Virtual emergency rooms are a recent innovation at hospitals across Canada since the start of the pandemic. Doctors say when COVID-19 hit, they realized some patients were afraid to go to the ER even if they felt they need to see a physician.

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Tories want Liberals’ pandemic response investigated

One day after the Liberal minority government survived a confidence vote, Opposition Leader Erin O’Toole is pushing to create a committee that would investigate the Liberals’ pandemic response.

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West Island couple creates COVID-19-friendly Halloween yard

A couple on the West Island is hoping to spook trick or treaters this year despite the pandemic. The pair has adapted their Halloween haunted yard to make it COVID-19 friendly.

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Calgary artist’s ‘amazing’ creation boosts spirits during COVID-19 pandemic

A Calgary artist’s pandemic project is really brightening things up for people in her neighbourhood. As Gil Tucker shows us, one family is getting an especially big boost from the “Toon Tunnel.”

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Presidential debate: ‘We can’t lock ourselves up in a basement like Joe does,’ says Trump on coronavirus lockdowns

When discussing lockdowns across the United States amid the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday’s final presidential debate, U.S.

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"Put on a Face Shield!": TV's Top Showrunners Share Lessons Learned From Safe Sets Amid Pandemic

After months of vacant sets, scripted television is finally getting back into the swing of things —though the swing now means keeping your distance from Sterling K. Brown, lest you wearing a face shield.

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Record amount of positive Covid-19 cases returned in one day in West Lothian as infection rates rise sharply

Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.The latest data shows West Lothian has higher Covid-19 rates than elsewhere in Lothian and sits significantly above the national average.The county has suffered greatly in recent weeks and is the fourth worst hit local authority on Public Health Scotland’s (PHS) latest data tables.The PHS figures as of October 21 reveal in West Lothian there were 86 new reported cases documented, 328 over the past week and a total of 1682 since record began earlier this year.This means West Lothian remains above the national average.Scotland-wide, 131 people per 100,000 have tested positive for coronavirus but in West Lothian that figure is now 179.In Scotland,

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Quebec nurses’ workload in long-term care homes highlighted in FIQ report

The Montérégie-Est area holds the prize for the worst healthcare professional-to-patient ratios, according to the Fédération interprofessionnelle de la santé du Québec . As Global’s Tim Sargeant explains, health-care workers say they are overburdened and short staffed.

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Unemployment claims fall to 787,000; layoffs still high

WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 787,000, a sign that job losses may have eased slightly but are still running at historically high levels.With confirmed infections having neared 60,000 in the past week, the highest level since July, many consumers have been unable or reluctant to shop, travel, dine out or congregate in crowds — a trend that has led some employers to keep cutting jobs. Several states, such as Ohio and Idaho, are reporting a record number of hospitalizations from the virus.Thursday’s report from the Labor Department said the number of people who are continuing to receive unemployment benefits tumbled by 1 million to 8.4 million.

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Presidential debate: Trump touts coronavirus response in opening remarks

During Thursday’s final presidential debate, President Donald Trump touted his administration’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, stating “we’re fighting it hard.” He also stated the pandemic is a worldwide issue, adding that it came from China.

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COVID-19 positivity rate varies across Canada

Since the start of the pandemic in Canada, 2.2 per cent of COVID-19 tests have come back positive, with rates varying from province to province. Mike Drolet looks at why those data differences are causing concern.

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Coronavirus: Canada’s top election official seeks COVID-19 rule changes for general elections

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Anti-mask motive suspected in 3 Kitchener-Waterloo Walmart fires

Three fires set at separate Walmart toilet paper aisles in Kitchener-Waterloo has police looking into anti-mask social media posts. Kamil Karamali reports.

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Court surgery opens in Airdrie to help reduce backlog of cases caused by Covid-19

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A JUDGE-LED initiative in courts across the south of Scotland that has proved to be successful in reducing the backlog of summary court cases caused by the coronavirus pandemic has extended to Airdrie.Currently, many sheriff court cases scheduled for trial resolve by an agreed guilty plea between the prosecutor and the defence agent.However, this often takes place on the day that the trial is due to start, which means that witnesses attend unnecessarily and a slot in the court programme is used, preventing another case from proceeding to trial.Sheriff Principal Aisha Anwar has now facilitated weekly court surgeries – including one in Airdrie – initially

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Quebec businesses could be closed longer than anticipated as second wave continues

Businesses in Quebec coronavirus red zones that were forced to close during the second wave of the pandemic, still don’t know if they’ll be allowed to reopen at the end October.

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Presidential debate: Biden claims Trump wasn’t ‘joking’ about injecting bleach amid coronavirus pandemic

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Calgary family fears for parents after COVID-19 outbreak at seniors care home

A COVID-19 outbreak at a northeast Carewest facility in Calgary is raising a lot of concern from loved ones. At last count, nine residents and seven staff members tested positive and one resident has died.

