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Ban on hospital visitors has profound effect on patients, families

The ban on most hospital visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound effect on patients and their families, caregivers and advocates say.




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PSW draws attention to 'burnt out' staff as COVID-19 compounds long-term care crisis

A personal support worker (PSW), who has worked for a decade in long-term care homes, told White Coat, Black Art the COVID-19 pandemic is a crisis on top of an already existing crisis for PSWs.




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Five reasons why modern art seduces — and confounds — us

We’re dazzled, and sometimes frazzled, by our encounters with contemporary art. Marc Mayer, former director of the National Gallery of Canada, draws back the curtain to show what’s behind the art that can be so fascinating and yet so confusing.




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Who is responsible for the Wet'suwet'en blockade impasse?

Tensions persist across the country over the ongoing rail blockades protesting the Coastal Gaslink pipeline.



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Should medical assistance in dying be an option when the diagnosis isn't terminal?

This week, a bill proposes to widen eligibility for medical assistance in dying (MAID), including removing the requirement that someone's natural death be "reasonably foreseeable."



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Saturday special: How has COVID-19 disrupted your life?

Life has changed dramatically for many Canadians because of the COVID-19 pandemic. On a special Saturday edition of Checkup, our expert panel will answer your questions about money, medical concerns, relationships and parenting in this period of social distancing and quarantine.



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How has COVID-19 disrupted your job?

The federal government this week passed its $107-billion aid package to help Canadians struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. But will it be enough to make April rent?



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What effect has the pandemic had on your relationships?

Family dynamics, relationships and dating have all been upended by self-isolation and stay-indoors orders during the COVID-19 lockdown.



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As It Happens: Tuesday Edition

April 21, 2020



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April 22, 2020



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April 23, 2020



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As It Happens: Friday Edition

April 24, 2020



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As It Happens: The Monday Edition

April 27, 2020



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As It Happens: The Tuesday Edition

April 28, 2020



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As It Happens: The Wednesday Edition

April 29, 2020



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As It Happens: The Thursday Edition

April 30, 2020



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As It Happens: Friday Edition

May 1, 2020



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As It Happens: Monday Edition

May 4, 2020



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As It Happens: The Tuesday Edition

May 5, 2020



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As It Happens: The Wednesday Edition

May 6, 2020



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As It Happens: The Thursday Edition

May 7, 2020



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May 7, 2020



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May 8, 2020



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Hard Cash Valley

Georgia Bureau of Investigation Agent Dane Kirby and FBI Agent Roselita Velasquez probe a brutal murder in a Jacksonville, Florida hotel room in Panowich's searing follow-up to Like Lions (2019). Arnie Blackwell's murder is only the beginning. Someone is leaving a bloody trail through the Southeast looking for Arnie's younger brother, a boy with Asperger's Syndrome who possesses an unusual skill with numbers that could make a lot of money and that has already gotten a lot of people killed. As Dane and Roselita hunt for the boy, it swiftly becomes a race against the clock that has them entangled in a web of secrets. A masterful tale of Southern Noir.




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KPN gaat VDSL in glasvezelgebieden uitschakelen

KPN streeft ernaar om begin 2023 zo'n 2,4 miljoen Nederlandse adressen te kunnen voorzien van een glasvezelverbinding. De provider is voornemens in de periode daarna op alle adressen waar glasvezel beschikbaar is het kopernetwerk uit te schakelen. In sommige proefgebieden gebeurt dat overigens al voor 2023.




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DELTA glasvezel nu ook beschikbaar in Caiway gebied

Caiway en DELTA, twee regionale internet, telefonie en tv-providers, werken sinds 2018 al intensief samen. Vanaf nu kunt u via Breedbandwinkel ook buiten Zeeland voor een DELTA glasvezel abonnement kiezen. Voorwaarde is wel dat het adres van het abonnement binnen het verzorgingsgebied van Caiway ligt.




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KPN introduceert 1 Gigabit glasvezel

Het werd enige tijd geleden al aangekondigd. Vanaf vandaag, 2 maart, kunt u bij KPN glasvezelverbindingen met 1 Gigabit (1.000 Mb) internetsnelheid aanschaffen. Via Breedbandwinkel ontvangt u dit abonnement tijdelijk met maar liefst 6 maanden 50% korting. U betaalt gedurende die periode dan geen 65,00 euro, maar slechts 32,50 euro per maand.




