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Biden tests positive for COVID-19, White House saysU.S. President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19. The White House confirmed the positive test Thursday evening just before Biden was set to speak at an event in Las Vegas. He’s said to be experiencing mild symptoms.U.S. NewsJul 17
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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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Feds to stop providing free COVID-19 rapid testsThe federal government, which spent billions on COVID-19 rapid tests during the height of the pandemic, says it will stop supplying provinces and territories with those tests. Heidi Petracek explains the move, and the reaction from some provinces and doctors.Global NationalMay 22
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Health-care workers lose COVID-19 vaccination court caseB.C. health-care workers who sued the government over the extension in the fall of 2023 of COVID-19 vaccination mandates have lost their case, with one exception. Aaron McArthur reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCMay 14
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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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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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Alberta couple battles the CRA over $14K COVID benefit repayment billAbstract: An Alberta couple is in a big battle with the Canada Revenue Agency after receiving a repayment bill for benefits paid during COVID-19. As Tomasia DaSilva reports, they don’t believe they should have to pay back the $14,000 the CRA says is owed.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryJul 10
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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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Biden gets COVID as calls for president to drop out of election intensifyAs the Republican National Convention wraps up (RNC), Donald Trump prepares to accept his party’s nomination to run for president. With Joe Biden facing pressure to drop out after testing positive for COVID-19, Global’s Jackson Proskow joins us from Milwaukee with the latest updates. We also talk about what to expect from Trump’s speech and...The Morning ShowJul 18
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Pressure mounting on Biden to drop out as presidentThe pressure is building on U.S. President Joe Biden — sidelined by COVID-19 — to drop out of the running for the presidency. Biden has been steadfast in saying he is strong and not going to quit, but political support and wealthy donors are backing away. As Eric Sorensen reports, close friends who love Biden...U.S. News7 hours
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Biden gets COVID for 3rd time, has ‘mild symptoms’After promising some messaging of his own to counter the ongoing Republican National Convention (RNC), U.S. President Joe Biden’s campaign trail has been put on pause after he contracted COVID-19 for the third time. The president, however, reportedly has “mild symptoms.”PoliticsJul 18
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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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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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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
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After an unusual four years, Sask. high schoolers are hitting the stage for graduationIt has been an interesting high school journey for grade 12 students across the province have they grappled with COVID-19 restrictions, job sanctions and more. Our Trillian Reynoldson has the story.Global News at 5 ReginaJun 25
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Global National: July 18The pressure is building on U.S. President Joe Biden — sidelined by COVID-19 — to drop out of the running for the presidency. Biden has been steadfast in saying he is strong and not going to quit, but political support and wealthy donors are backing away. As Eric Sorensen reports, close friends who love Biden...Canada12 hours
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Living Well Senior Showcase returns to PeterboroughThe Living Well Senior Showcase is Wednesday, June 19. The event will feature more than 100 exhibitors and two dozen workshops, reaching Peterborough and Kawarthas’ largest demographic. Allison Seiderer, president and CEO of Living Well Home Medical Equipment, talks about the event and the importance of seniors to stay connected in the community and to...ConsumerJun 18
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Health Matters: China froze COVID-19 origin tracing, AP investigation findsAn Associated Press investigation has found that the Chinese government froze meaningful efforts to trace the origins of the coronavirus pandemic. That’s despite publicly declaring to the world that it supported an open scientific inquiry. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for April 22, 2024.Health MattersApr 22
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Peterborough Public Health plans to cover wastewater surveillance costs after province drops the programWeeks after the province announced plans to cut COVID-19 wastewater testing, local health officials are taking matters into their own hands. Peterborough Public Health says it’s ready to foot the bill if the government doesn’t change course. Robert Lothian explains.HealthJun 13
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Michael Gordon Jackson found guilty in COVID-19 abduction trialAfter two weeks of court proceedings, Michael Gordon Jackson was found guilty in the abduction trial Friday afternoon.Global News at 5 ReginaApr 19