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The Coronavirus and the Conservative Mind

The pandemic has put psychological theories of politics to a very interesting test.




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In the Fog of Coronavirus, There Are No Experts

In a pandemic, it’s not just truth against misinformation. Every choice is an experiment.




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When Coronavirus Lockdowns Go Too Far

The closures were necessary. Chasing picnickers and closing paint aisles is petty overreach.




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21-year navy veteran among Northwood residents to die of COVID-19

The last time Charlene Chiddenton saw her father in person was on March 7 — visitor restrictions at long-term care homes during the pandemic had kept them apart — and less than two months later, she was saying goodbye to her father by video call.



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Nova Scotia lost 50,000 jobs in April amid COVID-19

Fifty thousand jobs were lost in Nova Scotia in April, reflecting the devastating economic impact of the first full month of public health orders to prevent the spread of COVID-19.



  • News/Canada/Nova Scotia

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Port of Sydney takes hit after losing more than 50 cruise visits this season

Holland America and Princess cruise lines issued notices this week cancelling the remainder of the season in Atlantic Canada, citing global health concerns, and that's taking a huge bite out of the Port of Sydney's budget.



  • News/Canada/Nova Scotia

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Maybe this is what N.S. needs? An upbeat rap video about a nursing home

Classified released a music video for his song, Good News, this week featuring a pack of kids hanging out with seniors at a continuing care home in Enfield, N.S. It was filmed before the COVID-19 outbreak in the province.



  • News/Canada/Nova Scotia

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Dal medical student volunteers to help at epicentre of N.S. COVID-19 outbreak

Graduation is on hold for Dalhousie University medical student Manveer Bal, so he's decided to spend his newfound free time volunteering at the epicentre of the COVID-19 outbreak in Nova Scotia.



  • News/Canada/Nova Scotia

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Frustrations mount for parents awaiting refund for school trips lost to COVID-19

Some school travel groups in Cape Breton that had trips cancelled in March due to COVID-19 are still waiting to get their money back.



  • News/Canada/Nova Scotia

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'Always up on everything': Woman remembers sister who died from COVID-19 at Northwood

A woman who lost her sister to COVID-19 at the start of the month is thanking the staff at Northwood who took "excellent" care of her in her final days. Jean Harrigan, 90, is being remembered for her caring and lively nature.



  • News/Canada/Nova Scotia

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1 more death, 3 new cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia

The latest death was at the Northwood long-term care home in Halifax.



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Quebec announces new bonuses for front-line health-care workers in fight against COVID-19

For those working in CHSLDs — the province's long-term care homes which are the site of the most serious outbreaks — the bonus will amount to as much as $1,000 per month.



  • News/Canada/Montreal

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As Quebec revises reopening dates, government risks adding uncertainty to uncertain times

Quebecers, like the rest of the world, are growing accustomed to the uncertainty that's accompanied the pandemic. But they may not appreciate their government adding to that already hefty burden.



  • News/Canada/Montreal

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Quebec relies on hundreds of asylum seekers in long-term care battle against COVID-19

Asylum seekers make up a large portion of the "guardian angels" Quebec Premier François Legault has praised in his daily COVID-19 briefings: the orderlies who have no guarantee they'll be allowed to stay in Canada.



  • News/Canada/Montreal

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Quebec short of COVID-19 screening goal as Montrealers urged to wear masks

As the Montreal area continues to be the Canadian epicentre of the COVID-19 outbreak, anyone showing symptoms of the virus is being asked to get tested.



  • News/Canada/Montreal

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Nurse who worked with COVID-19 patients had to lie to get herself tested

Kristy-Lyn Kemp can't believe how close she came to potentially starting a COVID-19 outbreak at her new job.



  • News/Canada/Montreal

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COVID-19 in Quebec: What you need to know on Saturday

Grim projections, travel rules and feeling safe while shopping at your local market — here's what's going on today.



  • News/Canada/Montreal

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Is it safe to give cards and flowers this Mother's Day? Your COVID-19 questions answered

We're answering your questions about the pandemic. Send yours to COVID@cbc.ca and we’ll answer as many as we can. We’ll publish a selection of answers every weekday online, and also put some questions to the experts during The National and on CBC News Network.




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These California Wineries Are Hosting Virtual Wine Tastings

Sheltering in place doesn’t mean you have to give up the best of wine country's offerings




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Why Wines From Israel's Negev Desert May Represent the Future of Viticulture

Overcoming scorching heat and little rain, experimental vineyards teach winemakers to cope with climate change




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How a New Jersey Farmers' Market Went Virtual

The Metuchen Farmers Market, like many others, has moved to online orders and drive-thru pickups during the coronavirus pandemic




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Korea baseball reportedly nearing deal with ESPN to televise games

Live professional baseball games could be televised in the United States as early next week, with South Korea's Yonhap News Agency reporting Monday that ESPN and the Korea Baseball Organization are nearing an agreement.



  • Sports/Baseball/MLB

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Little League World Series cancelled for 1st time due to COVID-19 pandemic

Vowing to return next summer, this year's Little League World Series was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. All seven World Series tournaments and their respective regional qualifying events are off this summer.




