Canadians thinking of buying new can expect to pay more for their dream home as domestic lumber prices have doubled — even tripled — since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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RHONY production was shut down for TWO WEEKS after a cast member tested positive for COVID-19

Filming of the new season of Real Housewives of New York City was shut down for two weeks when a cast member tested positive of COVID-19, DailyMail.com can reveal.Production on season 13 of the Bravo reality series was dramatically put on hold two weeks ago when it was discovered one of the women was sick.A production insider revealed to DailyMail.com that the women, who are regularly tested and monitored for coronavirus, were due to film together when the cast member was exposed.

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Redmill Care Home in West Lothian has reported another three Covid-19 deaths

Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.Another three Covid-19 related deaths have been reported at a West Lothian nursing home.Redmill Care Home in East Whitburn has now had 14 deaths at their facility since the outbreak began earlier this month.The home announced on October 17 that 35 residents and 20 members of staff had tested positive for Covid-19.An HC-One spokesman said: “Our thoughts and sympathies are with all families who have lost a loved one from coronavirus and we are doing our utmost to support them during this difficult time.“Supporting our residents is at the heart of what we do and our colleagues are doing everything they can to care for residents at Redmill in what

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RHONY production was shut down for TWO WEEKS after a cast member tested positive for COVID-19

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Record amount of positive Covid-19 cases returned in one day in West Lothian as infection rates rise sharply

Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.The latest data shows West Lothian has higher Covid-19 rates than elsewhere in Lothian and sits significantly above the national average.The county has suffered greatly in recent weeks and is the fourth worst hit local authority on Public Health Scotland’s (PHS) latest data tables.The PHS figures as of October 21 reveal in West Lothian there were 86 new reported cases documented, 328 over the past week and a total of 1682 since record began earlier this year.This means West Lothian remains above the national average.Scotland-wide, 131 people per 100,000 have tested positive for coronavirus but in West Lothian that figure is now 179.In Scotland,

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Unemployment claims fall to 787,000; layoffs still high

WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 787,000, a sign that job losses may have eased slightly but are still running at historically high levels.With confirmed infections having neared 60,000 in the past week, the highest level since July, many consumers have been unable or reluctant to shop, travel, dine out or congregate in crowds — a trend that has led some employers to keep cutting jobs. Several states, such as Ohio and Idaho, are reporting a record number of hospitalizations from the virus.Thursday’s report from the Labor Department said the number of people who are continuing to receive unemployment benefits tumbled by 1 million to 8.4 million.

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Calgary family fears for parents after COVID-19 outbreak at seniors care home

A COVID-19 outbreak at a northeast Carewest facility in Calgary is raising a lot of concern from loved ones. At last count, nine residents and seven staff members tested positive and one resident has died.

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B.C. sets new record for new COVID-19 cases, with 203

Keith Baldrey on the fact B.C. has set a new one-day record for new COVID-19 cases, with 203.

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Ontario woman who caught COVID-19 at ‘superspreader’ event talks contact tracing

Julia Smith talks about her experience getting diagnosed with COVID-19 amid the ‘superspreader’ event at a Hamilton, Ont. SpinCo studio and what it was like going through the contact tracing process.

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Ontario auto insurance prices up, even in a pandemic

After the coronavirus pandemic began earlier this year, many auto insurance companies temporarily gave price relief to customers, or allowed them to defer payments. But those offers ended in the summer.

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Saskatchewan party leaders respond to mask-less photo criticism

The leaders of both the Saskatchewan Party and the Saskatchewan NDP faced criticism Wednesday for appearing in campaign photos indoors while not wearing masks.

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Buffalo Party of Saskatchewan on plans for economy

Buffalo Party of Saskatcheawn Leader and Martensville-Warman candidate Wade Sira joins Global News Morning to discuss how his party plans to address the economy.

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Prosecutors: 8-year-old girl, 16-year-old boy killed after suspect fires shots into Trenton home

TRENTON, N.J. - Two children were killed when a shooter fired shots inside a home in Trenton Tuesday night, according to the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office.It happened on the 200 block of Mulberry Street around 10 p.m.According to prosecutors, an 8-year-old girl and her 16-year-old brother died. The investigation is ongoing.

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Total package: Betts paying off big for Dodgers in every way

ARLINGTON, Texas – Mookie Betts slid headfirst across home plate, then popped up and did a double pump with his right fist. An inning later, he got to trot around the bases after going deep.That big commitment to Betts is already paying off for the Los Angeles Dodgers this postseason.

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Visitor limitations coming to all SHA facilities, care homes in Saskatoon

SHA) facilities and care homes in Saskatoon.According to the alert sent out of Tuesday, COVID-19 activity is escalating in the city. Saskatchewan CMHO urges caution about gatherings as coronavirus cases linked to events climb SHA said family presence/visitation is being limited to compassionate reasons only in order to keep everyone in its facilities and care homes safe during this time.The restrictions come into effect at 8 a.m.

