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Edmonton mayoral candidate Mike Nickel speaks to supporters

Edmonton mayoral candidate Mike Nickel spoke to his supporters after failing to steal the lead from projected winner Amarjeet Sohi during the Oct. 18 municipal election.

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Canadians piled on more debt during COVID-19, see quality of life worsen: survey

Debt-ridden Canadians are seeing their quality of life diminish even further as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, a new survey suggests.The 2021 BDO Affordability Index released Monday shows 43 per cent of Canadians added to their existing debt thanks to the pandemic. That’s up four per cent from the year before.One quarter (26 per cent) of Canadians have added at least one new type of debt, and 70 per cent of them say this new debt is making their quality of life even worse.

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‘We all stood together’: Gitanmaax Band stops B.C. social worker from seizing youth

‘Warriored up’ survivors speak truth to power at ceremony in Kamloops, B.C.

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Prime minister travels to Kamloops to meet with Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc First Nation, and apologize

Two weeks after causing a storm of controversy by spending Canada’s first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on a beach in Tofino, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau travelled to Kamloops to personally apologize to the Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc, and hear their stories of residential schools.

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Mixed emotions from B.C. chiefs after Trudeau’s ‘crucial’ visit to Kamloops

First Nations chiefs in B.C. were left with a range of emotions after what Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Kukpi7 Rosanne Casimir called a “crucial” visit from the prime minister to her community.Justin Trudeau visited the First Nation in Kamloops on Monday, after skipping its healing ceremonies on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation for a family vacation in Tofino, B.C.He apologized repeatedly for that mistake, and vowed that Ottawa is truly “ready to partner” on reconciliation.

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Edmonton mayor-elect Amarjeet Sohi promises to work hard for citizens

Amarjeet Sohi, projected to be the next mayor of Edmonton, says he promises to work hard and deliver on the promises made during the 2021 municipal election campaign.

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Son of Vancouver Canucks’ GM allegedly assaulted outside Yaletown bar

The son of the Canucks GM Jim Benning was allegedly attacked over the weekend in a Yaletown assault.

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Bystanders on Philadelphia train held up phones as woman was raped, police say

raping a woman on a commuter train just outside of Philadelphia harassed her for more than 40 minutes while multiple people held up their phones to seemingly record the assault without intervening, authorities said.More than two dozen train stops passed as the man harassed, groped and eventually raped the woman, the police chief for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority said at a news conference Monday. ‘Horrific’: Woman raped on Philadelphia train while bystanders did nothing, police say Police do not believe a single witness on the train dialed 911.

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Centuries-old crusader sword recovered by amateur diver in the Mediterranean Sea

A metre-long sword believed to have belonged to a Crusader knight who sailed to the Holy Land almost a millennium ago was recovered by a sharp-eyed amateur diver from the Mediterranean seabed, the Israel Antiquities Authority said on Monday.

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Consumer Matters: Home appliances hit hard by supply chain crisis

Home appliances have been dramatically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing supply chain crisis. Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa has more on the problem and when consumers might see some relief.

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COVID-19: Vaccine support for B.C. kids aged 5 to 11

Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has more on if we expected vaccinations for 5 to 11 year-olds to be similar to what we’ve been seeing in the 12 to 17 range and where the division lies.

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Manitoba’s COVID-19/vaccine numbers for October 18

Manitoba’s COVID-19/vaccine numbers for October 18.

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Restaurants facing customer anger as new digital vaccine certificates go into effect, post-secondary schools enforcing vaccine mandates while discouraging large parties, and worried family members speaking out about two missing women from Whitby.

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Angus Reid poll says majority of parents ready to vaccinate their kids against COVID-19

A new poll says half of Canadian parents of children aged 5-11 are ready to get their kids vaccinated against Covid-19. Angus Reid Institute president Shachi Kurl joins Paul Haysom to look at some of the other findings.

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Guests of 2 wedding events in Mississauga urged to seek ‘immediate’ COVID-19 testing

COVID-19 exposure.In a news release issued Monday, health officials said the advisory applies to guests who went to the Red Rose Convention Centre (Champaign Hall) on Derry Road on Oct. 8 between 6 p.m.

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Albertans 6 months and older now eligible for free flu shot

Albertans six months and older can receive their flu shot. Jackie Wilson explains why some say it’s even more important to get the jab this year.

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COVID-19: Etobicoke high school to resume in-person classes

COVID-19 investigation.Silverthorn Collegiate Institute, located in the area of Mill and Burnhamthorpe roads, has been given the all-clear by Toronto Public Health (TPH), officials said Monday.According to the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) website, there are seven COVID-19 cases among students at the school.

