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Toronto’s St. Michael’s Hospital declares COVID-19 outbreak

The Toronto Trauma Centre St. Michael’s is dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak. At least five patients have been confirmed positive for the virus in its emergency department. Miranda Anthistle reports.

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House fails to override Wolf's restaurant capacity veto

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (Office of Gov. Tom Wolf)HARRISBURG, Pa. - The state House narrowly failed Tuesday to override last week's veto by Pennsylvania's governor of a bill that would have let restaurants reopen at full capacity in some circumstances.The override required two-thirds approval to be sent to the Senate, but it failed on a vote of 133-69.It would have allowed taverns and restaurants to operate at half of capacity, or more if they met state and federal social distancing standards or erected appropriate barriers.Minority Leader Frank Dermody, D-Allegheny, warned the legislation would put patrons and restaurant workers at risk.Dermody said the higher capacity limits would not have required federal or state approval if barriers

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Kate Hudson celebrates being back on film set for first time since start of COVID-19 pandemic

She has started filming her first project since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.And Kate Hudson celebrated being back on a set in a series of Instagram Stories on Tuesday.The actress, 41, posted a selfie in which she's wearing a towel wrapped around her hair and a face mask and wrote: 'A whole new world of filming! Back on set.' Working: She has started filming her first project since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. And Kate Hudson celebrated being back on a set in a series of Instagram Stories on TuesdayHudson is part of the cast for the indie comedy Shriver which is shooting in and around Los Angeles.

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No knocking Bellinger's homer celebration in World Series

Bellinger’s two-run shot gave the Dodgers a 2-0 lead in the fourth inning and they went on to an 8-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night.Instead of jumping up and banging elbows, a grinning Bellinger ran up to teammate Max Muncy and exchanged foot taps before making his way down a line of Dodgers doing the same thing.Bellinger and Mookie Betts traded taps with their right feet as Justin Turner laughed, Will Smith clapped and manager Dave Roberts appeared to be smiling behind his face mask.There had been concern about Bellinger's shoulder after the Dodgers wrapped up the NLCS against the Atlanta Braves. He said it felt sore going into the World Series.

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Scots groom celebrates wedding day with trip to Blackpool - with first dance in arcade to beat Covid rules

a kilt with his new wife sampling the seaside town's amusements and enjoying their first dance in an arcade.Rose Cook, 33, married Scots boyfriend Paul on Saturday, October 17.But with exotic holidays off the cards, the pair decided to make the most of the Lancashire town for the day.Paul, dressed in full Highland dress, and Rose, in her wedding dress, played the amusements on the piers, enjoyed pleasure rides and even got serenaded by locals.And instead of a slow song under the lights- the pair played Dance Revolution to mark their first dance.The newlyweds had their original wedding plans scuppered twice by coronavirus restrictions and so decided to throw caution to the wind and get married in Blackpool without the 'big do', reports

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Toronto mom offers solution for take-out container pollution problem

A Toronto entrepreneur is hoping to help with the city’s single-use plastic waste problem. Melanie Zettler has more on how this idea could change the way we order takeout while reducing garbage production.

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Toronto continues to work to expand outdoor dining space

The City of Toronto is working on plans to extend patio season into the winter. The move comes as restaurants and bars are looking for any way to survive through the colder months with reduced dining space.

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Grappling with the decision to participate in Halloween in Toronto

There continues to be mixed messaging from the different levels of government about trick-or-treating and with less than two weeks to go before Halloween, the clock is ticking for parents to make their plans. And as one psychologist explains, it’s all about perspective.

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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on Oct. 20

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Tuesday.Toronto’s Planning and Housing Committee is considering changes to existing zoning by-laws at its Tuesday meeting, which would be necessary to allow patios to operate into the winter amid the coronavirus pandemic.Throughout the pandemic, the City has eased zoning rules necessary to allow restaurants to expand outdoors. With the incoming cold weather and indoor dining restrictions, it has been considering ways to allow the dining industry to continue outdoor service.“Like in the summer, the objective is to get this done quickly, for those who are interested in doing it,” said Mayor John Tory.

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Toronto app tracks overcrowding on the TTC

Luc Hartwick talks about his app Rocketman and how it tracks overcrowding issues on the TTC.

Coronavirus: Toronto considers changing by-laws to allow restaurant patios to be open in winter

coronavirus pandemic.Throughout the pandemic, the City has eased zoning rules necessary to allow restaurants to expand outdoors. With the incoming cold weather and indoor dining restrictions, it has been considering ways to allow the dining industry to continue outdoor service.

