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• 'Something to look forward to': Calgary woman sharing family recipes with neighbourhood walkers

  16-04-2020 23:52
  
  Bonnie Sutter loves being in the kitchen and wants to share that joy with others in her Kensington area neighbourhood.  Sutter has begun posting recipes of the foods she’s baked or cooked in recent days in her front garden for others to experience.  “It just came to me one morning,” she said.  “Everybody is at home more than usual and if they’re like my kids, they want to bake, they want to cook or do something like that.”  Sutter says her
  
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• Pandemic hits wedding industry hard

  16-04-2020 23:50
  
  Travel restrictions and a limit on the number of people that can gather during the pandemic is making it tough for many events to go forward, including weddings. The multi-billion dollar industry is expected to take a big hit. Many weddings, including Laurie Block and Mark Bell’s, have been put on hold for the time being. The couple met four years ago and were supposed to have a wedding for 250 people at the Calgary Polo Club on June 27, but  after COVID-19 emerged, started to talk ab
  
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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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• Police make arrest but are still looking for murder weapon in Sunalta incident

  16-04-2020 23:37
  
  Calgary police have made an arrest in the murder of a 28-year-old man whose body was found inside a vehicle in Sunalta last week. Officials say police were called to the scene in the 1500 block of 16 Avenue S.W. for reports of a shooting. When they arrived, they found a man suffering from medical distress inside a vehicle. The victim, identified as 28-year-old Jovaughan Meek, was taken to hospital where he later died. Taylor Calfchild, also known as Taylor Hall, 24, of Calgary, was arrested by p
  
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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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• Golf gives back during challenging times

  16-04-2020 23:14
  
  Even though the golf industry hasn’t received the green light to open up their fairways, it’s not stopping a few Calgary golf management groups from giving back to essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Windmill Golf Group managing partner Barry Ehlert and his team came up with an idea about how they could give back in a small way to essential workers: why not offer them a chance to play free golf on their days off?  “For thirty days we’re going to have a dr
  
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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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• Eric’s House offering virtual sing-along for adults with disabilities among other programs

  16-04-2020 22:42
  
  There's just a handful of clients and staff left at a support facility for people with disabilities in southeast Calgary, but organizers are doing their best to provide help to those in self-isolation. Typically Eric’s House has 30 clients at its facility with 14 staff members. But the pandemic and social distancing has changed all of that. The building is a day facility for adults with disabilities such as autism, Down syndrome and other global delays. Assistant director Simran Shergill h
  
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• Calgary Fringe Festival cancels 2020 edition because of coronavirus

  16-04-2020 22:41
  
  The Calgary Fringe Festival has cancelled its 2020 edition because of the coronavirus pandemic. Scheduled for July 31 to Aug. 8, the event — described online as an uncensored, non-juried theatre festival — has attracted artists and performers from around the world in its 15-year history. "The decision to cancel was not made lightly. At this time though, our top priority is the health and safety of all our Fringe artists, staff, volunteers and audiences," organizers said in a statemen
  
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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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• COVID-19 confirmed at Brooks beef plant, continuing care centre - Lethbridge News Now

  16-04-2020 22:23 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  COVID-19 confirmed at Brooks beef plant, continuing care centre  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Kenney government won't provide additional money to help parents with schooling

  16-04-2020 22:07
  
  The Alberta NDP is demanding the province do more to provide supports for families who are now teaching their children at home because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this week, the NDP education critic Sarah Hoffman said families who have been forced to teach their children at home have found the transition "very challenging." "Many don't have the extra cash to buy the things they need to help their kids succeed." In order to help with that deficit, Hoffman proposed the provincial government
  
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• City of Calgary projects $400M in revenue losses without financial support

  16-04-2020 21:31
  
  The City of Calgary says it's losing between $10 million and $15 million each week as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and administrators are warning that without financial support, the total could climb to more than $400 million over the next six months.  Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi is now calling on the federal government to step in with a support package, given that both his city and the province are already suffering major financial losses. “Without a backstop from the federal go
  
