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Fauci faces possible contempt charge after U.S. Senate committee voteA decision to plead the Fifth Amendment more than 110 times has left Dr. Anthony Fauci – America’s former pandemic north star – at risk for potential jail time. A Republican-led committee held him in contempt for refusing to answer their questions, as many seek to hold him responsible for the COVID-19 crisis. Reggie Cecchini...CrimeAug 6
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Dr. Fauci invokes 5th Amendment during U.S. Senate hearing, refuses to answer any questionsFormer top U.S. infectious disease official Dr. Anthony Fauci sat before a Republican-led Senate committee in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, facing questions about his handling of America’s COVID-19 response. Invoking the Fifth Amendment — as advised by his attorneys — Fauci refused to answer any questions from the Senator Rand Paul-led panel, who the now-retired...CrimeJul 29
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COVID-19 vaccine helps protect pregnant people, babies, study showsUBC-led research shows the COVID-19 vaccine helps protect pregnant people from giving birth prematurely and from getting severely ill. As Kylie Stanton reports, data from nearly 20,000 women forms one of the largest datasets worldwide.Global BCDec 15, 2025
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Auditor general slams feds’ poor management of ArriveCAN appAuditor General Karen Hogan is slamming the federal government’s development and oversight of the ArriveCAN app, which was meant to keep track of and screen travellers for COVID-19. Mackenzie Gray reports on the feds’ glaring disregard for record-keeping, and why it’s impossible to know how much the app cost taxpayers.Global NationalFeb 12, 2024
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Ontario municipalities clear up muddy social gathering limit rulesMunicipalities within Ontario’s COVID-19 red level criteria clarify what you can and can’t do when it comes to social gathering rules. Kamil Karamali reports.Global News at 5 & 6 TorontoNov 12, 2020
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Doctors say ventilation is key at delivery warehouses experiencing outbreaksThe pandemic has led to a significant increase in online shopping which has in turn ramped up demand on delivery facilities across the GTA, many which are dealing with COVID-19 outbreaks. The Ministry of Labour is taking action, but is enough being done by employers to protect delivery workers? Miranda Anthistle reports.Global News at 5 & 6 TorontoFeb 11, 2021
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GTA restaurant owners ‘happy’ with red control COVID-19 level modificationsSome restaurant owners say they’re happy with the increased indoor dining limits under Ontario’s red control level of restrictions while others are concerned it will spread variants of COVID-19. Kamil Karamali has more.Global News at 5 & 6 TorontoMar 19, 2021
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Canada could get first COVID-19 vaccines next weekFinally, a light at the end of the long, dark COVID-19 tunnel. Canada could get its first vaccines as early as next week. Ted Chernecki has the details, including who’s likely to get the shots first.Global News Hour at 6 BCDec 7, 2020
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Global National: Oct. 6Canadians learn new details about federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates. The deadline facing federal workers, train travelers and plane passengers across the country who have yet to get their shots. The urgent demands for Ottawa to step in to ease the strain on Canada’s health care system. How cancelled surgeries during Alberta’s fourth wave has taken...Global NationalOct 6, 2021
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Air Canada customers offered self-testing option for COVID-19Air Canada has announced it will make a new COVID-19 testing option available for its customers, which will allow them to test themselves before coming into the country. Ted Chernecki has the details.Global News Hour at 6 BCOct 25, 2021
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Bridal Fantasy back in EdmontonPlanning a wedding is tough, especially through COVID-19. Bridal Fantasy is back, and experts John Harmon and Nia Paversi share the latest trends and offer tips for brides to prepare for their wedding in a pandemic.Oct 24, 2021
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Pandemic forces closure of iconic Guy Street restaurantThe COVID-19 pandemic has led to the permanent closure of a downtown fixture: the Bar-B Barn will not re-open its doors when Montreal restaurants are given the green-light to do so on Monday. Global’s Brayden Jagger Haines reports.Global News Morning MontrealJun 17, 2020
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TransLink pushes for changes to major bus routesTransLink wants Metro Vancouver’s mayors to make changes to some of the region’s busiest bus routes, to make transit more appealing to people during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ted Chernecki has the details.Global News Hour at 6 BCJun 25, 2020
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Edmonton increasing mowing, weed control in JulyDeputy city operations manager Gord Cebryk shares more information about the City of Edmonton increasing mowing and trimming grass and weeds in July, after cutting back this spring to save money due to COVID-19 fiscal strains. He said 101 seasonal staff will be brought back in order to do the work.EconomyJun 24, 2020
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Coronavirus outbreak: Why the economic fallout is hitting younger generations the hardestThe COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant declined in the global economy, and has impacted everyone around the world in some shape or form. However, the demographic taking the biggest economic hit is the younger generations. New data shows 52% of Americans under the age of 45 and 35% of Canadians between the ages...CanadaMay 16, 2020
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Coronavirus outbreak: Canadian Red Cross to get $100M in federal funding, Trudeau saysThe Canadian Red Cross will be receiving $100M in federal funding amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Saturday. Trudeau, who addressed Canadians outside Rideau Cottage in Ottawa during his daily briefing, said that money would go toward the Red Cross’s response to both COVID-19 and natural disasters like floods or...CanadaMay 16, 2020
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Dozens of meat inspectors test positive for COVID-19COVID-19 outbreaks at meat-packing plants across Canada have led to a shortage of food inspectors, with dozens infected and others in fear of falling ill. As David Akin explains, that’s putting extra strain on the country’s already bruised food supply.Global NationalMay 14, 2020
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New TransLink numbers show dramatic toll of COVID-19 on Metro Vancouver transitNew numbers coming out of the annual general meeting of TransLink show just how hard the COVID-19 pandemic has hit the transit system. Ted Chernecki reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCJun 18, 2020
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Coronavirus: Jagmeet Singh calls on feds to invest in child care as part of Canada’s COVID-19 financial recoveryNDP Leader Jagmeet Singh on Thursday called upon the Canadian federal government to invest funds into child care as part of the country’s financial and economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Singh added that reliable child care could be a barrier for some parents, especially women, to go back to work.CanadaSep 10, 2020
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CTA loses bid to toss out Air Passenger Rights over travel vouchersThe Canadian Transportation Agency has lost its bid to toss out an Air Passenger Rights case involving the fight for cash refunds for COVID-19 cancelled flights. Ted Chernecki reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCOct 5, 2020