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Cobourg Busker Festival returns for the first time since the pandemicThe Cobourg Busker Festival returned for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The popular event attracts performers from around the world. Germain Ma checked it out.EntertainmentJul 14
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Idea of what makes a neighbourhood ‘liveable’ has changed since the pandemicThe vast majority of Canadians love their neighbourhoods according to a new RE/MAX report, but as Anne Gaviola reports, the reasons why have changed since the pandemic. And it all comes back to affordability.Jul 10
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Edmonton LRT ridership still trying to rebound to pre-pandemic levelsPublic transit use in Edmonton has been growing steadily since the pandemic. That’s according to city numbers, that shows ridership is approaching what is what before the pandemic. Erik Bay has the story.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonJun 13
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Business Matters: COVID-19 pandemic’s lingering effect on tourism to CanadaIt’s been more than four years since the onset of the pandemic and its devastating impact on the travel industry and new data from Statistics Canada shows the impact of Covid-19 lingers on. Anne Gaviola has this story and more in Business Matters for Monday June 10, 2024.CanadaJun 10
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$100M for future pandemic preparednessA University of Alberta research team has been awarded $100 million. The federal grant is a huge boost to the PRAIRIE Hub for Pandemic Preparedness based at the U of A. Joanne Lemieux, executive scientific director for the PRAIRIE Hub for Pandemic Preparedness, joined Global News at Noon to speak more about how far this...Global News at Noon EdmontonMay 31
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Business Matters: Toronto tourism levels still lower than pre-pandemic levelsDespite a rebound in the number of visitors to Toronto, tourism has yet to return to pre-pandemic levels. Anne Gaviola has this story and more of your top headlines for Business Matters on June 6, 2024.Jun 6
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Calgary Marathon returns to pre-pandemic numbers for 60th anniversaryThe Calgary Marathon marks 60 years this Sunday, and it’s a complete sellout. The Calgary Marathon’s Kirsten Fleming joins Global News Morning Calgary to talk about returning to pre-pandemic numbers, a new Diaper Dash for the youngest competitors, and some of the Guinness World Records they’re looking to make.Global News Morning CalgaryMay 23
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Business Matters: Canada’s housing market ‘most balanced’ since pandemicA surge of new listings coupled with muted demand among buyers has created what the Canadian Real Estate Association calls the “most balanced” environment we’ve seen in the housing market since pre-pandemic. Anne Gaviola has this story and more in Business Matters for Wednesday, May 15, 2024.CanadaMay 15
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Concordia study explores consumer market behaviour during pandemicsA new study from Montreal’s Concordia University explores consumer and market behavior during past pandemics. It compares the sales of hand sanitizer during the swine flu virus and other emergency events. Nily Louis has more.CanadaMay 12
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Coroner’s inquiry into death of Innu man in public toilet during pandemic beginsA coroner’s inquiry into the death of an Innu man who froze to death after seeking shelter in a portable toilet in Montreal three years ago has begun. The goal is to prevent tragic events like this from happening again. But as Global’s Gloria Henriquez reports, advocates say the government needs to apply the recommendations...May 13
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COVID-19 pandemic changes course of Nigerian man’s lifeFor one North Okanagan immigrant, becoming a permanent resident of Canada was never in the plans until COVID-19 struck and he found himself here. But with the support of his family and a childcare centre in Vernon that hired him, his surprise journey has a happy ending. Sydney Morton has his story.HealthMay 10
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COVID-19 pandemic changes course of Nigerian man’s lifeFor one North Okanagan immigrant, becoming a permanent resident of Canada was never in the plans, until COVID-19 struck, and he found himself stuck here. But with the support of his family and a childcare centre in Vernon that hired him, his surprise journey has a happy ending. Sydney Morton has his story.HealthMay 9
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Business Matters: Regulator says no refund for travellers who cancelled flight already scrapped by airline during pandemicFour years on, the controversy over whether airlines owed refunds to passengers after cancelling hundreds of thousands of flights during the pandemic continues to simmer. Anne Gaviola has more on why this is aggravated by a slow and opaque complaints process in Business Matters for Monday, May 13.May 13
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‘We will likely exceed pre-pandemic visitor levels:’ Peterborough region prepares for summer tourism seasonWith the May 24 weekend a week away, businesses across the Peterborough region are ramping up for the summer tourism season. As Germain Ma reports, there’s optimism that this year could be one of the busiest ones yet.May 10
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Screen time rising among childrenScreen time raised significantly during COVID 19, and is still believed to be higher than pre pandemic. Here to discuss the impact of this on children is medical expert, Dr. Birinder Narang.Global News Morning BCJul 13
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A look back at Biden’s political career throughout U.S. historyDespite U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision not to run for re-election, his long-lasting political career is sure to leave an impact on U.S. history. From pulling out troops from Afghanistan, to stemming the flow of illegal immigrants, to kickstarting the American economy after the pandemic, he also led NATO to help defend Ukraine against Russia’s...Global NationalJul 21
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Mayor’s Ball a step toward recovering Winnipeg’s performing arts cultureOn Friday, Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra executive director Angela Birdsell expects the Mayor’s Ball will recover audience interest lost to the pandemic in addition to generating philanthropic participationJul 5
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Model railway at IWK Health Centre reopens 4 years after COVID shutdownFor roughly 30 years, visitors and patients of Nova Scotia’s IWK Health Centre had been visiting the institution’s impressive model railway display, and after a four-year closure brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the volunteer-operated railroad is back up and running again.HealthJul 5
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LRT construction drags on; some Stony Plain Road businesses closeThe last several years have not been smooth sailing for businesses on Stony Plain Road. As Breanna Karstens-Smith reports, they’ve dealt with the pandemic, flooding and lengthy LRT construction.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonJul 5
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Beloved IWK train rolls again after four-year hiatusFour years after the IWK Health Centre shut down the beloved train display due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the trains are rolling again. Operated by volunteers, the trains have long been a favourite with kids visiting the region’s largest children’s hospital.HealthJul 5