The city is looking at ways to help businesses recover from the COVID shutdown. And as Tricia Mason tell us, turning some streets into pedestrian only spaces could be part of the solution.

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Coronavirus: Vancouver Aquarium to reopen Friday

COVID-19 pandemic continues.The attraction in Stanley Park will operate at 20 to 30 per cent of normal summer capacity to adhere to physical-distancing guidelines.It closed on March 17 as public-health officials clamped down on large gatherings in a bid to slow the spread of the virus, raising concerns about its financial future.The aquarium laid off 343 staff in an effort to cut costs, but its monthly operating expense remained in excess of $1 million, as the animals still needed care.In April, the facility said it had raised about $625,000 in one week and launched a fundraiser with the Vancouver Whitecaps to sell non-medical masks bearing both organizations’ logos.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates

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Coronavirus: Danforth cafes, restaurants prepare to reopen as Toronto moves into Stage 2

Danforth Avenue, staff spend the day preparing orders for delivery.It is a service that is new to the Cafe since the coronavirus pandemic set in.A website offers a selection of ready to bake pastries and coffee beans for home delivery while the business remains closed for pick-up.“A lot of customers have shown their support … we’re doing probably 30 to 35 per cent of what we would usually do,” said owner Billy Dertilis.

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Coronavirus: Toronto businesses prepare for Stage 2 reopening

Toronto businesses are scrambling to prepare for the reopening of several businesses for stage two. While businesses are welcoming the news, some say Wednesday is too early for them to be ready. Matthew Bingley reports.

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Coronavirus: Toronto’s Danforth businesses prepare for phase 2 reopening

Small business has been especially hard hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the restaurants and cafes along Toronto’s Danforth Avenue get set to reopen, they’re banking on a plan by the City to help them recover. Caryn Lieberman reports.

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Raptors arrive in Florida, set to start prepping for restart

MIAMI – The Toronto Raptors arrived in southwest Florida on Monday, set to begin their preparations for next month’s restart of the NBA season.If the Raptors return to the NBA Finals, they could be in Florida for nearly four full months.The reigning NBA champions will start training for the season restart later this week at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, making that school their home base until they head north to the Disney complex near Orlando, Florida, around July 7. They landed in Fort Myers on Monday afternoon, then boarded buses for the team hotel.Toronto's arrival comes as Florida is dealing with a significant spike in positive coronavirus test results over the past week.

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Most Florida businesses asking customers to wear masks

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Over the weekend several Orlando-area bars announced they were closing almost as quickly as they had reopened.The Guesthouse posted on its Facebook page: “We regret to announce that we will be temporarily closing our doors, once again, as the COVID-19 numbers begin to rise rapidly in Florida and Orlando. We feel it is our duty to temporarily close to properly protect both our team and our community.”The Matador posted that it closed after “Amember of the Matador staff received a positive COVID-19 test today.” Orange County bars have had to manage crowds while implementing Mayor Jerry Demings' mask requirement for anyone out in public that went into effect Friday night. Mask requirements vary county-by-county.On Monday,

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Coronavirus: Cases remain at 95 in Peterborough, 1 new case in City of Kawartha Lakes

coronavirus on Saturday, Peterborough Public Health reported no new cases for the second day in a row on Monday.That keeps the health unit’s overall case total to 95 for its jurisdiction of Peterborough, Peterborough County, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation. Of the 95 cases, only four remain active, the health unit reports with 89 resolved — approximately 94 per cent.

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Groveland will host Fourth of July fireworks but residents will need to watch from home

GROVELAND, Fla. – Groveland won’t be hosting any big Fourth of July events given the coronavirus pandemic, but it will put on two dueling fireworks displays for residents to watch safely from their own homes.The mayor made the announcement in a letter Monday, acknowledging that the celebration will look different this year due to social distancing guidelines.“In previous years, our tradition has been to gather for the best things the Fourth of July in Groveland has to offer: food, fun and fireworks. However, the current circumstances this year have prompted us to become innovative with how we celebrate,” Mayor Evelyn Wilson wrote.At 9:15 p.m.

