Nearly 13,000 Alberta commercial tenants will no longer be getting rent relief from the federal government. As Kendra Slugoski explains, their are calls for a new program and one with fewer roadblocks.

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Rondo, a champ in Boston, on brink of getting a Lakers ring

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – They were rivals once, Rajon Rondo and LeBron James. Rondo was in Boston.

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Face coverings now mandatory in all Leduc indoor public spaces and vehicles

Face Coverings Bylaw.Councillors previously drafted the bylaw with the intention of activating it when the city reached 10 active cases.The rule means that — with some exemptions — face masks or coverings are required to be worn inside all public spaces, including buildings, taxis and vehicle-for-hire transportation.Masks have been required on public transit and LATS vehicles since Aug. 1.Edmonton city council passes bylaw to mandate masks in all indoor public spacesFace masks were made mandatory in all indoor public spaces in Edmonton on Aug.

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Edmonton mayor asks province for $17M in annual supportive housing funding

With winter approaching, the clock is ticking to find shelter for Edmonton’s homeless. In an effort to speed up the process, Mayor Don Iveson has made an urgent funding request to the provincial government. Chris Chacon reports.

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Edmonton faces new voluntary restrictions as COVID-19 cases continue to rise

Edmontonians are being asked to limit their gathering sizes and wear masks at work. But the city and the province say if COVID-19 case numbers don’t start dropping, mandatory orders may be coming. Fletcher Kent has more.

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Dr. Bonnie Henry’s health and safety advice for B.C. businesses

Dr. Bonnie Henry says she has received many questions recently from businesses about what they should be doing if somebody on their team tests positive for COVID-19 or is home sick and is waiting for testing.

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Hinshaw announces voluntary health measures for Edmonton zone amid spike in COVID-19 cases

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, announces three voluntary health measures for the Edmonton region amid a spike in COVID-19 cases. `

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Kingston businesses react to federal plastic ban

The federal government is moving to fulfill a key promise to ban single-use plastics by the end of 2021.

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Voluntary COVID-19 restrictions expected for Edmonton at Thursday update

COVID-19 in Edmonton on Thursday.Dr. Deena Hinshaw is scheduled to speak at 3:30 p.m.

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COVID-19 outbreaks declared on 2 units at Edmonton’s Misericordia Community Hospital

COVID-19 have been declared on two units at Edmonton’s Misericordia Community Hospital.Eight patients and two health-care workers linked to the outbreaks have tested positive for the coronavirus, Alberta Health Services said Thursday morning. There are currently 29 health-care workers in isolation, AHS added.The health authority said contact tracing continues and that the situation is being monitored closely.As of Thursday morning, the emergency department at the hospital in west Edmonton remained open.

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Edmonton mayor asks province for $17M in annual funding for supportive housing services

Don Iveson has written a letter to Premier Jason Kenney asking for an annual funding commitment to provide wrap-around support services for Edmonton’s most vulnerable.Earlier this week, Iveson announced the city plans to use $8 million from Edmonton’s share of federal restart funding to open and run a new centre to support homeless and vulnerable people by the end of the month.The 24/7 relief space will use a city-owned facility to bring people off the streets and out of the encampments that have been set up in the city in recent months.

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Prince Albert born player on being picked in 1st round of NHL Draft

Prince Albert’s Braden Schneider is going to the Big Apple. The Brandon Wheat Kings defenceman was picked 19th overall by the New York Rangers in the NHL Draft. He joins Global News Morning to talk about the moment.

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IBM to spin off $19B business to focus on cloud computing

ARMONK, N.Y. – IBM says it is breaking off a $19 billion chunk of its business to focus on cloud computing.The 109-year-old tech company said Thursday it is spinning off its managed infrastructure services unit into a new public company, temporarily named NewCo. The separation is expected to take effect by late 2021.IBM CEO Arvind Krishna said the split will help IBM focus on its cloud platform and artificial intelligence, while the newly formed company will provide services to manage the infrastructure of businesses and other organizations.

