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The City of Kelowna has made it easier to access some of its services online as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. “Recent changes to the City’s homepage make it so residents can more quickly and easily report an issue, and request or access services online,” city staff said in a news release.New buttons on the homepage organize services into four groups, such as applying for things like building permits, paying for things like parking tickets, reporting issues like potholes or noise, and looking up information such as council meetings and track pickup schedules.

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International students react to U.S. decision they must leave if taking online courses

Two international students studying in the U.S. reacted on Tuesday to the decision by the government that they will have to leave the country if their classes are all taught online this fall, with one student saying he was crying upon hearing the news because he would face difficulty, both in returning home due to no flights and in school due to internet capacity in his home country of Venezuela.

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ADvice: The changing landscape of online shopping

This week on ADvice, Ryan Townend joins us to talk about the changing landscape of online shopping, a necessity for any business during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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International students must leave U.S. if classes delivered online, ICE says

Will students return to campus next year? Probably not, experts say Post-secondary students feeling impacts of COVID-19 academically, financially Students are taking a gap year because of COVID-19: ‘It won’t be a normal first year’ Fall classes will mostly be done online amid COVID-19, some Canadian universities say

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Florida Bar exams moved online after statewide outcry

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Amid pushback from law-school deans, graduates and lawmakers, the Florida Board of Bar Examiners on Wednesday canceled in-person exams scheduled for late this month and announced the tests will be administered online in August.The decision to nix in-person Bar exams in Tampa and Orlando on July 28 and July 29 came as the number of COVID-19 cases in Florida continues to skyrocket, with state officials reporting an increase of more than 6,500 new cases on Wednesday.“I’m just ecstatic and relieved, all at once,” Cathren Page, a law professor who taught at Barry University last fall, told The News Service of Florida on Wednesday.Page, who will teach at Mercer University School of Law in Georgia later this year, initiated one

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‘It’s not business as usual’: Montreal jazz fest takes performances online due to coronavirus

The digital event featured performers ranging from pianist Jean-Michel Blais, Fredy V. and the Foundation, Charlotte Cardin, Jeremy Dutcher, Naya Ali, and more.

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Coronavirus reshapes Canada Day celebrations from large festivals to online shows

Canada Day is dawning Wednesday morning, with large celebrations in many parts of the country replaced with backyard barbecues and digital events.The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the cancellation of high-profile events like the annual pomp and pageantry on Parliament Hill in favour of online offerings to keep crowds from gathering.Instead, the Ottawa shows will be streamed at midday and in the evening, followed by virtual fireworks as part of a buffet of digital activities Canadian Heritage has curated.The 53 bells of the Peace Tower will still ring today, with two special recitals streamed live.In other parts of the country, crowds may be able to gather for actual fireworks displays, including in Alberta.On Tuesday, the province’s chief

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Coronavirus: City of London encourages at-home, online Canada Day celebrations

Canada Day.Officials are asking people to keep safety “top of mind” and celebrate at home or online. The reminder comes a day after the Middlesex-London Health Unit confirmed two of the three cases of COVD-19 reported on Monday were among at least eight cases connected to “party-goers” who have attended gatherings of more than 10 people.“What we have here is a situation where we all want this pandemic to be over but the reality is the virus is still in our community,” medical officer of health Dr.

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People who have died from coronavirus in Greater Manchester to be honoured in online memorial book

People who have lost loved ones to Covid-19 will be able to leave tributes in an online memorial book provided by Manchester Cathedral.Bereaved families and friends are being invited to submit the name of the person they have lost, a photo and messages about them, as well as viewing other entries.The memorial, a joint project between the cathedral and the Greater Manchester combined authority, will launch with a virtual interfaith service on July 16.More than 2,800 people have died across the city-region after contracting coronavirus, with many unable to organise funerals due to social distancing restrictions.Reverend Rogers Govender, the Dean of Manchester, said: “The pandemic has taken the lives of so many who are dear to us and our

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SPFL Trust chief Nicky Reid's online chats from home during lockdown led to £4m donations for Scotland's struggling football clubs

philanthropist James Anderson during the last few weeks convinced him to hand over £3million of his cash to help the country’s 42 clubs. And last week another donor, who wants to remain anonymous, came to her with an offer of £1.25million.Nicky, 35, said the current pandemic could have broken the game in this country and being able to help has made her incredibly proud.

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Graduate programs drop GRE after online version raises concerns about fairness

Jane C. HuAs COVID-19 swept across the United States, standardized testing centers closed and the GRE General Test—an exam that’s required for admission to many U.S.

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Best cloth masks to buy online for protection while out in public

With face masks now mandatory on public transport in the UK, face coverings have become an essential must-have Brits are buying up to stay protected.

