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• AHS reports first COVID-19 death in Fort Macleod - Lethbridge News Now

  23-07-2020 23:59 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• Local junior and pro hockey players back on the ice as part of United Hockey camp in Lethbridge

  23-07-2020 23:41
  
  After a few months off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some local hockey players as well as Hurricanes players are back on the ice in Lethbridge. The United Hockey summer camp has been underway at the ATB Centre for almost two full weeks now. The skills development camp runs different sessions for bantam, midget, and junior/pro aged players. Hurricanes forward Dylan Cozens and defenceman Alex Cotton, Brandon Wheat Kings forward Ridly Greig, as well as seasoned veterans Rob Klinkhammer and Brandon
  
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• Alberta Doctor Who fan builds life-sized replica TARDIS in his yard

  23-07-2020 23:34
  
  Brad Alexander took his love for the popular U.K. sci-fi series about a time-travelling doctor to the next level. He built a life-size replica of the fictional doctor’s ride through space called the TARDIS, or Time And Relative Dimension In Space, and put it right outside his yard in Brooks, Alta. The Doctor Who fan said he had strange looks from neighbours before they realized what he was building in his back alley. He said it wasn't until the blue paint, and police box signs that his pro
  
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• Alberta Doctor Who fan builds life-size replica TARDIS in his yard

  23-07-2020 23:34
  
  Brad Alexander took his love for the popular U.K. sci-fi series about a time-travelling doctor to the next level. He built a life-size replica of the fictional doctor’s ride through space called the TARDIS, or Time And Relative Dimension In Space, and put it right outside his yard in Brooks, Alta. The Doctor Who fan said he had strange looks from neighbours before they realized what he was building in his back alley. He said it wasn't until the blue paint, and police box signs that his pro
  
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• Clearing up inaccurate reports on opioid overdose deaths in Lethbridge - Lethbridge News Now

  23-07-2020 23:31 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Clearing up inaccurate reports on opioid overdose deaths in Lethbridge  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Calgary-wide scavenger hunt kicks off at midnight

  23-07-2020 23:17
  
  It’s called The Great YYC Staycation and was designed to help boost Calgary’s economy. The family friendly event is about having fun competing in physical and virtual challenges to earn points and win tens of thousands of dollars' worth of amazing prizes all while supporting our local community. "It was difficult obviously doing something like this during COVID-19," said co-founder Graeme Edge. "That’s something we were very sensitive to – should we do this and if we do,
  
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• 2 charged with trafficking cattle in Alberta, Saskatchewan

  23-07-2020 22:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  According to Saskatchewan RCMP, a large number of animals were being trafficked by two residents of Prairie Rose.
  
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• Tornado warning issued for city of Calgary, surrounding communities

  23-07-2020 22:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  A tornado warning was issued Thursday afternoon for the city of Calgary, as well as the surrounding areas of Airdrie, Cochrane, Olds and Sundre, Okotoks, High River and Claresholm.
  
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• Tornado warning downgraded to severe thunderstorm for Calgary and surrounding communities

  23-07-2020 22:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  The tornado warning was issued Thursday afternoon for the city of Calgary, as well as the surrounding areas of Airdrie, Cochrane, Olds and Sundre, Okotoks, High River and Claresholm and was lifted less than one hour later.
  
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• Disabled Canadians struggle to be paired with service animals amid pandemic - Lethbridge News Now

  23-07-2020 22:35 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Disabled Canadians struggle to be paired with service animals amid pandemic  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Tonight could be your last chance to see the NEOWISE comet before it disappears for six millenia

  23-07-2020 22:29
  
  If you've been waiting to catch a glimpse of the comet NEOWISE, tonight may be your last chance before it disappears for 6,000 years. Thursday night the comet will be at its closest to earth, 63 million miles away. For the best view of the comet, CTV Calgary meteorologist Kevin Stanfield suggests heading southeast out of the city to avoid potential cloud cover. From there, the comet will be visible to the northwest over the mountains. The best time to view the comet is around 10:30 PM to 11 PM,
  
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• It could be your last chance to see the NEOWISE comet before it disappears for six millenia