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Welsh Government on I'm a Celebrity 'circuit breaker' fears - as it admits show is good for mental health

ITV show earlier today during a press briefing. The new series is set to be filmed at Gwrych Castle in Abergele next month after relocating from Australia.

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Toronto Maple Leafs player Mitch Marner on playing in the NHL bubble

Mitch Marner talks about the NHL bubble, when the Leafs could return to the ice, and his partnership with Amazon supporting the Breakfast Club of Canada.

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Pubs and restaurants may face longer restrictions

Pubs and restaurants may be facing the prospect of not being able to reopen their doors to indoor customers for Christmas, it has emerged.

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Manchester restaurant follows Covid laws to the letter - and gets a one-star TripAdvisor review in return

operators are now legally required to make customers aware of this.

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Few fans, masked umps, muted celebrations for World Series

ARLINGTON, Texas – A World Series like no other opens Tuesday night with Clayton Kershaw’s Los Angeles Dodgers pursuing redemption, Kevin Kiermaier’s Tampa Bay Rays seeking acclaim and Major League Baseball relieved just to reach the championship of the pandemic-delayed season.Buzz figures to be dampened, with attendance down to about 11,000 in the smallest crowd for a Series game since roughly 1909. The entire Series will be played on artificial turf for the first time since 1993, at new $1.2 billion Globe Life Field, home of a Texas Rangers team eliminated on Sept.

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Doug Ford says don’t trick-or-treat in Toronto, Peel, York and Ottawa

Premier Doug Ford got an earful Monday on the province’s recommendation that trick-or-treating not happen in Toronto, Peel, York and Ottawa this Halloween. The regions are currently in a modified Stage 2 and Ford says one night of fun outdoors is simply not worth the risk during this second wave.

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Toronto Public Health begins sharing more testing data for neighbourhoods

The City of Toronto is making more COVID-19 data available to the public. This after information about the spread of the virus in Toronto neighbourhoods was leaked. But those numbers will only tell part of the story. Matthew Bingley reports.

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Toronto Public Health begins sharing more coronavirus testing data for neighbourhoods

Toronto Public Health (TPH) has begun to share more coronavirus data in regards to specific neighbourhoods, including the per cent positivity rate, but it’s warning the data in isolation, won’t tell the full story of what is going on.Following a leak of incomplete data showing the per cent positivity rate of testing in a Toronto neighbourhood, TPH officials said they would begin sharing the data when they could. Per cent positivity measures the proportion of people testing positive out of the total number who were tested.

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First day of early voting in Osceola County shows significant turnout

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – On the first day of early voting in Central Florida, Alexandra Solano, a native of the Dominican Republic said she wanted to set an example for her fellow Latinos.“It needs to be out there. We need to do this,” Solano said.Her concerns are racism and the way the pandemic has been handled.According to the supervisor of elections of Osceola County, the first day of early voting saw a significant turnout in the first two hours with 1,300 voters processed through eight polling locations set up across the county.

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Ottawa reports 52 new COVID-19 cases in downward trend

coronavirus on Monday, a dip compared to daily spikes in new infections seen in early October.OPH’s latest daily report follows increases of 67 coronavirus cases on Sunday and 70 on Saturday, continuing a downward trend since Ottawa reported 99 new cases on Friday.There have now been 6,088 cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa since the start of the pandemic, according to the OPH dashboard. Of those cases, 759 are currently considered active.

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Coronavirus: Ontario officials recommend not celebrating Halloween in the ‘normal door-to-door way’

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Universities say cancelled exams in Ontario high schools won’t hamper post secondary plans

Durham District School Board cancels exams for the year Ryerson University in Toronto said it will accept final grades that are based on whatever method of evaluation high school teachers deem fit, whether they include final exams or not.“Universities and colleges – not just high schools – have needed to modify their learning assessment methods to place less emphasis, or even eliminate, final exams during this time of COVID-19 disruption,” Ryerson’s office of the registrar said in a statement.The University of Waterloo also said it will consider available results submitted, regardless of adjustments to grading practices during the pandemic.Earlier this month, the ministry of education told school boards they have the option to remove

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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on Oct. 19

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Monday:Ontario health officials are recommending that children do not trick-or-treat door-to-door this Halloween for the regions currently in the modified Stage 2 as the coronavirus second wave remains in full swing.As of Monday, Toronto, Ottawa, Peel and York regions are all in a modified Stage 2 due to high volumes of COVID-19 cases.Dr.

