova Scotia is targeted to enter Phase 4 of its reopening plan on Wednesday.

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Vaccine portal for 18-34 year olds to open this week

Registration on the HSE portal for people aged 18 to 34 for the AstraZeneca vaccine is expected to open during this week, the Health Service Executive has said.

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Racist abuse targets 3 English players who missed penalties in Euro 2020 final

LOS ANGELES - The Metropolitan Police condemned the "unacceptable" abuse of Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Sako, and said they will be investigating the "offensive and racist" social media posts published soon after Italy won Sunday's shootout 3-2 after the match ended 1-1.The English Football Association said it was "appalled" by the "disgusting behavior," adding that social media companies should take action to make their platforms free from this "abhorrent" abuse."We will do all we can to support the players affected while urging the toughest punishments possible for anyone responsible," the FA said.

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Param Bir Singh seeks more time to appear before ED citing health issues

Param Bir Singh on Monday sought more time from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to appear before it ahead of his summons citing health reasons.

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Not just Covid: Earthquakes, typhoons pose threat at Tokyo Olympics

Tokyo Olympics, but organisers in Japan have other deadly, unpredictable threats to contend with: natural disasters.

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Foxconn, TSMC ink $350 mn deal to buy 10 million doses of BioNTech Covid vaccine

BioNTech's Chinese sales agent Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group Co Ltd said on Sunday that an agreement had been signed, but did not give details of a delivery timeframe.

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Sask. nightlife industry finally able to open dance floors, but will crowds return?

Saskatchewan’s reopening plan has been met with optimism, but it hasn’t been until now that people have been able to do those happy dances on actual dance floors.And, while the removal of the remaining pandemic restrictions has those in the local nightlife industry eager to get back in the groove, some stakeholders feel they can’t truly let loose until everybody feels safe enough to gather in public again.“We’re really hoping people come back and life can return to the new normal, whatever that may be,” said Cloud 9 Live Bar and Grill Owner Les Fraser.“That’s the main factor.

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Police: 6 injured after pair of gunmen open fire on group in Hunting Park

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say six people were injured by gunfire when at least two shooters opened fire on a group of people gathered on the street late Saturday night in Hunting Park. Officers were called to the 900 block of West Butler Street around 11:30 p.m. for reports of gunfire.

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Scotland 'past the worst' of current covid cases peak, says Humza Yousaf

SNP Health Secretary said the government was starting to see a "positive trend" beginning to emerge in the data despite cases of covid still being high. Cases peaked at 4,234 on July 1 following a sharp rise over the previous month due to the spread of the Delta variant which originated in India.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will set out the next step of changes to coronavirus restrictions in the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday.

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Toronto targets communities with low vaccination rates in vaccine push

The City of Toronto is rolling out a number of pop-up vaccination clinics in parts of the city with low vaccination rates. It’s hoped that by making vaccines easier to come by, more people will line up for the shot. Morganne Campbell explains.

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Realmuto to start at catcher for National League in All-Star Game

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COVID-19 offers appropriate opportunity to work on strategic research outcomes: Jitendra Singh

COVID-19 has shifted the focus to biotech and genetic interventions, and this offers an appropriate opportunity to work on strategic research outcomes which are specifically India-centric, Union Minister Jitendra Singh has said.

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‘It’s got to end some time’: Thousands attend Calgary Stampede music venue amid COVID-19

Calgary Stampede showed hundreds of people standing close together, waiting for a swab or to hand over proof of a COVID-19 vaccination.By night’s end Thursday, thousands had come in and out of the 18-plus party tent called Nashville North, believed to be the first major venue in Canada to enforce testing or require health care information to enter. COVID-19: Events sector keeps eye on Calgary Stampede to see if mass gatherings can be held safely The popular open-air concert hall is open each day and night during the 10-day western festival and rodeo.New safety measures adopted by the Stampede this year include cutting daily attendance in half.

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