  23-07-2020 22:29
  
  If you've been waiting to catch a glimpse of the comet NEOWISE, Thursday night may be your last chance before it disappears for 6,000 years Thursday night the comet will be at its closest to earth, 63 million miles away. For the best view of the comet, CTV Calgary meteorologist Kevin Stanfield suggests heading southeast out of the city to avoid potential cloud cover. From there, the comet will be visible to the northwest over the mountains. The best time to view the comet is around 10:30 PM to 1
  
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• Tornado warning lifted for Calgary, severe thunderstorm warnings in place for surrounding area

  23-07-2020 22:24
  
  Tornado warnings were issued for Calgary and the surrounding area for a short time Thursday afternoon. The tornado warnings were issued by Environment Canada just after 2:30 p.m. and included:Calgary Airdrie-Cochrane-Olds-Sundre Okotoks-High River-ClaresholmThe tornado warnings were lifted about 3:15 p.m. and replaced with severe thunderstorm warnings. Severe thunderstorm watches are also in place for:Drumheller-Three Hills Hanna-Coronation-Oyen Lloydminster-Wainwright-Vermillion-Provost Red Dee
  
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• Tornado warning lifted for Calgary

  23-07-2020 22:24
  
  A severe thunderstorm watch was ended by Environment Canada Thursday evening, but CTV's David Spence warns that more storms may be on the way Friday. The end of the storm watch came after tornado warnings were issued for Calgary and the surrounding area for a short time Thursday afternoon. The tornado warnings were issued by Environment Canada just after 2:30 p.m. and included:Calgary Airdrie-Cochrane-Olds-Sundre Okotoks-High River-ClaresholmThe tornado warnings were lifted about 3:15 p.m. and r
  
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• Tornado warning issued for Calgary, severe thunderstorm warnings in place for surrounding area

  23-07-2020 22:24
  
  Tornado warnings were issued for Calgary and the surround area on Thursday. The tornado warnings were issued by Environment Canada just after 2:30 p.m. and includes:Calgary Airdrie-Cochrane-Olds-Sundre Okotoks-High River-ClaresholmSevere thunderstorm watches are also in place for:Drumheller-Three Hills Hanna-Coronation-Oyen Lloydminster-Wainwright-Vermillion-Provost Red Deer-Ponoka-Innisfail-Stettler"This thunderstorm is located near Springbank, and is heading to the east at 15 km/h," reads the
  
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• Severe thunderstorm warning in place for Calgary, watches issued for surrounding area

  23-07-2020 22:24
  
  Severe thunderstorm warnings are in place for Calgary and some surrounding areas, while heat warnings remain in place for parts of southern Alberta. The severe thunderstorm warnings were issued by Environment Canada just after 2 p.m. Thursday and includes:Calgary Airdrie-Cochrane-Olds-SundreSevere thunderstorm watches are in place for:Drumheller-Three Hills Hanna-Coronation-Oyen Lloydminster-Wainwright-Vermillion-Provost Red Deer-Ponoka-Innisfail-Stettler"This thunderstorm is located near Spring
  
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• COVID-19 alert app starts beta testing after three-week delay

  23-07-2020 22:23
  
  A Canadian smartphone app meant to warn users if they've been in close contact with someone who tests positive for COVID-19 is now in beta testing. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in June that it would be ready for testing just in Ontario starting early this month; the trial to look for bugs and other problems was delayed for reasons the government has never specified. Now the Canadian Digital Service, an agency that puts federal services online, is asking people to sign up and put the app th
  
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• Man attacked with machete at Calgary home

  23-07-2020 22:20
  
  A man is in hospital after he was seriously injured in an attack involving a machete Wednesday. Police were called to a home on Northmount Drive N.W., at about 10 a.m. for reports of an assault. When they arrived at the scene, they found a man suffering from unspecified injuries. He was taken to hospital in non-life threatening condition. The victim has since been upgraded to stable. There are no details on any suspects, but Calgary police say the domestic conflict unit has taken over the invest
  
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• Banff Centre International String Quartet Festival being moved online