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Global Okanagan hosts one-day online fundraiser for valley food banks

COVID-19 pandemic.“We are finding a lot more people are having to use the food bank,” said Judy Bedford, Peachland Food Bank president.“We could all be on that side of the table; it doesn’t take much.”The Peachland Food Bank’s number of clients has doubled since March to deal with the increasing demand. They have adjusted their hours so clients can pick up their customized hamper every Friday.

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new rules. There is already some uneasiness about crowding and the lack of social distancing.

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How to open SBI savings account online

SBI) has relaunched the facility of opening ‘SBI Insta Saving Bank Account’ for customers who want to open an online account using the Yono platform. “SBI Insta Saving Bank Account has all the features that would provide our potential customers a convenient, hassle-free and paperless banking experience without visiting the bank branch.

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Marymass: Carters reveal plans for virtual celebration as festival makes history by moving online

plug was pulled on the traditional August celebration earlier this year due to the covid-19 outbreak.But organisers now want to create a virtual version of the event with the public's help.The Carters and Marymass Festival Committee are opening up the floor to attendees to pitch their ideas.Dillon Green of the Marymass Festival Committee said: “We’ve been working on a number of digital projects over the last few months.“The festival is community based, and we want to provide people with content they are interested in."We are asking for ideas, no matter how small, to help bring the festival to life for 2020."We’ve looked at moving some of our traditional events online and at the feasibility of new ideas such as a podcast or new digital

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See what they did there? This is an entirely independent fan event, albeit now, we're reliably informed, with the official Glasto seal of approval. It's designed as a home for virtual celebrations to accompany the BBC's forthcoming Glastonbury 50th birthday programmming, over the weekend of 26-28th June. The Royal Albert Hall – yes, the Royal Albert Hall – is hosting a series of Royal Albert Home performances over the coming days and weeks, which will see "artists sharing their work from their homes to yours".

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Coronavirus: Quebec Anglophone universities still plan to hold most classes online in the fall

coronavirus crisis has put pressure on some institutions to change their plans.But some say adjusting to the new directives won’t be easy.Concordia University’s semester will still be mostly online, but some activities — such as teaching labs and art studios, for example — will be in-person.“Two of our main teaching buildings are …14 and 15 storeys, respectively,” said Vannina Maestracci, a spokesperson for the university.“Given the configuration of elevators, escalators, staircases, bringing one cohort of students into those buildings, moving them out when a class finishes, carrying out sanitation and welcoming the next cohort is very challenging while respecting the social distancing requirements.” McGill says its plan to hold most

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Boohoo snaps up Warehouse and Oasis online fashion brands in £5.3m deal

Boohoo has snapped up the online businesses of collapsed chains Oasis and Warehouse for £5.3 million. Oasis Warehouse Limited was placed in administration in April, with the loss of more than 1,800 jobs after a buyer could not be found for the 92 shops and 437 concessions at department stores located across the UK.Boohoo announced the deal as it unveiled "very strong" trading despite the coronavirus crisis, with UK sales surging 30 per cent in the three months to May 31.

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Hamilton: An American Musical Online

Hamilton from the comfort of your own home! Disney+ is about to release the biggest musical to hit Broadway in the last decade, so get ready to reignite your obsession with this epic reimagining of Alexander Hamilton's story.Back in 2016, the original Broadway cast of Hamilton: An American Musical filmed the show on stage in the Richards Rodgers Theatre and then shelved that recording for safe-keeping until they were ready to release it. The plan was to give the movie a theatrical release in 2021, but due to the outbreak of COVID-19, which has led to more people staying home in order to adhere to social distancing guidelines, the powers that be decided to drop the film over a year early on Disney+.

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Online celebration for Armed Forces Day

West Lothian singer Amy Hawthorn is to perform a free show online to mark Armed Forces Day.Amy will be performing during the live stream on the Facebook page of West Lothian Armed Forces Day at 3pm on Sunday, June 28.The usual annual Armed Forces Day at West Lothian Civic Centre was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic so the organisers looked for an alternative solution to mark the day.Chairman of the West Lothian AFD event, Stephen Elliot, explained the purpose of the celebration is to show support for the armed forces in a fun and engaging way.Holding a live event online seemed like the perfect replacement for the usual annual events so organisers asked local musician and committee member, Stuart McLean, for help.He brought aboard Amy,

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Online petition to delay July reopening of Disneyland Resorts gains momentum

ANAHEIM, Calif. - An online petition urging a delay of the scheduled reopening of the Disneyland Resort due to the risk of guests contracting coronavirus has acquired more than 26,000 signatures as of this morning.The change.org petition was started by a user called "We Are Anonymous'' and states that because COVID-19 cases are rising, Disneyland Resort is "endangering cast members and guests to be exposed to (coronavirus)'' with its planned reopening of Disneyland and California Adventure on July 17. The Downtown Disney shopping district is scheduled to reopen July 9."There are more cases now than when the parks closed on March 13th, 2020,'' the petition said.

