OTTAWA -- The Ottawa Public Library will offer new in-person services at select branches this week and the Bookmobile will return to service as part of the library's gradual return to service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Starting Monday, in-person services at branches will include browsing, use of public computers by appointment and card registration.

Employees at select branches will also be available to assist customers with readers' advisory and related questions. Under Ottawa's temporary face mask bylaw, masks must be worn inside the branches.

Here is a list of the branches that will offer enhanced in-person services on Monday: Alta Vista Beaverbrook Blackburn Hamlet Carlingwood Carp Centennial Cumberland Elmvale Acres

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New Brunswick’s top doc to take questions on province’s return to school

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There are now 44 active COVID-19 cases in Waterloo Region

coronavirus. Ontario reports 133 new coronavirus cases; most public health units report no new cases The number has not been this high since July 24 when there were 52 active cases in the area.That total dropped to 20 on Aug.

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Memorial Drive lane closures for pedestrians, cyclists now only on weekends

Memorial Drive put in place to help Calgarians with social distancing while walking, running, cycling or riding an e-scooter will continue — but only on weekends.The City of Calgary launched the temporary lane closures on Memorial Drive between Centre Street and 10 Street Northwest in March as part of a pilot project that saw lane reductions on several roads as vehicle traffic dropped amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Nova Scotia reports no new coronavirus cases Wednesday, 6 active cases remain

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]There have been 65 deaths as a result of the virus, and 1,014 cases are considered resolved.Nova Scotians are still encouraged to visit the 811 website if they have two or more of the following symptoms:

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Concerns over new COVID-19 cases at some businesses in Toronto malls

New coronavirus cases have been reported at some businesses in Toronto malls, prompting closures and enhanced cleaning. Matthew Bingley reports.

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Prince Harry and Meghan sign production deal with Netflix

NEW YORK – The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have a new home: Netflix.Six months after detangling their work lives from the British royal family, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have signed a multiyear deal to produce nature series, documentaries and children's programming for the streamer, according to a statement Wednesday.The two, who recently relocated to Santa Barbara, California, plan to focus on stories and issues that elevate diverse voices and other issues close to their hearts.

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Covid-19: Maharashtra sees record 17,433 new cases in a day, deaths top 25,000

MUMBAI : Maharashtra on Wednesday reported 17,433 new COVID-19 cases, highest single-day count so far, taking its tally to 8,25,739, said a health official.The state also reported 292 fresh deaths, upping the fatality count to 25,195, he added.The previous highest one-day count was 16,867 cases, reported on August 29.Also, 13,959 people were discharged in the state, taking the number of recovered cases to 5,98,496, the official said.Maharashtra currently has 2,01,703 active cases.Mumbai reported 1,622 new coronavirus cases and 34 deaths, taking its tally to 1,48,569 and the toll to 7,727.The number of active cases in Mumbai stood at 20,810, he added.Pune city reported 1,706 fresh cases along with 28 deaths, pushing up the infection count to

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Lock of Abraham Lincoln's hair and bloodied telegram up for auction

BOSTON, Mass. - This is one macabre auction: A lock of Abraham Lincoln's hair, wrapped in a bloodstained telegram about his 1865 assassination, is up for sale.Boston-based RR Auction said bidding has opened online for the items ahead of a live auction scheduled for Sept. 12 in New Hampshire.

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New casino could be built near Penn State's main campus

HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania has again found a taker for a mini-casino, auctioning a license Wednesday for $10 million to a Philadelphia-area private equity investor who could build it near Penn State University's flagship campus.Ira Lubert beat one other bidder, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board said.Lubert, who helped open Valley Forge Casino Resort before selling it, was qualified to bid because he is a partner in Rivers Casino Pittsburgh. He does not have to name an exact location until he submits formal paperwork, required within six months.MORE: Reopening N.J. indoor dining brings hope to Borgata furloughed employeesBut, under auction rules, he named the center of a 15-mile radius area -- Unionville Borough in Centre County -- in

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Charged: 65-year-old man 'admitted' fatally shooting community service officer over grass clippings dispute

