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WORLD: COVID measures cut greenhouse gas emissions by nearly a fifth, study says

WORLD: COVID measures cut greenhouse gas emissions by nearly a fifth, study says

Most of the reductions came from decreased transportation needs
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CANADA: 'Good questions' being asked about safety of Snowbirds, Trudeau says

CANADA: 'Good questions' being asked about safety of Snowbirds, Trudeau says

Questions have been raised about whether there is a problem with the Snowbirds' 57-year-old Tutor planes
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CANADA: Warning signs of Nova Scotia mass shooter's paranoia, guns, prior abuse noted in warrant

CANADA: Warning signs of Nova Scotia mass shooter's paranoia, guns, prior abuse noted in warrant

Witness describes the gunman as an abusive 'sociopath'
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LIVE: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau provides COVID-19 update

LIVE: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau provides COVID-19 update

Village Media will varry the livestream
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COVID-19: Food banks not enough to feed the hungry during pandemic, profs say

COVID-19: Food banks not enough to feed the hungry during pandemic, profs say

Even before COVID-19, only about a quarter of those who meet the objective criteria of food insecurity ever went to a food bank
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WORLD: WHO bows to calls from countries for independent virus probe

WORLD: WHO bows to calls from countries for independent virus probe

Trump said that unless WHO commits to “substantive improvements over the next 30 days,” he will make a temporary suspension of U.S. funding permanent
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CANADA: Commander calls Snowbirds crash 'worst nightmare'

CANADA: Commander calls Snowbirds crash 'worst nightmare'

Military investigators have started an investigation into the crash
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ONTARIO: Some businesses allowed to reopen today as COVID-19 restrictions loosen

ONTARIO: Some businesses allowed to reopen today as COVID-19 restrictions loosen

Some business owners have expressed relief at the prospect of reopening, while others feel it's too early to open safely
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COVID-19: People reconnect with traditional household activities of their mothers, grandmothers during isolation

COVID-19: People reconnect with traditional household activities of their mothers, grandmothers during isolation

Before DIY sourdough starters became popular, there was home economics
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COVID-19: Better plan for pests if you are growing your own food during isolation

COVID-19: Better plan for pests if you are growing your own food during isolation

Are raccoons ravaging your radishes? Container gardens might be a good option for saving your plants
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