It’s been a little over a month since a fire engulfed and destroyed part of New Westminster’s pier park. Today the man charged in connection with the incident appeared in court.

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Coronavirus: Women are more likely to get 'long Covid' than men, study warns

While many coronavirus patients only experience a short bout of symptoms, others are left with debilitating side effects for months, in a condition known as ‘long Covid’.

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Quarantined fishermen drive New Zealand virus spike

A coronavirus outbreak among hundreds of Russian and Ukrainian fishermen flown to New Zealand to bolster its struggling deep-sea fishing industry has prompted that country's largest daily increase in infections in months, authorities said.

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Mum enduring 'strange smells' months after Covid fight says disease 'is the devil'

A mum left fighting for her life in intensive care with Covid-19 is still suffering strange side-effects months later.

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Trudeau’s press secretary penalized by ethics commissioner

Justin Trudeau‘s press secretaries has been penalized by the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner. Investigation into Trudeau’s chief of staff dismissed by ethics commissioner In a public notice issued on Tuesday, the commissioner’s officer said Alex Wellstead had received a penalty of $250 for “failing to disclose a material change related to assets within 30 days after the change.”Alex Wellstead, a press secretary at Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau’s Office, has received a #penalty of $250 from the #EthicsCommissioner for failing to disclose a material change related to assets within 30 days after the change.

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121 new COVID-19 cases reported in Ontario schools

The provincial government released numbers on Tuesday showing 121 new cases of the virus in schools across the province. As Erica Vella reports, some infectious disease experts believe the number will increase in the coming days and weeks.

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Questions over mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania, New Jersey

PHILADELPHIA - We are officially two weeks until Election Day and there are questions in our area surrounding mail-in ballots. Amanda Weissman, of Voorhees, New Jersey, says she dropped off her mail-in ballot at a secure ballot box at the Voorhees Town Center a little more than two weeks ago."I've checked every day since not seeing the ballot has been received," she said.FULL COVERAGE: 2020 ELECTIONCamden County Board of Elections Commissioner Rich Ambrosino says the office is slamming to process ballots as quickly as possible."If someone concerned about whether a ballot has been received.

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AP Explains: Trump seizes on dubious Biden-Ukraine story

WASHINGTON – Looking to undermine rival Joe Biden two weeks before the election, President Donald Trump’s campaign has seized on a tabloid story offering bizarre twists to a familiar line of attack: Biden’s relationship with Ukraine. But the story in the New York Post raised more questions than answers, including about the authenticity of an email at the center of the story.The origins of the story also trace back to Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani, who has repeatedly pushed unfounded claims about Biden and his son, Hunter Biden.

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Report: Tax records show Trump tried to land China projects

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump spent a decade unsuccessfully pursuing projects in China, operating an office there during his first run for president and forging a partnership with a major government-controlled company, The New York Times reported Tuesday. China is one of only three foreign nations — the others are Britain and Ireland — where Trump maintains a bank account, according to a Times analysis of the president’s tax records.

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New poll shows B.C. election race getting tighter

Global’s Keith Baldrey has the details of a new public opinion poll that shows the B.C. election race could be getting a little closer.

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25 new cases of COVID-19

There are 25 new cases of COVID-19 to report in New Zealand today – 23 of these are imported cases caught at the border. Two are cases linked to the port worker reported on Sunday, who are workplace contacts.

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121 new coronavirus cases reported in Ontario schools

COVID-19 cases.The provincial government released numbers on Tuesday showing 121 new cases of the virus in schools across the province; 75 cases are school-related student cases, 22 cases are school-related staff cases and an additional 24 cases are unidentified individuals.In the last 14 days, there have been 793 cases reported in Ontario schools; 508 schools have at least one confirmed cases of COVID-19.Infectious disease expert Dr. Anna Banerji said the number of new cases in schools will likely continue to increase in the coming days and weeks.