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Coronavirus: Financial strain on Toronto continues as city moves into Stage 2 of Phase 2 reopening

Toronto Mayor John Tory on Monday said that the “increased demand on municipalities and services that will come with “Stage 2” of the economic reopening (set to begin in Toronto on June 24), comes as the city continues to experience “unprecedented” costs in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and “significant revenue losses” due to the continuing pandemic.

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'Spongebob' Movie Skipping Theaters Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Moves to VOD

The Spongebob Movie: Sponge on the Run is now skipping its theatrical release and will debut on VOD in early 2021.

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Planning for summer beach days? Docs share virus safety tips

(Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Americans have never been more ready to get out of the house and bask in the sun. Warm-weather beach destinations are the most popular vacation searches, with Florida — particularly Key West — Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and San Diego among the top considerations.According to Tripadvisor, 50% of travelers are looking to book a one- to five-day trip this month, suggesting massive pent-up demand for sand and surf.

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Is it legal to require face mask use during a pandemic? Experts say yes, but here’s the catch

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12 new coronavirus cases confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka, local total now at 564

coronavirus since Friday, bringing the local total number of cases to 564, including 36 deaths.The new cases are in Barrie, Bradford, New Tecumseth, Severn, Springwater and Tiny Township, Ont., involving people ranging in age from under 10 to their 60s. Six of the new cases are a result of close contact with another positive COVID-19 case, while one is workplace-related and another is community-acquired.

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‘Many businesses are in dire straits’: B.C. tourism industry banking on summer of staycations

COVID-19 pandemic.With international travel halted, Destination BC is planning for $7 billion in revenue and fewer than 50,000 employees in 2020 – down from $21.5 billion and 166,000 workers in 2019.“About half of it is generated from international tourists from the U.S.

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Brian Austin Green shares rare photo with 3 youngest sons

Megan Fox, posted the photo on Instagram on June 21, captioning it, "My heart ❤️ Happy Fathers Day everyone.

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Jack P. Shepherd pulls up to Coronation Street set in £41k Ford Mustang as soap stars return to work

CORRIE star Jack P. Shepherd has returned to work on set, rocking up in his £41k Ford Mustang.

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Barbers, salons among Philadelphia businesses reopening June 26, other activities resume July 3

PHILADELPHIA - As Philadelphia prepares to join the rest of southeastern Pennsylvania in moving to the green phase of reopening on Friday, city officials have released a list of activities that won't resume for at least another week.In a release Monday, Mayor Jim Kenney's office announced that city officials would not allow some "green phase" activities to resume until July 3, at the earliest.A limited number of activities will be able to resume on June 26 when the city moves to green including the limited reopening of personal care facilities like salons, barbers, and spas, as well as small indoor social and religious gatherings of up to 25 people.

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OTTAWA -- Ottawa Public Health is reporting a single new confirmed case of COVID-19 in the city.

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Coronavirus: Toronto, Peel Region to join Stage 2 of Phase 2 reopening in Ontario, Ford says

On Monday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that as of 12:01 a.m. on June 24, the City of Toronto and Peel region would be joining the rest of the province in entering Stage 2 of Phase 2 of the province’s economic reopening amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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Drake shares new photo of his son on Father's Day

Drake has shared a never-before-seen photo of his two-year-old son Adonis to celebrate Father’s Day.On Sunday, the In My Feelings singer posted an Instagram photo of his son, who he shares with Sophie Brussaux, on Instagram, writing: “Happy Fathers Day to all the real g’z handling business.”The 33-year-old also tagged his own father, Dennis Graham, in the photo, which shows two-year-old Adonis sitting up in bed wearing pyjamas. On his Instagram Stories, the Toronto-born rapper also shared a video of Adonis finding a present for him, an outdoor toy basketball court.

