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Windsor filmmaker shoots horror movie at home — starring his family

Making a film when you can't leave home means being creative — with everything from the scenery to your cast. C.J. Bernauer talked to Windsor Morning host Tony Doucette about his new short horror film, called 'You're It.'



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Trump administration shelves expert guidelines on reopening U.S. economy

Documents created by the top disease investigators in the U.S. meant to give step-by-step advice to local leaders deciding when and how to reopen public places such as mass transit, day care centres and restaurants during the still-raging pandemic have been shelved by the Trump administration.




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Pro-democracy, Pro-Beijing camps scuffle at Hong Kong legislature

Scuffles broke out at Hong Kong's legislature Friday, with security guards ejecting several pro-democracy lawmakers, including one who was carried out by medics on a stretcher after he was injured.




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Arrests made in shooting death of black man in Georgia after outcry

Late Thursday, Georgia father and son Gregory McMichael and Travis McMichael were arrested in connection with the death of Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old black man.




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COVID-19 pandemic unleashing 'tsunami of hate,' says UN chief

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said Friday the coronavirus pandemic keeps unleashing "a tsunami of hate and xenophobia, scapegoating and scaremongering" and appealed for "an all-out effort to end hate speech globally."




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Tea and singing: Britain honours 75th anniversary of VE-Day

Britons stood in silence and Queen Elizabeth addressed the nation on Friday's 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, though the coronavirus dampened commemorations for the end of the Second World War on the continent.




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Brazil prepares to deploy troops into the Amazon to fight rising deforestation

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest rose sharply in April, government data showed on Friday, as the coronavirus outbreak keeps many environmental enforcers out of the field and the country prepares to deploy troops to fight illegal logging.




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'Thanks for ripping me off': B.C. government, ICBC hit with $900M proposed class action lawsuit

A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed in B.C. Supreme Court which, if successful, could mean every ICBC-insured motorist and crash victim will be in line for a share of almost $1 billion. 



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'Just absolutely amazing': Thank-a-trucker starting to roll during pandemic

As truckers move vital supplies such as food, hand sanitizer and ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic, they're pleading with governments to allow more truck stops to reopen so they can get meals, showers and rest. Social media groups and individual businesses are doing their part to thank truckers.



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Couple shaves their eyebrows as motivation to stay home during COVID-19 pandemic

Justin Young and Justine Manuel in Kamloops, B.C., shaved off their eyebrows as extra incentive to stay home and avoid socializing.




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Volunteers vow to 'sew the curve' by making fabric masks

A group of volunteers in B.C.'s Interior have started making fabric masks to assist in response against COVID-19.



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1 man dead, 2 in hospital after stabbing at Kamloops party

A man in Kamloops, B.C., has died and two others are in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a stabbing at a party at an apartment complex Saturday night. 



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Wildfire burning near Kamloops, B.C.

The B.C. Wildfire Service and the Adams Lake Fire Department are responding to a wildfire burning east of Kamloops in B.C.'s southern Interior.



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Timber Kings' reality TV star behind B.C. mill using pulp to make medical garments

Bryan Reid is known for building custom log homes on his HGTV reality show Timber Kings, and he’s also in the business of pulp — cedar pulp used to make medical garments,an effort critical during the COVID-19 pandemic.



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Worries about food shortages have people scratching for information on backyard chickens

Mary Ellen Dalgleish, a poultry expert at Purity Feeds in Kamloops, B.C., believes the increased interest in backyard chickens follows concerns about food security when consumers saw grocery store shelves cleared out early in the COVID-19 pandemic in B.C.



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B.C.'s farmers markets set to open, but with new physical distancing protocols

Farmers markets throughout B.C.’s Interior and South Coast are ramping up for their spring seasons, but COVID-19 has forced them to make some changes to how they operate. 



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300 Cache Creek residents on evacuation alert due to fear of flooding

Ten properties, including homes and businesses, have already been evacuated as the community braces against rising water levels.



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RCMP investigating incident at Tiny House Warriors village in Blue River, B.C.

RCMP in Clearwater, B.C., are investigating an incident that took place at the Tiny House Warriors village in Blue River over the weekend. 




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How some B.C. municipalities are handling the financial impacts of COVID-19

Municipalities across the province are re-evaluating their financial situations as COVID-19 continues to keep municipal facilities closed and has put other revenue streams on hold. 



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Eyebrow-shaving couple takes on another isolation trend: at-home haircuts

A B.C. couple who shaved their eyebrows off in the spirit of forcing themselves to stay at home has tackled another isolation challenge — home haircuts. 



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Coldwater band asks Ottawa to intervene after Trans Mountain changes aquifer study plans

The Coldwater band is calling for federal intervention after Trans Mountain announced it was changing the way it would study the aquifer the First Nation relies on for its drinking water.




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Kamloops zoo faces challenges from pandemic, flood threat — but animals don't seem to notice

Most of the animals at the B.C. Wildlife Park in Kamloops are unfazed by the absence of paying visitors since it closed in March over COVID-19 concerns. But Blue the turkey appears "bummed," staff say.



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Virtual cross-Canada dart league hits bullseye amid isolating pandemic

Carving out a section of low-hanging basement ceiling was a small price to pay to give Travis Bondy the space he needed to play in the Isolation Dart League.