  23-07-2020 21:57
  
  Music lovers now have another option for enjoying live performances during the pandemic — the Banff Centre will be hosting virtual quarantine concerts as part of the International String Quartet Festival. Moving the event online, said Banff Centre president and CEO Janice Price, will allow the organization to continue its "long tradition of sharing chamber music, directly into your chamber." "I am thrilled we were able to move our much-loved festival online, sharing these generous, hopeful
  
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• Hutterite leader says COVID-19 outbreaks leading to stigmatization - Lethbridge News Now

  23-07-2020 21:02 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Hutterite leader says COVID-19 outbreaks leading to stigmatization  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Train overpass damaged by transport truck in Lethbridge hit-and-run

  23-07-2020 21:00
  
  Lethbridge police are seeking witnesses after a semi crashed into an overpass Tuesday evening near the Mayor Magrath Drive/Highway 3 interchange. According to Lethbridge Police Service officials, a semi hauling an oversized load was travelling northbound on Mayor Magrath Drive between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. when it collided with the edge of the underside of the bridge just north of Highway 3. Police say the driver of the semi failed to remain at the crash scene. The bridge and the cargo sustained sig
  
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• Visitor policies at Alberta continuing-care facilities start to ease Thursday

  23-07-2020 20:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  A professor of epidemiology at the University of Calgary believes eased visitor restrictions at Alberta continuing-care centres will have a huge impacts on those in the facilities and their families.
  
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• Black bear euthanized at Waterton Lakes National Park for ‘excessive level of habituation’: Parks Canada

  23-07-2020 20:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  On July 10, Parks Canada closed several trails and backcountry campgrounds in the Baureman Valley after receiving reports of a black bear in the area that was biting unattended backpacks and came into contact with an occupied tent. 
  
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• Release the Kraken: Seattle unveils name for NHL franchise - Lethbridge News Now

  23-07-2020 20:21 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• Want to get your children moving more? Take the first step

  23-07-2020 20:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  It's no surprise, the more active you are, the more active your kids will be. ParticipACTION is reminding parents about their influence on children by asking them to take the #ActiveFamilyPledge.
  
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• Cenovus, Suncor choose different paths on restoring oil output as prices recover

  23-07-2020 20:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Both Cenovus Energy and Suncor Energy reported millions of dollars in losses in the second quarter as they throttled back oil production amid a global crude market awash in surplus barrels.
  
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• Waterton Lakes National Park staff kill black bear that had become a problem

  23-07-2020 19:53
  
  A black bear that had been seen rummaging around packed garbage bins in Waterton Lakes National Park had to be put down this week by staff members. Officials say poor conduct by visitors is partially to blame for the animal's death. The situation began on July 10, when Parks Canada staff closed a number of trails and backcountry campgrounds in the Bauerman Valley in response to a food-conditioned black bear that had had a number of run-ins with visitors. Officials say the animal had bitten a num
  
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• Break-and-enter suspect arrested outside Chinook Centre, shotgun seized from SUV

  23-07-2020 19:47
  
  One man has been charged in connection with 23 residential break-and-enters targeting vehicles and a loaded shotgun was seized during his arrest near a southwest shopping centre. The Calgary Police Service's ‪centralized break and enter team,  with help from the auto theft team, launched an investigation into residential break and enters where thieves made off with high-end cars. "In many cases, offenders are committing break and enters with the sole purpose of stealing a vehicle," sa
  
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• Flair expands service to B.C., Sask., Ont.

  23-07-2020 19:39
  
  Flair is adding flights from Edmonton to Kelowna, Prince George, Toronto, and Vancouver. The discount airline is also adding flights between those cities and Regina, Saskatoon, and Winnipeg. Calgarians will be able to fly to Kelowna, Vancouver, Toronto and Winnipeg.  “We continuously receive requests from our passengers to service these communities,” CEO Jim Scott said in a news release. “Many of these areas are experiencing reduced accessibility, and we know that Canadian
  
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• Irresponsible human behaviour leads to young bear being euthanized in Waterton - Lethbridge News Now