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Populariteit en gebruik vaste telefoonlijnen blijft dalen

Het aantal Nederlandse consumenten dat een vaste telefoonlijn belangrijk vindt, blijft dalen. Een trend die al in 2014 ingezet is. De meest voorkomende reden waarom consumenten nog een vaste telefoonlijn in huis hebben? Omdat de vaste telefoniedienst onderdeel uitmaakt van het internet en bellen abonnement of alles-in-1 pakket. Dat zegt ruim een kwart (26%) van de consumenten in het meest recente telefoniemarkt onderzoek van Telecompaper.




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Tijdelijke actie: Ziggo met cashbacks tot 85,00 euro

Met de start van het nieuwe F1 seizoen op 15 maart is het nu extra aantrekkelijk om over te stappen. Tot 31 maart ontvangt u namelijk tot 85,00 euro cashback bij bestelling van een nieuw Ziggo abonnement. Daarnaast ontvangt u tot 6 maanden korting en kunt u kiezen uit 12 maanden gratis Ziggo Sport Totaal, Movies & Series XL of Volop Bellen.




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Glasvezel en VDSL worden vaker aanbevolen dan kabel

Internet en tv providers met abonnementen via glasvezel of VDSL worden door consumenten vaker aangeprezen bij familie, vrienden en collega's dan kabelproviders. Dat blijkt uit een recent Net Promoter Score (NPS) onderzoek van Telecompaper. Glasvezel- en VDSL providers scoren bijna vier keer hoger dan kabelproviders.




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Ordinary vices: Is pride an affront to, or the basis of, dignity?

Can pride be ‘redeemed’, and form the basis of human dignity, or is pride as such a form of moral corruption, a debased form of moral vision?




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Video: Nikki Bascome ‘A Comeback Story’

Nikki Bascome has released an inspirational video titled “The Restoration: A Comeback Story,” where the professional boxer discusses the aftermath of loss in November 2017 and pays tribute to the late Allan ‘Forty’ Rego. In the video, Mr. Bascome says, “I’d be lying if I said I didn’t want to hang up the gloves and […]

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Bascome To Fight Mexican Boxer On Nov 24

The Bermuda Boxing Federation [BBF] has joined forces with Heart of A Lion Productions and Pulse Entertainment to promote the upcoming IBA International Welterweight Title “Redemption Fight Night”, with the main event set to take place on Saturday, 24 November at the Fairmont Southampton, featuring professional Bermudian boxer Nikki Bascome, taking on David “Popeye” Martinez […]

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Videos: Nikki Bascome Working With Mayweather

Professional boxer Nikki Bascome has been training with Jeff Mayweather in Las Vegas in advance of his IBA International Welterweight fight against Mexico’s David Martinez, which is set to take place on Saturday, 24 November at the Fairmont Southampton. “One thing when Nicky he’s got power in both hands, good skills and good movement,” Mr […]

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Boxer Nikki Bascome: ‘I Will Give It My Best’

[Written by Patrick Bean] A Las Vegas like stage has been set for Bermudian boxer Nikki Bascome to redeem himself from his last fight loss, with the Fairmont Southampton’s Poinciana Room set up as one might witness at the famous MGM Grand or Caesar’s Palace among the Nevada Desert oasis that is ‘Sin City’. Redemption […]

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Updates: Nikki Bascome Wins IBA Boxing Title

[Updating] A number of boxers will be in the ring this evening [Nov 24], as the ‘Redemption Fight Night’ event takes place at the Fairmont Southampton Hotel, with the headline fight to see professional Bermudian boxer Nikki Bascome take on David Martinez of Mexico. According to the fight card released by the Bermuda Boxing Federation, fighters in […]

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Photos: Nikki Bascome Defeats David Martinez

Professional boxer Nikki Bascome brought the crowd to their feet last night [Nov 24], as the Bermudian boxer defeated David Martinez from Mexico to claim the International Boxing Association [IBA] Welterweight Championship Title. The match was the title fight in last night’s ‘Redemption Fight Night’ at the Fairmont Southampton, which saw a number of bouts […]

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Nikki Bascome To Fight Philippines Boxer In June

Epic Entertainment is getting set to present what they called the “most anticipated fight of the year” on Saturday, June 29, with Bermuda’s Nikki Bascome set to match up against Philippines boxer Alvin Lagumbay. A spokesperson said, “Attention all sports fans, the most anticipated fight of the year is finally here! Join us at ‘Fight Night Champion’ […]