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Ontario reports 704 new coronavirus cases, majority in Toronto, Ottawa, Peel and York regions

coronavirus on Monday, bringing the provincial total to 65,075.Monday’s case count is an increase from Sunday’s which saw 658 cases but a decrease from Saturday’s at 805.According to Monday’s provincial report, 244 new cases were recorded in Toronto, 168 in Peel Region, 103 in York Region and 51 in Ottawa. All four regions are now in a “modified Stage 2” due to being COVID-19 hotspots.All other public health units in Ontario reported under 25 new cases.

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Hint bonfire night celebrations in Trafford will be stopped amid steady rise in Covid cases in over 65s

A ‘steady rise’ in the number of cases of coronavirus in the over 65s age group is causing concern in Trafford, while hints have been made that bonfire night celebrations could be stopped.The borough’s Director for Public Health, Eleanor Roaf and council officers gave an update to public engagement board this morning.Trafford currently sits 36th highest in the country for its infection rates, with a current rate of 322.7 per 100,000 people.Ms Roaf warned: “If we don’t all change our behaviour a bit, people are going to be seriously ill.“It’s a fast moving situation, the relatively good news that we have at the moment is that our rates are stabilising in Trafford, although they are stabilising at a much higher level, at over 300 per 100,000

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Crocs: How fashion's most divisive shoe became the footwear trend of the pandemic

Crocs rose by a third on the global fashion search platform, Lyst.The shopping platform goes as far as calling Crocs “the ‘It’ shoe of spring” and says demand remains strong into autumn. A fact that means the surprise fashion hit of lockdown may be making its way beyond the garden gate as lockdown eases, and into the new normal of socialising.Indeed, they were on the feet of several show-goers photographed at Copenhagen Fashion Week - one of the first offline events attended by the fashion crowd since the pandemic became global.

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3 Toronto hospitals report COVID-19 outbreaks

COVID-19, meaning at least two people have contracted COVID-19 within a 14-day period where both could have been caught in hospital.Unity Health Care says there are outbreaks in four units at St. Joseph’s Health Centre — the 2E unit, the 2L medicine unit, the 4E unit and the 3M unit.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health says one of its units has an outbreak at its Queen Street site.It says two patients in Unit 1-4 have tested positive for the virus.

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Trump riles up supporters with attack on Michigan governor

In the U.S., President Donald Trump once again attacked Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, who’s been one of his frequent targets due to her state’s COVID-19 restrictions.

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UCP’s Policy 11 supports private healthcare system

Alberta’s United Conservative Party has approved a policy that supports creating a private healthcare system in the province. Nicole Stillger has more on the controversial policy that was debated during the party’s annual general meeting.

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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on Oct. 18

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Sunday:Public health units in Toronto, Ottawa, Peel Region and York Region reported higher increases in cases compared to other regions in the province. Of the 658 new cases in Ontario, 197 were in Toronto, 155 were in Peel Region, 94 were in York Region and 45 were in Durham Region.St.

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Coronavirus: Some Ontario restaurants banning out-of-town customers from indoor dining

COVID-19 cases surge in nearby hot spots.Ramshackle Industries, which owns four restaurants and bars in Stratford, Ont., first introduced the policy when restaurants reopened in June, slowly dialing it back as the pandemic waned this summer.Now that the province has reintroduced tighter restrictions in Toronto, York and Peel regions and Ottawa amid the second wave of COVID-19, Ramshackle owner Jessie Votary said the rule is being enforced again.Tourists are a “huge part” of the customer base in Stratford, especially in the summer months, but Votary said the safety of employees at the worker-owned businesses had to come first.“We want the people to come, we just are also wary and sensible about what potential infection of our team could

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The second wave shutdown and why small business supports weren’t rolled out sooner

According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, nearly three in four small businesses in Ontario are still not back to normal sales levels for this time of year, while eight in 10 say the COVID-19 pandemic’s second wave has them worried about their financial futures.

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N.S. warns of potential exposure to COVID-19 on Oct. 15 Toronto-Halifax flight

COVID-19 on an Air Canada flight that departed Toronto for Halifax earlier this week.The province says flight AC604 left Toronto at 8 a.m. on Oct.

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Scots warned to expect ‘tough’ Christmas without ‘usual celebration’ due to coronavirus restrictions

Christmas may not be the ‘usual celebration’ due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Professor Jeremy Farrar said that families should be prepared for a ‘very difficult’ period over the next few months due to a rise in the virus and other infections.