  23-07-2020 19:32 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Irresponsible human behaviour leads to young bear being euthanized in Waterton  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Agricultural disaster declared in Leduc County after excessive spring rainfall

  23-07-2020 19:11
  
  For the second year in a row, Leduc County has declared a state of agricultural disaster. Citing excessive moisture and extreme weather conditions, council made the decision at a special council meeting Thursday morning. According to the county, the area received 100 millimetres more rain than average between May 1 and July 9. "Parts of our county have broken a 55-year record for spring precipitation," Mayor Tanni Doblanko said in a written release. "It’s our hope that making this declarat
  
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• 'This needs to be a wake-up call': Alberta's COVID-19 spike continues with 114 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths

  23-07-2020 19:08
  
  Alberta reported 114 new cases of COVID-19 and two deaths on Thursday. Recoveries increased by 70 to a total of 8,506 and active infections increased by 42 to a total of 1,293. Hospitalizations are reaching those of Alberta's COVID-19 in late April and early May, when there were 113 people in hospital on April 13 and 23 in ICUs on May 1. Currently there are 106 patients in hospital, 21 of whom are in ICUs. "This needs to be a wake-up call. I'm very concerned by these numbers," Alberta Chief Medi
  
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• Hinshaw to give COVID-19 update Thursday as active cases, hospitalizations increase

  23-07-2020 19:08
  
  With active cases and hospitalizations spiking across Alberta, the chief medical officer of health is set to give a COVID-19 update Thursday afternoon. On Wednesday, Alberta Health reported 133 new cases of the coronavirus and two more deaths. Alberta currently has a total of 1,251 cases and 102 people in hospital, including 18 patients in ICUs. On Tuesday when she last spoke publicly, Dr. Deena Hinshaw said she was concerned with the continued rise in active cases. The province has counted 9,86
  
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• Alberta reports 114 cases and 2 deaths, Hinshaw 'very concerned by these numbers'

  23-07-2020 19:08
  
  Alberta reported 114 new cases of COVID-19 and two deaths on Thursday. Recoveries increased by 70 to a total of 8,506 and active infections increased by 42 to a total of 1,293. Hospitalizations are reaching those of Alberta's COVID-19 in late April and early May. Currently there are 106 patients in hospital, 21 of whom are in ICUs. "This needs to be a wake-up call. I'm very concerned by these numbers," Alberta Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said. "I believe the recent increase
  
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• Alberta to provide COVID-19 update on Thursday afternoon

  23-07-2020 19:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw is scheduled to speak at 3:30 p.m. Her news conference will be streamed live in this story post. 
  
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• Real estate activity in Lethbridge rebounds to above-normal levels - Lethbridge News Now

  23-07-2020 18:52 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• Alberta, Ottawa agree to one-year child-care funding extension amid COVID-19 pandemic

  23-07-2020 18:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  The federal Liberals and Alberta's United Conservatives have agreed on a one-year extension to child-care funding that will also help offset costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Police looking for witnesses in semi truck collision - Lethbridge News Now

  23-07-2020 18:03 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• Lethbridge Biogas Undergoing a $7 Million Expansion in Lethbridge County, Alberta - Area Development

  23-07-2020 17:51 via areadevelopment.com
  Lethbridge Biogas Undergoing a $7 Million Expansion in Lethbridge County, Alberta  Area Development
  
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• Suncor CEO signals caution about restarting oil output as economy recovers

  23-07-2020 17:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Suncor CEO Mark Little says he won't "bet the financial health'' of the company on the nascent recovery, listing a host of risks including the possibility of a second wave of virus outbreaks.
  
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• Cenovus Energy swings to $235M loss in second quarter on weak oil prices

  23-07-2020 17:26
  
  Cenovus Energy Inc. swung to a $235-million loss in the second quarter reflecting weak crude oil prices early in the quarter that contributed to a plunge in revenues. The oilsands company says its loss amounted to 19 cents per share for the period ended June 30, compared with a profit of $1.45 per share or $1.78 billion a year earlier. Total production from continuing operations amounted to 373,189 barrels of oil equivalent per day, up from 344,973 in the same period a year earlier. Revenues fel
  
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• Calgary-based Cenovus swings to $235 million loss in second quarter on weak oil prices

  23-07-2020 17:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  The oilsands company says its loss amounted to 19 cents per share for the period ended June 30, compared with a profit of $1.45 per share or $1.78 billion a year earlier.
  