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Indians pitcher Emmanuel Clase suspended 80 games for PED violation

Cleveland Indians reliever Emmanuel Clase was suspended 80 games by Major League Baseball on Friday for testing positive for a banned performance-enhancing drug.



  • Sports/Baseball/MLB

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Former Expo Andre Dawson on working as a mortician during COVID-19 pandemic

Baseball Hall of Famer Andre Dawson spoke to CBC's John Northcott about the realities of running a funeral home during the pandemic.




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How to Detect the Age-Old Traditions of Folklore in Today’s COVID-19 Misinformation

Smithsonian folklorist James Deutsch says the fast spread of stories and memes are cultural expressions that build cohesion and support




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Manitoba municipalities to receive most operating funds sooner than normal due to COVID-19

Manitoba municipalities will be receiving most of their operating funding from the province sooner than usual because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the province announced Friday.



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1 new case of COVID-19 in Manitoba connected with Brandon trucking company cluster

Eight COVID-19 cases are now connected to that workplace, including six employees.



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Winnipeg to start testing technology to improve cellular reception, support 5G service

Winnipeg will soon test "small cell" technology to improve cellular reception in parts of Winnipeg, ahead of a possible future transition to 5G service. 



  • News/Canada/Manitoba

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From vaccine research to developing tests, Manitoba scientists playing important part in COVID-19 fight

They're not necessarily treating sick patients in hospitals, but a number of Manitoba-based scientists are working long hours and facing incredible pressure to battle the novel coronavirus from their labs and research facilities.



  • News/Canada/Manitoba

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Open COVID Pledge Makes Critical IP Freely Accessible for Pandemic Fight

Legal experts and leading scientists have teamed up with Creative Commons to create the Open COVID Pledge to help speed up the battle against the coronavirus pandemic. The Pledge gives broad permission to anyone to use intellectual property not otherwise accessible to the public, and generally replaces the need for any other license or royalty agreement.




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COVID-19 precautions keep sign-making businesses busy in P.E.I.

Sign makers in P.E.I. have been busy since the province announced its plans to ease back COVID-19 restrictions, as businesses are ordering signs and decals ahead of reopening.



  • News/Canada/PEI

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Health PEI planning to use section of PE Home for COVID cases from any long-term care home

Health PEI plans to create a COVID-19 unit within the Prince Edward Home to be used for any long-term care resident — living in any long-term care facility on the Island — who is diagnosed with the virus.



  • News/Canada/PEI

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No active cases of COVID-19 in P.E.I., province easing restrictions further

All of P.E.I.'s 27 confirmed cases of COVID-19 are now considered recovered, said Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison.



  • News/Canada/PEI

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P.E.I. craft breweries seek relief as sales plummet during COVID-19

The craft brewing industry in P.E.I. is suffering, with sales down from about 40 to 80 per cent.



  • News/Canada/PEI

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COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What's happening Saturday, May 9

The owner of P.E.I. Brewing Co., the oldest craft brewery on P.E.I., says the business went from preparing for its best year to its worst year.



  • News/Canada/PEI

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Childhood Well-Being In Flint Improving After Water Crisis

The Flint Water Crisis captured national attention about the dangers of lead contamination in public water supplies. Now, nearly six years after the problem was first detected, health officials are reporting on the well-being of children in Flint.




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Let’s Call It Trumpvirus

If you’re feeling awful, you know who to blame.




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Here’s a Coronavirus Quiz

Test your currency with current events.




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Trump Hates Having Too Many Voters

Suddenly, the White House loves Bernie Sanders.




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Screw This Virus!

We had to be set apart in order to feel together.




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Mental Health in the Age of the Coronavirus

The struggle between fear and comfort.




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Who Is Driving Inequality? You Are

How to rebuild social solidarity.




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We Need National Service. Now.

The formative moment for a new generation.




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Dimitar Radev: The Bulgarian banking sector under Covid-19

Publication by Mr Dimitar Radev, Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank, in the Quarterly Bulletin of the Association of Banks in Bulgaria, issue 61, March 2020.




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Fehmi Mehmeti: The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo has taken steps to protect the economy from Covid-19 damages

Speech by Mr Fehmi Mehmeti, Governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo, at the press conference where the details of the measures taken by the CBK for maintaining health in the economy were given, Pristina, 3 April 2020.




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Isabel Schnabel: Interview in To Vima

Interview with Ms Isabel Schnabel, Member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank, in To Vima (Greek daily newspaper), conducted by Mr Angelos Athanasopoulos and published on 4 April 2020.




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Jerome H Powell: Covid-19 and the economy

Speech (via webcast)by Mr Jerome H Powell, Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, at the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy, The Brookings Institution, Washington DC, 9 April 2020.




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François Villeroy de Galhau: From the emergency crisis response to initial thinking on the post-crisis environment

Hearing of Mr François Villeroy de Galhau, Governor of the Bank of France, before the Section for the Economy and Finance of the French Economic, Social and Environmental Council, Paris, 8 April 2020.




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Luis de Guindos: Interview in La Vanguardia

Interview with Mr Luis de Guindos, Vice-President of the European Central Bank, and La Vanguardia, conducted by Mr Manel Pérez and published on 12 April 2020.