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Businesses damaged, looted hours after peaceful protests in Wauwatosa

WAUWATOSA, Wis. - Hundreds of people marched on Wednesday, Oct. 7 after Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm earlier Wednesday announced suspended Officer Joseph Mensah will not face charges in the February fatal shooting of Alvin Cole, 17, outside Mayfair Mall.What started as peaceful protests throughout the day ended with chaos -- leaving several businesses damaged.Video shared on Twitter shows people throwing bricks through storefronts.

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Reinventing the Vale of Leven is vital for businesses to survive pandemic

and Amazon and I can understand that. What they are going to need is a lot of help from Scottish Enterprise, West Dunbartonshire Council events to reinvent the main street again, to try and encourage people here again.

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Canada’s hospitality businesses face new threat amid coronavirus — rising insurance

coronavirus pandemic, are facing yet another existential threat as insurance companies spike premiums or exit the space, citing losses and the sector’s risks.Even before COVID-19, insurers globally were scaling back from riskier businesses to improve performance. The pandemic’s profit hits have accelerated the trend and led underwriters to exit from, or raise premiums in, select categories.Hospitality businesses, particularly those needing coverage for accidents caused by alcohol-impaired clients, were already seen as higher risk, said Karen Ritchie, vice president at Baird MacGregor Insurance Brokers and president of the Toronto Insurance Council.

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Core budget spending to rise by €3 billion in 2021 - McGrath

The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has said that without accounting for policy measures in key areas such as health and housing, the budget estimates for next year will include an increase of approximately €3 billion in core expenditure.

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45% of Parents Very Worried Kids Will Get COVID-19 at School

Editor's Note: The research below was conducted in partnership between Franklin Templeton and Gallup.WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Almost half (45%) of U.S.

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BA's 747 jumbos bid farewell with rare dual take off

British Airways will bid farewell to its final London-based Boeing 747s today with a rare synchronised dual take off for the "Queen of the Skies", the jet which brought long-haul flights to the masses.

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ESRI eyes recovery if Brexit deal reached, no 'extreme' Covid restrictions

The Economic and Social Research Institute has said if more "extreme restrictions" in relation to Covid-19 can be avoided next year and a Brexit trade deal can be reached, there should be a strong recovery in the economy.

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Mail-in ballot mix-ups: How much should we worry?

BOSTON – Several high-profile cases of voters getting incorrect blank absentee ballots in the mail are raising questions about how often such mix-ups occur and whether they could affect this year's presidential election.Mail-in ballots are under heightened scrutiny this year as voters request them in record numbers amid the coronavirus pandemic and President Donald Trump launches baseless attacks against the process.Snafus occur during every election, but experts say there should be adequate time between now and the close of polls on Nov. 3 to resolve them.

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Clevinger replaced on Padres playoff roster with elbow issue

ARLINGTON, Texas – Mike Clevinger was replaced on San Diego's playoff roster Wednesday because of his elbow injury, a move that would keep him from pitching again this postseason unless the Padres make it to the World Series. That would also depend on if his ailing right elbow is healthy enough to get back on the mound in October after he went only two pitches into the second inning of the NL Division Series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.San Diego made the switch before Game 2 of the NLDS, adding Dan Altavilla to its 28-player roster.

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Voluntary public health measures coming for Edmonton zone amid rise in COVID-19 cases

Alberta’s health minister said voluntary public health measure are on the way for the Edmonton zone, where COVID-19 cases continue to increase. This comes while the City of Edmonton asks Alberta Health to reduce cohort sizes before Thanksgiving.

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Edmonton senior brings joy to others during pandemic with her artistic touch

Micheline Gomez, 90, felt isolated and lonely during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown so she decided to keep busy by making colourful cards with flowers, hearts, butterflies, lots of sparkles and lots of love. Gord Steinke has her story.

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Edmonton-area malls cancel trick-or-treating due to COVID-19

Halloween, particularly when it’s cold outside — they head to the mall and trick-or-treat at the local shops.However, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of Edmonton-area malls will not be handing out candy to the little ghosts and goblins this year.