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Wanna go for a walk? Westminster dog show leaves NYC for ’21

NEW YORK – The Westminster dog show is set to take a long walk.The nation’s top pooch pageant will be held outdoors at an estate about 25 miles north of Manhattan on June 12-13 because of the pandemic, the Westminster Kennel Club said Wednesday.The shift to the Lyndhurst site along the Hudson River in Tarrytown, New York, will mark the first time in more than 100 years that best in show at Westminster hasn’t been awarded at Madison Square Garden. In 1920, the top prize was presented at Grand Central Palace in New York.Four different versions of the Garden have hosted Westminster since 1880 -- the show began three years earlier.

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Study explores why COVID-19 pandemic led to increase in overdose deaths

The recent health pandemic has led to an increase in overdose deaths, and a new published research explores why that is. As Alexa MacLean reports, researchers say unless there’s systematic change, the overdose death toll will continue to rise.

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Coronavirus: O’Toole says Liberals’ response to COVID-19 ‘needs to be reviewed’

Conservative Party Leader Erin O’Toole on Thursday proposed a new motion calling for a probe into issues relating to the government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, stating that “the Liberals’ response to COVID-19 needs to be reviewed.”

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WarnerMedia Takes $960M Pandemic Earnings Hit, AT&T Loses 627,000 Video Subs

Telecom giant AT&T on Thursday reported its third-quarter results, the second set of financials and subscriber data fully affected by the novel coronavirus pandemic. The company said its quarterly figures included a $1.72 billion hit to quarterly earnings tied to the coronavirus pandemic, as well as $190 million in incremental costs tied to the pandemic.

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Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz ‘postpone lavish wedding due to coronavirus pandemic’

BROOKLYN Beckham and fiancée Nicola Peltz have postponed their dream wedding due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to reports. The loved-up pair had intended to tie the knot late next year but have now moved the big day into 2022.

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WestJet announces refunds for flights cancelled because of COVID-19 pandemic

WestJest says it will begin providing refunds to WestJet and Swoop ticketholders whose flights were cancelled due to COVID-19. Adam MacVicar has more.

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Patients urged to not be afraid amid outbreaks at Toronto hospitals

At least four hospitals in Toronto are experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks, but the facilities and infection control specialists assure patients it is safe to seek treatment. Miranda Anthistle reports.

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Ontario auto insurance prices up, even in a pandemic

After the coronavirus pandemic began earlier this year, many auto insurance companies temporarily gave price relief to customers, or allowed them to defer payments. But those offers ended in the summer.

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ILO says garment industry should do more to help workers

MITO – The coronavirus pandemic has slammed the apparel industry, leaving many of the 65 million Asian garment factory workers struggling as factories close or cut back on wages, and the International Labor Organization is urging the industry to do more to protect them. The ILO issued a report Wednesday noting that imports from major garment-exporting countries in Asia plunged by up to 70% in the first half of 2020 and are still well below levels before the crisis hit, costing many workers their jobs as factories closed or cut back on production.

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How to safely celebrate Halloween during the COVID-19 pandemic

Infectious diseases expert Dr. Martha Fulford shares her tips for safely celebrating Halloween during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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How young people can find a job in the coronavirus pandemic

Career strategist Devin Turcotte shares his tips for youth seeking employment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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City of Kawartha Lakes looks ahead at winter service delivery amid ongoing pandemic

The City of Kawartha Lakes is looking ahead at its service delivery for when the snow flies while still navigating through the pandemic. Mark Giunta reports.

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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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Hospitality restrictions set to continue for another week amid Covid deaths jump

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Restrictions on hospitality businesses in place across the Forth Valley will remain in place until the start of next month.The measures, which have seen licensed premises across the region forced to close their doors, have been in place since October 9.Rules against household visits will also remain in place until at least the new date.The new timetable is set to coincide with the publication of a new 'levels' system - similar to the tiered system already in place in England - on Friday, with amended measures related to the tiers set to be introduced from November 2.Council areas with the highest rate of infections risk being placed in the top tier -

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CMT Music Awards to feature trio of hosts, outdoor stages

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A trio of new hosts will lead fans through a new look at this year's CMT Music Awards, which replaced the live arena audience with performances in scenic outdoor locations around Nashville, Tennessee.Country singers Kane Brown and Ashley McBryde join “Modern Family” actor Sarah Hyland as co-hosts during Wednesday night's show airing on CMT, MTV, MTV2, Logo, Paramount Network, Pop and TV Land. Finalists for the top award, video of the year, were narrowed down to Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert and Tanya Tucker, who is a first-time nominee as well.

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Recovery in markets after Covid-19 pandemic shock is broad-based: Sebi chief Ajay Tyagi

Sebi chairman Ajay Tyagi on Wednesday said there are some positive aspects as well in it, and termed the recovery in the capital markets as broad-based.“We have observed that recovery has been broad-based.

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Coronavirus: Women are more likely to get 'long Covid' than men, study warns

While many coronavirus patients only experience a short bout of symptoms, others are left with debilitating side effects for months, in a condition known as ‘long Covid’.

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Asian shares rise after Wall Street gains on solid earnings

TOKYO – Asian shares mostly rose Wednesday, cheered by the gains on Wall Street as investors welcomed a batch of solid earnings reports from U.S. companies.