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• Interfaith Food Bank could see 40% rise in demand this year - Lethbridge News Now

  16-04-2020 20:58 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Interfaith Food Bank could see 40% rise in demand this year  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary's Heritage Park offers curbside pickup for food items

  16-04-2020 20:30
  
  The COVID-19 pandemic has forced Heritage Park to close its doors for the time being but officials say their bakers and cooks are still hard at work making some turn-of-the-century treats. Starting Friday, the historic park situated in southwest Calgary will be offering curbside pickup for a select variety of favourite lunch and dinner items sold at the Alberta Bakery and the Selkirk Grille.Curbside pickup has arrived! We are now taking orders for Selkirk Grille lunch and dinner items, as well a
  
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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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• Lethbridge Paradise Canyon Open golf tournament postponed - Lethbridge News Now

  16-04-2020 20:13 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Lethbridge Paradise Canyon Open golf tournament postponed  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta sees 2 more COVID-19 deaths Thursday; companies at outbreak sites complying

  16-04-2020 19:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta reported 162 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Thursday, bringing the provincial total to 2,158.
  
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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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• AHS orders another Calgary restaurant to stop dine-in service

  16-04-2020 19:55
  
  A northwest Calgary restaurant has been ordered to stop offering dine-in service after health inspectors found customers seated at the bar being served alcohol. Van Gogh Grill and Bar, located in the 11000 block of Village Drive N.W., was ordered Wednesday by Alberta Health Services to stop offering dine-in service, which is prohibited by a public health order. "Customers were served alcohol at the bar in the dining room. The continued operation of the dining room permits activity that could tra
  
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• Ontario researchers developing COVID-19 vaccine delivered by nasal spray

  16-04-2020 19:25
  
  Researchers from the University of Waterloo are working on a COVID-19 vaccine to be delivered through nasal spray, and used to both treat and immunize against the virus. While there is still plenty of testing left to be done and the work has not been peer-reviewed, the non-invasive vaccine is being designed to both treat and immunize against the virus.Coronavirus newsletter sign-up: Get The COVID-19 Brief sent to your inboxA news release from the university says it will work by using what's
  
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• New Alberta COVID-19 update expected to include complete numbers from Wednesday

  16-04-2020 19:14
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw's Thursday COVID-19 update at 3:30 p.m. is expected to include the complete numbers from the previous day. Wednesday's update of 126 new cases and no deaths did not include probable or recovered cases due to a government data outage.Alberta reports 126 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths Infographics: COVID-19 in Alberta by the numbersThursday's number of confirmed cases could be Alberta's highest so far in the pandemic as a result, as well as the increase in testing in recent days.
  
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• Alberta surpasses 2,000 cases of COVID-19, reaches 50 deaths

  16-04-2020 19:14
  
  Alberta reported 162 new cases of COVID-19 and two more deaths Thursday, bringing the province-wide totals to 2,158 cases and 50 deaths. This is a breaking news story. More information to come as it becomes available. Original story: Dr. Deena Hinshaw's Thursday COVID-19 update at 3:30 p.m. is expected to include the complete numbers from the previous day. Wednesday's update of 126 new cases and no deaths did not include probable or recovered cases due to a government data outage. Alberta report
  
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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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• Kenney following Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea leads in reopening Alberta economy

  16-04-2020 18:49
  
  Alberta’s premier says the province will follow the steps of other countries who’ve kept their economies functioning while keeping a second wave of COVID-19 cases at bay.  Jason Kenney pointed to Taiwan, Singapore and South Korea as examples of jurisdictions from who he’d be taking inspiration.  His plan consists of five main components: a strengthened effort to track the contacts of those who have tested positive; stronger border screening; public health order enforc
  
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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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• 'We have different data': Newly shared report reveals gaps between province and doctors on pay

