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‘Hate has no place in our province’: B.C. top doctor’s anti-racism pledge and how to safely demonstrate

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry recites the #DifferentTogether pledge to oppose racism and hate.

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Here's What Streaming Services Are Doing for Black Out Tuesday and Beyond

As protests sparked by the death of 46-year-old Minneapolis resident George Floyd heated up this weekend, music companies began making statements in support of the movement to end police brutality against black Americans. On Friday, a number of companies and artists began sharing a statement posted under the hashtag #TheShowMustBePaused, which calls for “a day to disconnect from work and reconnect with our community" and “an urgent step of action to provoke accountability and change.” Started by Atlantic Records marketing executives Brianna Agyemang and

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Floyd Mayweather to pay for George Floyd's funeral services

Floyd Mayweather Jr. attends a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Atlanta Hawks at Staples Center on November 11, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. ( (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) )

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Mass gatherings, erosion of trust upend coronavirus control

The death of the unarmed black man in Minneapolis has sparked outrage across the world.

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FBI asks for tips and ‘digital media’ to ID people inciting violence during George Floyd protests

Terrence Floyd said he wants justice handed to the officers responsible for his brother's death, but feels violence is not what his sibling would have wanted.

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The death of the unarmed black man in Minneapolis has sparked outrage across the world.

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Tyler Perry says George Floyd's family is 'adamant in their call for peaceful protest' amid unrest

Tyler Perry and George Floyd's family are hoping cooler heads will prevail.The 50-year-old entertainment mogul took to Instagram with a message of peace on Monday amid national unrest following the death of George Floyd.Perry said he 'spoke to George Floyd's immediate family and tried to speak comfort in this moment,' noting that they want peace in the wake of the security guard's tragic death following a brutal attack at the hands of a police officer a week ago.

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Caitlyn Jenner goes on a mask-free solo outing to take her two dogs to the vet in Malibu

As Los Angeles and its environs slowly begins opening back up while the coronavirus pandemic abates, citizens throughout the area are venturing out more and more for various errands.One such city dweller was Caitlyn Jenner, seen on Monday in Malibu, California getting out of her Escalade to take her two dogs to the veterinarian.The former Olympian, 70, wore a white long-sleeved top and denim shorts for the solo outing.

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B.C. health officials announce 24 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death in 48-hour period

Dr. Bonnie Henry announces 24 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the province on Monday, June 1, bringing the provincial total to 2,597 cases, in the latest update since midday on Saturday, May 30.

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E-scooters return to Edmonton streets with COVID-19 restrictions

After being delayed two months because of the COVID-19 pandemic, two electric scooter companies returned to Edmonton streets on Monday.

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Gwyneth Paltrow shows off her slender legs in shorts as she heads out for a hike

Gwyneth Paltrow enjoyed a breath of fresh air during a sunshine-soaked hike in Los Angeles on Monday.Joined by her husband Brad Falchuk and music executive friendD. A.

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Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union says deal reached with province to avoid layoffs

The union representing thousands of public sector employees in Manitoba says its come to an agreement with the province to prevent layoffs, weeks after premier Brian Pallister said non-essential workforce reductions — potentially including layoffs — were needed to shore up funds for the fight against COVID-19.

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NIH-halted study unveils its massive analysis of bat coronaviruses

A team of EcoHealth Alliance researchers in China’s Guangdong province last year biopsied a bat’s wing to identify its species.

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Riverdale star Cole Sprouse arrested at George Floyd protest and calls on celebs to ‘stand as an ally’

Cole Sprouse was arrested while ‘peacefully’ protesting George Floyd’s tragic death.

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COVID-19: No live media briefing 2 June

There will be no Health media conference today - Tuesday 2 June.

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Coronavirus: It’s back to school for some Montreal-area students

While schools will remain closed in Greater Montreal until the fall, classes resumed at the MacKay Centre and Philip E. Layton Schools Monday, the first two special-needs facilities in the English Montreal School Board to do so.

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Peterborough city councillor in hot water over travel to New Brunswick during coronavirus pandemic

A Peterborough city councillor is facing criticism after driving t driving to New Brunswick to check out how their restaurant recovery is unfolding.

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Back to school in June: Manitoba students, staff head back to class for small group sessions

Schools across Manitoba reopened their doors in a limited capacity Monday, just over two months after COVID-19 concerns shuttered much of the province.

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Coronavirus: Town of Cobourg closes Victoria Beach for the summer

The Town of Cobourg has mulled over whether to close its main tourist attraction or to keep Victoria Beach open with Emergency Management and Civil Protections Act (EMCPA) restrictions enforced over the last several weeks.

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Coronavirus: YMCAs in Regina prepare to welcome back clients as part of Phase 3

YMCAs in Regina are preparing to welcome back clients with Phase 3 of Saskatchewan’s reopen set to begin on June 8.

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Jennifer Aniston naked photo goes up for auction for coronavirus charity

Jennifer Aniston has thrown her support behind photographer Mark Seliger after it was revealed he would be auctioning a sexy nude photo of the actress.

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Gov. Wolf extends voting by mail for 7 days for Philadelphia, 5 other counties amid unrest

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COVID-19 outbreaks surge in Central, South America

Countries in Central and South America are the most intense COVID-19 transmission zones, driven by complex factors such as crowded urban settings, and concerns are rising about the pandemic's impact on the treatment of noncommunicable diseases, World Health Organization (WHO) officials said today.

