With officials in Saskatchewan tight-lipped about where, exactly, COVID-19 cases are located, a national journalism initiative is filling some of the data void.

Project Pandemic, launched by the Institute for Investigative Journalism (IIJ) at Concordia University in mid-March, is a real-time open resource mapping voluntarily disclosed information from coast to coast.

It’s one of the few places that people can see how the novel coronavirus is impacting the northwest part of the province, which has been locked down and navigating an outbreak for about a month.

The reporter gathering that information is IIJ fellow Jaida Beaudin-Herney, a member of the Membertou First Nation in Nova Scotia and a graduate of the First Nations University of

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Windsor asks for help to end protest

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You might be surprised by this decision that was just made for the 2022 Oscars ceremony on March 27.

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What is the consumer price index and how is it used to measure inflation?

Sale stickers on a store shelf. A seven percent increase in the consumer price index (CPI) over the 12 months to December was the highest since 1982.

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Valentine’s Day deals to get back at your ex

Topo Chico Hard Seltzer announced it is selling prickly valentines to send to a special ex-someone. "Bolder (and sharper) than your typical bouquet of flowers, each Prickly Valentine comes with a mini-cactus and commemorative card," the seltzer brand revealed in a press release.There is currently a limit of one cactus per customer, and an alcohol purchase is required. You can make a "point" to that lousy person and order here.With a $10 donation this Valentine's Day, The Florida Aquarium will also let you name a roach after an ex.Those who participate will receive a certificate commemorating the occasion and a photo of the roach. Participants will also be able to send a message with "words you wish you had said" or a "funny revenge confession." The aquarium said amusing, family-friendly confessions will be posted with anonymity on The Florida Aquarium’s social media. An, don't worry – they'll never "Hiss & Tell" who sent them! You can get started here.Meanwhile, the San Antonio Zoo will also host its Cry Me a Cockroach Fundraiser for its third year, where funds raised support the zoo’s vision of securing a future for wildlife. The Madagascar Hissing Cockroach.

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COVID-19 hospitalizations decrease slightly as Alberta’s vaccine passport program officially expires

COVID-19 decreased slightly on Wednesday as Alberta’s vaccine passport program officially expired.Premier Jason Kenney announced Tuesday that the restrictions exemption program would be lifted at midnight. The REP came into effect in September, and required Albertans to show proof of double vaccination or a negative rapid test result to obtain entry to businesses operating under the program.

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Road closures put in place around Queen’s Park ahead of possible protest

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Rapid tests to be made available for free at Ontario grocery stores, pharmacies

Whether you’re heading to the pharmacy to pick up a prescription or doing your groceries, you’ll now be able to pick up a kit of rapid antigen tests for free. It comes as COVID-19 cases across Ontario are on the decline and the province prepares to lift additional public health measures of the coming weeks.

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B.C. bringing in vaccine mandate for all remaining health-care workers

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2 men charged in string of New Castle County residential burglaries

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Smithsonian Museum is asking for pictures from Disney vacations

FILE - Crowds fill Main Street USA in front of Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom on the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. Vacation photos have a new use.The Smithsonian National Museum of American History is asking for vacation photos from Disneyland in California or Disney World in Florida.

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Govt. program does not pay for crack pipes, White House says

Man holding a crack pipe. WASHINGTON (AP) - Following outrage on the political right, the Biden administration said Wednesday that a grant program to help prevent additional harm to people who use illicit drugs will not pay for safer pipes to smoke crack or meth."No federal funding will be used directly or through subsequent reimbursement of grantees to put pipes in safe smoking kits," Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and White House drug policy adviser Rahul Gupta said in a statement.White House press secretary Jen Psaki said separately that was never the intention, complaining that impression was created by "inaccurate reporting."Monday was the deadline for service organizations and state and local governments to apply for a share of $30 million in federal money for "harm reduction" efforts intended to prevent disease, injury and other collateral trauma to people addicted to illicit drugs.RELATED: 93,000 Americans died of overdoses last year, a new recordThe original request for funding proposals from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration had listed "safe smoking kits/supplies" among the items that could be purchased with taxpayer money.

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COVID-19: Ontario health minister says ‘not in the clear’ yet to end proof of vaccination, masking

As Alberta and Saskatchewan drop most COVID-19 restrictions, Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said on Wednesday there was no plan to drop the proof of vaccination or masking requirements yet as the province is “not in the clear” to do so.

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The Healing: Black men yoga takes shape to combat mental health

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Green Day singer Billie Joe Armstrong's stolen classic car recovered in OC

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Camden officials distribute KN95 masks, as slow rollout of free masks nationwide begins

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Lanarkshire locals encouraged to beat winter blues with health walks

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Critics say Nova Scotia economic recovery plan hurtful to parents and women

Nova Scotia businesses shut down by the COVID-19 pandemic can begin reopening on June 5, but that’s 10 full days before the province will allow licensed child-care centres to open and that has some calling the reopening plan backward.

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2 new cases of coronavirus confirmed in Nova Scotia

As of Thursday, Nova Scotia has confirmed two new cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases to 1,055.

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1 new coronavirus case identified in Nova Scotia, premier to announce more steps to reopen economy

Nova Scotia confirmed one new case of the novel coronavirus on Wednesday, bringing the number of confirmed cases to 1,053.

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Coronavirus: 1 death, 2 new cases identified in Nova Scotia

As of Tuesday, Nova Scotia confirmed one additional death related to COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, bringing the total number of deaths to 59.

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N.S. committee recommends businesses make accommodations for employees with children amid COVID-19

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Motion passes requiring N.S. businesses to accommodate employees with dependants amid COVID-19

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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia identifies 1 new case, no deaths for 3rd day in a row

For the third day in a row, just one new case of the novel coronavirus and no new deaths have been reported in Nova Scotia.

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Is it safe to see friends if we stay outside?

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Nova Scotia is reporting one additional case of COVID-19 on Saturday as the province’s number of active cases continues to shrink.

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Halifax to resume collecting parking fees June 1

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Nova Scotia modifies coronavirus testing criteria as province remains at 29 active cases

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Timberlea man is Nova Scotia’s first convalescent plasma donor

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Dalhhousie psychologist calls on province to release clear plans for reopening Nova Scotia economy

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Coronavirus: Saskatchewan government lifting supply limits on prescription drugs

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Nova Scotia pharmacies relaxing 30-day prescription measure for select medications amid COVID-19

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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia confirms 3 additional cases

Nova Scotia has confirmed three new cases of the coronavirus on Monday, bringing the total number of cases to 1,043.

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Mass killing: Nova Scotia has been through hard times before, but not like this

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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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