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• Edmonton faces $260M cost if COVID-19 response persists past December

  15-04-2020 23:15 via cbc.ca
  
  "Further temporary layoffs are one of the scenarios we're looking at in the coming weeks," Mayor Don Iveson said.
  
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• More COVID-19 outbreaks at Calgary long term care centres

  15-04-2020 22:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  Under AHS definitions, Bethany Calgary seniors home is now considered to be in outbreak.
  
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• Pedestrian, 69, dies after she was struck by ETS bus in north Edmonton

  15-04-2020 22:39 via cbc.ca
  
  A 69-year-old woman has died after she was struck by an Edmonton Transit System bus in north Edmonton Wednesday. 
  
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• Edmonton records first traffic fatality of 2020

  15-04-2020 22:39 via cbc.ca
  
  One person has been killed in a collision in north Edmonton Wednesday. 
  
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• Edmonton bus driver issued violation in April collision that killed pedestrian

  15-04-2020 22:39 via cbc.ca
  
   A man has been issued a violation after the Edmonton Transit Service bus he was driving fatally struck at a 69-year-old woman in north Edmonton last month. 
  
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• Edmonton bus driver charged in April collision that killed pedestrian

  15-04-2020 22:39 via cbc.ca
  
   A man faces a traffic-related charge after the Edmonton Transit System bus he was driving fatally struck at a 69-year-old woman in north Edmonton last month. 
  
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• Finding value in daily COVID-19 numbers despite provincial testing differences

  15-04-2020 22:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  There are many factors behind the number of cases observed in each province, including population size, testing rates, each region's definition of a COVID-19 case and its reporting structure, that make comparisons difficult.
  
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• Feed yourself: 3 ways to boost your food security during the COVID-19 pandemic

  15-04-2020 22:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  More people are looking to make, bake, grow and preserve their own food. Beyond growing a garden, there are some surprisingly simple things you can do.
  
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• Cooks from kitchens shuttered by pandemic keep Meals on Wheels rolling in Edmonton

  15-04-2020 22:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Subsidized dishes delivered to clients of Edmonton's Meals on Wheels are now being prepared by some of the city's most celebrated chefs.
  
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• Punishment reversed for Edmonton Institution inmate who spoke to media - CBC.ca

  15-04-2020 22:10 via cbc.ca
  
  Punishment reversed for Edmonton Institution inmate who spoke to media  CBC.ca
  
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• Punishment reversed for Edmonton Institution inmate who spoke to media

  15-04-2020 22:10 via cbc.ca
  
  Correctional Service Canada has restored phone privileges to Edmonton Institution inmate Jonathan Henry. His phone card was suspended for 45 days after he spoke to CBC News about his concerns about the spread of coronavirus in the prison.
  
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• 'I really felt that maybe I'm not going to be OK': Alberta teen recounts brush with death from COVID-19

  15-04-2020 21:49 via cbc.ca
  
  Matt Greenshields never worried about COVID-19 until he found himself thinking about death as he was being wheeled down the empty, darkened hallways of a hospital on his way to intensive care.
  
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• Meat prices, supply could change as industry grapples with COVID-19

  15-04-2020 21:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  The changes are anticipated as key plants across Canada grapple with changing demand and adapting to impacts from COVID-19, the federal agriculture minister said Wednesday.
  
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• New estimates suggest COVID-19 could cost City of Edmonton between $140M and $260M - Global News

  15-04-2020 21:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  New estimates suggest COVID-19 could cost City of Edmonton between $140M and $260M  Global News
  
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• New estimates suggest COVID-19 could cost City of Edmonton between $140M and $260M

  15-04-2020 21:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  The implications of the COVID-19 pandemic are going to hit the City of Edmonton even harder than first expected, the mayor said Wednesday.
  
