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COVID-19 cases linked to private hotel parties in Kelowna: B.C. health minister

COVID-19 cases linked to private hotel parties in Kelowna: B.C. health minister

KELOWNA, B.C. — British Columbia's health minister says several COVID-19 exposures in Kelowna serve as a reminder of the risks posed by private gatherings.
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Genetic detectives begin work to trace spread of COVID-19 in Canada

Genetic detectives begin work to trace spread of COVID-19 in Canada

The federal government put $40 million on the table in April for genetic research on COVID-19
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Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA adapts to hybrid sessions in legislature

Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA adapts to hybrid sessions in legislature

Onset of COVID-19 has changed the way politicians are doing business. Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons has been adapting to new ways of carrying out democracy, mandated by regulations required to cope with the pandemic.
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Ontario anticipates Stage 3 of its pandemic plan as concerns rise in Quebec

Ontario anticipates Stage 3 of its pandemic plan as concerns rise in Quebec

A lot of businesses across Ontario are eagerly awaiting an announcement today from the provincial government.
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As postponed NHL season resumes, some fans say the lure of parties will be strong

As postponed NHL season resumes, some fans say the lure of parties will be strong

EDMONTON — As hockey fans gear up for a truncated season to begin next month, some in Canada's two "hub cities" say the temptation to celebrate — and flout physical distancing guidelines — may prove too great.
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Blue Jays Travis Shaw offers mea culpa on COVID-19 tweets, says they were "tone-deaf"

Blue Jays Travis Shaw offers mea culpa on COVID-19 tweets, says they were "tone-deaf"

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Travis Shaw has apologized for a series of tweets where he criticized COVID-19 rules and the team's plan to enforce a closed environment at Rogers Centre and adjoining hotel should their Major League Baseball season be pla
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Florida reports largest, single-day increase in COVID cases

Florida reports largest, single-day increase in COVID cases

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.
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'You have to be careful': NHL teams wary of overloading players after long break

'You have to be careful': NHL teams wary of overloading players after long break

Brad Treliving joked recently NHL coaches only need a couple video sessions to prepare for an opponent, find a weakness, correct a problem or add a wrinkle.
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Trump wears mask in public for first time during pandemic

Trump wears mask in public for first time during pandemic

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump wore a mask during a visit to a military hospital on Saturday, the first time the president has been seen in public with the type of facial covering recommended by health officials as a precaution against spreading
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Masks and gloves: Elections Saskatchewan preparing for pandemic election

Masks and gloves: Elections Saskatchewan preparing for pandemic election

REGINA — Elections Saskatchewan estimates it will need 400,000 face masks and thousands of litres of hand sanitizer and disinfectant to keep people safe at the polls this fall.
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