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Brevard deputies investigating emails appearing to influence voters

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – The Supervisor of Elections in Brevard County alerted deputies a voter intimidation email was sent to people who appear to be registered with the Democratic Party, according to the Sheriff’s Office.[TRENDING: How to turn off Facebook election reminders | Big rig with police lights pulling over drivers | Voter Guide 2020]The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office said the email appears to attempt to have voters switch party affiliation and to vote Republican.“While the investigation is active and currently ongoing, as your Sheriff I want to personally assure everyone that the Sheriff’s Office, our federal and local law enforcement partners are doing everything possible to identify those responsible,” Sheriff Wayne Ivey

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SpaceX launch to not take place on original date, new date to be announced

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Kennedy Space Center officials announced SpaceX is no longer targeting an Oct.

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Pandemic World Series draws smallest crowd in over century

ARLINGTON, Texas – Julie and Lance Smith walked through the mostly empty concourse of Globe Life Field.Tampa Bay infielder Joey Wendle is married to one of their cousins, and they weren’t going to miss his World Series debut.“It’s so weird,” said Julie Smith, 38, from Gadsden, Alabama.“It’s kind of nice in a way, too,” Lance, 39, said before they headed to their seats in the first deck behind home plate.They wore masks, but many fans ignored the requirement for facial coverings except while eating or drinking at their ticketed seats.A crowd of about 11,000 was expected for Tuesday night’s World Series opener between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays, spread in groups of up to four, mostly in alternate rows and none directly behind

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Canada sees 2,341 new coronavirus cases as deaths near 10,000

coronavirus on Tuesday, bringing the country’s total case count to 203,476.Health authorities in Canada’s provinces also said another 16 people have died after testing positive for COVID-19.The new fatalities bring the country’s total death toll to 9,794. Halloween on or off? Dance studios but no gyms? Inconsistencies fill coronavirus messaging News of the new infections comes as health officials work to slow the spread of the virus as Canada faces a second wave of the pandemic.Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the fight against the virus is “far from over.”“And to win it, we have to keep working together,” he said.

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COVID-19: Coalition sounds call for mandatory masks at Vancouver’s civic facilities

COVID-19.” Anti-mask protesters cause disturbance on B.C. ferry ahead of Vancouver ‘freedom rally’ Kirby-Yung’s motion calls for the mandatory use of masks in all civic facilities.

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Parents name their daughter after internet provider for free WiFi

BERN, Switzerland - The cost of living can be expensive, between monthly streaming services, groceries, cable and internet.

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Rapid tests coming to state-run COVID-19 testing site in Volusia County

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Rapid tests are coming to the state-run coronavirus testing site in Volusia County.[TRENDING: How to turn off Facebook election reminders | Big rig with police lights pulling over drivers | Voter Guide 2020]The Volusia County state-run site is also getting a new location.County officials said there is no longer an age requirement to get a coronavirus test.Officials said identification is no longer required but it helps speeds up the process.State-run testing will continue from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Duke and Duchess of Sussex convene session on digital world

NEW YORK – Creating online communities free of danger and misinformation is crucial in building a better world, the Duchess of Sussex told an online audience Tuesday during a special Time100 Talks episode she curated with her husband, Prince Harry."This isn’t just a tech problem. This isn’t solely a mental health or emotional well-being problem.

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Toronto mom offers solution for take-out container pollution problem

A Toronto entrepreneur is hoping to help with the city’s single-use plastic waste problem. Melanie Zettler has more on how this idea could change the way we order takeout while reducing garbage production.

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B.C. reports 167 new COVID-19 cases, one new death

COVID-19 on Tuesday and one new death.Tuesday marked the fifth consecutive day when the province reported more than 150 new cases.There are 1,688 active cases in the province, an increase of 49 from Monday.The death brings the provincial COVID-19 death toll to 254.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Sixty-nine people were in hospital with COVID-19, an increase of two from the last report on Monday. Eighteen patients are in intensive care.

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New Montreal study to track COVID-19 infection rates among children

A new study wants to find out how children have been impacted by COVID-19. The researchers, in conjunction with McGill University and L’Universite de Montréal will be looking for volunteer participants from four different parts of the city, to examine infection rates of the virus and its psychological impact.

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Man United wins again at PSG; Messi scores in Barca rout

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Ex-Mexican defense secretary is denied bail on drug charges

SAN DIEGO – A judge denied bail to Mexico's former defense secretary on Tuesday on charges of helping a Mexican cartel smuggle drugs to the United States in exchange for bribes, casting aside an argument that the retired general wouldn't flee because he was determined to exonerate himself.“My client has every intention of wanting to clear his name,” said Duane Lyons, attorney for Salvador Cienfuegos. “He is a dedicated Mexican general who served his country honorably for a number of years and, if he were to be released on bail and flee, his name and reputation would be ruined.”U.S.

