After making masks mandatory in public spaces at the beginning of August, the City of Edmonton started the issue the exemption cards over the weekend using the honour-based system.

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Wayne Lineker looks miserable as he’s forced to shut down Ibiza club after staff test positive for Covid-19

WAYNE Lineker has finally shut down his world famous Lineker’s club in Ibiza - a week after bar staff tested positive for Covid-19. Manager James Blyther sent round an alarming message to staff last Tuesday announcing he has tested positive for the killer virus, along with his girlfriend Gerda.

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Red Sox snap 9-game skid, Devers homer in 6-3 win over Phils

BOSTON - The Boston Red Sox ended their nine-game losing streak, with Rafael Devers homering and driving in three runs Wednesday to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3.Devers finished with three hits. Jackie Bradley Jr.

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Trump: US demands restoration of United Nations sanctions against Iran

WASHINGTON - The United States will demand Thursday that all United Nations sanctions be reimposed against Iran, President Donald Trump announced, a move that follows America's embarrassing failure to extend an arms embargo against Tehran.The administration’s insistence on snapping back international sanctions against Iran sets the stage for a contentious dispute. It's possible that the U.S.

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42 inmates test positive for COVID-19 at Sanford correctional facility

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Forty-two inmates have tested positive for the coronavirus at the John E.

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B.C. reports 68 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths

coronavirus deaths in British Columbia Wednesday, but the province announced yet another 68 new cases.Sixty-one of those cases were in the Lower Mainland.It pushed the number of active cases in the province to a new record high of 798, with another 2,452 people self-isolating due to potential exposure to the virus. B.C.

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Regina will take steps to unify ‘patchwork’ mask policies, says mayor

More and more businesses appear to be adopting mandatory mask polices of their own in the absence of a blanket government policy in Saskatchewan. The inconsistency is concerning Regina’s mayor and as Roberta Bell reports, he says the city may be ready for a more hard-line approach.

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City of Montreal outlines ambitious waste management plan

Montreal has a goal: to become a green city. One of the ways the city hopes to achieve that goal is through responsible waste management such as composting and recycling.

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TDSB change of plan: Making masks mandatory for all students

After its first back-to-school plan was rejected by the government, the Toronto District School Board is coming up with a new proposal — and this one has a significant change to it which doesn’t align with the government’s recommendations. Miranda Anthistle explains.

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London bylaw officers continue to stress indoor mask use, city approved to issue fines

Police board wants info on London police’s ‘abnormally high’ use of COVID-19 database Enforcement officers have been taking a proactive education enforcement approach to the temporary mandatory face covering bylaw since it came into effect on July 21.

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Whitby Abilities Centre requests $400K from town

coronavirus shutdown. For the past couple of months, Ben White has been coming with his mom Allison to the Abilities Centre parking lot twice a week for its outdoor programming.“This is the best.

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CFL Players’ Association says it’s secured financial assistance for members

CFL 2020 season officially cancelled Those are significant developments for CFL players. The league cancelled the 2020 season Monday after being unable to secure a $30-million, interest-free loan from the federal government.The union also said CFL players in the final year of their deals can be released immediately if they wish.

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Two new coronavirus cases reported in Simcoe Muskoka, local total hits 674

coronavirus on Wednesday, bringing the local total number of cases to 674, including 37 deaths.The new cases are in Barrie and Penetanguishene, Ont., involving people ranging between the ages of zero and 34. 1 new coronavirus case confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka, local total now at 672 The Penetanguishene case is community-acquired, while the source of infection for the Barrie case is still under investigation.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Of the health unit’s total cases, 93 per cent — or 625 people — have recovered.