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Hamilton: An American Musical Online

Hamilton! The biggest musical to hit Broadway in the last decade is headed to Disney+, so get ready to reignite your obsession with this epic reimagining of Alexander Hamilton's story.Back in 2016, the original Broadway cast of Hamilton: An American Musical filmed the show on stage in the Richards Rodgers Theatre and then shelved that recording for safe-keeping until they were ready to release it. The plan was to give the movie a theatrical release in 2021, but due to the outbreak of COVID-19, which has led to more people staying home in order to adhere to social distancing guidelines, the powers that be decided to drop the film over a year early on Disney+.

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Marks and Spencer sees a 500 per cent rise in online bra fittings: how underwear shopping works now

many retail stores open across the UK following 12 weeks of mandatory closures to slow the spread of Covid-19. Shoppers keen to get back to stores have long been waiting for them to be deemed as safe as possible, but it’s worth noting however, that when they reopen on Monday, it won’t be business as usual. Shopping for underwear in person is arguably the preferred method: you can try a few different shapes on, ask for specialist help and advice from a bra fitter, and have a feel of the fabrics, padding and underwiring in person that may not come across as well online.

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Infosys launches online program for university students

NEW DELHI : IT major Infosys on Thursday announced the launch of 'Summer of Ideas' initiative for university students worldwide.The global eight-week ideathon, powered by Infosys' digital learning platform Wingspan, will help the global student and academic community overcome the loss of learning opportunities as a result of the disruption caused by COVID-19, a statement said.The initiative will allow students access to Infosys mentorship and specially curated learning materials virtually, it added.The program will induct nearly 2,000 participants, divided into teams of five that will shape their ideas based on 10 themes related to emerging technologies.In addition to getting their ideas consulted and refined by Infosys mentors, renowned

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Top council meeting on economy recovery in Dumfries and Galloway to be screened online tomorrow

Dumfries and Galloway residents have the chance to see the council in action tomorrow when a top level meeting will be screened online.

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World Porridge Making Championships 2020 moves online after organisers are forced to cancel event

The organisers of the World Porridge Making Championship have been forced to move the competition online after the Scottish event was cancelled due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. The annual event, which is now in its 27th year and was due to take place in the highland village of Carrbridge on Saturday 10 October, will now become a virtual competition with with the best recipe videos being published on the Golden Spurtle website on World Porridge Day on 10 October.

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WOW Foundation announces ‘first-ever’ global online festival for women

The Women of the World (WOW) Foundation has announced what it describes as the first-ever global online festival focused on women and girls.

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Food aggregators pivot to cloud kitchens as online orders surge

Bengaluru/New Delhi: Food delivery aggregators Swiggy and Zomato are starting to re-focus on their cloud kitchen strategies as restaurants start to open up, to resolve constraints faced amid the covid-19 crisis.Many restaurants are also exploring expansion through cloud kitchens with the dine-in business capped at 50% seating capacity leading to expectations of a surge in online orders as consumers remain wary of stepping out.The cloud kitchen business was deeply impacted by the lockdown, resulting in a sharp dip in order volumes.Zomato witnessed only 50% of its restaurant partners starting to deliver food on its platform compared to pre-covid levels, while rival Swiggy saw 25-40%, with more restaurants being operational in tier-1 cities.

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Professionals take skills online as gigs dry up

NEW DELHI : What are young, talented and lockdown-battered professionals to do to keep their skills from rusting if the work involves close-touch or group activity? Start teaching online.That’s what a range of professionals—from chefs, fitness trainers, make-up artists to even stand-up comedians—are doing as gigs dry up in a physical world bogged down by distancing norms.Popular stand-up comic Aditi Mittal saw her closed-door events starting to dwindle in early March. It was time to take the plunge online.After a month-and-a-half of “contemplating life", Mittal hit upon the idea of teaching how to make people laugh—live.

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Hamilton women’s shelter launches online and text crisis line

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Safe, encrypted technology ensures conversations are confidential and secure.Griver says they plan to keep the service in place after the pandemic is over as “another way for women to get connected.”Text Inasmuch: 289.212.6399Chat online: http://www.mission-services.com/textinasmuch24-hour crisis line: 905.529.8600

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PPA resumes metered parking in Center City, launches online system to recover impounded vehicles

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) is officially requiring payment at metered parking again in Center City. Gradually, the PPA has begun re-enforcing payment mandates at parking garages on June 1. As the city moved into the yellow phase amid government-led reopening strategies, the PPA announced that metered parking would resume. FULL COVERAGE: CORONAVIRUSThe height of the coronavirus pandemic making it so that fewer commuters entered the city prompted officials to make payment temporarily obsolete.

