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• Screen time in COVID-19 crisis: ‘It is about the content and context’

  16-04-2020 23:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  In order to work from home, many Canadian parents are giving their children more screen time than usual. We went to the pediatrician Dr. Michael Rich to ask how much is too much.
  
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• Close to 9,000 COVID-19 complaints lodged with AHS in April so far

  16-04-2020 23:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  A statement from AHS said 8,803 complaints or service requests had been lodged between April 1 and April 16, with 5,828 received through its online portal.
  
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• Sports leagues, e-scooters latest victims of city's COVID-19 response

  16-04-2020 23:19 via cbc.ca
  
  All sports league and public sporting events in Edmonton are cancelled until May 31, interim city manager Adam Laughlin told councillors Thursday. 
  
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• What to do about screen time during the COVID-19 crisis

  16-04-2020 23:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  In the thick of the COVID-19 pandemic, many parents are grappling with the notion of screen time limits considering for children, screens have become a portal and connection to the outside world. Laurel Gregory went to the “Mediatrician” for advice.
  
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• Ricky Ray recalls time in NFL, rocky road through 2004 season

  16-04-2020 23:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Between Grey Cup wins with the Eskimos, Ray spent the 2004 season with the New York Jets.
  
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• What will Canadian schools look like after COVID-19? Here’s what could change

  16-04-2020 22:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Lessons about "what to do and what not to do" in the face of the coronavirus could be taken from places like Denmark, according to one Canadian expert.
  
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• 9 river rescues this month prompt warning from Edmonton fire crews - Global News

  16-04-2020 22:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  9 river rescues this month prompt warning from Edmonton fire crews  Global News
  
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• 9 river rescues this month prompt warning from Edmonton fire crews

  16-04-2020 22:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  Edmonton's acting fire chief is pleading with people to stay off the North Saskatchewan River.
  
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• People are dying of illnesses other than COVID-19 because they wait too long to seek help

  16-04-2020 22:36 via globalnews.ca
  Doctors are warning that patients with non-coronavirus illness, such as heart attacks, are risking death by waiting too long to seek medical help.
  
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• Edmonton spends $2M on PPE for essential and front-line workers - CBC.ca

  16-04-2020 22:28 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton spends $2M on PPE for essential and front-line workers  CBC.ca
  
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• Edmonton spends $2M on PPE for essential and front-line workers

  16-04-2020 22:28 via cbc.ca
  
  The City of Edmonton has spent $2 million so far to secure personal protective equipment for essential and front-line workers, city councillors were told Wednesday. 
  
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• Edmonton officials to provide update on city’s COVID-19 response

  16-04-2020 21:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  The mayor and interim city manager are scheduled to speak Thursday afternoon.
  
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• Edmonton extends state of emergency, cancels sports leagues until May 31 amid COVID-19 pandemic

  16-04-2020 21:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  The mayor and interim city manager are scheduled to speak Thursday afternoon.
  
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• Two more deaths, 162 new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta

  16-04-2020 21:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Two more people died of COVID-19 on Thursday and the province reported 162 new cases.
  
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• Dr. Deena Hinshaw will update Albertans on COVID-19 pandemic

  16-04-2020 21:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta's chief medical officer of health will update the province again Thursday on the latest developments in the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Edmonton weather forecast: Thursday, April 16, 2020

  16-04-2020 20:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here’s Phil Darlington’s Thursday, April 16, 2020 afternoon weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Canadian Blood Services sees increase in Alberta donations after call to action

  16-04-2020 20:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  The organization said its inventory is strong, but is reiterating the importance and safety of donating blood during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Devon General Hospital to stop accepting emergency patients amid COVID-19

  16-04-2020 20:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  In order to protect the 14 long-term care residents at the hospital from COVID-19, AHS has made the decision to close down the emergency department.
  
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• 1 year since Jason Kenney’s UCP won the Alberta election

  16-04-2020 20:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  It was one year ago today that the United Conservative Party swept to power, taking 63 seats in the Alberta legislature. Tom Vernon has a look back at Premier Jason Kenney’s victory and the year since.
  
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• Fire damages south Edmonton home - CTV News

  16-04-2020 20:09 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Fire damages south Edmonton home  CTV News
  
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• Raw Artists Canada delivering homemade masks to shelters, crisis centres

  16-04-2020 20:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  A national artist group is spearheading an effort to get thousands of homemade masks to Canadians in need, including here in Edmonton. So far, members of Raw Artists Canada have made and delivered more than 8,600 masks.
  
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• COVID-19 deaths surpass federal projections due to outbreaks in long-term care homes, Trudeau says

  16-04-2020 20:02 via cbc.ca
  
  Last week, the federal government was projecting up to 700 deaths by Apr. 16. The total is now more than 1,200.
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak: 3 workers at Imperial Oil camp test positive for COVID-19

  16-04-2020 20:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Three people connected to Imperial Oil’s Kearl Lake oilsands project north of Fort McMurray Alta., have tested positive for COVID-19. Fletcher Kent has the details.
  
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• 3 workers at Imperial Oil camp test positive for COVID-19

  16-04-2020 20:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Three people connected to Imperial Oil’s Kearl Lake oilsands project north of Fort McMurray have tested positive for COVID-19. Fletcher Kent has the details.
  
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• Edmonton Catholic School Board to temporarily lay off more than 700 staff

  16-04-2020 19:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Edmonton Catholic School board says, as a result of funding cuts made by Alberta Education during the pandemic, it is temporarily laying off 708 employees.
  
