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Coronavirus: Northumberland County creates economic recovery task force

An industry-led task force is taking a look at how to spur on economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic in Northumberland County.

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Alberta to continue with alcohol sales in takeout, delivery orders when COVID-19 restrictions ease

Changes to provincial liquor regulations that allow Alberta bars and restaurants to sell alcohol through takeout or delivery for customers to drink off-site will remain in place, even after the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Saskatoon’s physical distancing ambassadors not ‘park police’

The head of a Saskatoon city department acknowledges there may be some misconceptions about the role of the city’s physical distancing ambassadors.

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COVID-19 outbreak among foreign workers declared over at Bylands Nurseries

Health officials on Monday declared an outbreak of COVID-19 was over among temporary foreign workers at a nursery in West Kelowna, B.C.

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How the coronavirus pandemic could change meat processing in Canada

The novel coronavirus pandemic has some meat processors and industry groups calling for a more regional approach to food production.

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Three new COVID-19 cases in Manitoba on Mother’s Day Sunday

Manitoba health officials announced three new cases of COVID-19 Sunday.

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Coronavirus: Saskatoon mayor asks city to celebrate essential workers on Saturday

Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark is asking residents to show their appreciation for front-line staff working during the coronavirus pandemic, on Saturday evening at 7 p.m.

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No new COVID-19 cases in Manitoba Saturday, 30 active cases in province

Manitoba Health officials reported no new cases of COVID-19 in the province on Saturday.

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Saskatoon construction season going ahead despite coronavirus pandemic

Saskatoon city streets, bridges and sidewalks will see more than $61 million of work during construction season even with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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Royal Alberta Museum to document COVID-19 pandemic with masks, hand sanitizer and more

The masks and hand sanitizer we use all the time now may soon be in a museum near you.

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Coronavirus: Real estate sales plunge dramatically in South Okanagan

The novel coronavirus pandemic prompted many would-be buyers and sellers to put their real-estate plans on hold last month in the South Okanagan.

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Saskatoon postponing lead pipe replacement during COVID-19 pandemic

The City of Saskatoon is postponing the replacement of lead pipes due to the financial costs of the pandemic and lockdown caused by the novel coronavirus.

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Saskatchewan patients and practitioners find relief with eased coronavirus restrictions

The first day of relaxed coronavirus restrictions in Saskatchewan brought some relief for Colton Swiderski, who dislocated four vertebrae in a car crash.

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19 cases of COVID-19 in Interior Health region linked to Alberta oilsands work camp

Interior Health says it has identified nineteen cases of COVID-19 linked to the outbreak at the Kearl Lake oil sands project in Alberta.

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Coronavirus: Penticton community market vendors demand full refund after cancellation

A dispute is brewing between community market vendors and the Downtown Penticton Association (DPA) over refunds in the wake of the event’s cancellation.

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Penticton church prepared to shelter homeless if COVID-19 outbreak occurs

B.C.’s housing agency continues to mobilize temporary sites in the province’s southern interior to house the region’s most vulnerable citizens if a COVID-19 outbreak were to occur.

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One new COVID-19 case in Manitoba, 38 active cases

One additional COVID-19 case has been identified in Manitoba on the weekend leading up to the easing of provincial restrictions.

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Winnipeg malls getting ready to reopen as coronavirus lockdown eases

The Manitoba government is easing restrictions after COVID-19 was first detected in the province.

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National Pride event planned for Winnipeg postponed until 2022

A national Pride event, the Fierté Canada/Canada Pride Festival, has been further postponed to 2022.

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Saskatchewan craft breweries fighting to stay afloat during coronavirus pandemic

A new survey of Saskatchewan craft breweries highlights the hardships brought on the by the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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80-year-old woman celebrated by hospital staff after recovering from COVID-19, pneumonia

An Edmonton senior received a fond farewell from hospital staff as she was discharged Thursday. Colette Sevigny, 80, overcame COVID-19, pneumonia and treatment for a fractured pelvis.

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AHS starting up elective surgeries again welcome news for Edmonton woman on waitlist

An Edmonton woman who is in the queue for an orthopaedic surgery is relieved that Alberta Health Services (AHS) will soon be resuming some elective procedures.

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New Brunswick restaurant owners eager for new COVID-19 regulations

New Brunswick restaurateurs are anxiously awaiting the provincial government’s new rules and regulations for dining rooms and patios when it begins lifting its COVID-19 restrictions.

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London Drugs clearing shelf space for Western Canada small businesses to sell their goods

London Drugs is clearing some shelf space in select stores to give local small businesses the chance to sell their goods.