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Tourism professionals discuss reopening of Canada-U.S. land border crossing

With three weeks until vaccinated Canadians are once again to visit the U.S. via ground transportation, tourism professionals on both sides of the border say anticipation is beginning to grow. Matthew Conrod reports.

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COVID-19: B.C. reports 1, 846 new cases and 26 deaths over weekend

B.C. health officials reported 1,846 new cases of COVID-19 and 26 related deaths on Monday, Oct. 18 for three days of data. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has more.

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Rapid COVID-19 test in schools is a useful tool: Montreal study

COVID-19 in schools finds that the screenings are useful.Dr. Caroline Quach-Thanh and a team of researchers at Ste.

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City of Vancouver tells staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Dec. 6

COVID-19 vaccine.City staff must be fully vaccinated by Dec. 6.

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Saskatchewan sending 6 intensive care patients to Ontario as ICU challenges continue

Saskatchewan will be sending six intensive care patients to Ontario over the next three days.

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Ontario vaccine QR codes now available for all to download

Ontarians who have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine can now download their enhanced certificates, which include a QR code. The new system goes into effect provincewide this Friday.

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Parents question TDSB vaccination policy for staff

The Toronto District School Board is giving its staff until Nov. 1 to get fully vaccinated. As Caryn Lieberman reports, some families are concerned not enough is being done in the lead-up to that deadline to ensure their children are safe.

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New COVID-19 vaccine requirement in effect at Ryerson University

As post-secondary students continue to settle in to a new school year, a new vaccine requirement has been added to the mix at Ryerson University. Shallima Maharaj reports.

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Alberta records 2,181 new cases of COVID-19, 30 additional deaths since Friday

COVID-19 continue to decline in Alberta.Since Friday, Alberta has recorded 2,181 new cases of the disease. On Friday, 783 new cases were reported, 791 cases were identified Saturday and 607 cases were reported Sunday.

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Partners and support persons still excluded from some pregnancy ultrasounds due to COVID-19

The journey to become pregnant is sometimes complicated. Doctor appointments can be riddled with a mix of anxiety and joy, particularly when it comes to seeing your baby on an ultrasound.

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London, Ont. mayor to file complaint after councillor speaks at anti-vaccine mandate rally

COVID-19 vaccine mandate rally on Saturday.Holder shared the remarks during a media briefing on Monday, where he condemned van Holst’s actions and said he will be filing a complaint against the councillor with the Integrity Commissioner. COVID-19: Vaccine policy for London, Ont.

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Doug Ford satisfied with CPSO process restricting Ontario doctors

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario has restricted two doctors from issuing medical exemptions for COVID-19 vaccines, masking, and testing. Premier Doug Ford says he satisfied leaving it there, while others call for a standardized system to police medical exemptions.

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Pfizer asks Health Canada to approve COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 5-11

Pfizer has asked Health Canada to approve the first COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11 years old.The vaccine was developed in partnership with Germany’s BioNTech and is now marketed under the brand name Comirnaty. It was authorized for people at least 16 years old last December, and for kids between 12 and 15 in May.

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Colin Powell dies from COVID-19 complications despite being fully vaccinated

Colin Powell, the first Black U.S. secretary of state and top military officer, died on Monday at the age of 84 from COVID-19 complications, his family said in a statement.

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Half of Candian parents ready to get their kids vaccinated against COVID-19: poll

COVID-19 when vaccines are approved for that age group.According to the survey, 51 per cent of Canadian parents with kids aged five to 11 are ready to have them immunized once a vaccine is approved for that age group. Eighteen per cent say they will eventually get their kids immunized but will wait first while nearly 23 per cent of parents say they will not be vaccinating their children.The survey found the willingness to vaccinate children was higher among respondents with higher household income and education levels.

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Public health says 4th wave likely ‘averted’ in Hamilton but COVID-19 will still be around

COVID-19 pandemic has been averted.Dr. Elizabeth Richardson said residents’ adherence to public health measures and increasing vaccination rates in August and September helped.“However, COVID-19 is unlikely to disappear this year,” Richardson told members of the city’s board of health (BOH).

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COVID-19: 93% of City of Guelph employees fully vaccinated

City of Guelph says its COVID-19 vaccination policy went into effect on Monday with 1,669 employees having submitted proof of being fully vaccinated.That represents 93 per cent of staff, the city said in a news release. New policy requires City of Guelph staff to be fully vaccinated or regularly tested The city’s policy was announced on Aug.

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COVID-19: 46 more cases confirmed over weekend in Simcoe Muskoka

COVID-19 cases since Friday, bringing the local total number of cases up to 13,805, including 262 deaths.Local public health also reported 38 new COVID-19 variant cases on Monday, bringing that total to 6,283, including 115 cases that are active.

