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• What you need to know about the Quarantine Act as isolation becomes mandatory for returning travellers

  25-03-2020 23:56
  
  Canada is making unprecedented use of the federal Quarantine Act in a bid to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The order, which went into effect early Wednesday, hours before it was announced, means all travellers returning to Canada are now legally required to go into self-isolation for 14 days rather than simply urged to do so. Here's a closer look at the legislation: Has Canada always had a Quarantine Act? According to the federal government, a piece of legislation bearing the same na
  
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• The Quarantine Act explained, as isolation becomes mandatory for some

  25-03-2020 23:56
  
  Canada is making unprecedented use of the federal Quarantine Act in a bid to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The order, which went into effect early Wednesday, hours before it was announced, means all travellers returning to Canada are now legally required to go into self-isolation for 14 days rather than simply urged to do so. Here's a closer look at the legislation: Has Canada always had a Quarantine Act? According to the federal government, a piece of legislation bearing the same na
  
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• ​Jason Kenney announces fines for people ignoring self-isolation guidelines

  25-03-2020 23:53 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces that people not following self-isolation guidelines for COVID-19 will face fines.
  
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• Tips to stop the spread of COVID-19 in your house from Dr. Hinshaw

  25-03-2020 23:48 via globalnews.ca
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw gives tips and strategies to help stop the spread of COVID-19 within your household.
  
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• Gunmen attack Sikh religious gathering in Kabul, killing 4 - Lethbridge News Now

  25-03-2020 23:47 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Gunmen attack Sikh religious gathering in Kabul, killing 4  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Dr. Hinshaw announces additional measures for health facilities

  25-03-2020 23:47 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta has announced additional measures to try to stop the spread of COVID-19 in care facilities in the province.
  
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• Alberta announces 61 cases of COVID-19 and outbreak at group home

  25-03-2020 23:47 via globalnews.ca
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw announces 61 new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta and an outbreak of COVID-19.
  
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• Not the way you want to end a career: Hitmen vets lament lost season

  25-03-2020 23:31
  
  Kyle Olson and Dakota Krebs, who are both 20 years old, were both in their final season in the Western Hockey League when the coronavirus pandemic ended the year. Neither figured their junior careers would end like this. Even though Krebs knew there was a chance it could happen, it didn’t make it any easier. “It sucks. I mean playing in the WHL and having it end this way. But I mean it’s more than me going through it so that makes it a little bit easier.” Olson was born i
  
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• Canadian international forward Brett Beukeboom retires from rugby - Lethbridge News Now

  25-03-2020 23:26 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Canadian international forward Brett Beukeboom retires from rugby  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• A thousand reasons to follow the rules: Alberta government to issue COVID-19 fines

  25-03-2020 23:07
  
  The province of Alberta has given authorities the power to issue tickets to those found in violation of COVID-19 guidelines. Premier Jason Kenney announced the incoming measures Thursday during an afternoon update at the Alberta legislature. "Today we are moving from asking people to act responsibly to instead using the full force of the law to legally require that people act responsibly to protect public health," Kenney said. Kenney said the overwhelming majority of Albertans have been very res
  
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• $1K fines coming for Albertans who don't obey COVID-19 guidelines

  25-03-2020 23:07
  
  The province of Alberta has given authorities the power to issue tickets to those found in violation of COVID-19 guidelines. Premier Jason Kenney announced the incoming measures Thursday during an afternoon update at the Alberta legislature. "Today we are moving from asking people to act responsibly to instead using the full force of the law to legally require that people act responsibly to protect public health," Kenney said. Kenney said tickets for offences will start at $1,000. Sixty-one new
  
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• NHL doctor warns of patchwork protocols across 31 markets - Lethbridge News Now

  25-03-2020 23:05 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  NHL doctor warns of patchwork protocols across 31 markets  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• You won't get sick from food delivery as long as you follow the rules, Dr. Hinshaw says

  25-03-2020 23:01
  
  If you’re in self isolation and unable to leave the house, you may be ordering food from your favourite restaurant or getting groceries delivered to your door. Some concerns have been raised about those services and whether or not the COVID-19 virus can be transferred on the packaging. "Food delivery is fine," says Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s chief medical officer. "If people want to be completely safe, precautions they can take if they get food delivered is to when they get the foo
  
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• Israel parliament speaker resigns rather than convene a vote - Lethbridge News Now

  25-03-2020 22:47 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Israel parliament speaker resigns rather than convene a vote  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Liberals rejig benefits for workers affected by COVID-19 - Lethbridge News Now