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• Seattle to reveal name, logo of new NHL team at news conference

  23-07-2020 17:04
  
  Hockey fans will soon learn the name of the new NHL team in Seattle. The team will announce its name and logo at a news conference Thursday morning. In a post on Twitter the day before, the team wrote, "07.23.2020 – 9:00am PT The 32nd franchise comes to life." The post included a minute-long video of a family on a fishing boat hauling a net from the Pacific Ocean. Inside is a goal light. CTVNewsVancouver.ca will stream the announcement live @ 9 a.m.07.23.2020 - 9:00am PTThe 32nd franchise
  
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• Introducing the Seattle Kraken: Newest NHL team name, logo unveiled

  23-07-2020 17:04
  
  The newest NHL franchise will be called the Seattle Kraken, the team announced Thursday.This is a breaking news update. Original copy follows.  Hockey fans will soon learn the name of the new NHL team in Seattle. The team will announce its name and logo at a news conference Thursday morning. In a post on Twitter the day before, the team wrote, "07.23.2020 – 9:00am PT The 32nd franchise comes to life." The post included a minute-long video of a family on a fishing boat hauling a net fr
  
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• New funding agreement coming for Alberta early learning, child care programming

  23-07-2020 16:24
  
  Ottawa and Alberta will together make a funding announcement regarding daycares Thursday morning. Few details are known about the commitment, except that it will provide a new "funding agreement for early learning and child care." The federal government has promised more than $1 billion to provinces and territories between pandemic-related aid and a $400-million, 10-year child-care agreement that began paying out two years ago. The provision of child has been tied to many parents getting back on
  
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• Alberta child care programs to receive $45M from Ottawa

  23-07-2020 16:24
  
  Alberta will receive $45 million of a $400-million commitment by the federal government to provincial and territorial child care programming. The allocation consists of $29 million to boost day care subsidies, $9.7 million to create the Inclusive Child Care Program supporting disability needs and adding as many as 385 child care spaces throughout the province, and $4.7 million to make an early-learning curriculum available to all operators in the province. Alberta's Children's Services Minister
  
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• Potential for severe afternoon storms and Thursday night comet-viewing advice

  23-07-2020 15:55
  
  Calgary’s forecast is a carbon copy from yesterday; we have severe storm potential once again… plus, where best to view Neowise! Yesterday resulted in a fair number of severe thunderstorm warnings, but the vast majority held fast north of us, and Calgary dodged out. Today, we’re watching for a similar circumstance, and Calgary continues to deal with some extraordinary CAPE (Convective Available Potential Energy, or "storm fuel"). It starts as I write this. A shortwave trough i
  
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• Precision Drilling second-quarter loss surges as pandemic weakens demand for oil

  23-07-2020 15:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  The drilling company says it lost $48.9 million or 18 cents per share for the three months ended June 30, compared with a $13.8-million, five cents per share loss a year earlier.
  
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• 'I still love sharks': Bloodied woman unbowed after Australia attack

  23-07-2020 15:43
  
  A woman who was left bloodied after being attacked while swimming in Australia told reporters "I still love sharks" as she was stretchered off to hospital Tuesday. The 29-year-old filmmaker was taking a dip off Queensland when she was set upon, suffering cuts and a possible broken ankle. But the woman, who is working on a shark documentary but was not named, was still determined to give the ocean predators the benefit of the doubt. "I still love sharks," she yelled to camera crews as she was whe
  
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• What constitutes a second wave in Canada?

  23-07-2020 15:42
  
  Since the start of the pandemic, Canadian officials have continuously used the threat of a “second wave” of COVID-19 infections in order to remind people to adhere to public health guidelines. The term second wave has been used repeatedly by politicians, economists, and medical experts alike to warn the public of the threat of a resurgence in cases if they’re not careful. Both Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam have repeatedly cautione
  
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