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• Homicide detectives investigate after man found dead in central Edmonton - Globalnews.ca

  11-05-2020 23:52
  
  Homicide detectives investigate after man found dead in central Edmonton  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Homicide detectives investigate after man found dead in central Edmonton

  11-05-2020 23:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Edmonton Police Service's homicide section is investigating after a man was found dead in an apartment suite over the weekend.
  
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• 3rd death linked to Canada's largest COVID-19 outbreak at Alberta slaughterhouse

  11-05-2020 23:49 via cbc.ca
  
  A third death has been linked to the COVID-19 outbreak at a Cargill meat-processing plant near High River in southern Alberta, which is the largest tied to a single location in Canada.
  
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• Canadian oil sector welcomes federal aid for large firms despite climate change conditions

  11-05-2020 23:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  The oil and gas sector and the Alberta government are applauding a federal financing relief package for large Canadian companies despite conditions that could link the aid to an individual company's climate change goals.
  
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• Edmonton writer takes on COVID-19 pandemic: ‘humour is a coping mechanism’ - Globalnews.ca

  11-05-2020 23:35
  
  Edmonton writer takes on COVID-19 pandemic: ‘humour is a coping mechanism’  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Edmonton writer takes on COVID-19 pandemic: ‘humour is a coping mechanism’

  11-05-2020 23:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Letters of the Pandemic are humourous videos posted on YouTube that capture different characters grappling with different aspects of the pandemic.
  
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• Global Edmonton supports: Full House Lottery

  11-05-2020 23:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  This is the one you’ve been waiting for! Full House Lottery is back with $5.1 million in prizes. Supporting the Royal Alex and University Hospital Foundations. Purchase your tickets at 1-800-441-0465 or online at fullhouse.ca. EARLY BIRD Sales Deadline: Midnight, June 4, 2020 Draw Date: June 18, 2020 FINAL DRAW Sales Deadline: Midnight, June 25,...
  
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• Booming bloom business: Edmonton-area flower shops grow sales during COVID-19 isolation - Globalnews.ca

  11-05-2020 22:04
  
  Booming bloom business: Edmonton-area flower shops grow sales during COVID-19 isolation  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Booming bloom business: Edmonton-area flower shops grow sales during COVID-19 isolation

  11-05-2020 22:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Flower shop owners have been running off their feet to fill Mother's Day orders during COVID-19 isolation restrictions.
  
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• Dr. Deena Hinshaw to update Alberta with latest on COVID-19

  11-05-2020 21:30 via cbc.ca
  
  With the possible start date for Stage 1 of the relaunch plan coming up later this week, Alberta's COVID-19 numbers appear to be moving in the right direction.
  
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• Alberta reports two more COVID-19 deaths, 47 new cases

  11-05-2020 21:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta reported two more COVID-19 deaths in continuing-care centres on Monday, and 47 new cases of the illness.
  
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• Alberta releases COVID-19 guidelines for sectors that may reopen this week

  11-05-2020 21:30 via cbc.ca
  
  With the possible start date for Stage 1 of the relaunch plan expected later this week, the province released a new online tool to help businesses prepare for reopening.
  
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• Edmonton approves new economic development entity. What does that mean for Northlands?

  11-05-2020 21:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  City council unanimously approved Monday the creation of a separate innovation entity to support entrepreneurs and Edmonton's tech and knowledge economies.
  
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• How Canada’s kids are coping with COVID-19

  11-05-2020 20:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  From homeschooling to emotions, a new Angus Reid Institute survey asks Canadian kids how they’re faring amid a global pandemic. The survey found 54 per cent of young respondents miss their friends more than anything else. ARI executive director Shachi Kurl outlines more of the findings on the noon news.
  
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• Edmonton afternoon weather forecast: Monday, May 11, 2020

  11-05-2020 20:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here’s Phil Darlington’s Monday, May 11, 2020 afternoon weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• Who will be the president of the Mill Creek Ravine off-leash area?