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Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords to speak at the Democratic National Convention

Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords delivers remarks during a press conference with Democratic Lawmakers on gun violence in 2019 PHOENIX - Gabrielle Giffords, a former Congresswoman from Arizona and the wife of the current Democratic candidate for a Senate seat in Arizona, will speak at the Democratic National Convention on the night of August 19.Giffords' speech comes nearly 10 years following a shooting in Tucson that left her seriously wounded.According to an Associated Press report from 2017, the shooting, which happened at a meet-and-greet event outside a supermarket in 2011, left six people dead and 12 other people injured.The gunman, Jared Loughner, was sentenced in 2012 to life in prison.As for Giffords, she was partially

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SURVEY: How COVID-safe are you? Answer these questions to get your score

ORLANDO, Fla. – On a scale of 1 to 10, how COVID-safe are you? The Florida Department of Elder Affairs wants to be the judge of that.Gov.

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NASCAR's Kyle Larson to AP on slur: 'I was just ignorant'

INDIANAPOLIS – What do you do when the entire world believes you are a racist? When your career has collapsed because you uttered the N-word while playing a late night video game? Kyle Larson packed his things and left North Carolina, returning to his native California too embarrassed to show his face in public. The facts were plain and he doesn't deny them: He was iRacing late Easter Sunday, couldn't hear his spotter on his headset and used the N-word to get his colleage's attention.

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Teachers disappointed with N.S back to school plan as start date approaches

Teachers and union leaders gathered in Dartmouth on Wednesday to voice their uneasiness with the current back to school plan. The province says public health guidelines are being followed. Alexa MacLean has the story.

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74-year-old suspected serial rapist arrested for sexual assault of Dallas woman in 1985

DALLAS - A 74-year-old man who authorities believe is linked to at least six sexual assaults in Dallas and Shreveport, Louisiana between 1980-1985, has been arrested for one of those sexual assaults.David Thomas Hawkins has been charged with aggravated sexual assault of a Dallas woman in 1985.Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot announced the arrest, which was in collaboration with his office’s Sexual Assault Kit Initiative team, the Dallas Police Department, and the FBI.DNA evidence reportedly links Hawkins to three other sexual assaults in Dallas, and two aggravated sexual assaults in Shreveport.This arrest comes after evidence in the 1985 Dallas case was examined by experts in forensic genetic genealogy.

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Former President Barack Obama to speak from American Revolution Museum in Philadelphia

(Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - Former President Barack Obama will deliver his live address to the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday from the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia.Obama is among the headliners on the convention’s third night and is expected to speak ahead of Kamala Harris, Joe Biden’s running mate.

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VanVleet, Powell lead Raptors past Nets 104-99 for 2-0 lead

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Fred VanVleet had 24 points and 10 assists, Norman Powell had a big game off the bench with 24 points and the defending NBA champion Toronto Raptors held on to defeat the Brooklyn Nets 104-99 on Wednesday.The victory gave the Raptors a 2-0 lead in the first round plyoff series.Kyle Lowry had 21 points, nine rebounds and forced a big turnover in the closing seconds for the second seeded Raptors.The Nets were led by Garrett Temple’s 21 points.The Raptors raced to a 33-point second quarter lead in Game 1 and blew out the Nets 134-110 after converting a franchise playoff record 22 3-pointers on 44 attempts.But this game was much closer as the Nets built a 14-point lead in the first quarter.The Raptors didn't take their

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Coronavirus: No new cases in Peterborough, 1 out of 6 now tested

novel coronavirus on Wednesday.That report maintains the health unit’s overall cases at 101 with just two active cases for its jurisdiction of Peterborough, Peterborough County, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation.On Wednesday, the health unit also released its weekly situational update, noting approximately 23,500 people have been tested for the virus — approximately one in six people for its jurisdiction. Ontario reports 102 new coronavirus cases, total cases at 40,972 The health unit also notes that over the past four weeks, there have been six new cases.

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'Europe's last dictator' who said to fight Covid with vodka is 'on on his knees'

Until recently, his name was only uttered in stories about world leaders’ most madcap responses to the coronavirus.