  16-04-2020 16:44
  
  A newly shared report published by the Alberta Medical Association (AMA) highlights how far apart Alberta’s doctors and the province are when discussing how much doctors are paid. The difference in datasets is another reason why the AMA’s president believes an independent arbitrator is needed to step in to end the dispute between the two sides.  The 33-page AMA report titled The Economic Realities of Physician Compensation in Alberta was shared with doctors in December
  
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• 'Streaming but different': Calgary International Film Festival makes movies available at home

  16-04-2020 16:43
  
  Movie buffs can now enjoy some Calgary International Film Festival selections while in self-isolation. CIFF has partnered with the distributor Film Movement to make movies available for home viewing during the COVID-19 pandemic. "Like many distributors, they have movies that are supposed to have a theatrical window before they go to standard video-on-demand, so rather than just go straight to on-demand they've been working with festivals and independent theatres to develop this program, so you h
  
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• US home construction collapsed 22.3% in March - Lethbridge News Now

  16-04-2020 15:17 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  US home construction collapsed 22.3% in March  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Leading in pandemic becomes part of audition for Biden's VP - Lethbridge News Now

  16-04-2020 15:17 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Leading in pandemic becomes part of audition for Biden's VP  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• 'Dreary summer' expected in California as virus dims plans - Lethbridge News Now

  16-04-2020 14:54 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  'Dreary summer' expected in California as virus dims plans  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• US unemployment applications are set to shoot up again - Lethbridge News Now

  16-04-2020 13:39 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  US unemployment applications are set to shoot up again  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Did Sputnik Really Catch America Off-Guard? - Lethbridge News Now

  16-04-2020 13:08 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  Did Sputnik Really Catch America Off-Guard?  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• U.S. judge cancels permit for Keystone XL pipeline from Canada

  16-04-2020 12:46
  
  A U.S. judge cancelled a key permit Wednesday for the Keystone XL oil pipeline that's expected to stretch from Canada to Nebraska, another setback for the disputed project that got underway less than two weeks ago following years of delays. Judge Brian Morris said the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers failed to adequately consider effects on endangered species such as pallid sturgeon, a massive, dinosaur-like fish that lives in rivers the pipeline would cross. The ruling, however, does not shut down
  
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• Prime Minister Trudeau set to loosen small business aid restrictions

  16-04-2020 11:08
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to announce the government is loosening restrictions of the Canada Emergency Business Account, in the latest indication that it will be a long time before the country is back to business as usual. The program, targeted at small- and medium-sized businesses, offers government-guaranteed loans of up to $40,000 to cover the costs of keeping their enterprise afloat during the COVID-19 crisis. If the company can repay the balance of the loan by the end of 2022, up
  
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• PM Trudeau unveils new business rent assistance, loosened loan qualifications

  16-04-2020 11:08
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a new rent assistance program for businesses, and plans to loosen the criteria needed for small- and medium-sized companies to qualify for a loan, the latest indications that it will be a long time before the country is back to business as usual. Speaking to the challenges faced by businesses and commercial property owners, Trudeau said the new Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program will help small businesses cover their rents for April, M
  
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• Alberta announces $53M in funding for mental health

  16-04-2020 06:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Wednesday, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced $53 million in funding for mental health and addiction programs. Michael King reports.
  
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• WestJet to lay off 1,700 pilots

  16-04-2020 06:02
  
  WestJet  notified its pilot association Wednesday night  that it intends to issue layoff notices to 1,700 pilots, as the economic fallout from COVID-19 continues to hammer the Canadian economy. "1,700 pilots across WestJet, WestJet Encore and Swoop have received layoff notifications, effective either May 1 or June 1, 2020," said WestJet spokesperson Morgan Bell in an email to CTV News. "These notifications are in response to the COVID-19 global crisis that is shutting borders, encourag
  
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• WestJet lays off 1,700 pilots

  16-04-2020 06:02
  
  WestJet sent layoff notices to 1,700 pilots Wednesday night, as the economic fallout from COVID-19 continued. "1,700 pilots across WestJet, WestJet Encore and Swoop have received layoff notifications, effective either May 1 or June 1, 2020," said WestJet spokesperson Morgan Bell in an email to CTV News. "These notifications are in response to the COVID-19 global crisis that is shutting borders, encouraging only essential travel and forcing a dramatic reduction in flying that has led to the groun
  
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• Face masks as extra barrier to prevent spread of COVID-19 could become more common in Alberta

  16-04-2020 06:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Wearing a face mask in public to places like the grocery store is now a recommendation from Alberta and Canada's chief medical officers.
  