  25-03-2020 22:34 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Liberals rejig benefits for workers affected by COVID-19  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary police respond to shooting near southeast home

  25-03-2020 22:33
  
  A man has been taken to hospital in non-life threatening condition following a shooting in southeast Calgary Wednesday afternoon. Officials say they were called to a home in the 1800 block of 35 Street S.E. at about 3 p.m. after receiving reports that a man had been shot. When they arrived at the scene, they found a male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to hospital where he remains in stable condition. Police tell CTV News they are looking for two suspects but have no descripti
  
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• Lethbridge Hurricanes pick up two players in WHL U.S. Prospects Draft - Lethbridge News Now

  25-03-2020 22:32 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Lethbridge Hurricanes pick up two players in WHL U.S. Prospects Draft  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Studio Bell to remain closed during COVID-19 pandemic

  25-03-2020 22:28
  
  With most events postponed or cancelled, Calgary's Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, will remain closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials announced on social media Wednesday. That means 77 per cent of current and part-time staff will be laid off. But officials are vowing to re-open. "This news is especially difficult for a charitable organization like NMC, as our earned revenues temporarily cease, and our fundraising revenues become further compromised during the city and pro
  
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• National Music Centre, Studio Bell, to remain closed during COVID-19 pandemic

  25-03-2020 22:28
  
  With most events postponed or cancelled, Calgary's National Music Centre, which houses Studio Bell, will remain closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials announced on social media Wednesday. That means 77 per cent of current and part-time staff will be laid off. But officials are vowing to re-open. "This news is especially difficult for a charitable organization like NMC, as our earned revenues temporarily cease, and our fundraising revenues become further compromised during the city and pr
  
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• Lethbridge Hurricanes to pick 16th in WHL Bantam Draft - Lethbridge News Now

  25-03-2020 22:25 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Lethbridge Hurricanes to pick 16th in WHL Bantam Draft  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Find social services during COVID-19 pandemic at Help Seeker - Lethbridge News Now

  25-03-2020 22:16 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Find social services during COVID-19 pandemic at Help Seeker  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Charity that helps people living with cancer continues support remotely

  25-03-2020 22:03
  
  It’s a challenging time at Wellspring Calgary. The charity offers a variety of programs for members who are in various stages of their cancer journeys, along with the people who care about them. But its two Calgary locations were forced to close their doors because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now staff and volunteers have come up with a technological solution by offering programs online. It took just over a week to organize and now members can remotely access at least one program per day inc
  
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• Businesses are hurting because of COVID-19. Here's how to help.

  25-03-2020 22:03
  
  All types of small businesses are suffering as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, but the Better Business Bureau (BBB) says there are many different ways people can help entrepreneurs in their time of need. Closures and cancellations have already affected hundreds of thousands of businesses across the country, the BBB says, including everything from contractors to daycare providers and even dry cleaners and mechanics. The agency says instead of simply giving up on supporting these businesses,
  
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• Alberta small business confidence suffers huge blow from COVID-19

  25-03-2020 21:05
  
  Small business owners in Alberta are feeling a deep impact from the coronavirus pandemic, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) in its March report. The CFIB made the announcement in its Business Barometer released Wednesday, saying Alberta's small business confidence dropped to 26.2 points. The index level shows how much business owners believe the economy is in good standing and the CFIB states a reading of 65 indicates "the economy is growing at its potential." “Ma
  
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• Lethbridge couple face drug and weapons charges after home and garages searched by police

  25-03-2020 21:02
  
  Even during a global pandemic, policing has to continue. A Lethbridge couple is facing drug and weapons charges after search warrants were executed at a home and detached garages in the southern Alberta city. Members of the Lethbridge police Crime Suppression Team and Priority Crimes Unit raided a home in the 2900 block of 12th Avenue S. on Tuesday, along with a detached garage in the 1000 block of 12B Street S, a detached garage on Temple Boulevard and a vehicle. A man was arrested at one
  
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• Cochrane offers utility bill assistance, removes bus fees

  25-03-2020 20:44
  
  The Town of Cochrane is offering a reprieve to residents struggling to pay their utility bills during the COVID-19 pandemic. Councillors voted in favour of waiving penalties for late utility bill payment for a period of four months and allowing the deferral of utility bills until August 2020 for those in need. Council approved the move Monday during a session conducted by video conference. "Our hope here is to offer some relief to Cochrane residents, albeit short term, during this unprecedented
  