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Brad Pitt Shows Off His Longer Hair While Paying Tribute To Frontline Workers In ‘United We Sing’

Barbershops have been open in Los Angeles since the end of May, but it seems Brad Pitt hasn’t been able to swing by for a trim. The 56-year-old Oscar winner showed off his long hair during United We Sing: A GRAMMY Tribute to the Unsung Heroes on Sunday, June 21. In the CBS special, Brad spoke with a New Orleans sanitation worker named Darnell Rudolph, via Zoom. Surprisingly, it was Darnell who thanked Brad for helping the city after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. During the chat, the shaggy Brad asked Darnell about his family. The unsung hero said that he, his wife, and four kids were “holding up pretty good. Everyone’s staying healthy, that’s the main thing. … a lot of games, a lot of playing cards, a lot of Monopoly.”

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Making moves in a pandemic: Tips to make the transition into a new home safe, clean

More than 6,200 moves were completed on the last weekend of June in 2019, by far the most of any weekend throughout the year, according to the moving company Two Men and a Truck.Ted Gryska, a franchisee for Two Men and a Truck, who is based in Houston, said there is a myriad of reasons why -- whether it’s the fact that leases are up at the end of the month, families want to get into new homes before the school year and because it’s the busiest time of year for real estate in general.Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, many people still might be moving this weekend, not to mention for the duration of the summer.Gryska offered these three tips for people in need of moving help as the pandemic continues.Typically, moving companies visit a home

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Supreme Court rules SEC can recoup money in fraud cases

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Monday preserved an important tool used by securities regulators to recoup ill-gotten gains in fraud cases.By an 8-1 vote, the justices ruled that the Securities and Exchange Commission can seek to recover the money through a process called disgorgement.

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Maruti expands CNG vehicle portfolio with the new S-Presso

₹4.84 lakh to ₹5.13 lakh. The New Delhi based company is planning to push more CNG engine driven cars as a cleaner option compared to diesel vehicles.From the start of FY 21, the company stopped selling diesel vehicles and has ambitious plans to increase its portfolio of CNG driven cars to compensate for the losses.With the launch of new Bharat Stage 6 compliant CNG variant of the S-Presso, the company is strengthening its efforts towards sustainable green mobility, said Shashank Srivastava, executive director, sales and marketing, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.“The S-Presso has successfully carved a niche for itself and fulfills the need for a dynamic, stylish and youthful mini SUV.

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United We Sing CBS Special

Actor Brad Pitt made an appearance during CBS's United We Sing: A Grammy Tribute to the Unsung Heroes special on Sunday. Pitt, along with other A-list celebs, video-called essential workers across the country who are helping Americans stay safe amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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Brad Pitt, Sandra Bullock And More Thank Essential Workers In ‘United We Sing’ Special

Brad Pitt, Sandra Bullock, Oprah Winfrey, Jamie Foxx and more stars took the time to honour essential workers amid the coronavirus pandemic in Harry Connick Jr.’s CBS special, “United We Sing: A Grammy Tribute to the Unsung Heroes”, on Sunday.

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Gwyneth Paltrow Posts Photo Of Ex Chris Martin With Her Husband Brad Falchuk For Father’s Day

Gwyneth Paltrow shared a sweet snap of her husband Brad Falchuk and her ex-husband Chris Martin to mark Father’s Day on Sunday.

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Carnival Group forays into cloud kitchen business

₹15 crore for setting up 100 cloud units in our cinemas and two more Central Commissaries," Bhasi said in a statement.To be sure, dealing with zero revenues and fixed staff salaries and maintenance charges is a challenge for players in the film exhibition business.“It’s a good way to utilise your manpower and resources when you have costs to bear and no clarity on when theatres will reopen but see that food delivery is permitted across," film trade and exhibition expert Girish Johar pointed out.Cloud kitchens are gaining popularity in India as the future of restaurants remains uncertain amid the covid-19 pandemic.More restaurant brands are venturing into cloud kitchens as they seek to diversify revenue streams at a time when footfalls in

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Michaela Coel, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Colin Firth and more sign open letter demanding an end to systemic racism in the industry