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41 COVID-19 cases reported in Waterloo Region over 3-day span

COVID-19 cases in the area to 19,931.The agency is no longer reporting numbers on Saturday or Sunday so this represents three days’ worth of numbers.

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3rd straight day of new high for COVID-19 patients in Saskatchewan ICUs

COVID-19 patients in intensive care units (ICUs) has reached new heights.Hospitals in the province are currently providing care for 335 patients with COVID-19: 250 are receiving inpatient care and 85 are in ICUs. As of Monday, 75.8 per cent of these hospitalizations were not fully vaccinated.

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COVID-19: N.B. reports 53 new infections, number of active cases drops

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Quebec issues new proof of COVID-19 vaccination for travel outside province

COVID-19 will have access to a new vaccination proof for travelling outside the province.The Health Ministry says the document is different from the vaccine passport for anyone 13 and older to access non-essential services and other activities in Quebec.“It will be recognized and can be used in all Canadian provinces, as well as in several American states and countries around the world,” the ministry said in a statement issued Monday. Back to the USA — Quebecers and what the border reopening means to them The new vaccination proof will be available for download from the ministry’s online portal.

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Manitoba pharmacists can perform rapid COVID tests: health minister

COVID-19 tests for those travelling outside of Manitoba, the province announced Monday.Health minister Audrey Gordon said the announcement means rapid antigen tests and rapid molecular (non-PCR) tests can be performed at Manitoba pharmacies, although the pharmacies will be responsible for training staff, acquiring supplies, and advertising the tests.“These measures enable pharmacists to expand services for all Manitobans by performing, interpreting and providing results of these tests to people who require a negative test to travel,” said Gordon.“This is an important change that builds capacity and provides more options for travellers.” Manitoba vaccine requirements likely to be in place until spring: top doctor In order to get a rapid

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COVID-19: N.S. reports 72 new cases over past 3 days, more schools closed

COVID-19 cases and 63 recoveries over a three-day period.During that time, eight schools received exposure notifications — the bulk of them in the Halifax area — and more schools in the municipality will now be closed due to an outbreak. COVID-19 - How 4th wave has hit N.B.

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Partners and support persons still excluded from pregnancy ultrasounds due to COVID-19

COVID-19.“We got married in COVID last year. We had 13 people and were supposed to have 180,” McVeigh said.One thing she didn’t expect, when she learned she was pregnant, was how those sacrifices would continue, a year and a half into the pandemic.Like so many expecting parents, her husband Tim has been told he is not welcome to attend ultrasound appointments at their medical imaging clinic.“Not having him there with me, I was really upset.

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Manitoba reports 247 COVID-19 cases, 1 death since Friday

COVID-19 has died and officials say 247 more infections have been reported in the last three days.The latest death reported Monday is a woman in her 50s from the Prairie Mountain Health region linked to an unspecified variant of concern. Unvaccinated workers choosing unpaid leave won’t qualify for EI, says Winnipeg HR expert The new cases include 51 infections reported Monday, 88 cases identified Sunday, and 108 cases reported Saturday.Health officials say Manitoba now has 976 active cases of COVID-19 and the five-day test positivity rate is 3.3 per cent provincially.

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Manitoba vaccine requirements likely to be in place until spring: top doctor

COVID-19 to get into many places is likely to be in place through the winter and into next spring.Dr. Brent Roussin says, given demands the pandemic has placed on health care, rules are likely to be in place through the traditional respiratory virus season.

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COVID-19: MLHU reports 2 new cases, lowest daily case count since Aug. 3

The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) reported just two COVID-19 cases on Monday, the lowest daily case count since zero cases were reported Aug. 3.The region’s case count has risen to 14,293, with 13,946 recoveries (an increase of 17), 104 active cases (a decrease of 15) and 243 deaths (unchanged).

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Unvaccinated workers choosing unpaid leave won’t qualify for EI, says Winnipeg HR expert

Winnipeg School Division to turn 2 gymnasiums into COVID-19 test sites for staff The division has chosen the gyms at two high schools — Tec Voc and Grant Park — for off-hours testing clinics.“The logistics have been like a military operation trying to get this organized,” WSD spokesperson Radean Carter told 680 CJOB.“We are the largest school division in the province, and so we have the most employees.

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Pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Simcoe Muskoka for the week of Oct. 18 to 24

COVID-19 vaccine clinics throughout the region during the week of Oct. 18 to 24.People who are looking to receive their first or second dose of a vaccine can come to any one of the clinics on a walk-in basis. All vaccinated Ontarians can now download enhanced, scannable COVID certificates Individuals who need a vaccine can also go to the COVID-19 immunization centre at 29 Sperling Dr.

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COVID-19

United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
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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