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• 'Top Chef Masters' winner dies after coronavirus diagnosis

  25-03-2020 20:29
  
  World-renowned chef Floyd Cardoz died Wednesday in New Jersey at age 59. Cardoz had tested positive for coronavirus. "It is with deep sorrow that we inform you of the passing away of Chef Floyd Cardoz," according to a statement from Hunger Inc. Hospitality, where Cardoz was the culinary director. Cardoz tested positive for COVID-19 on March 18 and was being treated for it at Mountainside Medical Center in New Jersey, the statement said.Newsletter sign-up: Get The COVID-19 Brief sent to your inbo
  
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• Alberta ramping up enforcement of public health orders; number of confirmed COVID-19 cases climbs to 419

  25-03-2020 19:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  Too many Albertans have been ignoring public health orders related to the COVID-19  crisis, so the province is bringing in new penalties for people who aren't compliant, Premier Jason Kenney announced on Wednesday.
  
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• Alberta premier, chief medical officer of health to provide COVID-19 update Wednesday afternoon

  25-03-2020 19:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and the chief medical officer of health will provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic Wednesday afternoon.
  
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• Gun and ammunition sales up in Alberta amid COVID-19 pandemic

  25-03-2020 19:40
  
  While many Albertans are stocking up on essentials like medication and groceries, some gun owners are also stocking up on ammunition. Retailers in Calgary say business has been booming during the COVID-19 pandemic. "We’re seeing anywhere between a 25 to 35 per cent increase," said J.R. Cox, owner of The Shooting Edge in Calgary. "They are buying shotguns, they are buying ammunition. We’re selling a lot of ammunition. We’ve seen an uptick in a few handgun sales." But Cox says th
  
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• No playground zone: Lethbridge joins list of communities that have closed playgrounds

  25-03-2020 19:28
  
  Officials in the City of Lethbridge say residents are no longer allowed to use a number of amenities available at parks in the community in order to contain the spread of COVID-19. The city made the announcement earlier this week, saying the closure affects areas that have "multiple touchpoints" and have the potential to draw "crowds of people." The following features are closed at all parks in the City of Lethbridge until further notice:playground equipment benches picnic shelters picnic tables
  
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• COVID-19: Lethbridge closes off playground equipment to combat spread of infection - CTV News

  25-03-2020 19:28 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  COVID-19: Lethbridge closes off playground equipment to combat spread of infection  CTV News
  
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• Latest stats show Lethbridge Police resolved 99% of 2019 calls without use of force - Lethbridge News Now

  25-03-2020 19:20 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Latest stats show Lethbridge Police resolved 99% of 2019 calls without use of force  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• ‘We did it right:’ COVID-19 scare at oilsands work camp tests businesses’ plans

  25-03-2020 19:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Friday, a worker staying at a northern Alberta oilsands staff lodge was taken to hospital with novel-coronavirus-like symptoms.
  
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• Child sexual abuse expected to rise amid COVID-19 pandemic, experts say

  25-03-2020 19:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  Experts are worried about an increase in child abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have some tips for families, caregivers and neighbours.
  
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• COVID-19 scare at oilsands work camp tests businesses' plans

  25-03-2020 19:05
  
  A COVID-19 scare at an oilsands staff lodge north of Fort McMurray, Alta., last week tested the pandemic preparedness of one of the many businesses that house, feed and transport workers at resource extraction sites. Civeo Corp., which runs the Borealis Lodge by Suncor Energy's base mine, said Friday that a worker staying there was taken to hospital with novel-coronavirus-like symptoms. On Tuesday, it said the test was negative. Ian Robb, Canadian director of the hospitality industry union Unite
  
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• Alberta home builders say construction jobs essential during COVID-19 crisis

  25-03-2020 18:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Home builders across the province say their work is essential during COVID-19 concerns.
  
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• Okotoks mom diagnosed with COVID-19 warns about the importance of self-isolation

  25-03-2020 18:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  The 29-year-old said she first starting feeling unwell on March 4. She had body pain, stiffness in her neck and knees, which was followed by a chest cold.
  
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• Kenney, Hinshaw to issue COVID-19 update at 3:30 p.m.