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India to manufacture a large portion of covid vaccines: Gates Foundation CEO

covid vaccines for the world, and a very large portion of COVID-19 vaccines are likely to be manufactured in India through the country's strong and robust private sector partners, said Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman.In an interview to news agency PTI, Suzman noted that India is doing everything it can right now with the resources at hand to fight the COVID-19 pandemic."I think India is doing everything it can right now with the resources at hand, but we are all hopeful that next year as some of these vaccines should come out...and our expectation is that a very large portion of these are likely to be manufactured in India through the strong and robust Indian private sector partners and then that will be the key area to

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Pandemic air travel milestone; 1 million passengers screened

SILVER SPRING, Md. - The number of passengers screened in a single day for flights in the U.S. topped one million for the first time since COVID-19 infections began to spike last March.The notable milestone, reached Sunday, signifies both the progress made since the darkest days of pandemic for the devastated U.S.

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With cakes, solitary Sabbaths sweetened for older Israelis

YAVNE – For thousands of older Israelis like Sara Weinsten, being housebound alone during the country's second nationwide lockdown is difficult and depressing.“Loneliness brings back the past, and it's hard,” said Weinsten, an 85-year-old Holocaust survivor who lives in the central Israeli town of Yavne.But each week ahead of the Jewish Sabbath, which starts on Friday at sundown, she gets a knock on the door that brightens her day: a home-baked cake delivered by one of thousands of volunteers bringing pastries to older Israelis living alone. "I know that there’s someone thinking of me, I’m not alone in the world," she said.

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LEADING OFF: Dodgers turn to Jansen, bullpen for Game 2

all be fresh for a bullpen game against Tampa Bay after they weren't needed in an 8-3 win Tuesday. Manager Dave Roberts will try to stitch together nine innings with a flurry of arms after the Dodgers burned through most of their rotation closing out the NL Championship Series against Atlanta over the weekend.Tony Gonsolin will pitch first for LA, but after throwing 41 pitches Sunday, his leash figures to be short.

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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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Pandemic relief talks inch ahead but McConnell is resistant

WASHINGTON – Negotiations on a huge COVID-19 relief bill have taken a modest step forward, though time is running out and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, President Donald Trump's most powerful Senate ally, is pressing the White House not to move ahead.McConnell told fellow Republicans that he has warned the White House not to divide Republicans by sealing a lopsided $2 trillion relief deal with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi before the election — even as he publicly said he'd slate any such agreement for a vote.Pelosi's office said talks with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Tuesday were productive, but other veteran lawmakers said there is still too much work to do and not enough time to do it to enact a relief bill by Election

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The Latest: Modi urges Indians to keep up masks, distancing

Leaders in US, Europe divided on response to surging virus— From Detroit to Oakland, pandemic threatens urban renewal— McConnell warns White House against COVID relief deal— Some teenage girls in Nairobi have turned to sex work to help feed their families. They cannot remember how many men they have had to sleep with since their schools closed this year.

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Many thorny global situations hinge on US election outcome

LONDON – Four years after Donald Trump's election reframed how many nations interacted with the United States, the way that the world's foremost superpower moves forward after its presidential election stands to impact many geopolitical pressure points — whether the victor turns out to be Trump or his Democratic challenger, former Vice President Joe Biden. From Iran to Cuba, from China to Israel, American involvement and influence on the international stage has evolved sharply since Trump took office in 2017.

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Democrats: Justices' 4-4 tie in election case ominous sign

WASHINGTON – With Amy Coney Barrett expected to join the Supreme Court as early as next week, the court's action in a Pennsylvania voting case has heightened fears among Democrats about the court being asked to decide a post-election dispute and with it, the winner of the White House.The justices split 4-4 Monday over a Republican plea to undo a state court order and force elections officials to ignore absentee ballots received after Election Day, Nov. 3.

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'So much work to do': How Biden is planning for transition

WASHINGTON – If Joe Biden defeats President Donald Trump next month, he'll quickly face a new challenge: standing up a new administration to lead a divided nation through a series of historic crises.After making Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic a centerpiece of his campaign, Biden will have to show that his team can better handle the public health calamity.

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Businesses struggle to stay afloat amid COVID-19 pandemic

WAYNE, Pa. - The COVID-19 pandemic is taking a toll on small businesses along the 100 block of Lancaster Avenue in Wayne. "It's sad when you walk down the street. It's not the little village of Wayne when I rented 22 years ago with all the cute little shops.

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Mixed results for arthritis drug repurposed as Covid-19 treatment

Covid-19 showed inconsistent results.Tocilizumab has been used by doctors since the start of the pandemic with the hope of tamping down an abnormal immune response known as a "cytokine storm" that causes severe organ damage in some hospitalized Covid-19 patients.Unlike steroids, which suppress the immune system more broadly, tocilizumab blocks a particular signaling protein from triggering inflammation.Of the three new studies, the largest was led by the Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's Hospital in the United States on more than 4,000 critically ill Covid-19 patients.The risk of death at 30 days was 28 and 38 percent among tocilizumab-treated and non-tocilizumab-treated patients, respectively.But the American study was

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