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Protests, unrest across US spark new coronavirus fears

From Los Angeles to Minneapolis to Washington, DC, crowds of thousands gathered across the country this weekend to protest the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on Floyd's neck until he was unconscious on Memorial Day.

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On the spot where George Floyd died, his brother urges calm

MINNEAPOLIS – Chants of “What's his name? George Floyd!” filled the air Monday as a large crowd gathered at the spot where the black man who became the latest symbol of racial injustice in America lay dying as a white police officer pressed his knee into his neck.

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Physical distancing, mask use cuts relative coronavirus risk by at least 80%, study finds

Wearing a face mask and keeping your distance from others can help to cut your relative risk of catching the novel coronavirus by 80 per cent or more, according to a new paper.

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Hennepin County Medical Examiner declares George Floyd death homicide

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's report released Monday ruled the death of George Floyd a homicide.

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Bandcamp to donate 100% of profits for 24 hours to support “racial justice, equality and change”

The site will donate 100% of profits to The NAACP Legal Defense Fund on June 17

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Nick Cannon Explains Why He 'Had to' Attend George Floyd Protests in Minneapolis

Nick Cannon is explaining his decision to travel to Minneapolis to join racial injustice protests and sharing how his children’s views remain impacted by such events. Protests have occurred around the globe following the death of 46-year-old Minneapolis man George Floyd, who died after a police officer held him down by the neck with his knee for more than seven minutes last week.

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Protesters invoke different names to decry police treatment

CHICAGO – In Baltimore, protesters shouted the name of Freddie Gray. In Topeka, Kansas, T-shirts were emblazoned with the name of Dominique White. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, people gathered in a spot where white mobs killed hundreds of blacks a century ago and chanted the name of Terence Crutcher.

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Atlanta mayor: 2 officers fired in 'excessive force' arrests

ATLANTA – Two police officers have been fired and three others placed on desk duty over excessive use of force during a protest arrest incident involving two college students, Atlanta's mayor said.

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Peaceful protesters get lost in action-packed coverage

NEW YORK – The nation's unrest has made for an unprecedented nightly action show on television, with control rooms that switch quickly between cars ablaze, police officers advancing on demonstrators and ransacked stores in cities across the country.

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Regina dog boutique creates virtual challenge to encourage activity

House of Paws Boutique in Regina is inviting dog owners in the city to take part in a 30-day challenge.

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Coronavirus patients with diabetes more likely to die from the virus: study

Three out of 10 diabetic patients treated for the novel coronavirus either required ventilation or died within a week of hospitalization, a new French study found.

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Canadian ranchers and feedlots worried about future impact of COVID-19

A cacophony of bellowing cattle makes it hard to hear the other hoof drop, but rancher Bruce Bird knows that it’s coming.

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Montreal Children’s Hospital shows off re-vamped emergency department

The Montreal Children’s Hospital wants to encourage families to bring their children in for care, rather than waiting until a child becomes extremely ill. As Global’s Felicia Parrillo explains, new measures have been put in place to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection.

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Alberta investigating increase in active COVID-19 cases in Edmonton zone

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, announces AHS is monitoring an increase of active COVID-19 cases in the Edmonton zone.

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COVID-19 measures will be in place until we have treatment or vaccine: Hinshaw

Alberta’s top doctor discusses how long social distancing measures will be in place and the future of contact sports in the province.

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COVID-19 cases, deaths continue to decline in Quebec, as deconfinement continues

It’s been months since Quebec has seen so few COVID-19 cases confirmed in a 24-hour period with 295 new cases reported on Monday. As deconfinement continues, the province has announced how it will help support the arts.

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George Clooney Pens Essay Calling for 'Lasting Change' Following Death of George Floyd

George Clooney is encouraging all Americans to vote in order to fight against systematic racism.

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Lady Gaga Dons Sexy All-Black Athleisure for a Coffee Run with Boyfriend Michael Polansky

Lady Gaga and her boyfriend, Michael Polansky, were photographed going for a coffee run in Los Angeles today. Gaga donned sleek, all-black athleisure with her hair in a slicked-back low bun.

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George Clooney pens powerful essay on race riots in America and makes a dig at President Trump

George Clooney has penned a powerful essay about the widespread race riots across the United States, sparked by the tragic death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police.'There is little doubt that George Floyd was murdered,' Clooney, 59, began in the piece published by The Daily Beast.'This is our pandemic. It infects all of us, and in 400 years we've yet to find a vaccine.'Clooney has written the piece as America heads into a new week of civil unrest, as political leaders struggle to control the coast-to-coast outpouring of fury over police brutality, and the police killings of black people.

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George Clooney pens powerful essay on race riots in America and makes a dig at President Trump

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No arrests relating to coronavirus were made over the first weekend of lockdown measures being eased in Scotland.

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B.C. to provide Monday coronavirus update

Officials are set to provide an update on the number of coronavirus cases in B.C. in the past 48 hours.

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Niagara region investigating 20 COVID-19 cases at St. Catharines greenhouse

Niagara public health says it’s investigating an outbreak of COVID-19 at a greenhouse in St Catharines in which 20 cases of the affliction were confirmed on Sunday night.

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Coronavirus: 1 new confirmed case brings overall total to 89 in Peterborough and area

Peterborough Public Health reports one new confirmed case of the novel coronavirus on Monday, bringing the region’s overall total to 89 cases.

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‘COVID or no COVID,’ some Central Florida residents will need to evacuate if hurricane comes

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Hurricane season is here and so is COVID-19 but the message is still the same.

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How Alberta city of Brooks slowed spread of COVID-19

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