  25-03-2020 18:07
  
  Premier Jason Kenney is joining Dr. Deena Hinshaw in Wednesday's COVID-19 update. On Tuesday, the chief medical officer of health announced 57 new coronavirus cases and a second death. Alberta now has 358 COVID-19 cases: 214 in the Calgary zone, 86 in the Edmonton zone, 28 in the Central zone, 20 in the North zone and eight in the South zone.  Growth of COVID-19 Cases in AlbertaInfogramThe province suspects up to 28 cases have breen spread in the community so far. In his last COVID-19 addre
  
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• 61 more cases of COVID-19 in Alberta; total surpasses 400

  25-03-2020 18:07
  
  Premier Jason Kenney confirmed another 61 cases of COVID-19 in Alberta. The province now has a total of 419 cases of coronavirus. This is a breaking news story. More to come. Original story follows.  Premier Jason Kenney is joining Dr. Deena Hinshaw in Wednesday's COVID-19 update. On Tuesday, the chief medical officer of health announced 57 new coronavirus cases and a second death. Alberta now has 358 COVID-19 cases: 214 in the Calgary zone, 86 in the Edmonton zone, 28 in the Central zone,
  
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• Applications open for provincial emergency isolation support - Lethbridge News Now

  25-03-2020 17:58 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Applications open for provincial emergency isolation support  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Travellers returning home must enter mandatory self-isolation: health minister

  25-03-2020 17:46
  
  As of midnight, all travellers returning home to Canada must go into mandatory self-isolation for 14 days according to new measures being enacted under the Quarantine Act. That’s according to Health Minister Patty Hajdu who announced that all travellers, with the exception of essential workers, must enter into self-isolation upon their arrival in Canada. “Individuals who exhibit symptoms on arrival in Canada are forbidden also from using public transit to travel to their places of se
  
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• Travellers returning home must enter mandatory isolation: health minister

  25-03-2020 17:46
  
  As of early Wednesday morning, all travellers returning home to Canada must go into mandatory self-isolation for 14 days according to new measures being enacted under the federal Quarantine Act. On Wednesday morning, Health Minister Patty Hajdu told the Senate that all travellers, with the exception of “essential workers,” will be legally obligated to isolate themselves upon their arrival in Canada to prevent further spread of the novel coronavirus. She said the new measure will prov
  
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• TELUS mobile customers in Alberta able to call 911 again after service disruption

  25-03-2020 17:43
  
  TELUS Mobility says a service disruption leaving customers in Alberta unable to call 911 has been fixed. A TELUS spokesperson it caught the issue immediately and notified municipalities and emergency services.  It is now fully resolved, a TELUS spokesperson said.  "We know how critical connectivity is for our customers, especially during this public health crisis, and we sincerely apologize for the service interruption." An emergency alert was issued in Red Deer Wednesday morning infor
  
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• TELUS customers in Alberta unable to call 911 from mobile devices

  25-03-2020 17:43
  
  TELUS mobile customers in Alberta are currently not able to call 9-1-1. An emergency alert was issued in Red Deer Wednesday morning informing residents they would have to use other means to report an emergency if they were a customer with the telecom company. “Telus has informed The City of Red Deer of an outage that is impacting the ability of TELUS MOBILE CUSTOMERS to contact 9-1-1. This outage is impacting TELUS MOBILITY CUSTOMERS across the province,” the alert reads. “Thes
  
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• Alberta Emergency Alert issued amid 911 outage for Telus Mobility customers

  25-03-2020 17:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  An emergency alert was issued in Alberta Wednesday morning, warning Albertans who are with Telus for their cellphone service they are unable to call 911 from anywhere in the province.
  
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• Alberta Emergency Alert dropped after 911 outage for Telus Mobility customers

  25-03-2020 17:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  An emergency alert has been dropped in Alberta, after Telus mobility customers were warned earlier in the day that they were unable to call 911 from anywhere in the province. 
  
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• Eligible Albertans can now apply for emergency COVID-19 isolation support

  25-03-2020 17:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  Albertans who have been forced to self-isolate due to the COVID-19 pandemic and have no other source of income can now apply for financial support from the province.
  
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• Albertans can now apply for provincial COVID-19 emergency aid

  25-03-2020 16:18
  
  Albertans affected by COVID-19 can now begin applying for a one-time payment of $1,146 from the provincial government as part of a $50 million relief fund. Working adults who have lost all or part of their income as a result of having to self-isolate or care for a dependent who is self-isolating can apply for emergency support payments if:They have been diagnosed with COVID-19 They are caring for a dependent who is self-isolating They have otherwise been directed by health authorities to self-is
  
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• Lethbridge duo charged after major drug and weapons bust - Lethbridge News Now

  25-03-2020 16:01 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Lethbridge duo charged after major drug and weapons bust  Lethbridge News Now
  
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