As students and staff adjust to online learning classes this semester, the University of Calgary says it will increase in-class learning to 30 per cent from 20.

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Lakers will look to close Heat out in Game 5 of NBA Finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The trophy ceremony plans are getting finalized. Boxes are being shipped out of the NBA bubble in advance of the looming shutdown.

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York Catholic school board shifts to ‘hybrid’ learning

The York Catholic District School Board is scrapping the virtual learning program in favour of a hybrid model, combining students from at home and online. Parents are concerned about the change and worry their children will lose out.

More than 100 teachers leaving Waterloo Region classrooms for online learning

coronavirus pandemic continues.Both the public and Catholic school boards will be moving teachers from teaching in classrooms to teaching in the online stream by the end of October.

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Keep Thanksgiving local to help prevent jump in COVID-19, says KFL&A Public Health

COVID-19 modelling to show the potential impact that travelling outside or having travellers come into the region for the Thanksgiving long weekend could have on case numbers locally.“We wanted to release this modelling to be open about the challenges that a traditional Thanksgiving celebration may have on our community, and remind everyone of the important measures we all need to take to keep low virus activity in our area,” said Dr. Kieran Moore, medical officer of health for KFL&A Public Health.

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Closing schools could increase coronavirus death toll, researchers suggest

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Coronavirus: Ontario hospitals look for ways to increase capacity, ask Ford government for help

COVID-19.The Ontario Hospital Association says some of the options being considered include setting up field hospitals, using hotel rooms for patients and taking over space in long-term care homes. Toronto hospital network says information of about 150 patients allegedly stolen The group also says it continues to push the government to shut down non-essential businesses in COVID-19 hotspots as the province’s daily case counts hit record highs.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Association President Anthony Dale says hospitalizations related to COVID-19 have been creeping up – with 206 people currently admitted – and the government needs to take preventative action.

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University of Calgary Students’ Union launches Fall Harvest food drive

Students’ Union Campus Food Bank this year, the union has extended its annual food drive for the entire month of October to ensure they can provide enough support for the months ahead.Each year, the union holds a number of fundraising events aimed at helping out students who will struggle with food insecurity during the fall and winter semesters.

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Can we retire a Greek hurricane name? Delta made us wonder.

In an especially active hurricane season, could we run out of names?The National Hurricane Center will retire a name when there’s a storm so costly or deadly that using the same name in the future would be inappropriate.“They do this so that people never have to go through another Andrew, or Katrina, or Camille, or Maria, etc., ever again,” Gross said. “Just hearing those names associated with an approaching storm would cause some people to panic.”However, up to this point, there’s never been reason to consider retiring a Greek letter.The last time we went through all the letters of the alphabet and moved on to the Greek alphabet was 2005.

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'Come to flat 8, we've all got Rona'... Self-isolating students at Manchester University host 'Covid Positive' parties

still has one of the highest infection rates in England after several outbreaks among the student population. One student told the Guardian a "Covid Positive" party in one halls of residence in Fallowfield was broken up by security on Saturday.

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What will meeting Santa Claus be like during coronavirus pandemic?

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Coronavirus: Air Canada raises close to $500M by selling, leasing back Boeing 737 Max 8s

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]It also recently completed two long-term financings to replace $1.4 billion in short-term debt coming due within the next nine months.Air Canada says it will continue to explore other financing arrangements that may be required to expand its cash position.Travel restrictions and dried-up demand continue to take a toll on the airline and tourism industries, forcing the layoff or furlough of more than 30,000 employees at Air Canada and WestJet Airlines Ltd.

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Medic warns students 'aren't invincible' from coronavirus as it erupts in universities

A medic has warned students "who think they're invincible" that some youngsters with coronavirus have ended up in intensive care.

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Nicola Sturgeon coronavirus update LIVE as pubs and restaurants set to close in central Scotland

Coronavirus restrictions will be toughened across Scotland tomorrow in a bid to spread the deadly disease. Nicola Sturgeon announced in the Scottish Parliament that from tomorrow (Friday) a number of new measures will come into force.