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Ryan Seacrest tests negative for coronavirus after Kelly Ripa hosted 'Live' solo for 2 days

Ryan Seacrest tested negative for the coronavirus after being absent from taping “Live with Kelly and Ryan” for two days. Kelly Ripa hosted the show solo on Monday and Tuesday, announcing on the show’s official Instagram page that her co-host “took the day off” Monday. However, when he didn’t show up on Tuesday, she explained that he was awaiting a COVID-19 test.

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Coronavirus: Hamilton reports 34 new COVID-19 cases, outbreak at retirement home

COVID-19.The city says the outbreak was declared on Monday at Amica Dundas, which houses around 300 beds for seniors.

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Cuomo: NY won't enforce NJ, CT, PA quarantines

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - The rate of COVID-19 infections has risen enough in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut to require those states' residents to quarantine if they travel to New York, but Gov.

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Coronavirus: Saskatchewan reports 44 new cases, top doctor urges need to follow rules

Saskatchewan reported 44 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday and warned residents to continue to abide by ongoing public safety measures.

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Strict biodiversity laws prevent Indian scientists from sharing new microbes with the world

Klebsiella indica, isolated from the surface of a tomato, is one of the few microbial species reported by Indian researchers this year. By Pratik PawarPraveen Rahi spent the better part of the past 3 years identifying and describing a new species of a nitrogen-fixing bacteria he discovered on peas cultivated in the mountains of northern India.

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Doctor asks court to dismiss murder indictment in 25 deaths

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Lawyers for the Ohio hospital doctor charged with murder in 25 patient deaths accused the prosecutor of misconduct and asked Tuesday that the court dismiss the indictment handed up by a grand jury.Former intensive care doctor William Husel is accused of ordering excessive painkillers for patients who died shortly thereafter in the Columbus-area Mount Carmel Health System.

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Seahawks keep top spot in AP Pro32; Steelers, Titans move up

NEW YORK – As the NFC's only 5-0 team, the Seattle Seahawks had a quiet week on a bye.However, the Seahawks didn't lose any ground and maintained the top spot in the latest AP Pro32 poll.The Seahawks received nine of 12 first-place votes for 377 points in balloting Tuesday by media members who regularly cover the NFL.The Seahawks head to Arizona on Sunday to face the NFC West rival Cardinals.“The Seahawks still will have to find some defense if they plan on winning it all,” said Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk. “Russell Wilson and the offense are going to need help at some point.”The Kansas City Chiefs inched up a spot to No.

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Bill Cosby, now 83, grins in newly released prison mug shot

HARRISBURG, Pa. – A newly released prison mug shot shows Bill Cosby smiling with a disposable mask hanging off his face.The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections recently updated Cosby’s mug shot, something routinely done to document changes to inmates' appearance as they age. Cosby's new photo was taken Sept.

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Bill Cosby appears to be smiling in latest mugshot

Bill Cosby MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Pa. - Bill Cosby appears to be cracking a smile in his latest mugshot.Cosby is seen with a grin and a face mask dangling from his neck in the photo taken on Sept. 4 at SCI Phoenix state prison.The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is set to hear Cosby’s appeal of his felony sex assault conviction on Dec.

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Active coronavirus cases continue to reach new heights in Saskatchewan

coronavirus cases have reached a new high for the fourth consecutive day in Saskatchewan on Tuesday.There are currently 427 active cases in the province, health officials said. Active cases are total cases less recoveries and deaths.

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Blood drive honors Volusia County paramedic who died of COVID-19

PORT ORANGE, Fla. – The Volusia Ambulance Association hosted a blood drive Tuesday in honor of paramedic Gerald “Jerry” Jones who lost his battle with COVID-19 last month.

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Guelph reports 3 new coronavirus cases, 25 cases now active

coronavirus on Tuesday, bringing the city’s total to 375.In two weeks, the Royal City has added 45 cases, while 47 have recovered from COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus. 83 students, 10 teachers from Guelph school forced to self-isolate due to COVID-19 Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health reported 339 resolved cases, which is five more from Monday.

