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Year in Review: The biggest B.C. political stories of 2020

COVID-19 pandemic has had on many.No political decision will ever be enough for those who have had loved ones die from COVID-19. No decision will ever be good enough for those who have lost their jobs due to the pandemic.

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Drake, Justin Trudeau, squirrel warrior course some of Canada’s most popular YouTube videos for 2020

COVID-19 pandemic has changed life for many around the world and it’s reflected in YouTube’s Top Videos of 2020, an annual list that looks at some of the most popular videos and creators of the year.Taking the number one spot for top Canadian creators is MadFit, a YouTube creator who has created 20-minute apartment-friendly workouts for people to do at home.“What Maddie did that was amazing was that she really pivoted her content, helping users see different ways to work with items they had at home or easy to do workouts in small spaces, knowing that people were in condos and didn’t have a lot of space to move around,” said Zaitoon Murji, YouTube Trends expert.

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Edmonton gets creative for New Year’s Eve: ‘Very happy to say goodbye to 2020’

Beloved Edmonton events are adapting to COVID-19 rules this holiday season Comedian Lars Callieou is making jokes for hundreds of people for a Zoom event to ring in the New Year.

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Coronavirus: Kelowna, B.C.’s annual polar bear dip goes online for 2020

COVID-19 pandemic, the Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Bear Dip is going online.“Usually we have thousands upon thousands of people, usually at Tug Boat Bay, and this year we turned it into an online event so that hopefully people still see the need for fundraising for our society,” said Shelley Buchanan Gilmore, C.R.I.S. CEO.

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Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe looks back on the challenges of 2020

2020 has been like no other and leading the charge in Saskatchewan has been Premier Scott Moe.As the year comes to an end, Moe reflects on some of the biggest issues concerning Saskatchewan, including the economy, a growing drug crisis and, of course, the coronavirus pandemic along with its vaccine rollout.Moe sits down with Global News’ Allison Bamford to discuss a year to remember.The following are his answers in a Q&A format.A – I don’t know if I would grade myself or the government here in Saskatchewan, but I’d probably grade the people of the province and how they have responded to the public health advice that has been provided.

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Friday the 13th superstitions: An ‘illusion that we’re able to control things’

Friday the 13th is widely known as a haunting superstition for some, but it’s simply just another day on the calendar for others.It just so happens that the latest edition of the gloomy day and number combination comes amid one of the darkest years in recent memory, dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic.“2020? It’s been quite ominous this year I would say so,” one Winnipegger told Global News during his lunch break on Friday.Steve Joordens, a psychology professor at the University of Toronto says superstitions — big or small — are unavoidable. Canadians are feeling pandemic fatigue.

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Visits with Santa cancelled at Kingston mall due to COVID-19

COVID-19 pandemic.Kingston’s largest indoor shopping centre says it made the decision in the interest of safety, as the tradition of in-person visits and photos with Santa involve close personal interaction. How Santa Claus is adapting to COVID-19 pandemic For years the mall has hosted Santa Claus at Cataraqui lodge, with lines of children and families wrapping around the festive display during peak shopping times.According to the Cataraqui Centre, they will be launching some new online programming over the 2020 holiday season, including Facebook Live shows, online story times with Santa and a contest to win a one-on-one Zoom call with Santa.

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Lethbridge post-secondary students report ‘pretty smooth’ return to class

It’s the first week back for students at Lethbridge College and the University of Lethbridge.With many changes in place to keep faculty and students safely distanced during COVID-19, both institutions have taken time to prepare for a smooth transition into the new semester.

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Richmond, B.C., high school students donate grad money to hospital

COVID-19 pandemic cancelling their grad dance, the students have donated the money to Richmond Hospital.Lauren Valiquette, a teacher at the school, says the students wanted to help front-line workers.“They understood that with the pandemic and with COVID-19, there could be members of the community that could be sick so they wanted to keep the money local.”[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The students held a poll to decide where the money would go.She says they donated $2,000.

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Loyalty helping to keep RKY Camp north of Kingston alive during pandemic

Generations of Kingstonians have gone to the RKY Camp in Parham north of the Limestone City. But that won’t happen this year as COVID-19 is causing the longtime facility to take a break.

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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