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Coronavirus: Shutting schools 'increases Covid-19 deaths', scientists claim

Shutting schools during the Covid-19 pandemic could actually increase the overall death rate from the disease, researchers have said.

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Best budgeting tips to help students manage their finances while at university during pandemic

university can be a difficult transition and with the added complexity of the new coronavirus restrictions coming into effect on October 9, it’s not an easy situation for anyone. Having lots of new responsibilities can be daunting and tricky to manage, especially when it comes to finances and for many students this will be the first time they have had to manage their own spending.

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Last 7 months a major learning curve for nursing homes

There have been at least six new outbreaks of Covid-19 in nursing homes in October, according to NPHET.

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Pence, Harris clash over COVID-19 response during vice presidential debate

Mike Pence and Democrat Kamala Harris turned the only vice presidential debate of 2020 into a dissection of the Trump administration’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, with Harris labeling it “the greatest failure of any presidential administration.”Pence, who leads the president’s coronavirus task force, acknowledged that “our nation’s gone through a very challenging time this year,” yet vigorously defended the administration’s overall response to a pandemic that has killed 210,000 Americans. U.S.

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VP debate: Pence, Harris clash on coronavirus, taxes, climate, health care

SALT LAKE CITY - Vice President Mike Pence and California Sen. Kamala Harris clashed Wednesday on the administration's handling of the coronavirus pandemic during the only vice presidential debate of the 2020 election — forgoing the traditional handshake and speaking while separated by plexiglass.Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen.

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Watch the VP debate: Pence, Harris clash on coronavirus, taxes, health care

SALT LAKE CITY - Vice President Mike Pence and California Sen. Kamala Harris faced off Wednesday for the only vice presidential debate of the 2020 election, forgoing the traditional handshake, separated by plexiglass due to the COVID-19 pandemic after taking the stage. The debate, taking place at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, is happening as President Donald Trump recovers at the White House after testing positive last week for the coronavirus and spending three days at Walter Reed Military Medical Center.Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen.

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Watch the VP debate: Pence, Harris clash on Trump’s handling of coronavirus

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Outdoor Kids Club connects Regina students learning from home during COVID-19 pandemic

For students learning from home during a pandemic, socializing can be a challenge. But a Regina kids club is working to bring a sense of adventure, and some fresh air, to their daily lessons.

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Universal Studios Super Nintendo World finally set to open after Covid delay

Nintendo World theme park will open in the spring of 2021, gaming giant Nintendo has said. Super Nintendo World was set to open ahead of this year’s Tokyo Olympics but it was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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University of Waterloo research considers who should get COVID-19 vaccine first

University of Waterloo have developed a new model which they say will aid in determining which segment of the population should get vaccinated for COVID-19 in an effort to prevent the most deaths due to the virus.“When a vaccine becomes available many people will want to be vaccinated at first, and there might be supply issues, so policymakers will have to prioritize which ages should get it first,” said Waterloo professor Chris Bauch, who co-authored the study with professor Madhur Anand as well as PhD candidate Peter Jentsch.

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Kieran Tierney and Ryan Christie lead Scotland withdrawals as Celtic star also misses Rangers clash over Covid carnage

Stuart Armstrong tested positive for coronavirus.The Southampton star is out of the Euro 2020 playoff clash, while Kieran Tierney and Ryan Christie have also been forced into isolation.Two members of the backroom staff have been put into self-isolation as well.It means the trio will miss all of the matches involving Scotland over the next while Christie has now also been ruled out of Celtic's game against Rangers on October 17.It's a huge blow for Steve Clarke and Scotland ahead of the playoff but the Scotland boss rightly insists that the health of the players and staff members is the most important thing.He said: “While this is obviously disappointing news the most important thing is the health and safety of the individuals involved and

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University of Waterloo reports first COVID-19 case

COVID-19 case involving someone connected to the institution.The school said it was notified about the case by Waterloo Public Health on Monday. 5th Wilfrid Laurier University student tests positive for coronavirus It did not say whether the case involved a student or a staff member.It said the person was in self-isolation and that Waterloo Public Health would be reaching out to those who had come into close contact.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The school also introduced a new tracker to show the number of cases that have occurred at each of its four locations.

