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31/07/2020

Dolly Parton, 'Schitt's Creek', Lis Nas X and more awarded at the virtual GLAAD Media Awards

By Brent Furdyk. 3 minutes ago The GLAAD Media Awards were presented on Thursday night, and were delivered for the first time virtually. The event was attended by Kandi Burruss, Cara Delevingne, Kaitlyn Dever, Sonya Deville, Beanie Feldstein, Jennifer Garner, Theo Germaine, August Getty, Gigi Go ...

31/07/2020

Man kidnapped in St-Bruno-de-Montarville: two individuals surrender to the police

31/07/2020

"COVID-19 is not eradicated" - Dr. Tam

Quebec remains the leader in the country by being the province with the most new cases of COVID-19, a disease that remains dangerous, according to public health authorities • Read also: All developments in the COVID-19 pandemic • Read also: COVID-19: The number of intensive care patients doubles...

31/07/2020

Netflix Have Added Some Great New TV Shows Recently

Who knows what the world might have been up to during COVID-19 without Netflix? Many of us are still encouraged to remain indoors, but at least we get a steady stream of content in this strange period of history. Moreso than the other streaming networks, Netflix releases a healthy amount of fres ...

31/07/2020

CBS All Access to Relaunch Next Year, Acquires ‘SpongeBob’ Prequel

CBS All Access is rebranding itself in 2021 and ViacomCBS announced that a variety of high-profile television shows have landed on the streaming service. Are you ready, kids?! “Kamp Koral,” a previously-announced prequel to the classic “SpongeBob SquarePants” cartoon, will premiere on CBS Al...

31/07/2020

Court orders public hearing to resume in 2011 transit police beating of UBC student

The case of a UBC student who was brutally beaten by two Metro Vancouver Transit Police officers will head to a public hearing after all.The incident, which happened nearly nine years ago, was captured on SkyTrain security video. 2:39 Transit Police officer still employed nine years after ...

31/07/2020

Defence will be the decider for Raps ... Few changes now that the games count ... Count on Raps making a social statement

Article content continuedThe goal obviously is to be at their peak Aug. 17 when the seeding games and the play-in games have been completed.INEQUALITY STATEMENTWe know the Raptors are planning some kind of pre-game statement. We just don’t know what that will be.“I don’t think we have come to ...

31/07/2020

2 Killed After Small Air-Tankers Collide Fighting Nevada Wildfire

CALIENTE, Nev. — Two people were killed after two single-engine air-tankers collided midair while fighting the Bishop Fire, which has burned 14,000 acres in southeastern Nevada. Officials with the Bureau of Land Management confirmed Thursday’s crash and said both pilots involved had died. “Rec...

31/07/2020

Opinion | The future of American liberalism

The United States has just endured its worst economic quarter in recorded history. If this trend had continued for a full year, US economic output would have decreased by about a third.So I hope Joe Biden and his team are reading about Franklin Roosevelt and the New Deal. The New Distributors we ...

31/07/2020

Major League Baseball prepares to cut double heads in seven innings

The new seven-inning double title rule would reflect one used in the minor leagues, making it easier for teams to reschedule and play postponed games.

31/07/2020

The strangest Streaming links: 'Simpsons' on Disney + - say what?

Do you know that old saying in baseball: "You can't tell players without a scorecard"? The growing world of TV broadcasting is something like this. Where, exactly, can you find your favorite shows and movies? Sometimes it's obvious: if you want a classic animated movie like & ...

31/07/2020

Alberta overhauls system to clean up old oil and gas wells, with 90,000 inactive |

31/07/2020

China's manufacturing improves in July and exports strengthen - The Canadian News

BEIJING - China's manufacturing activity increased in July and export orders strengthened despite weak demand from the United States and Europe, a survey showed on Friday, in new signs that the world's second-largest economy is recovering. gradually from the coronavirus pandemic. The m ...

31/07/2020

Players, coaches kneel before NBA reopening night

By Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press. 30 seconds ago Black players were next to white players. The coaches of a team were next to their compatriots on the opposite side. Many arms closed with the man at his side, some closed their eyes tight, some including LeBron James raising his fist briefly ...