  11-05-2020 20:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  A campaign is underway in Edmonton to see which pet is named president of the Mill Creek Ravine off-leash area. Community Reporter Morgan Black joins us live from the election headquarters to introduce us to some of the candidates.
  
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• Far-right extremists getting bolder as threatening behaviour goes unchecked, police warned

  11-05-2020 19:38 via cbc.ca
  
  More than two weeks after the videos were posted to social media, the National Council of Canadian Muslims is among those questioning why charges have not been laid in this case or in previous incidents.
  
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• Dr. Deena Hinshaw to provide update on COVID-19 in Alberta Monday afternoon

  11-05-2020 19:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw will provide an update at 3:30 p.m. on the current case numbers as well as Alberta's response to the pandemic.
  
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• Métis Nation of Alberta announces additional supports for citizens in response to COVID-19

  11-05-2020 18:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Métis Nation of Alberta has released the second phase of its province-wide action plan in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
  
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• 'Mumble punk' musician Jesse Jams' survival story featured in new documentary

  11-05-2020 18:16 via cbc.ca
  
  For Jesse Jams, punk music is powerful armour.
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak: Scheer asks Morneau ‘is this it?’ when it comes to support for oil and gas sector

  11-05-2020 17:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced Monday that the federal government says it will provide loans and financing to the country’s largest employers to help them weather the COVID-19 economic crisis. Speaking to reporters in Ottawa on Monday, Conservative leader Andrew Scheer said he would ask Morneau “is this it?” when it comes to financial...
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak: Scheer addresses COVID-19 outbreak at Cargill meat-packing plant

  11-05-2020 17:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  A wave of COVID-19 infections has hit meat-packing plants across the country. The union representing workers at these facilities says 18 of 37 inspectors working at the Cargill plant in High River, Alta., have tested positive for the virus. Speaking to reporters in Ottawa on Monday, Conservative leader Andrew Scheer was asked what a Conservative...
  
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• Coronavirus: What does Edmonton’s office vacancy rate look like?

  11-05-2020 16:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  The staged relaunch of the economy means how people work could change forever. That is raising questions about what that means for all that office space out there. Vinesh Pratap reports.
  
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• It's a big week for the Edmonton Oilers when it comes to possibly hosting Stanley Cup Playoff games: 9 Things - Edmonton Journal

  11-05-2020 16:38
  It's a big week for the Edmonton Oilers when it comes to possibly hosting Stanley Cup Playoff games: 9 Things  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Mother's Day hail storm covers some Edmonton yards - CTV News Edmonton

  11-05-2020 16:15
  
  Mother's Day hail storm covers some Edmonton yards  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Good news for Edmonton's spring mosquito season - CTV News Edmonton

  11-05-2020 16:15
  
  Good news for Edmonton's spring mosquito season  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• Traditional dinner prepared for Edmonton families celebrating Ramadan - CTV News Edmonton

  11-05-2020 16:14
  
  Traditional dinner prepared for Edmonton families celebrating Ramadan  CTV News Edmonton
  
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• WestJet extends flight cancellations into July as COVID-19 keeps passenger loads at record lows

  11-05-2020 16:02 via cbc.ca
  
  WestJet says it is extending many flight cancellations into early July as it continues to deal with record-low passenger numbers due to COVID-19.
  
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• Closure of Barca Academy leaves Edmonton soccer parents out thousands of dollars - CBC.ca

  11-05-2020 16:00
  
  Closure of Barca Academy leaves Edmonton soccer parents out thousands of dollars  CBC.ca
  
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• Closure of Barca Academy leaves Edmonton soccer parents out thousands of dollars 

  11-05-2020 16:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Dozens of Edmonton soccer families are out thousands of dollars after the Canadian company BCN Sports, which runs Barca academies across Canada, has closed down. The company says it is going into insolvency and won't be operating the academies any longer.
  
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• Checking in with Global Edmonton’s Kent Morrison

  11-05-2020 15:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  We check in with Global Edmonton’s Kent Morrison and find out how he’s been spending his time in self-isolation.
  