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Health directors lend support to increased coronavirus restrictions

Click here for more news from the Airdrie and Coatbridge AdvertiserA total of 1054 new cases of Covid-19 were recorded across Scotland in the past 24 hours, with 195 or 18 per cent of those being recorded in the NHS Lanarkshire area.The figure is an increase of 254 on the previous day and represents a positivity rate of 13 per cent among all new tests.Mr Docherty, who is NHS Lanarkshire’s director of public health, said: “We know this is a really challenging time but we can only suppress this virus with the public’s help – so it is vital everyone complies with these new measures.“Taking action now to restrict the spread of Covid in our communities will save lives, help protect our NHS; and as we begin to see a reduction in transmission,

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Quebec sees 900 new coronavirus cases as hospitalizations increase by 12

novel coronavirus Wednesday, bringing its total caseload to 81,914.The health crisis has killed seven more people in the province. Health authorities say one death occurred in the last 24-hour period and the others have been added retroactively.The death toll, which represents roughly more than half of Canada’s COVID-19 fatalities, stands at 5,906.

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City of Toronto to set up plastic barriers between beds at homeless centre for winter

COVID-19.It’s part of Toronto’s winter plan for the homeless, which will add 560 new beds in shelters, hotels and supportive housing from November to April.The city says the 100 beds will be at a 24-hour respite centre on the grounds of the Canadian National Exhibition.

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Pubs will close from Friday in Lanarkshire as part of tougher new COVID restrictions

East Kilbride as of Friday for just over two weeks in a bid to halt the surge in coronavirus cases.

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No current plans for online-only teaching at Salford and Bolton universities after rocketing Covid-19 cases in Manchester

Manchester Evening News reported yesterday that both Manchester's main universities - the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University - would move teaching entirely online from today (Wednesday) after a surge in cases among students.

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Super Nintendo World to open at Universal Studios Japan in 2021

Photo by Universal Studios Japan JAPAN - Universal Studios Japan announced on Wednesday that 'Super Nintendo World' will open at its park in early 2021. They said that the area will be the world's first theme park area based on the characters and worlds of Nintendo. It will feature attractions, restaurants, shops, and experiences based around fan-favorites like Mario, Yoshi, and more. An exact opening date will reportedly be announced soon. Guests can also wear a special wristband, called a 'Power Up Band,' while in Super Nintendo World.

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Employees in India face increased burnout at work during covid: Microsoft report

NEW DELHI : Employees in India are facing increased burnout due to lack of separation between work and personal life as well as concerns of contracting COVID-19, a report said on Wednesday.According to Microsoft’s latest Work Trend Index, that surveyed over 6,000 information and first-line workers across eight countries globally, India had the second highest percentage of workers facing increased burnout in Asia at 29%.Moreover, India came out top with over 41% of workers citing the lack of separation between work and personal life as negatively impacting their wellbeing, resulting in increased stress levels, the report said."In the last six months, we have seen how COVID-19 has created an era of remote anywhere.

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Chelsea’s Timo Werner awaiting Covid-19 results after Germany star develops ‘cold’

Chelsea striker Timo Werner is awaiting Covid-19 test results after developing flu-like symptoms while on international duty with Germany.

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More than 500 staff and students at Manchester Metropolitan University have tested positive for Covid-19 - there could be even more

were put into lockdown last month.Those living at the accommodation, in Hulme, were told to self-isolate for a fortnight 'with immediate effect' amid rising infection rates.The M.E.N can now reveal that a total of 544 staff and students have tested positive for Covid-19 since September 14.Between September 14 and 20 a total of 42 students and two staff tested positive.The following week - between September 21 and 27 - a total of 489 students and 11 staff received positive coronavirus tests.