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Saskatchewan CMHO urges caution about gatherings as coronavirus cases linked to events climb

coronavirus caseload continues to climb, the chief medical health officer says people “really have to be careful” when it comes to gathering and stick to “a small consistent group.”On Tuesday afternoon at the legislative building, Dr. Saqib Shahab discussed the primary, secondary and tertiary cases that continue to be linked to Saskatoon nightclubs, a religious gathering in Prince Albert, weddings and parties — and now, Thanksgiving dinners.

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Appeal hearing for Hamilton’s Rosslyn retirement home adjourned to 2021

COVID-19 outbreak which saw 16 people die has been put off until 2021.Tribunals Ontario told Global News that a “joint request” by the appellant Rosslyn Retirement Inc. and the respondent Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA) agreed to adjourn a hearing until the new year.“The matter will now proceed to another a case conference on a date yet to be determined with the expectation that new hearing dates will be scheduled at that time,” said Tribunal Ontario spokesperson Janet Deline.

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Hinshaw says Alberta in ‘danger zone’ as COVID-19 cases stay high

Alberta’s Dr. Hinshaw warns citizens that the province is getting closer to overwhelming the health system as COVID-19 case continue to stay high.

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Hospital beds versus staff: Is COVID-19 overwhelming the human side of Alberta’s health system?

COVID-19 situation included a line saying the number of hospitalizations and intensive care unit admissions was “well within the health system’s capacity.”As of Tuesday, there were 116 people were in hospital with COVID-19, 16 of whom were being treated in intensive care. That means 23 per cent of Alberta’s dedicated COVID-19 ICU beds were being used, Dr.

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Student to return to UK after paying £50 for unproven coronavirus vaccine in China

A university student says she is planning to return to the UK after taking an unproven coronavirus vaccine.

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Fuming carer 'caught coronavirus' after being taken to hospital with head injury

Covid-19 when he was treated in hospital for a head injury.

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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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Coronavirus: Waterloo Region high school students escape exams this fall

Waterloo Region may be breathing a sigh of relief after learning they will not have to take exams this fall as the coronavirus pandemic continues.The ministry of education recently provided school boards with the option of cancelling exams to use the days for instructional time and both boards in Waterloo Region have confirmed they have chosen to do so.A spokesperson for the Waterloo Region District School Board said the move will be used to support students finishing coursework and consolidating learning.

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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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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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More than 3 million votes cast in Florida ahead of Election Day

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – More than 366,000 Floridians have quickly cast ballots at early voting sites for the Nov. 3 general election, according to figures posted online Tuesday morning by the state Division of Elections.

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Coronavirus cases in this state reach record high over the weekend

Missouri reported a record number of coronavirus cases over the weekend. The Show-Me State on Saturday reported a record of some 2,357 new cases of COVID-19, the Associated Press reported. An estimated 1,768 new cases were reported on Sunday. As of Tuesday morning, all 50 states plus the District of Columbia have reported confirmed cases of COVID-19, tallying more than 8,214,754 illnesses and at least 220,133 deaths.

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Barack Obama to campaign for Joe Biden in Philadelphia with drive-in rally Wednesday

Former U.S. President Barack Obama speaks on the stage as he attends an Obama Foundation event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 13 December 2019.

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Orange County Animal Services sees record live release rate in 2020

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The coronavirus pandemic has impacted much of 2020, but Orange County Animal Services says it’s marking the year as a successful one as they celebrate their highest live release date yet.The agency was able to release 10,032 animals from its shelter this year, which equates to about 88% of its impounds. This number includes adoptions, rescues, relocated animals and pets returned to owners.

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Government adviser says huge covid-breaching house parties are "mythical"

house parties have been dismissed as “mythical” by a leading adviser to the Scottish Government. Stephen Reicher, professor of social psychology at the University of St Andrews, claimed that “less than two per cent” of lockdown breaches investigated by police in Scotland involved 15 people or more.Reicher, a member of the Government's covid advisory group, told MPs his figures came from conversations with police officers about lockdown rules which now ban people gathering in other households.He said: “They investigated 430 house gatherings of which thirteen, less than two per cent, had more than 15 people.

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US home construction up 1.9% in September to 1.4 million

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A third more deaths are occurring at home than before the coronavirus pandemic in England

reported a reduction of 10,800 attendances in its emergency units in March as a result of Covid-19. New data from the Officer for National Statistics (ONS) suggests that even people with life-threatening conditions have been shying away from hospitals.

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Polish court ruling to determine fate of human rights office

WARSAW – Poland’s constitutional court is considering a ruling that will determine the fate of one of the last state bodies that has kept its independence from the populist right-wing government.The constitutional court, which was scheduled to issue a ruling Tuesday affecting the Human Rights Commissioner's office, said it had to postpone its session because of the illness of one judge.

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Rapid one-hour Covid tests launch at Heathrow for holidaymakers and they cost £80

Holidaymakers flying from Heathrow Airport can now get rapid one-hour Covid-19 tests before they fly.