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• City of Edmonton and employee unions working together on layoffs

  15-04-2020 21:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Mayor Don Iveson talks about working with the unions representing employees as the City of Edmonton deals with temporary layoffs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Health officials monitor COVID-19 outbreak at Kearl Lake oilsands facility

  15-04-2020 21:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta public health officials are closely watching a new outbreak of COVID-19 at the Kearl Lake oilsands facility north of Fort McMurray after three workers tested positive for the illness.
  
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• Chief medical officer of health to update Albertans about COVID-19

  15-04-2020 21:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Six weeks into Alberta's battle against novel coronavirus, with much of the province having ground to a halt, the chief medical officer of health is thinking about what might come next.
  
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• Alberta reports 126 new cases of COVID-19, announces $53M for mental health

  15-04-2020 21:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta reported 126 new cases from COVID-19 on Wednesday, with 44 people in hospital being treated for the illness.
  
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• Edmonton International Street Performers Festival cancels 2020 event, will move online

  15-04-2020 21:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Edmonton International Street Performers Festival has announced the cancellation of its summer 2020 event due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Mayor Don Iveson describes how city would return to ‘business as usual’

  15-04-2020 21:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  Mayor Don Iveson explains how, once the go-ahead is given by the province, the City of Edmonton would go about bringing services back to normal.
  
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• More layoffs coming within City of Edmonton: Mayor Don Iveson

  15-04-2020 21:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Mayor Don Iveson explained why more temporary layoffs may happen in the coming weeks as the City of Edmonton deals with a big revenue shortfall due to the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns.
  
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• AHS collecting used N95 masks, may sterilize and reuse them

  15-04-2020 21:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  AHS made the announcement that masks may be reused last Wednesday when the province’s modelling data was released.
  
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• Alberta teen, 19, recounts ICU stay after contracting COVID-19: ‘I was actually really scared’

  15-04-2020 21:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Matt Greenshields never worried about COVID-19 until he found himself thinking about death as he was being wheeled down the empty, darkened hallways of a hospital on his way to intensive care.
  
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• How COVID-19 will result in lower municipal taxes in Edmonton

  15-04-2020 21:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Mayor Don Iveson addresses how quickly decisions on budget adjustments will need to be made, how the COVID-19 pandemic will affect municipal taxes, and how many communities are desperate for financial relief.
  
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• City of Edmonton predicts $140-260M revenue hit due to COVID-19

  15-04-2020 21:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Mayor Don Iveson said the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the City of Edmonton’s bottom line could be anywhere from $140 million by September to $260 by December, adding costs may have to be reduced via more layoffs and delayed infrastructure projects.
  
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• New technology focuses on mental wellness for Albertans during COVID-19 pandemic

  15-04-2020 20:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  As Albertans continue to self-isolate in hopes of stopping the spread of COVID-19, new technology is emphasizing the importance of accessing mental health resources.
  
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• With music bringing joy to the isolated masses, fans are urged to find a financial way to say thanks

  15-04-2020 20:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Music has become a connecting force during these isolation days. But a U of A music expert hopes that those who are getting enjoyment are also finding a way give back to the creators.
  
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• As music brings joy to the isolated masses, fans urged to find a financial way to say thanks

  15-04-2020 20:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Music has become a connecting force during these isolation days. But a U of A music expert hopes that those who are getting enjoyment are also finding a way give back to the creators.
  
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• Alberta economy on track for most severe annual decline on record, national report predicts

  15-04-2020 20:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta's economy is going to shrink by an unprecedented 5.8 per cent this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Conference Board of Canada.
  
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• How to increase your food security during the COVID-19 pandemic

  15-04-2020 20:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  With a global pandemic disrupting the grocery supply chain, more people are looking to make, bake and grow their own food. Jennifer Crosby spoke with an internationally-recognized wild food expert, who shared some surprisingly simple ways to put more local food on your table.
  