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Alberta confirms 143 cases of COVID-19 Wednesday; numbers climbing in Edmonton

COVID-19 on Wednesday, Alberta Health announced.There were 1,910 active cases in the province, with 1,085 of those cases in the Edmonton zone.Cases have been rising steadily in that zone over the last few weeks, and the health minister announced Wednesday voluntary health measures are coming for the region. Voluntary public health measures coming for Edmonton zone amid rise in COVID-19 cases: Alberta health minister As of Wednesday’s reporting, there were 620 active cases in the Calgary zone, 30 in the central zone, 78 active cases in the south zone and 90 in the north zone.

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City of Edmonton recommends Alberta Health reduce cohort sizes, group gathering limits

COVID-19 cases in Edmonton and the surrounding areas, city administration is recommending that Alberta Health make a move to reduce cohort and group gathering sizes.In an update to city council on Wednesday morning, interim city manager Adam Laughlin said the city has been working closely with Alberta Health Services and Alberta Health to determine what might be driving the increase in COVID-19 cases and what can be done to flatten the curve.

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Busy 2020 hurricane season has Louisiana bracing a 6th time

MORGAN CITY, La. – For the sixth time in the Atlantic hurricane season, people in Louisiana are once more fleeing the state's barrier islands and sailing boats to safe harbor while emergency officials ramp up command centers and consider ordering evacuations.The storm being watched Wednesday was Hurricane Delta, the 25th named storm of the Atlantic's unprecedented hurricane season. Forecasts placed most of the state within Delta's path."This season has been relentless,” Louisiana Gov.

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Pelosi out to block Trump if disputed election ends in House

WASHINGTON – A single House race in Montana could determine the presidential election.Or it could be one in Minnesota. Or Pennsylvania, Florida, Michigan or even Alaska — all districts where Speaker Nancy Pelosi has set out to not only expand the House majority but to tip party control of the states' congressional delegations in case a disputed presidential election needs to be decided by the House.It’s a stunning campaign strategy to match the extraordinary times.

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Coronavirus confectionary? Prague cafe aims to bolster business with novel dessert

Prague’s historic center has invented a dessert shaped like the novel coronavirus, an attempt to arrest a slump in business that is already proving a hit with customers.The Black Madonna would normally be bustling with tourists admiring its cubist interior, but it has suffered as travel to the Czech Republic slumped amid the pandemic and the country battles one of the highest rates of coronavirus infections in Europe.The dessert’s creator, Olga Budnik, said she got the idea during lockdown in the spring. Many people are baking through the coronavirus pandemic.

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Aviation sector has been 'demonised', says daa

The aviation sector has been "demonised" since the pandemic began, with unreasonable constraints being put on reopening connectivity, according to the daa which operates Dublin and Cork Airports.

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Business for Manitoba wedding DJs, photographers at ‘complete standstill’

Metro Winnipeg area moving to level Orange restrictions Monday; masks to be mandatory Aside from the hundreds of Manitoba couples who’ve had their special days postponed, those providing services within the industry, like DJs, limousine drivers and photographers, have taken a blow during the coronavirus pandemic.“For the most part, couples have adjusted from 200 (people), and sometimes I’m even a witness photographing the event,” veteran Winnipeg wedding photographer Curtis Moore said of the 10-person wedding capacity limit.The owner of Moore photography says aside from some small ceremonies here and there, business has dried up for many in the industry.“Definitely, I’ve pivoted my business from all weddings all the time, only weddings,

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Canadian businesses struggling with debt as 2nd coronavirus wave looms: economist

COVID-19.The Business Development Bank of Canada survey says the top priority of business owners is getting their financial houses in order, including reducing operating costs and improving cash flow. Coronavirus is hurting small businesses.

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Ireland has the most restrictive travel policy - Aer Lingus CEO

Aer Lingus will today urge the Government to adopt the European Commission "Traffic Light System" and a rapid Covid-19 testing regime in order to facilitate an increase in safe international travel.

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Double-digit growth in industrial output, ESRI report finds

New research from the ESRI shows the value of industrial output here grew by double digits while it fell in the rest of Europe. At the same time, the fall in the value of the construction, finance and entertainment sectors was the largest of 27 countries examined.