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Jennifer Aniston urges Days of Our Lives producers to film her father's scenes at home amid COVID 19

Jennifer Aniston is not ready to risk the health of her father's health for work. The 87-year-old John Aniston is set to resume work on his ongoing drama Days of Our Lives.

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Israel to start human trials of COVID vaccine candidate soon

Israel has named its COVID-19 vaccine candidate 'Brilife' and its human trials will begin by October-end, according to an official press release.The prospective vaccine is being developed by the Israel Institute of Biological Research (IIBR) that was established in 1952 as part of the Israel Defence Forces' Science Corps, and later became a civilian organisation.Israel had claimed in August that it already has the vaccine against the coronavirus "in hand" but it has to go through regulatory processes that would begin with human trials following the autumn holidays.Defence Minister Benny Gantz on Monday visited the IIBR and described the process of beginning of human trials as a "very significant moment" and "source of national pride" that

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Saskatchewan home builders, buyers paying cost of record-high lumber prices

lumber suppliers and home builders are riding the highs and lows of the COVID-19 economy.At the start of the pandemic, Warman Home Centre near Saskatoon was bracing for an uncertain summer as a building materials retailer.“We didn’t know how hard COVID would hit and how much it would affect sales,” said Rick Casavant, Warman Home Centre president.“We were clearing out inventory because we thought there would be a lot less demand.” Lumber, panel prices expected to remain elevated despite recent declines Instead, Casavant said, with more people working from home — and staying home during the summer — his store saw an increased demand for lumber.At the same time, major Canadian lumber producers were forced to curtail production due to the

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High court allows 3-day extension for Pennsylvania ballots

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court will allow Pennsylvania to count ballots received up to three days after the election, rejecting a Republican plea.The justices divided 4-4 Monday, an outcome that upholds a state Supreme Court ruling that allowed election officials to receive and count ballots until Nov.

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Kershaw's latest World Series chance with Dodgers near home

ARLINGTON, Texas – Clayton Kershaw has pitched in the final game of the season for the Los Angeles Dodgers six of the last seven years. None of those were followed by lifting the World Series trophy.

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Merritt Island High football team in quarantine after positive COVID-19 test

MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. – Brevard Public School officials announced Monday the Merritt Island High School football team will spend two weeks in quarantine after a positive COVID-19 test connected to the team.The student athletes will continue their learning online during quarantine.As a result, the game against Satellite and Astronaut high schools will be canceled and Merritt Island will forfeit, according to BPS. The team is currently scheduled to resume playing on Nov.

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Record number of flu vaccine doses ordered by Alberta health officials

Monday marks the first official day of the flu shot availability. The province of Alberta says it’s ordered a record amount of the vaccine in hopes everyone who wants a dose can get it.

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Record-breaking python catchers explain why trapping invasive snakes is critical to Florida’s ecosystems

Florida’s Fourth Estate looks at everything from swampy politics to a fragile environment and even the crazy headlines that make Florida the craziest state in the Union.Ginger Gadsden and Matt Austin use decades of experience as journalists to dissect the headlines that impact Florida. Each week they have a guest host who helps give an irreverent look at the issues impacting the Sunshine State.

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Will Smith resumes filming Richard Williams biopic in LA after production was halted due to COVID-19

As productions continue to resume in Hollywood, two-time Oscar nominee Will Smith is donning tennis duds once more to portray the father of two living sports legends.The actor, 52, was seen getting back to work on Monday as Richard Williams on the Los Angeles, California set ofKing Richard, the biopic following the life ofSerena and Venus Williams' father.Smith smiled while wearing a red and white tennis outfit and greying stubble, as he made his way to hit the courts on the outdoor set of the movie.

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Record number of flu shots being rolled as immunizations begin Monday in Alberta

A University of Alberta pharmacy researcher predicts more Albertans will roll up their sleeves for the influenza vaccine this fall. Scot Simpson, professor and chair in patient health management at the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, says because of all the information we’ve had on viruses, people are more aware of how to prevent them.

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Food prices set to rise across Canada as COVID-19 pandemic continues

Food prices are set to rise across the country as the coronavirus pandemic continues, an expert told Global News. Sean O’Shea reports.

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'Everyone in the country is being asked to Stay at Home' - Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has announced that the entire country will move to Level 5 this week.

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Flu shot clinics open across Saskatchewan

coronavirus as a reason he attended the pharmacy to get his vaccine early in the season.“The more people who get it the less likely there will be a double-whammy,” noted Lorraine Ferrara, waiting with him to be immunized.

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Big demand in B.C. for seniors’ high-dose flu shot

‘Never had such high demand:’ British Columbians keen on flu shots amid COVID-19 Isobel Mackenzie, B.C.’s seniors’ advocate, said not everyone will have the same luck.“I do feel for the seniors who want to get Fluzone for a variety of reasons this year,” she said. “For the general public, it may be difficult to obtain.

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