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• With 70,000 animals in its care, Vancouver Aquarium fears bankruptcy due to COVID-19

  16-04-2020 04:49
  
  The Vancouver Aquarium is losing millions of dollars a month during the COVID-19 crisis, raising serious concerns about the non-profit organization's ability to continue providing a home for the tens of thousands of animals in its care. Revenue at the Stanley Park attraction has dropped from almost $3 million a month before the pandemic hit to "almost zero" today, according to Ocean Wise, the conservation organization that runs the facility. President Lasse Gustavsson said the aquarium has alrea
  
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• WestJet says it’s laying off 1,700 pilots due to coronavirus crisis

  16-04-2020 04:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  The email says the layoffs will be determined based on "reverse seniority" — meaning the most recently hired 1,700 pilots will affected.
  
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• Financial pressures of COVID-19 force several Canadian small businesses to close permanently

  16-04-2020 04:12
  
  As non-essential businesses across the country close their doors during the COVID-19 pandemic, some long-standing operations won’t be able to reopen when things get better.Newsletter sign-up: Get The COVID-19 Brief sent to your inboxIn Toronto, Vesuvio Pizzeria and Spaghetti House has been in operation since 1957 and was able to survive through some of the toughest times, but announced on Tuesday that it will close permanently later this week. "I think that everybody’s feeling a bit
  
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• McGough's red and silver linings playbook

  16-04-2020 04:11
  
  The ball is still very much up in the air when it comes to if and when the CFL season will start. But for newly-signed Calgary Stampeders defensive end Connor McGough, finally being on a team close to his hometown Medicine Hat, it’s hard waiting to get back on the field. McGough said it’s better to focus on what we can control and following what the government and health officials say. “In Calgary Mayor Nenshi has postponed all activities until July and then in Quebec you have
  
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• Why is the Calgary zone such a hotspot for COVID-19?

  16-04-2020 03:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  The number of COVID-19 cases continues to be particularly high in the Calgary zone, accounting for more than 60 per cent of Alberta's cases.
  
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• Lethbridge man and his dog have close encounter with coyote - Global News

  16-04-2020 03:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Lethbridge man and his dog have close encounter with coyote  Global News
  
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• High River mayor says COVID-19 cases likely linked to workers at Cargill meat processing plant

  16-04-2020 02:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  The mayor of High River says the high number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in his community likely stems from infected workers at Cargill’s meat packing plant.
  
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• 'It's inexplicable and inexcusable': Calls for Alberta to universally test at care homes

  16-04-2020 02:49
  
  Officials at many Alberta care homes want the province to consider expanding testing at their facilities to include not only those who are showing symptoms of COVID-19 but all residents living there. David Cowling's brother Donald has been living at Clifton Manor in the southeast community of Forest Heights for about a year. David says as each day passes, the concern for his brother's safety grows. "Each day there's a new update and each day since this update there's been an increased number of
  
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• Global News at 5 Lethbridge: April 15

  16-04-2020 02:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Wednesday, April 15, 2020 edition of Global News at 5 on Global Lethbridge hosted by Liam Nixon.
  
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• Calgary post-secondary schools eyeing online courses through 2020

  16-04-2020 02:28
  
  Universities and colleges are scrambling to figure out what the fall semester will look like when students return to class. Alberta’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said in her daily address Wednesday that health officials and cabinet aren’t ready to make a decision on reopening face-to-face classes again. "Returning to school will be a very big decision," said Hinshaw. She suggested schools are just like other segments of the economy under consideration of reopeni
  
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