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Two towns not in local lockdown now surging into top 10 for coronavirus infections

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How do you campaign during a pandemic? New Brunswick politicians are finding out the hard way

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'If I die, I die:' Vikings QB Kirk Cousins has 'survival of the fittest' approach to COVID-19

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Germantown 12-year-old’s new car cleaning business is booming

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Florida reports fewer than 2,500 new COVID-19 cases

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1 new coronavirus case in New Brunswick on Wednesday

coronavirus on Wednesday.The case is a temporary foreign worker in their 20s, who is self-isolating in the Moncton area. Coronavirus: Face coverings to be mandatory at all Starbucks Canada locations There are four active COVID-19 cases in the province, and 192 cases have been confirmed to date.The province has reported 186 recoveries and two deaths from the virus, both in the Campbellton region.The Atlantic travel bubble remains operational.The bubble permits interprovincial travel between Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador without self-isolation.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]However, restrictions will be in place.

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Quebec sees 132 new cases, 2 more deaths linked to coronavirus

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1 person is in custody in possible kidnapping, Orlando police say

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Ontario reports 133 new coronavirus cases; most public health units report no new cases

coronavirus on Wednesday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 42,554.It marks a slight increase compared to the past three days, which saw newly reported cases at either 112 or 114.Health Minister Christine Elliott said 29 of the province’s 34 public health units reported five or fewer cases on Wednesday, while 21 reported no new cases.

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12 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Wednesday

OTTAWA -- For the ninth time in 10 days, Ottawa is seeing a double-digit increase in COVID-19 cases.

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Regina school buses ready to roll out with new pandemic measures

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Kerala reports 1,547 new COVID-19 cases, seven deaths

KERALA : Kerala on Wednesday reported 1,547 new COVID-19 cases taking the infection count in the state to 78,071, while the death toll has crossed the 300 mark with seven more fatalities.State Health Minister K K Shailaja said the death toll in the state has gone up to 305 with the addition of the fatalities today."The deceased are Kasaragod resident Aboobecker (60), Thiruvananthapuram resident Omanakuttan (63), BalanchandranNair (63) and Silvamma(80), Ernakulam residents Nabeesa Beeran (75), Sadanandan(57) and Baby George (60)," the minister said in a release.Shailaja said out of the fresh cases reported today, 21 reached the state from abroad, 65 from other states and 1,419 contracted the disease through their contacts."Sources of 156

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Government issues guidelines for conducting examinations during covid-19

NEW DELHI : The Union health ministry on Wednesday issued standard operating procedures (SOPs) on preventive measures to be followed while conducting examinations in order to contain spread of covid- 19 pandemic.As per the latest guidelines, only those examination centres which are outside the containment zone shall be allowed to function. Besides, staff or students from containment zones shall not be permitted at the centres.

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Click here for a photo: Warning for explicit language. ]Attention all Bravo fans! Just when you thought you couldn’t love “The Real Housewives” any more, an Etsy shop shows up with masks dedicated to the lovely ladies of New York City.

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Longing for a luau? Hawaii now requires travelers to fill out a digital health application before arriving

said in a news release.Travelers previously were required to fill out the same forms, but on paper, when they arrived in Hawaii.Now, the state has two different types of digital forms: One each for inter-island travel and trans-pacific travel.

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Mississippi choosing between magnolia and shield for new state flag

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A commission on Wednesday is choosing a single proposal to replace a state flag that Mississippi retired because the 126-year-old banner included the Confederate battle emblem that's widely seen as racist.One of the top designs has a shield; the other, a magnolia.The commissioners' recommendation will go on the November ballot.

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New flyover bridge to open in Lake County

Mount Dora, Fla. – A new flyover bridge is set to open as early as Wednesday in Lake County.The bridge, part of the Wekiva Parkway project, will give drivers easier access to State Road 46 when driving on U.S.

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House prices 'recover' from coronavirus dip to hit new all-time high in August

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Camden County homeowner cited for allegedly hosting large, for-profit, pool party

SICKLERVILLE, N.J. - Police in Sicklerville, New Jersey have cited a homeowner they say hosted a large pool party over the weekend, and even charged admission fees.According to officials, police were called to the 1500 block of Jarvis Road in Sicklerville Sunday, on multiple reports of a large party.Sicklerville, N.J. Officers arrived to find a gathering of an estimated 250 to 300 guests at the location.