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Pallets of PPE being delivered to Brevard County schools this week

ROCKLEDGE, Fla. – Brevard Public Schools shared pictures inside its supply warehouse with pallets of masks, gloves, wipes, hand sanitizer and more personal protective equipment that the district said is headed to every school by Friday.The district said to this point, all schools have at least received some of the personal protective equipment and supplies they’ve ordered.Fearing the district's supplies might not have made it before the first day, the Brevard County teachers union said it ordered its own PPE for teachers."Because our teachers need it now," Brevard Federation of Teachers Second Vice President Jonathan Hilliard said.Message 3 of 3: We want to acknowledge all of our staff who have worked tirelessly to serve the children and

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The bang up to date rates of coronavirus infection in all ten Greater Manchester boroughs

hereThe latest data gives infection rates up until Sunday, August 16, as there is a delay of up to three days before the full results are reported.The weekly infection rate in Oldham rose slightly, to 84.4 per 100,000 population but there continues to be a downward trend in the borough, with cases falling by 20 per cent week-on-week.However, infection rates are still rising in Manchester, Salford and Bury.Manchester had an infection rate of 49.0 per 100,000 population in the week up to August 16 with a total of 271 positive tests. That is up 62, or 30 per cent, on the previous week.There was also a large increase in Salford where cases rose by 32 to 95 positive tests in the week ending August 16.

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New COVID-19 test site opens in Vancouver amid rising case numbers

coronavirus test site in Vancouver as the number of new cases continues to surge in the region.The COVID-19 assessment centre will be in the north parking lot of Vancouver Community College at 7 Avenue between Glen and Keith drives. B.C.

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Manchester warned to 'put the party on hold' as Covid infection rate teeters below red alert

Mancunians have been told their partying has to be put on hold as the city’s Covid infection rate rose almost to the government’s red alert threshold.Latest figures show Manchester recording 49 cases per 100,000, just below the 50 mark that would push it into the government’s riskiest category.The city’s rate has more than tripled in a month.Its leaders have now warned that house parties - which are believed to partly be behind the rise - and other inside gatherings must stop, or else Manchester will face full lockdown.“For now, the party is on hold,” said Coun Bev Craig, executive member for adult health and wellbeing.“We’ve all had to give up things we enjoy, things we love and things that make us happy.“We still need to keep up with a

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Dog dies after being left outside in Houston heat on chain without shade, water

HOUSTON - The Harris County Precinct One Constable’s Office is urging residents to bring their pets inside during this extreme heat after their animal cruelty unit recently responded to a disturbing call.On Friday, Aug. 14, a concerned resident sent a video to the Houston SPCA of a dog in distress in the 2800 block of Loganberry Park Lane.The resident said the dog had been outside for an extended period of time.Officials say the dog could be seen gasping for breath in the video.It was attached to a metal chain that was weighed down, with no shade, water or food available.AdvertisementSIGN UP FOR THE FOX 26 NEWSLETTERWhen investigators arrived, the dog's internal temperature measured 106.5 degrees.

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Summer struggles continue for Johnson’s Mills Shorebird Reserve

coronavirus pandemic.Johnson’s Mills Shorebird Reserve and Interpretive Centre in Johnson’s Mills, N.B., is limiting access to the public said Denise Roy, a conservation representative for the Nature Conservancy of Canada.“We are not able to welcome people through our interpretive centre and we are only able to give a very controlled and cued access to our viewing deck”, said Roy.

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DNC Day 3: With Biden nominated, Democrats set to hear from Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Kamala Harris

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and wife Dr. Jill Biden are seen in a video feed from Delaware after winning the votes to become the nominee on the second night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention at the Wisconsin Center on August WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) - Democrats formally nominated Joe Biden as their presidential candidate, with party elders, a new generation of politicians and voters in every state joining in an extraordinary, pandemic-cramped virtual convention to send him into the general election campaign to oust President Donald Trump.For someone who has spent more than three decades eyeing the presidency, the moment Tuesday night was the realization of a long-sought goal.

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Top 12 places where new coronavirus infections are rising fastest in England

Worrying data shows dramatic increases in the number of new coronavirus cases in seven days - with Northampton, Manchester and Birmingham among areas grappling to bring the virus under control.