31/07/2020

Death of a 29-year-old man in Montreal: the BEI opens an investigation

The Independent Investigations Bureau (BEI) opened an investigation Thursday evening after the death of a 29-year-old man during an intervention by the Montreal Police Department (SPVM) for a shoplifting. Posted on July 30, 2020 at 11:05 p.m. Henri Ouellette-VézinaPress It was shortly after 2 p. .....

31/07/2020

Not in conflict of interest, argues Justin Trudeau

Prime Minister Trudeau knew from the start that the deal between his government and WE Charity would be controversial because of his family ties. But he still chose to participate in the discussions leading to the granting of nearly a billion dollars to this organization. • Read also: 5 crucial .....

31/07/2020

5 takeaways from Trudeau’s testimony in WE Charity scandal investigation

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in the hot seat Thursday as he testified to the House of Commons finance committee about his role in the decision to give WE Charity a sole-sourced deal to administer a $912-million student grant program.Trudeau and his chief of staff Katie Telford both e ...

31/07/2020

LEAFS SNAPSHOTS: Keefe's already sized up Jackets

Article content continued“I want to be a dominant player, that’s my goal every day,” Nylander insisted Thursday.“Sometimes Sheldon is there to kick me in the butt. That’s good.”Keefe says he’s encouraged that Nylander has already made strides in his off-ice approach to the game this se...

31/07/2020

Two firefighters collide while fighting Bishop Fire of Nevada; FAA, NTSB investigating

31/07/2020

Trump's tweet: Mike Singletary met the President on Wednesday aboard Air Force One

31/07/2020

Husky Energy Changes To $ 304 Million Loss In Second Quarter As Revenue Falls |

Husky Energy Inc. experienced a net loss of $ 304 million in the second quarter, as revenue fell nearly 55 percent. The Calgary-based oil producer says it lost 31 cents a share diluted during the three months ended June 30, compared to a net income of 36 cents a share or $ 370 million a year ear ...

31/07/2020

UN leaders will meet virtually; Trump could attend in person - The Canadian News

WASHINGTON - The annual meeting of world leaders at the United Nations is going virtual this year for the first time in its 75-year history due to the COVID-19 pandemic, except for the likely personal appearance of President Donald Trump. "We hope President Trump really does speak in person ...

31/07/2020

Court documents: Amber heard that Ex Elon Musk was 'controlling', believed that Tesla had given her away.

By Brent Furdyk. 39 minutes ago According to court documents in the Johnny Depp defamation lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard, her relationship with Elon Musk allegedly left her paranoid that the Tesla founder was spying on her. In a statement of the case obtained by the Daily mailJennifer Howe ...

31/07/2020

Media: Australia unveils its plan to charge Google and Facebook

(Sydney) Australia on Friday unveiled its bill to force Google and Facebook to pay media outlets for their content, a move that should be fought by the tech giants. Posted on July 30, 2020 at 10:39 p.m. France Media Agency It was Australian Finance Minister Josh Frydenberg who made public this & ...

31/07/2020

The SPVQ obtains the right to intervene in an active shooter situation

Ten years after the creation of its own Tactical Intervention Group (GTI), the Service de police de la Ville de Québec (SPVQ) will now be able to direct its own interventions in hostage-taking or active shooter situations. Previously, the Quebec police had to be relayed by the tactical squad of ...

31/07/2020

How to Watch the 2020 Primetime Emmys

Jimmy Kimmel will host the upcoming Primetime Emmys on ABC in September. The 2020 Emmys are inching closer and television fans will be able to watch the industry’s biggest event of the year from the comfort of their homes in September. The Primetime Emmys will air on Sunday, September 20 on ABC .....

31/07/2020

NBA returns with players, coaches, refs kneeling during national anthem

Black players were next to white players. Coaches from one team were next to their compatriots from the opposing side. Many locked arms with the man next to them, some shut their eyes tightly, a few including LeBron James briefly raising a fist into the air or pointing skyward.The NBA had ...

31/07/2020

Opinion | The nightmare on Pennsylvania Avenue

Thanks to Republican inaction, millions of unemployed workers have seen their latest checks from the Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program, which was meant to keep them through an economy devastated by the coronavirus; the virus is still raging, but its life support has been cut.Thus, Trump ...