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‘Proud To Support Champion Nikki Bascome’

Premier David Burt said he is proud to support professional Bermudian boxer Nikki Bascome as he gets ready for his upcoming fight on June 29th, with the Premier recently purchasing one of the boxer’s ‘Fresh and Hungry’ shirts. Premier Burt tweeted the photo below, saying: “Proud to support Bermuda’s champion Nikki Bascome today by purchasing one of […]

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Photos: Nikki Bascome Defeats Alvin Lagumbay

[Updated with photos] Bermudian boxer Nikki Bascome won by a unanimous decision, defeating Alvin Lagumbay from the Philippines at last night’s boxing event at the Victualling Yard in the Royal Naval Dockyard. In the undercards, Andre Lamb representing Rego’s Gym defeated Deyshawn Williams representing Eastern Queen Boxing Club USA, and Krista Dyer from Bermuda Sanshou Association […]

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Fight Night: Nikki Bascome Versus Ryan Oliver

Epic Entertainment is getting set to present its first boxing event of 2020 on Saturday, January 18, with Bermuda’s Nikki “Nifty” Bascome to match up against England’s Ryan “The Wasp” Oliver at Fairmont Southampton’s Poinciana Ballroom. The event will also include an undercard featuring fighters Andre Lambe, Mikey Parsons, Lovintz Tota, Jaylon Roberts, Cyril Whitter, […]

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Bascome & Lambe Win Fight Night Pro Matches

The hometown fans at last night’s [Jan 18] Fight Night event at the Fairmont Southampton were given plenty to cheer about, as multiple local fighters defeated their overseas opponents, including Nikki Bascome claiming another pro victory, while Andre Lambe won his pro debut in fine style. In front of a packed and enthusiastic audience, Nikki […]

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Nikki Bascome vs Devon Moncrieffe In March

Nikki Bascome will return to the ring on March 28th at the Fairmont Southampton, with the Bermudian boxer set to take on Jamaica’s Devon Moncrieffe. Bascome will enter the ring with a a record of 9 wins and one loss, with Bascome having won his last fight on January 18th against England’s Ryan Oliver. Moncriffe is […]

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Nikki Bascome & Andre Lambe To Fight In March

Epic Entertainment is getting set to present its second boxing event of 2020 on Saturday, March 28th, with Bermuda’s Nikki “Nifty” Bascome to match up against Jamaica’s Devon Moncriffe, while Andre “Showtime” Lambe will fight Jamaica’s Torriano Nicholas. A spokesperson said, “It’s Going to Be Epic on Saturday, March 28 at the Fairmont Southampton hotel. […]

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Steve Mason - Monkey Minds in the Devil’s Time

A sprawling, beautiful, brain-belch of an album from a never-dull artist.




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"How can I be 60, when I still feel 28?" : Ageing as a state of mind

When writer Ailsa Piper was planning for her 60th birthday, she decided that instead of receiving presents from friends, she wanted 60 minutes of their time. What were their tips were for ageing wisely and making the best of every day?




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How to make yourself as "employable as possible" post lockdown

If a future employer asks you: "What did you do during lockdown?" Then "I watched a lot of TV" probably won't go down so well. Today, two career experts join us to talk about how to use your time in lockdown to build a solid career plan and make yourself as employable as possible.




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Too Hard Basket: breaking the chainmail

A chain email arrives in your inbox from two friends requesting you send a poem of your choice on to 20 others. You really like both these people and don't want to hurt their feelings by not participating, but you have a deep dislike of chain letters and loading up the internet with bumph. You feel really conflicted about this. What should you do?



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Passing on the family legacies of medicine, public health work and reggae music

Do you have a vocation that's been passed through your family for generations? For Dr Mark Wenitong — the legacy of health work has been passed from his mother, through him and onto his son. And that's not the only family tradition being continued... Reggae music has also been a big part of his family's livelihood.




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What's behind the sudden uptick in coronavirus cases?

On today's episode: * Is the uptick in cases because of people travelling at Easter a few weeks ago? * Should I be worried about the increased number of cases? * Will salt in my homemade salami kill coronavirus? * We can't travel to other states yet. Isn't it a bit early to travel to NZ? * Is it possible Ebola and coronavirus can mutate into a more potent virus? And Norman has some news from a research paper about heart medication, which found it didn't worsen the disease for people who got it or make them more susceptible to it in the first place.