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Senate to vote on Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination Oct. 26, McConnell says

WASHINGTON - Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said the Senate will vote Oct. 26 to confirm President Donald Trump's nominee, Amy Coney Barrett, to the Supreme Court, according to FOX News.McConnell said earlier Tuesday that he will begin the process as soon as the Senate Judiciary Committee wraps up its work Thursday.

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17 new coronavirus cases, 1 additional death confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka, local total reaches 1,181

coronavirus cases and one additional COVID-19 death on Tuesday, bringing the local total number of cases to 1,181, including 47 deaths.Three of the new cases are in Barrie, while three are in Bradford, three are in Innisfil and three are in New Tecumseth. The rest are in Adjala-Tosorontio, Essa, Oro-Medonte and Ramara.

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Ottawa reports 78 new coronavirus cases, 1 death

Ottawa Public Health is reporting 78 new coronavirus cases and one additional death.The city has now seen a total of 6,166 confirmed cases, with 745 of them considered active and 5,117 resolved.Meanwhile, the city’s death toll stands at 304. Ontario reports 821 new coronavirus cases with only just over 24K tests processed There are 46 people in hospital with the virus with six in intensive care.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The figures were pulled at 2 p.m.

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Coronavirus: Lambton County health officials unveil new case mapping tool

coronavirus pandemic began, Lambton residents can easily see where cases have been appearing most in the county.Officials with Lambton Public Health on Tuesday unveiled a new online COVID-19 mapping tool that breaks the county down into five areas and displays how many cases have been reported in each during the pandemic, as well as over the last month.Health officials say the new tool, which splits the county into two rural and three urban reporting regions, will allow the public to access information about coronavirus cases in their area while keeping the personal health information of those individuals private.

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Masked pope, faith leaders pray for peace and pandemic's end

ROME – A masked Pope Francis welcomed religious leaders to a socially-distanced interfaith peace prayer Tuesday, appealing for a unified international effort to work for peace and an end to the coronavirus pandemic.Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, Sikh and Hindu leaders stood for a minute of silence to pray for all the victims of COVID-19 and a universally available vaccine, as the sun set on the piazza overlooking the Roman Forum. “The pandemic is reminding us that we are blood brothers and sisters,” they said in a joint appeal issued at the end of the service.For weeks, Francis has shunned facemasks in his public and private audiences despite a surge in COVID-19 cases across Italy and even inside Vatican City.

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WTO members discuss proposal of India, South Africa for easing IP rules for Covid-19

New Delhi: As many as 40 members of the Geneva-based World Trade Organization (WTO) have discussed a proposal submitted by India and South Africa for relaxing certain provisions in intellectual property (IP) agreement with a view to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.Earlier this month, India and South Africa have submitted a proposal suggesting a waiver for all WTO members on the implementation, application and enforcement of certain provisions of the TRIPS Agreement in relation to the prevention, containment or treatment of COVID-19.The Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights or TRIPS Agreement came into effect in January 1995.

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Train hits, kills 40-year-old man in Marion County

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man hit and killed by a train Tuesday.Detectives investigating the death said Eric Truesdell was found by the tracks near SE 28th Place and SE 5th Terrace. The sheriff’s office released word of his death around midnight Tuesday.DEATH INVESTIGATIONMCSO Detectives are investigating a death that occurred in the area of SE 28th Place and SE 5th Terrace, where a train struck an unidentified person.

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Florida Blue, Walgreens offers free drive-up flu shots

WINTER PARK, Fla. – Florida Blue and Walgreens are operating free flu shot clinics Wednesday in Winter Park and Winter Haven.The vaccines are available to anyone age 3 or older no matter their health insurance coverage or lack thereof.

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3 new outbreaks at personal care homes as Manitoba registers 110 new coronavirus cases

We have more than 100 new recoveries – so it looks like we are working through that backlog. No new deaths to report.32 people in hospital, 6 in the ICUTest positivity rate is 4.3 %— Brittany Greenslade (@BrittAtGlobal) October 20, 2020The three care homes affected include Golden West Centennial Lodge, Misericordia Place, and Middlechurch Home.One of the previously reported coronavirus cases was taken off the list, said the province, so Manitoba’s new total is 3,491.

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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

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