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Orlando City will allow fans to attend matches in person at reduced capacity

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando City announced fans will be allowed at three upcoming games at Exploria Stadium at reduced capacity for phase one of continuation of play for Major League Soccer.The exact amount of fans allowed into games was not specified in the news release from the MLS. The matches will be the first to have fans in-person since the pandemic caused cancellations across all major league sports.Here are the three home games Orlando City will play with fans having the opportunity to watch in-person:The sale date for tickets has not bee announced.Ticket priority will go toward season ticket holders.Fans will be required to wear masks in the stadium.

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Montreal port workers and employers at an impasse as strike goes into 10th day

Port of Montreal say they are at an impasse with striking dockworkers, contradicting the federal labour minister’s upbeat assessment of talks as the port shutdown hit day 10.Martin Tessier, head of the Maritime Employers Association, told reporters Wednesday that “negotiations are not really progressing” and characterized any progress as “very slow.”The remarks follow Labour Minister Filomena Tassi’s depiction of “encouraging progress made between the two parties” this week, an appraisal that backs Ottawa’s decision to avoid intervening despite pleas from industry groups and the Ontario and Quebec governments.Tessier says he has asked the union to move 477 containers out of about 11,500 now on the waterfront in order to clear essential

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Confiding in others may protect against depression

National Institute of Mental Health.Globally, the World Health Organization (WHO) say depression is a leading cause of disability, and estimate more than 264 million people suffer from the condition.Therefore, a major priority is to identify environmental and lifestyle factors that people can change to reduce their risk of developing the condition.Now, researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston have become the latest team to attempt this.

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COVID-19 antibody levels vary widely in recovered patients

A study published yesterday in JAMA Internal Medicine of 175 patients who recovered from mild COVID-19 reveals wide variation in the levels of antibodies against the novel coronavirus, ranging from very high levels in 2 patients to undetectable levels in 10—but no significant difference in illness duration.

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US could open WCup qualifying in Trinidad, site of '17 loss

NEW YORK – The United States will open qualifying for the 2022 World Cup on the road next June, possibly back in Trinidad and Tobago where it was eliminated from reaching the 2018 tournament.The Americans will close their 14-match round in March 2022 at Costa Rica, where they have lost seven straight qualifiers.The U.S. qualified for seven straight World Cups before missing the 2018 tournament.

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Waterloo Catholic school board to stick with current mask plan for now

Waterloo public school board makes masks mandatory for all students “There is, however, a board meeting next Monday evening and it is possible that masks might arise as a point of discussion.”Current provincial guidelines require students in grades 4 and up to wear masks but the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) approved a motion Tuesday night that made masks mandatory for all students, including those in kindergarten to Grade 3.The motion includes exceptions for those who are unable to wear masks. Premier Doug Ford accuses Ontario teachers’ unions of ‘playing politics’ “Staff will work with and approach compliance among younger students with compassion and a focus on education.

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Coronavirus: Ford says he is following advice of experts on mandatory masks for children in kindergarten

Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Wednesday was asked about a back-to-school plan that would include mandatory masks for children in kindergarten, saying his government would back whatever advice health experts suggested.

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‘Make them think twice:’ Family of man killed by Orange County deputy demands policy changes

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Attorneys representing the parents of Salaythis Melvin, a 22-year-old man fatally shot in the back by an Orange County deputy in plain clothes, are demanding Sheriff John Mina make immediate policy changes to the department’s use of force policy.Lawyers Bradley Laurent and Carlus Haynes spoke to reporters Wednesday the morning after Mina won the primary election for a chance to serve a second term as sheriff and the body camera video of Melvin’s shooting was released.The attorneys said they plan to file a civil lawsuit against the sheriff and the department for wrongful death.Orange County Sheriff’s Office Agent James Montiel opened fire on Salaythis Melvin on Aug.