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‘Catastrophic to our livelihoods’: Alberta businesses brace for possible 2nd COVID-19 wave

Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) said times are tough and could get even worse if a second wave were to hit.“I think most small businesses would say their business would be devastated if another round of business restrictions were to come into effect,” Alberta provincial affairs director for the CFIB Annie Dormuth said.The CFIB survey revealed 73 per cent of Alberta small businesses were worried about the uncertainty of a second wave.Further results showed 60 per cent would not easily survive a second wave of government-mandated closures and restrictions.

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Alberta businesses brace for possible second COVID-19 wave

Health officials in Alberta have yet to declare a second wave of COVID-19, but that’s not stopping businesses from bracing for one. Tomasia DaSilva reports.

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Possible new COVID-19 restrictions in Edmonton likely wouldn’t resemble last shutdown

Dr. Deena Hinshaw has said if COVID-19 cases don’t start coming down, Edmonton could see new restrictions.

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COVID-19 surge in Edmonton fuels call for more restrictions

Alberta chief medical officer Dr. Deena Hinshaw warns tighter public health restrictions could be imposed, as the province’s active COVID-19 cases reach their highest number in five months.

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Possible new COVID-19 restrictions in Edmonton likely won’t look like the old ones

restrictions in Edmonton may get stricter.“It’s unfortunate,” Boyd said. “We would like to see a little more light at the end of the tunnel and not see the target continuously move back.”Boyd runs the Starlite Room, a live music venue in downtown Edmonton.

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Donald Trump Is Ending Coronavirus Relief Talks Until After the Election

President Donald Trump is ending negotiations regarding COVID-19 relief efforts.

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Coronavirus: Edmonton Symphony Orchestra performs first shows since March

Performing arts will be one of last sectors to reopen, Calgary city council told The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra (ESO) performed to a drastically reduced audience. The orchestra will vary in size for each program and be limited to 30 musicians on stage for each performance.There will also be no brass or wind instruments played for the time being.“Current regulations have some restrictions on those instruments.

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Alberta records 276 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, 1 additional death

COVID-19 on Tuesday and one additional death related to the disease.The person who died was a woman in her 70s in the Calgary zone, according to Alberta Health.The Edmonton zone surpassed 1,000 active cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, with 1,063 active cases, an all-time high for active cases in the region. Of the 1,063 active cases in the zone, 966 are within the Edmonton city limits.

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Alex Bowman shuffled to the No. 48 to replace Jimmie Johnson

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The most coveted seat in NASCAR belongs to Alex Bowman in a Hendrick Motorsports lineup shuffle to replace seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson in the iconic No. 48 Chevrolet.

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NASCAR: Alex Bowman to replace Jimmie Johnson in No. 48 car in 2021

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The most coveted seat in NASCAR belongs to Alex Bowman in a Hendrick Motorsports lineup shuffle to replace seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson in the iconic No. 48 Chevrolet.Bowman and crew chief Greg Ives, who won five championships with Johnson as his engineer, will move from the No.

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Coronavirus: 10% positivity rate ‘very worrying’ because it indicates high community transmission, Njoo says

Asked about a report in the Toronto Star that some communities in Toronto are seeing positivity rates over 10 per cent, Canada’s Deputy Chief Public Health Officer Dr.

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Aviation sector has been 'demonised', says daa

The aviation sector has been "demonised" since the pandemic began, with unreasonable constraints being put on reopening connectivity, according to the daa which operates Dublin and Cork Airports.

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Audit faults Gov. Wolf's business shutdown waiver program

Gov. Tom Wolf's pandemic shutdown, saying waivers were granted inconsistently and with little transparency and comparing the process to a "Keystone Kops routine."The office of Auditor General Eugene DePasquale has been investigating the business shutdown waiver program amid complaints it was managed unfairly.

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Businesses concerned at move to Level 3 restrictions

Businesses in the tourism and hospitality sectors have reacted with concern to the news that the country is to move to Level 3 Covid-19 restrictions.

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Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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