Stampede cancellation will rip about $500 M from Alberta economy – CBC.ca
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Ottawa police officers charged in tow truck corruption investigation – CBC.ca
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One Word To Describe Each Zodiac Signs Coping Mechanism
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The Top 3 Rugged Cameras for Daredevil Shooters
Ricoh WG-70 Ricoh's latest entoughened camera has special modes for optimizing colorful foliage and pristine snowy vistas, but it loves getting up close too. A “digital microscope” mode shoots detailed macro photographs, thanks to a ring of LEDs around the lens that illuminates intimate encounters. When you take it underwater (it can withstand depths down to 45 feet), the mode lets you try to get as close as 1 cm away from those triggerfish. $280 Nikon COOLPIX W300 The consummately rugged Coolpix W300 can withstand dives of up to 100…
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Two states: one Democrat, one Republican. Two very different outcomes
Kentucky governor Andy Beshear took early measures to halt the spread of Covid-19 while Tennessee limited government mandates Just last month, when he was still regularly wearing a suit and tie, Kentuckys rookie governor, Andy Beshear, told schools across the southern state that they needed to be prepared to close down with little notice to contain the spread of Covid-19. At the time, there were just a handful of cases in Kentucky. Bars and restaurants were still open, people shook hands and live sports was on TV. But on 11…
Read MoreN.B. government eliminates 30 -day cap on prescription refills – CBC.ca
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Pubs turn to punters to survive lockdown
Some are using other sites such as GoFundMe, or are launching donation schemes locally. Image copyright Tommo Thomson Image caption Tommo Thomson, Ryan Craig and Robert Bland of the Barge East have raised £32,000 so far. Barge East, a floating pub and restaurant in Hackney Wick, has carved out a reputation as one of London’s top-rated venues on Trip Advisor. But co-owner ‘Tommo’ Thomson said it would only survive until June without some form of emergency funding. He and his two business partners launched an appeal the day after pubs…
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The Essential App Pack for Creating Awesome Social Videos
Rtro This app from Moment—the folks who make excellent snap-on smartphone lenses—comes with prefab filters created by filmmakers (including Shorty Awards finalist Ani Acopian) that give your videos a vintage Hollywood vibe. Swipe to pick a filter, choosing between Noir's moody monochrome, Aria's '60s swank, or the scratchy, desaturated color of Ranger, then shoot your clip. There are no editing tools, but the simplicity is the point. Nonpaying users get the three filters mentioned above, but a $15 per year pro account unlocks 11 others, and new options will be…
Read MoreMan dead after explosion at Calgary RV storage lot – CBC.ca
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Elizabeth Warrens oldest brother dies from coronavirus
Don Reed Herring – who was one Warren’s three older siblings – died in Norman, Oklahoma on Tuesday (Warren campaign). “My oldest brother, Don Reed, died from coronavirus on Tuesday evening. He joined the Air Force at 19 and spent his career in the military, including five and a half years off and on in combat in Vietnam. He was charming and funny, a natural leader,” the senator from Massachusetts tweeted Thursday morning as she linked to a news report from the Boston Globe. Get all the stories you need-to-know…
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Remdesivir trial posted online prematurely was ‘inconclusive,’ Gilead says
(CNN)Results from a study investigating Gilead Sciences’ antiviral medication remdesivir as a Covid-19 treatment were posted to the World Health Organization’s website “prematurely” on Thursday and showed “inconclusive” results, according to the biotechnology company. A screenshot of the study description posted to WHO’s website was published by STAT on Thursday. The description in the screenshot notes that the study, which involved 237 patients, found “remdesivir use was not associated with a difference in time to clinical improvement” and “in this study of hospitalized adult patients with severe Covid-19 that was…
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Germany opens landmark trial of Syrian regime officers accused of crimes against humanity
(CNN)A landmark trial of a former high-ranking Syrian regime officer accused of overseeing the torture of thousands of prisoners began in the German city of Koblenz on Thursday. Another former junior regime officer, identified by German authorities as Eyad A, is also standing trial for crimes against humanity. Syrian officials have repeatedly denied the allegations, insisting they target terrorists and not peaceful protesters. CNN is trying to reach the lawyers of the two defendants. Raslan has been in Germany since 2014 and Eyad since 2018, according to the court statement.…
Read MoreUnion launches legal challenge against TransLink layoffs – CBC.ca
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The secrets to stargazing from your backyard
How to search the sky and what to see, from moon and stars to planets and the International Space Station. Go on a journey of billions of miles from your garden To begin looking for objects in the heavens, youll need to know where north, south, east and west are. Make a note of where the sun rises (east) and sets (west), use Google maps or use the compass on your phone. Now, download a free astronomy app to your phone AND computer. My favourite, for ease of use and…
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