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• Girl Guides move cookie sales to traditional retailers amid coronavirus pandemic

  15-04-2020 20:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  Girl Guides of Canada is forming some new partnerships to make sure everyone can still get their hands on its beloved cookies during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Woman, 69, struck and killed by bus at northeast Edmonton intersection - Global News

  15-04-2020 20:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  Woman, 69, struck and killed by bus at northeast Edmonton intersection  Global News
  
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• Serious collision closes northeast Edmonton intersection - Global News

  15-04-2020 20:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  Serious collision closes northeast Edmonton intersection  Global News
  
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• Serious collision closes northeast Edmonton intersection

  15-04-2020 19:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Shortly before 11:30 a.m., police said they closed off the intersection of 118 Avenue and 50 Street to investigate a serious collision.
  
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• Thefts down at Edmonton liquor stores with ID scanners: Alcanna - Edmonton Journal

  15-04-2020 19:48 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Thefts down at Edmonton liquor stores with ID scanners: Alcanna  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Don Iveson to update how COVID-19 is affecting Edmonton's budget - Edmonton Journal

  15-04-2020 19:41 via edmontonjournal.com
  Don Iveson to update how COVID-19 is affecting Edmonton's budget  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Canadian Elite Basketball League pushes season start until at least June due to COVID-19

  15-04-2020 19:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Canadian Elite Basketball League had been scheduled to tip-off its second season on May 7, but has pushed the start date back to at least June due to COVID-19.
  
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• Pandemic could affect food supplies, power grids, telecommunications, says government document

  15-04-2020 19:21 via cbc.ca
  
  If cases of COVID-19 continue to multiply, labour shortages could affect food supplies and undermine Canada’s critical infrastructure, an internal government briefing note obtained by CBC News warns.
  
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• Popular Edmonton venue keeps the music playing with Starlite Sessions - CTV News Edmonton

  15-04-2020 19:15 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Popular Edmonton venue keeps the music playing with Starlite Sessions  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Edmonton weather for Wednesday, April 15 - CTV News Edmonton

  15-04-2020 19:15 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Edmonton weather for Wednesday, April 15  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• 'Shame on you': Edmonton mom mad after package stolen from family in isolation - CTV News Edmonton

  15-04-2020 19:14 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  'Shame on you': Edmonton mom mad after package stolen from family in isolation  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Albertans encouraged to postpone weddings another ‘few months’

  15-04-2020 19:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  Albertans who have weddings planned over the next few months are being warned to start thinking of new arrangements as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to limit large gatherings.
  
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• Edmonton weather: The geese are getting angry what does it all mean? - Edmonton Journal

  15-04-2020 19:08 via edmontonjournal.com
  Edmonton weather: The geese are getting angry what does it all mean?  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Dr. Deena Hinshaw to update Alberta COVID-19 situation Wednesday afternoon

  15-04-2020 19:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's chief medical officer of health will provide her daily update on COVID-19 cases in Alberta and the public health response at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.
  
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• Coronavirus: U of C scientists receive federal funding for antiviral drug research

  15-04-2020 18:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Two University of Calgary scientists are receiving federal funding to help further their work in antiviral drug treatment for COVID-19. 
  
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• COVID-19: Dr. Deena Hinshaw to give update Wednesday afternoon - Edmonton Sun

  15-04-2020 18:47 via edmontonsun.com
  
  COVID-19: Dr. Deena Hinshaw to give update Wednesday afternoon  Edmonton Sun
  
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• Struggling with nightmares and sleepless nights? Don't let pandemic stress ruin your rest

  15-04-2020 18:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Whether you're being startled awake by nightmares or watching the clock tick, if you're losing sleep over the COVID-19 pandemic, you're not alone. 
  
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• Stony Plain transit survey finds residents most want to go to Edmonton - The Sudbury Star

  15-04-2020 18:12 via thesudburystar.com
  
  Stony Plain transit survey finds residents most want to go to Edmonton  The Sudbury Star
  
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• What you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Wednesday, April 15

  15-04-2020 17:28 via cbc.ca
  
  More testing could mean a clearer picture of how the province is handling the outbreak and when restrictions could begin to ease, but it won't be a quick turnaround.
  
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