31/07/2020

Pelicans, Jazz and Lakers, Clippers lock arms and kneel during national anthem before NBA restarts starters

NEAR USA TODAY Sports spoke to Charles Grantham, Director of Sports Management at Seton Hall, about how the NBA can affect policy change in the United States. USA TODAYLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Before shooting, bouncing a ball or making a play, NBA players, coaches and umpires made another gestur ...

31/07/2020

Coronavirus: With California deaths increasing, will Newsom have to do more?

The trend line seems alarming: almost every day brings more deaths than the previous one, in figures that California has never seen before during the pandemic. In just over a week, the state set four records of coronavirus deaths, reaching a record high (193 deaths) on Wednesday. Experts say tho ...

31/07/2020

Madame Tussauds wax stars line up outside attraction before reopening

Models of social distancing: Madame Tussauds wax stars line up outside the attraction before it reopensDonald Trump, Meghan Markle and Taylor Swift were forced into a promotional stuntMadame Tussauds will reopen this weekend after being closed for four months.Strict measures of social distancing ...

31/07/2020

Air Transat to Cancel All Flights from Western Canada to the US, Sun Destinations This Winter |

Air Transat plans to cancel all flights from western Canada to solar destinations and the United States this winter, with reimbursements en route to customers, a policy on the face in the COVID-19 era. The airline is scrubbing all the southbound routes that were scheduled to take off from Winnip ...

31/07/2020

Asia today: Chinese city tightens rules, Victoria could too - The Canadian News

BEIJING - China is tightening travel restrictions in the Xinjiang capital amid a COVID-19 outbreak in the northwestern city. People arriving in Urumqi from regions considered to be at high risk of infection must undergo a two-week quarantine. Others who come from less risky areas, most show evid ...

31/07/2020

Quebec City journalist files formal complaint against anti-mask protesters

By Raquel Fletcher, Globalnews.ca. 8 seconds ago TVA reporter Karianne Bourassa was in the middle of a live report when two anti-masking Protesters wrapped her in a bear hug Sunday in front of the National Assembly. Since then, the Quebec City reporter has received much public support, according ...

31/07/2020

COVID-19: Young children could be extremely contagious

(Washington) The rate of coronavirus genetic material detected in the noses of children under five is 10 to 100 times higher than that found in older children and adults, according to a US study published Thursday. Posted on July 30, 2020 at 8:43 p.m. France Media Agency Very young children coul ...

31/07/2020

Murder in Nova Scotia: RCMP update

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) wanted to clarify certain information about the killer who perpetrated the bloody shooting last April in Nova Scotia. On Monday, some information gathered about Gabriel Wortman, who was shot dead on April 19 after killing 22 people, was made public and it ...

31/07/2020

‘On the Trail’ Trailer: HBO Max to Stream CNN Election Documentary

The upcoming documentary film will cover the 2020 presidential election, as well as the coronavirus pandemic and recent nationwide protests. Screenshot/YouTube HBO Max is preparing to release “On the Trail: Inside the 2020 Primaries,” one of its first original pieces of political programming. Pe...

31/07/2020

Coronavirus: Mask-wearing now mandatory at Vancouver Art Gallery

Six weeks after it reopened amid COVID-19, the Vancouver Art Gallery says it will now require visitors to wear a mask when browsing its collection.The mandatory requirement comes into effect on Friday.Visitors can also opt for a face shield if they prefer. Read more: No plans for ‘heavy-h ...

31/07/2020

Traikos: Is this Canada's year to end its Stanley Cup drought?

Article content continuedNow, that’s really unusual.The last time there was this much Canadian content in the post-season was in 1987, well before the Quebec Nordiques moved to Colorado and the Winnipeg Jets were sent to Arizona. The Oilers won their third of five Stanley Cups that year, because ....

31/07/2020

Brook Fire in Cajon Pass at 185 acres as firefighters continue efforts

Firefighters made headway on a blaze in the Cajon Pass Wednesday night and continued to battle on Thursday as the Brook Fire expanded from 50 to 185 acres. “Last night, crews made excellent progress towards containment efforts,” said U.S. Forest Service Fire Captain Eric Gandolfi on Thursday. Ga...