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• Alberta health officials to update COVID-19 situation Thursday afternoon

  16-04-2020 19:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta's chief medical officer of health will hold her daily COVID-19 update at 3:30 p.m. Thursday.
  
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• National parks confirm May long weekend camping a no-go

  16-04-2020 19:41 via cbc.ca
  
  For all the May long weekend dreamers, the hope of national park camping has officially been dashed.
  
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• May long weekend camping a no-go in all national and Alberta parks

  16-04-2020 19:41 via cbc.ca
  
  For all the May long weekend dreamers, the hope of getting out camping has officially been dashed.
  
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• McDonald's removes 10 items from menu due to COVID-19 pandemic - Edmonton Journal

  16-04-2020 19:40 via edmontonjournal.com
  McDonald's removes 10 items from menu due to COVID-19 pandemic  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Science summary: A look at novel coronavirus research around the globe

  16-04-2020 19:37 via cbc.ca
  
  Thousands of scientists around the world are working on problems raised by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a summary of some recent research from peer-reviewed academic journals and scientific agencies
  
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• Devon hospital to close emergency department to protect long-term care residents from COVID-19 - Edmonton Journal

  16-04-2020 19:27 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Devon hospital to close emergency department to protect long-term care residents from COVID-19  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Marke Raines, former B.C. broadcaster and Liberal MP, dies at 93

  16-04-2020 19:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Marke Raines was a pioneering broadcaster for CKNW and CHAN-TV — which would both later become Global News brands.
  
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• Edmonton Catholic Schools issues temporary layoff notices to 700 staff

  16-04-2020 18:36 via cbc.ca
  
  The Edmonton Catholic School Division is laying off 708 staff as of April 30, the division said Thursday.
  
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• University of Alberta works with AHS to make 3D-printed face shields

  16-04-2020 18:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  Faculty and staff at the University of Alberta are making 3D-printed face shields to help keep up stocks of protective equipment amid the COVID-19 crisis.
  
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• Quail eggs and sitar strings: The pandemic has people purchasing some strange stuff

  16-04-2020 18:30 via cbc.ca
  
  We buy weird things in times of crisis and the impulse goes far beyond hoarding toilet paper and stockpiling hand sanitizer. 
  
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• 'It was the perfect storm': Edmonton historians reflect on the 1918 Spanish Flu - CTV News Edmonton

  16-04-2020 18:15 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  'It was the perfect storm': Edmonton historians reflect on the 1918 Spanish Flu  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Gretzky vs. Ovechkin: Superstars battle it out on NHL 20 for Edmonton's Food Bank - CTV News Edmonton

  16-04-2020 18:15 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Gretzky vs. Ovechkin: Superstars battle it out on NHL 20 for Edmonton's Food Bank  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Edmonton weather for Thursday, April 16 - CTV News Edmonton

  16-04-2020 18:15 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Edmonton weather for Thursday, April 16  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Edmonton care home optimistic COVID-19 outbreak is under control after two deaths - CTV News Edmonton

  16-04-2020 18:15 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Edmonton care home optimistic COVID-19 outbreak is under control after two deaths  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• 'It was a swinging place': Edmonton landmark hotel attempting to rise above recent history - CTV News Edmonton

  16-04-2020 18:14 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  'It was a swinging place': Edmonton landmark hotel attempting to rise above recent history  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Edmonton Jollibee location ordered to close by Alberta Health Services - CTV News Edmonton

  16-04-2020 18:14 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  Edmonton Jollibee location ordered to close by Alberta Health Services  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• City of Edmonton expects more layoffs as deficit caused by COVID-19 grows - CTV News Edmonton

  16-04-2020 18:14 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  City of Edmonton expects more layoffs as deficit caused by COVID-19 grows  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Global News in Alberta wins 4 RTDNA Awards

  16-04-2020 17:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Global News teams in Alberta have won four Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) Awards in the Prairie region.
  
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• Edmonton Institution inmate alleges abuse behind bars during pandemic - CBC.ca

  16-04-2020 17:29 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton Institution inmate alleges abuse behind bars during pandemic  CBC.ca
  
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• Edmonton man starts isolation jam group to encourage people to perform during the pandemic - CBC.ca

  16-04-2020 17:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Edmonton man starts isolation jam group to encourage people to perform during the pandemic  CBC.ca
  
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• Edmonton man starts isolation jam group to encourage people to perform during the pandemic

  16-04-2020 17:00 via cbc.ca
  
  As public health orders shut down open mic nights, Edmonton amateur musicians have found a supportive venue online.
  
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• Edmonton weather: We can learn from cats they can teach us of indoors - Edmonton Sun

  16-04-2020 15:42 via edmontonsun.com
  
  Edmonton weather: We can learn from cats they can teach us of indoors  Edmonton Sun
  
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• Edmonton Institution inmate alleges abuse behind bars during pandemic

  16-04-2020 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  An inmate at the maximum-security Edmonton Institution alleges correctional officers are taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic by assaulting prisoners and denying them medical treatment.
  
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• Despite millions in donations, UCP ends year with $2.3M deficit

  16-04-2020 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta’s governing United Conservative Party ended 2019 with a $2.3-million deficit and net liabilities of $1.1 million, according to year-end financial statements posted by Elections Alberta. 
  
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• OPINION | After romping to victory one year ago, Kenney faces unprecedented challenges in 2020

  16-04-2020 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A year ago Kenney was celebrating a decisive electoral victory over the NDP after running on a campaign platform that could be summed up in three words: jobs, economy, pipelines. A year later he's dealing with an unprecedented disaster that can be summed up in three words: pandemic, recession, debt.
  
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