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Court: Secret videos can't be used in Kraft massage case

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A Florida appeals court ruled Wednesday that police violated the rights of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and others when they secretly video recorded them paying for massage parlor sex acts, barring the tapes' use at trial and dealing a potentially deadly blow to their prosecution.The state 4th District Court of Appeal ruled Kraft's rights were violated under the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.“The type of law enforcement surveillance utilized in these cases is extreme.

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Man walking on sidewalk fatally struck by vehicle in Ocala

OCALA, Fla. – A 22-year-old man walking on the sidewalk was killed when a vehicle veered off the roadway and struck him Tuesday night, according to the Ocala Police Department.Police said William Ryan Abbott was on the sidewalk near State Road 200 and SW 35th Terrace when a vehicle that was on Interstate 75 left the roadway toward the right, traveled onto the sidewalk and grass and struck him.Abbott was taken to an area hospital as a trauma alert, where he died as a result of his injuries.In a comment on Facebook, police said the crash was not a hit and run.

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Sharon Stone shares video of sister struggling to breathe amid coronavirus battle: 'Wear a mask please'

Sharon Stone has shared a video of her sister Kelly demonstrating how difficult she found breathing with suffering from COVID-19.The Basic Instinct star's sibling urged people to get behind mask wearing and increased testing as she spoke from hospital.Kelly said in the footage which saw her wearing a nasal cannula: "I beg you to know that this is real, I'm gasping for every breath without oxygen. Please do this for the people that you love stand behind more tests, more masks, demanding everyone wear a mask."You never, ever want to feel like this I promise you.

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Coronavirus: Manitoba makes masks mandatory for back-to-school

Manitoba’s Premier Brian Pallister announced on Wednesday that his government is going to require the use of masks for staff and students in schools from grades four to twelve where physical distancing is not possible.

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Man shot in head during ‘robbery-related incident,’ Sanford police say

SANFORD, Fla. – A 23-year-old man was fatally shot in the head Tuesday during what Sanford police called an “isolated robbery-related incident.”Gaensley Noel was found behind the wheel of a parked car suffering from a gunshot wound to the head on Yale Drive after police received a 911 call, according to a news release.Noel was taken to a hospital, where he died.Police said they found two unoccupied vehicles in the area that are believed to be connected to the crime are being processed for evidence.

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Leo Valentín wins Republican primary for US House District 7

UPDATE: Leo Valentín was declared the winner of Tuesday’s primary with 38% of the votes.Original story below:Florida’s primary election is Aug. 18 and News 6 wants to help you get to know the candidates of the U.S.

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26-year-old man stable after he is shot multiple times in North Philadelphia

Police investigate a shooting in North Philadelphia on the 2800 block of North 27th Street. NORTH PHILADELPHIA - The gun violence across Philadelphia continues unabated Wednesday as a 26-year-old man was shot multiple times in North Philadelphia.Officials say the man was found on the 2800 block of North 27th Street Wednesday afternoon, just before 1 o’clock.

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United States suspends extradition and tax agreements with Hong Kong

WASHINGTON - The Trump administration on Wednesday suspended or terminated three bilateral agreements with Hong Kong covering extradition and tax exemptions.The State Department announced it had taken the steps as part of the administration’s response to China’s imposition of strict national security laws over the former British territory.President Donald Trump already had determined that Hong Kong was no longer eligible for the continued preferential treatment that it enjoyed based on its autonomy following its reversion to Chinese rule in 1997.

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How Black women cleared a path for Kamala Harris to be the VP pick

DETROIT - When Hazel Dukes stepped onto the Democratic National Convention stage in 1972 to second Shirley Chisholm’s presidential nomination, it amounted to more than history.It was a moment of hope.The legacy of Chisholm, who famously said she was “unbossed and unbothered,” was cemented that day as the first Black woman to run for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination. Dukes said Chisholm and others hoped her historic run would lay the foundation for future generations of Black women to ascend into powerful political roles to usher in systemic change within their communities.And 48 years later, that hope is being realized as California Sen.

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