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Zoom 101: How to host or join a videochat

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, millions of people started to use videoconferencing to connect. But, the change happened extremely quickly—and that means some people may be feeling left behind.

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Coronavirus: B.C. details next steps to move campers out of Vancouver’s Oppenheimer Park

B.C.’s minister of social development has outlined the next steps in the province’s plan to move people out of Oppenheimer Park on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside to help prevent a coronavirus outbreak.

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City of Kawartha Lakes establishes 2 coronavirus pandemic recovery task forces

The City of Kawartha Lakes remains committed to starting the long recovery process from the coronavirus pandemic.

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Close to 500 Alberta health-care workers have tested positive for COVID-19

There have been a total of 472 cases of COVID-19 in Alberta health-care workers as of the afternoon of April 28, and the vast majority have been in the Calgary zone.

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Coronavirus: B.C.’s top doctor expects some kids back in class this school year

B.C.’s top doctor says she expects some kids will start returning to school before the end of the school year, during her daily update on the province’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Dalhousie University food security expert warns of COVID-19 effects on agriculture industry

A food security expert is warning the negative effects of the COVID-19 on Canada’s agriculture sector could outlast the coronavirus pandemic. Sylvain Charlebois, scientific director of the Agri-Food Analytics Labs at Dalhousie University, said Ottawa must do more to help.

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Coronavirus: Financially strapped pet owners in the Okanagan get help feeding animals

BC SPCA shelters in the Okanagan and Shuswap have partnered up with an animal food bank in Kelowna to help pet owners struggling financially due to the pandemic.

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Fruit pickers coming to B.C. need subsidized housing to curb COVID-19 outbreak: advocate

A coronavirus outbreak among fruit pickers in B.C.’s Okanagan is all but inevitable unless stringent protocols are brought in, domestic workers in the region say.

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Coronavirus: Penticton’s community market cancelled, farmers’ market shifts online

In the wake of an order to restrict outdoor markets to fresh food only in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19, organizers of the community market in downtown Penticton have decided to cancel the 2020 season.

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Four new COVID-19 cases in Manitoba, one more hospitalized

Manitoba public health officials announced four new cases of COVID-19 were identified as of Sunday morning.

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Penticton arena now being used for COVID-19 testing

Testing for the novel coronavirus is now being conducted at the McLaren Park arena in Penticton.

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Four new Manitoba COVID-19 cases, one patient moved out of ICU

Manitoba public health says there were four new cases of COVID-19 found Saturday morning.

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Coronavirus: BC Housing to move homeless people out of Vancouver’s Oppenheimer Park

The B.C. government is expected to announce plans on Saturday to move the homeless campers at Vancouver’s Oppenheimer Park into temporary housing, in a bid to prevent the spread of the coronavirus among an already at-risk group of people.

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Coronavirus: Applications to open for B.C. employment relief on May 1

More than a month after announcing an employment benefit during the COVID-19 pandemic, the B.C. government is set to open applications on May 1.

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U of A not planning for all students to return to campus in fall amid COVID-19 pandemic

A University of Alberta vice-president said he does not expect to see a complete return of students to campus this fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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ICBC still doesn’t have approval to wave cancellation fees for drivers

The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia is still waiting on the independent B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC) to sign off on waving cancellation fees.

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Coronavirus: Oil price crash prompts calls for green energy

A former Saskatchewan cabinet minister said the historically low price of oil — caused by a drop in demand brought on by the coronavirus pandemic — shows the need for the country and the province to diversify their economies.

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Coronavirus: Saskatoon small business directory launches for ‘heart of our community’

The pursuit of a craft beer during the pandemic inspired a pair from Saskatoon’s tech industry to help local businesses affected by COVID-19.

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B.C. considers alternating days for students once they return to class

British Columbia’s top doctor says the province is considering a return to school that would see students attend class on alternate days or attend for only part of the day.

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Quebec’s residential construction industry back on the job after coronavirus shutdown

Workers in Quebec’s residential construction industry are back on the job after being forced to shut down last month because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: 6 dead at Woodbridge senior’s home

Global News has confirmed six residents of Villa Leonardo Gambin Care Community home in Woodbridge have died from COVID-19.

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Sunday COVID-19 update: No new Manitoba cases

According to Manitoba health officials, there have been no new cases of COVID-19 reported in Manitoba as of Sunday morning.

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Saskatoon’s Western Development Museum seeking images for coronavirus exhibit

The Western Development Museum (WDM) wants people in Saskatchewan to help document the unprecedented novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Calgary Cares: Helping seniors get the groceries they need during COVID-19 pandemic

It was supposed to be crunch time — preparing for final exams and getting ready to graduate.

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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