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Covid-19: Delhi LG asks for testing at border points, construction sites

New Delhi: Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal on Wednesday directed officers to augment the city's testing capacity by taking a few steps, including 'testing on demand', testing at the national capital's border points and at major construction sites to check the spread of COVID-19.Sources said that during a meeting of Delhi Disaster Management Authority, the lieutenant governor asked officers to prepare detailed SOPs to introduce such testing facilities in the city.They said that a helpline number will soon be launched, where a person, who has COVID-19 symptoms, can book testing and thereafter, can avail the facility at his or her doorstep."In first phase, senior citizens, women and children are likely to avail 'testing on demand' facility.

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Trudeau to hold virtual outreach in B.C, Alberta as coronavirus shuts down travel

Justin Trudeau isn’t letting the COVID-19 pandemic stop his usual practice of travelling to various regions of the country during the summer — he’s just doing it virtually this year.He’ll spend much of Wednesday in meetings with British Columbia political, business, environmental and academic leaders, all from the comfort of his office in Ottawa.And he’ll do another similar virtual tour of the Atlantic provinces on Thursday.The summer is usually an opportunity for the prime minister and other federal political leaders to travel widely and engage in outreach with community leaders and voters outside the Ottawa bubble.Among other things, Trudeau usually convenes a cabinet retreat and attends a Liberal caucus retreat outside the nation’s

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New powers will allow gardaí to close pubs for a month over non-compliance with Covid rules

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Scots sex club reopens after coronavirus shutdown with new rules and discount prices

sex club has reopened after closing its doors during lockdown. Dundee's Club Kudos, which calls itself 'the only 7 day alternative lifestyle club for the Gay, Bi, BDSM and Swinger community in East Scotland', has thrown open its doors once again.

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Mariah Carey rides out COVID-19 pandemic at stunning five-acre country estate in upstate New York

She left Manhattan in March as New York City went into lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.And it seems that Mariah Carey has been riding out the coronavirus crisis in stunning style at a country estate in upstate New York.Varietyon Tuesday identified a Westchester County mansion on five acres as the location where the pop superstar has been self-isolating along with her children and entourage.

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Jimin on BTS' new goal: We want to heal people affected by COVID 19 to the best of our abilities

BTS hosted a special global press conference to commemorate Dynamite making history by debuting at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100.

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B.C. education minister says some Ottawa funds will support new at-home learning options

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Flyers stave off elimination with 4-3 win over Islanders

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Cherry Hill Public Schools announce switch to remote learning

CHERRY HILL, N.J. - Cherry Hill Public Schools announced Tuesday that they are moving to virtual learning at least through November.Angela Akeh says both of her children were signed up for hybrid learning. Now a curveball she didn’t see coming as New Jersey continues to open up her school district is shutting down in-person instruction."There’s no reason we can’t give it a try, " Akeh said. "I can just feel for the parent of the 6-year-old what do they do now it’s a week before school."Cherry Hill Schools Superintendent Dr.

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5 new cases of COVID-19

There are five new cases of COVID-19 to report in New Zealand today – two in MIQ and three community cases.

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B.C. records 58 new cases of COVID-19, down from past several days

B.C. recorded 58 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, down substantially from the daily totals of the past several days. Global’s Keith Baldrey has some perspective.

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Study finds coronavirus antibodies last months, offering hope for vaccine efficacy

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Coronavirus: Regina school buses ready to roll out with new pandemic measures

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Canada reports 476 new coronavirus infections as total cases top 129K

coronavirus on Tuesday, as the country’s total case load surpassed 129,000.Provincial health officials also reported another six deaths associated with COVID-19.

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N.B. politicians forced to get creative in election campaign

The candidates in New Brunswick’s election are being forced to run a very different campaign, all because of the pandemic. Ross Lord explains how they’re trying to make personal connections with extra precautions.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
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Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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