I May Destroy You‘s Michaela Coel, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Colin Firth are among more than 3,500 professionals in film and TV who have signed an open letter demanding an end to systemic racism in the industry.The new letter (via Deadline), which is adapted from one published in Hollywood last week by the Black Film Collective, calls for the industry’s “active engagement to tackle structural and systemic racism in our industry, in the UK and around the world”.It comes in the wake of Black Lives Matter protests around the world following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last month.The UK letter states: “While messages condemning racism and advocating for solidarity on social media may inspire hope, the UK Industry must put its money and

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Brad Pitt, Sandra Bullock and More Thank Essential Workers in ‘United We Sing’ Special

Brad Pitt, Sandra Bullock, Oprah Winfrey, Jamie Foxx and more stars took the time to honor essential workers amid the coronavirus pandemic in Harry Connick Jr.'s CBS special,, on Sunday. Connick began the show by acknowledging that it was filmed prior to the movement for racial justice across America and around the world in the wake of the May 25 death of George Floyd. «Just so you know, this special was filmed a few weeks ago and since that time our world has changed,» Connick said during the special.

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Peel school board takes legal action to uncover people behind Black advocacy Twitter accounts

“I actually didn’t hear it, I saw it on Twitter and I was quite shocked,” said PDSB trustee Kathy McDonald.“The fact there’s a trustee and the board involved and that it was never brought to our attention, I just find it mind-boggling.”Now, there is concern among trustees that this legal action will undo much of the work the board and province have done to combat anti-Black racism at Peel schools.“It’s the wrong move in the direction of building a better relationship with the Black community and being able to really restore that relationship with their trust in our public education system,” said PDSB trustee Nokha Dakroub.Dakroub adds that the Twitter accounts were helpful in bringing some alleged instances of racism to light.“There has

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Cannes Is Open for (Virtual) Business — But Will Anyone Be Buying?

Heading into an unprecedented Virtual Cannes Market, buyers and sellers are navigating a new landscape that likely will provide the festival acquisitions template for the foreseeable future. As the global coronavirus pandemic continues to rage, making social distancing the norm, the stakes are higher than ever for Cannes 2020.

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Orange County opens fourth round of CARES Act grant applications for individuals, families

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Individuals and families in Orange County have another opportunity Monday to apply for federal CARES Act funding to help pay for bills or rent due to financial hardship caused by the coronavirus.At 8 a.m., residents will be able to apply for funding through the CARES Act portal, and the program will allow 20,000 individuals into that portal before it is closed for application processing.REMINDER: Applications will reopen tomorrow, 6/22, at 8 a.m. The program will allow 20,000 residents into the application portal before temporarily closing for processing.Info: https://t.co/vdn63TbbjH pic.twitter.com/CLo6E8rBsZThe grant money is highly sought after due to the financial fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.

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Delaware personal care businesses permitted to open with 60% capacity Monday

Gov. John Carney (Photo courtesy of the Office of Gov. John Carney)DOVER, Del. - Delaware is continuing moving forward with their second phase of reopening Monday with personal care services among the business now permitted to reopen.Hair salons, barber shops, tattoo services, massage therapy services, nail salons, spas, facials, and similar services will all be permitted to reopen with 60% capacity Monday.These businesses will operate on a staggered basis with every other work station opened and serving customers.Services will also be by appointment only and customers and staff are all required to wear masks.Phase 2 of Delaware's reopening also allowed youth and adult recreational sports to start back up on Saturday.

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New Jersey personal care businesses reopen Monday with new guidelines in place

TRENTON, N.J. - Monday marks yet another big step in New Jersey's path to emerging from the coronavirus pandemic as a number of personal care businesses reopen. Personal care businesses like hair and nail salons, spas, barber shops, tanning salons, massage parlors, and tattoo parlors, will finally be allowed to reopen with some new guidelines in place. The Office of Consumer Affairs passed on new directives that highlight mitigation strategies necessary for operation.Personal care facilities can only offer service by appointment and all employees and customers must have their temperature taken.