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1 month into school in Manitoba, 49 COVID-19 cases confirmed in class

COVID-19 an unwanted classmate.As students continue to funnel into class, many parents have been left with lingering anxieties surrounding sending their children to class in a pandemic. Manitoba parents, students grapple with anxieties about heading back to class Lana Kotyk sent her son Kyle to Grade 4 this year.

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TDSB moves hundreds of elementary teachers to online classes

Toronto District School Board says the changes, which take effect next week, are meant to balance out the ratio of students to teachers across the system.The board says there are about 63,000 students taking part in online classes — more than anticipated — and some have yet to be assigned a teacher.

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Israeli police clash with ultra-Orthodox over virus rules

JERUSALEM – Israeli police clashed with hundreds of ultra-Orthodox Jews overnight as they sought to enforce restrictions on public gatherings during a nationwide coronavirus lockdown, the police said Wednesday.Footage released by police showed huge crowds of ultra-Orthodox Jews in Jerusalem chanting and hurling stones and metal bars at police officers. The police said 17 people were arrested.Clashes also erupted in Modiin Ilit, an ultra-Orthodox settlement in the West Bank.

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Google, Oracle meet in copyright clash at Supreme Court

WASHINGTON – Tech giants Google and Oracle are clashing at the Supreme Court in a copyright dispute that's worth billions and important to the future of software development.The case before the justices Wednesday has to do with Google’s creation of the Android operating system now used on the vast majority of smartphones worldwide. Google says that to create Android, which was released in 2007, it wrote millions of lines of new computer code.

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Upper Darby Education Association voice concerns over hybrid learning

UPPER DARBY, Pa. - The Upper Darby Education Association put out a letter on Facebook voicing their concerns over the district's reopening plans. "I think our teachers have a right to be afraid. There's so much uncertainty out there and ever-changing information," Superintendent Dr.

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Entire class at Surrey elementary school told to self-isolate following COVID-19 case

COVID-19, the school district’s superintendent confirmed Tuesday.Parents, students, and staff at Rosemary Heights Elementary have been notified of a COVID-19 exposure that occurred on Sept. 30, Oct.

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N.L.’s Come By Chance oil refinery may close as deal fails

The future of Newfoundland and Labrador’s sole oil refinery, owned by North Atlantic Refining, in the town of Come By Chance is in jeopardy. As Ross Lord explains, a deal meant to save it and hundreds of jobs has collapsed.

What’s a COVID-19 close contact?

COVID-19, a contact tracer is assigned to their case by the local public health authority. They ask questions to get an idea of who the infected person has been around.“They really do try and get a really detailed history of where you’ve been, what you’ve been doing, how long you were there, who you saw, how much time you had with them,” explained the University of Alberta’s infectious disease specialist Dr.

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'Jurassic World: Dominion' and More Movies Delayed Due to Coronavirus: Find Out the New Release Dates

global pandemic, our homes became a cinema in the time of coronavirus, with certain films made available on VOD or to stream much earlier than expected. Most of the movies slated to arrive throughout the summer, however, were bumped to a later date.

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Toronto unveils winter homeless plan early to address heightened COVID-19 demands

With cold weather quickly approaching amid a pandemic, the City of Toronto’s winter homeless programming will begin two weeks early. But even with additional supports and shelter space, many are remaining outdoors over COVID-19 fears.

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What makes someone a COVID-19 close contact?

Close contacts of people with COVID-19 get phone calls from contact tracers, advising them to isolate for two weeks and get tested. Sarah Ryan looks at what makes someone more likely to be a close contact.

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Geneva votes to increase minimum wage to $25, believed to be highest in the world

FILE - An image of the new 1000 Swiss francs note shown during a press conference on March 5, 2019 in Zurich. Geneva has voted to raise the minimum wage to 23 Swiss francs, which is roughly the equivalent of $25 USD, and is believed to be the highest minimum wage in the world, according to the Geneva Trade Union Action Community.The vote to increase the minimum wage took place on Sept.

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Universities to increase in-class learning for winter semester

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