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J.K. Rowling Facing Major Backlash Online After Being Accused Of Transphobic Tweeting!

J.K. Rowling isn’t having such a great time online!

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Online platforms scramble as content moderators in short supply amid coronavirus

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]However, unlike workers in other sectors who have been working from home since the COVID-19 pandemic arrived, such a shift is difficult for many content moderators as their jobs deal with images and language you wouldn’t want kids or other family members catching a glimpse of.“Some of them may not be able to work on certain things that they would work on in the office,” Kevin Chan, Facebook Canada’s head of public policy, told The Canadian Press.

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Machete attack victim's car firm is at centre of online backlash

Police are attempting to trace the attacker, who was wearing a mask similar to those used by Covid-19 frontline workers.It is understood part of their investigation is focusing on Bennett’s links to Prolease Nationwide Leasing Ltd.The 43-year-old is the director of the firm, which subleases cars.The company is at the centre of an online campaign led by angry clients.A list of complaints includes one person claiming their Mercedes was seized by Merseyside Police after being driven by someone with no insurance and a fake driving licence.Other allegations include claims the firm has failed to pass on payments to vehicle owners.Police have also allegedly seized vehicles after they have been reported stolen.

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Kelowna’s Summer Activity Guide now available online

The annual Summer Activity and Program Guide for Kelowna is now online.The city says that due to the coronavirus pandemic, the guide will only be available online and no hard copies will be printed.“Because the COVID-19 pandemic is unpredictable, we have to be adaptable,” said Mariko Siggers, the City of Kelowna’s community and neighbourhood services manager.“The online-only format allows us to have ongoing flexibility to add programs as reopening plans progress this summer and gives us the ability to adapt if guidelines outlined from the provincial health officer change.” The city says one of the most notable changes is that no aquatic or first-aid programs are available at this time, as Parkinson Recreation Centre Pool and Aquatic Area

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Winnipeg police unclaimed goods auction goes online, but still has weird, wacky items

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Interested buyers can visit the Associated Auto Auctions website any time between Friday and June 22 to make a bid.Police said all items are sold ‘as-is’, haven’t been tested, and aren’t guaranteed.A full list of items going up for auction can be found on the city’s website.

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Saint Mary’s University moves classes online for the fall as tuition increases

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The president also said the university is focused on working closely with the Saint Mary’s University Students’ Association “to maintain a close connection and understanding of student needs.”At the same time, they will help students understand the external sources of funding available to them.While all academic courses and programs will be offered online, the university said it will support special opportunities wherever possible for in-person on-campus participation that is done safely.

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Students prefer gap year, skip online classes

MUMBAI : Maahir Uttam has decided that he’s done with remote classes. The BSc psychology student at Los Angeles’s Occidental College will take a gap year if his university continues the next semester online.“Half of the last semester was remote and I didn’t enjoy it.

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24 of the best live streams and virtual concerts to watch online

Your favourite artists in your front room? Live streaming rock, opera, ballet, classical music and warehouse raves? It's all available on a screen near you thanks to the flood of live streams that have popped-up to help us all through self-isolation - and raise funds for Covid-19 relief efforts.

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IIT Bhubaneswar to conduct online end semester exams for outgoing students

BHUBANESWAR : Keeping in mind the situation arising out of the spread of coronavirus and the lockdown, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bhubaneswar has decided to conduct end-semester exams for outgoing students through online mode. This will help them in sticking to the academic calendar.

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NAIT, U of A students petition paying full tuition for online classes next fall

Some post-secondary students at NAIT and the University of Alberta don’t agree with paying full tuition for the upcoming fall semester, when they won’t be on campus due to COVID-19. Vinesh Pratap has their story.

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Hyundai introduces upgraded online retail platform 'Click to Buy'

NEW DELHI : Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) on Wednesday introduced its upgraded online ene-to-end automotive retail platform 'Click to Buy' curated to provide future retail experience to customers in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Winfield Easter Seals summer camp moves fun online

The pool at the Winfield Easter Seals Camp won’t be filled with excited campers and the trampolines will remain still this summer as the fun is moved online.

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Coronavirus: Winfield Easter Seals Camp moves online

The pool at the Winfield Easter Seals Camp won’t be filled with excited campers and the trampolines will remain still this summer as the fun is moved online. Virtual camp begins in July after a major redesign due to COVID-19.

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Online gaming platform Pocket52 raises $1.75 million in funding from Gameskraft

BENGALURU: Online gaming startup Pocket52 has raised $1.75 million, as part of its Series A funding, from game publisher Gameskraft.

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Petition calls for reduced University of Saskatchewan tuition with classes online this fall

Thousands of people have signed a petition calling for reduced tuition and student fees at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), where classes are expected to be delivered online come September.

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