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Ja Rule roasted over ‘cringe’ advert for local Greek deli as he struggles to pronounce dishes

supports HTML5 videoJa Rule might be the most unlikely candidate to promote a local Greek deli but, it’s 2020 so here we are. The Always On Time rapper is the star of a new TV advert for Papa Cristo’s Greek Grill in Los Angeles because apparently he’s a huge fan of Greek food. And it’s safe to say, the commercial has amused the social media masses who have entertained themselves by roasting Ja Rule’s acting efforts. Clearly filmed against a green screen, the 44-year-old rapper opens the advert saying: ‘It makes you want to smack your mumma,’ in his best enthusiastic selling voice. Next, the Fyre Festival promoter stands next to superimposed rotating grills and tells viewers: ‘Papa Cristo’s got the best motherf***ing Gyros you ever f***ing

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Local lockdown considered for Anglesey after coronavirus outbreak at meat factory

coronavirus outbreak at a meat processing plant on the island spreading further, reports WalesOnline.

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United We Sing: A Grammy Tribute to the Unsung Heroes: Brad Pitt and Sandra Bullock thank workers

Brad Pitt and Sandra Bullock were among a slew of stars who showed their thanks to workers on the frontline of the COVID-19 crisis in United We Sing: A Grammy Tribute to the Unsung Heroes.The two-hour CBS special follows Harry Connick Jr. and his filmmaker daughter Georgia, who, along with a camera crew, go on a road trip from New York City to Harry's hometown of New Orleans.Along they way, they meet some of these heroes, as Harry surprises them with video conferencing appearances by celebs such as Pitt, Bullock and many more.

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Drake shares an adorable photo of his son Adonis to celebrate 'all the real g'z' on Father's Day

He didn't acknowledge his son's paternity until Pusha T shamed him on his biting diss track The Story Of Adidon.Yet Drake had fully transformed into a proud papa on Sunday when he shared a heartwarming photo of his son Adonis, two.The 33-year-old superstar rapper posted the photo to Instagram while celebrating 'all the real g'z' on Father's Day. Proud papa: Drake, 33, got sentimental on Sunday as he shared an adorable photo of his son Adonis just waking up for Father's Day.

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PNB’s struggles continue as pandemic follows merger and fraud

₹697 crore for the March quarter. That quarter was spent in adjusting for merger with two other public sector banks which meant loan growth was negligible.PNB swallowed Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank of India through a merger process last year, becoming the second largest public sector lender.

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2020 ESPYS: Athletes Remember George Floyd and More in Moving Black Lives Matter Segment

Stars from the sports and entertainment worlds say it's time to step up and do their part to make this country better. pic.twitter.com/Fttyl8to0vThe awards ceremony, which was held remotely this year due the coronavirus pandemic, featured athletes from the NBA, NFL and other professional sports leagues making appearances from their homes.Among the athletes who have been most vocal about the Black Lives Matter movement is LeBron James.

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Drake debuts photo of his son on Father's Day

Drake debuted a shot of his son Adonis on Instagram on Sunday as part of a Father’s Day message to the world’s dads.

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As Hotels Reopen, Hollywood Seeks Local Summer Getaways

After months of shelter-at-home orders, hotels across the West are starting to reopen as new "public health guidelines allow hotels to welcome leisure travelers in parts of" the state, says Visit California president and CEO Caroline Beteta, adding that "every county is on its own timeline. The state provides the how and the counties provide the when." These moves come just as interest in vacations is perking up in Hollywood.

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Kate Middleton Looks Exactly Like Princess Charlotte in a Newly Released Photo from Her Childhood

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to share a new picture of The Duke with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis ahead of The Duke’s birthday tomorrow.

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Angelina Jolie Explains Why She Separated From Brad Pitt

In September 2016, Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt, effectively ending a 12-year relationship and two years of marriage. At the time, we didn’t know much, except for the statement Jolie’s attorney provided: "This decision was made for the health of the family.

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Drake Celebrates Father’s Day By Sharing Adorable Photo Of 2-Year-Old Son Adonis

Drake is celebrating Father’s Day as a dad for the second time.

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Pete Burns and George Galloway’s chilling Jimmy Savile warning after he left Big Brother

Paedophile Jimmy Savile was greeted with cheers from the stunned housemates when he walked into the CelebrityBig Brother house.

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