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London resident and WW2 veteran celebrates millennium birthday: 100 years!

Drive-by birthdays: Calgarians celebrate kids’ special days with parades amid COVID-19 pandemic Son Brian Jackson, who helped organize the birthday surprise, said he was ‘beaming’ with how well it turned out.“We have been thinking about this for a while, and there have been times we did not think he would make it.”“Someone up there is looking down on us saying you deserve a sunny day, and we got one,” Brian said.He said the day would not have been possible without the help of staff at Parkwood.Charlie was born and raised in London, Ont. on October 16, 1920.His family describes him as not the best student but someone who liked to play with radio sets.

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Finding ways to celebrate Halloween during the pandemic in Saskatchewan

Kids and young adults still plan to make the most out of Halloween as they find different ways to celebrate this year.

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Potential coronavirus exposure reported on 2 Air Canada flights from Toronto to Halifax

COVID-19 exposure on flights from Toronto to Halifax on Oct.

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‘It had to be someone we knew well’: Christine Jessop’s family speaks after 1984 murder solved

Toronto police say they solved the 1984 cold case murder of Christine Jessop, the nine-year-old’s family sat down with Global News to describe how they’re feeling.“Relief that we finally have the answer we waited for, angry about who it is, frustrated, sad,” said Kenny Jessop, Christine’s older brother. “Like anything in this case, it couldn’t be a simple answer … it had to be someone we knew well.” DNA solves 1984 murder of Christine Jessop, suspect dead: Toronto police Police announced that Calvin Hoover was matched using genetic genealogy based off a DNA sample from Christine’s underwear.

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Who was Calvin Hoover? The man Toronto police say killed 9-year-old Christine Jessop in 1984

In a Queensville, Ont. cemetery, 60 kilometres north of Toronto, a pile of flowers lays in front of Christine Jessop‘s headstone including a fresh bouquet of yellow flowers with a note attached.“We never met you, but we know people who knew and loved you.

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Montreal food truck pioneer Grumman 78 closes shop

COVID-19 pandemic have hurt their bottom line.“We’ve been agonizing about it since March,” said co-owner Hilary McGowan.“The second I heard this pandemic was bearing down on us I thought to myself, ‘what do you do when your business is based on being close together?'” Bon appetit! Montrealers line up for taste from long-awaited food trucks The announcement was published on Facebook on Friday. Since then, people have flooded the page with grief-stricken comments and memories.One commenter said, “these are (sic) sad news… G78 leaves an important mark in the history of Saint-Henri.”Another one wrote, “Truly saddened by this.

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Finding ways to celebrate Halloween during the pandemic in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan government releases COVID-19 guidelines for Halloween, Thanksgiving [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] Regina’s Mosaic Stadium to welcome trick-or-treaters this Halloween for free event

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Wolf vetoes bill to let restaurants operate at full capacity

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TTC report reveals what vehicles it will buy with Toronto city building fund

But that’s just a fraction of the roughly $35 billion needed for the upkeep of the transit network over the next 15 years and the city is hoping other levels of government will still contribute. Matthew Bingley reports.

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Belgium imposes Covid curfew, closes bars and restaurants

BRUSSELS – Faced with a resurgence of coronavirus cases, the Belgian government on Friday announced new restrictions to try to hold the disease in check, including a night-time curfew and the closure of cafes, bars and restaurants for a month.The measures are set to enter force from Monday. The curfew will be enforced from midnight until 5:00 a.m.

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Walt Disney World license plate celebrates 50th anniversary, helps Make-A-Wish foundation

ORLANDO, Fla – Fans of Walt Disney World can now take that love to the road.Disney said on its blog Friday that Florida registered car-owners can now pre-order Walt Disney World 50th anniversary license plates. All the proceeds of these specialty plates will go to the Make-A-Wish foundation of central and northern Florida.[TRENDING: 3 dead, 1 hurt in motorcycle club shooting | Should parents sanitize Halloween candy? | President Trump returning to Central Florida]The Make-A-Wish foundation has been operating for more than 40 years and has been granting wishes to children and their families in nearly 50 countries.

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QAnon supporters behind canceled fundraiser give Trump $1M

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump recently accepted $1 million in campaign contributions from a couple whose vocal support for the QAnon conspiracy theory led to the cancellation of a fundraiser they were supposed to host for Vice President Mike Pence last month. The couple, Caryn and Michael Borland, have shared QAnon memes and retweeted posts from QAnon accounts, The Associated Press reported in September, which led to the cancellation of a Montana fundraiser.

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