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• Councillor wants Edmonton to consider permanent closure of body rub centres - CBC.ca

  11-05-2020 15:00
  
  Councillor wants Edmonton to consider permanent closure of body rub centres  CBC.ca
  
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• Councillor wants Edmonton to consider permanent closure of body rub centres

  11-05-2020 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  An Edmonton councillor wants the city to consider keeping body rub centres closed permanently, even when public health orders allow them to reopen. 
  
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• Ensign Energy Services suspends quarterly dividend reports $29.3M Q1 loss

  11-05-2020 14:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ensign Energy Services Inc. suspended its quarterly dividend as it reported a loss of $29.3 million in its latest quarter.
  
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• Men's Sheds Edmonton aims to tackle COVID-19 social isolation spike - Edmonton Journal

  11-05-2020 14:02
  Men's Sheds Edmonton aims to tackle COVID-19 social isolation spike  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Second privacy breach complaint filed against Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro

  11-05-2020 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro is the subject of another privacy breach complaint after his political staff accessed and released billing information from an Edmonton clinic to rebut allegations made during an NDP news conference.
  
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• Edmonton councillor turning to business community instead of province for housing help - Globalnews.ca

  11-05-2020 14:00
  
  Edmonton councillor turning to business community instead of province for housing help  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Edmonton councillor turning to business community instead of province for housing help

  11-05-2020 14:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Coun. Scott McKeen plans on bringing together land developers, builders, private financing folks and others to build supportive housing after Edmonton was turned down by the province.
  
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• The 'caribou of the Cretaceous': study says Edmontosaurus once called the Arctic home

  11-05-2020 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A group of international researchers say the Edmontosaurus, a dinosaur known to have lived some 70 million years ago between Alberta and Colorado, had an even larger range than what was previously believed, stretching to Alaska.
  
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• Rent relief key to restarting economy, not just covering costs of pandemic closures, say business advocates

  11-05-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  While provinces ease into reopening their economies, questions swirl around the federal government's commercial rent relief program and whether it will work.
  
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• Construction of expanded Trans Mountain pipeline to begin soon in B.C.

  11-05-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Construction will soon ramp up on the expansion of the Trans Mountain oil export pipeline, including the installation of pipe in British Columbia where opposition to the project has been loudest.
  
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• Who among their unrestricted free agents should Edmonton Oilers bring back? - Edmonton Journal

  11-05-2020 06:43
  Who among their unrestricted free agents should Edmonton Oilers bring back?  Edmonton Journal
  
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• Drag queens dance in street for Calgary Mother’s Day

  11-05-2020 03:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  Drag queens brought the party to Calgary neighbourhoods for one unforgettable physically distanced Mother’s Day on Sunday.
  
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• OHS report finds COVID-19 investigation at Cargill High River plant did not include worker representation

  11-05-2020 03:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Cargill has been given until May 18 to complete its investigation with worker participation.
  
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• Celebrating Mother’s Day in Edmonton amid COVID-19 pandemic - Global News

  11-05-2020 03:10
  
  Celebrating Mother’s Day in Edmonton amid COVID-19 pandemic  Global News
  
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• Celebrating Mother’s Day in Edmonton amid COVID-19 pandemic - Globalnews.ca

  11-05-2020 03:07
  
  Celebrating Mother’s Day in Edmonton amid COVID-19 pandemic  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Longtime businesses in Edmonton forced to permanently close due to COVID-19 - Global News

  11-05-2020 02:57
  
  Longtime businesses in Edmonton forced to permanently close due to COVID-19  Global News
  
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• Longtime businesses in Edmonton forced to permanently close due to COVID-19 - Globalnews.ca

  11-05-2020 02:52
  
  Longtime businesses in Edmonton forced to permanently close due to COVID-19  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Good news for Edmonton's spring mosquito season - CTV News

  11-05-2020 02:38
  
  Good news for Edmonton's spring mosquito season  CTV News
  
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• Edmonton weather forecast: Sunday, May. 10

  11-05-2020 02:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here’s Kevin O’Connell’s Sunday, May. 10 weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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