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Calgary man accused of murdering Saskatchewan farmer granted bail

A 23-year-old man has been granted bail, after being charged in the death of a Saskatchewan farmer with a wife and two kids whose body was found dumped north of Calgary.



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Dear Diary: I bought a bidet out of spite. I'm never going back

Sarah Miller waited until the last minute to go buy toilet paper. When she couldn’t find any, she made a decision that she says changed her life.



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Could intentionally infecting volunteers with COVID-19 help find vaccine sooner?

Human challenge studies could help researchers develop a COVID-19 vaccine faster, but the approach is incredibly risky.




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Mountain Living: What it's like to be settled under their majestic shadows

Three people living in the mountains of Western Canada tell us about the beauty, the lifestyle and the danger of calling them home.



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Serving God through coffee shops and carpentry

Jose, an Argentinian worker serving in Southeast Asia, tells of how he entered overseas service and what he has seen God do through his not-so-typical ministry.




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Strength to overcome

During special Easter outreaches to women in red light areas, outreach workers go in the knowledge that Jesus is with them and His resurrection power gives hope, strength and life.




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An architect explores using his passion in missions

For years, Gustavo, an architect from Central America, felt drawn to working in the Arabian Peninsula. Then, on a short-term trip, he saw what it could be like to use his profession overseas.




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The God of India, Singapore and the Middle East

Doron's experience on Logos Hope shows him God's faithfulness and uncovers leadership abilities he is using today in a new role.




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Visiting an underground church

Despite being aware of the need for discretion when talking about Jesus, Argentinian Cecilia felt no fear while she was in Central Asia.




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Seizing every opportunity

Buenos Aires, Argentina :: Maintenance crew share Christ's love with local welders helping repair Logos Hope.




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Investing time, not wasting it

For Roberto Ramirez, serving God in missions has been one step of faith after another.




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Bruins sign pending free agent Jaroslav Halak to 1-year deal

Boston Bruins goaltender Jaroslav Halak signed a one-year contract worth $2.25 million US, the team announced Friday. He was playing in the final season of a two-year contract.



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NHL reportedly proposing virtual draft in early June

The NHL is hoping to convince teams the league should move the 2020 draft to early June and hold it virtually, according to a report.



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Veteran forward Kelly Babstock returns home, joining Toronto's NWHL team

Veteran forward Kelly Babstock signed with the new Toronto franchise of the National Women's Hockey League on Saturday. The two-time all-star has 27 goals and 60 points in 65 games over four seasons.




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'I can't get up without losing my breath': Former Habs enforcer Laraque on COVID-19

Former Montreal Canadiens enforcer Georges Laraque's biggest challenge is trying to breathe clearly as he fights COVID-19 at a Montreal hospital. "The nights are the worst. I have fevers a couple times a night. I have to get up and take pills."



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American NHLers on Canadian teams taking wait-and-see approach to crossing border

Maple Leafs defenceman Justin Holl is ready to go. He's just waiting for the green light. Holl has spent most of the COVID-19 pandemic that shut down the NHL, and much of North America, at home in Minnesota since the season was paused March 12.



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MLSE in contact with Ontario about Toronto serving as NHL hub city, Doug Ford says

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the Toronto Maple Leafs' parent company has been in contact with the province about the possibility of Canada's biggest city serving as a so-called "hockey pod" for teams should the NHL resume its season.



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Canucks and B.C.'s top doctor show interest in hosting NHL games in Vancouver

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says there are ways to safely host NHL games in Vancouver if the league goes ahead with resuming the season in a small number of hub cities.



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Carey Price reaches out to brothers who lost their parents in N.S. mass shooting

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price has reached out to give support to two boys who lost their parents during the Nova Scotia mass shooting last month.



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No lead is safe as jaw-dropping shots making for memorable Brier

Just when you thought you watched the best shot of the Brier, another best shot of the Brier appears at the 2020 Canadian men's curling championship being held in Kingston, Ont.



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Curling considers 'radical' new rules to preserve tradition and speed up games

The sport is considering radical rule changes as it tries to balance centuries of tradition with the modern need to move things along.



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Women's world curling championship in B.C. cancelled

The world women's curling championship in Prince George, B.C. has been cancelled because of the outbreak of COVID-19.



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Rachel Homan curling team announces parting of ways with star lead Lisa Weagle

Team Homan, Canada’s 2018 Olympic women’s curling team and the 2017 World Women’s Curling Champions have announced that the team has parted ways with lead Lisa Weagle. 



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Canadian curling continues to get hammered by COVID-19 cancellations

The men's curling world championship in Glasgow was cancelled Saturday morning to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Brad Gushue and his rink from Newfoundland and Labrador was going to represent Canada after winning the Brier.



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Alberta Pandas defeat UNB Reds to win U Sports women's curling national championship

The University of Alberta Pandas defeated the UNB Reds 10-2 in the U Sports women's curling final, while the Laurier Golden Hawks topped the Dalhousie Tigers 8-5 for the men's curling title in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba on Sunday.



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'Heartbreak and betrayal': No room for friendships in the business of curling

In the span of a few days, Canada's curling landscape has shifted dramatically. The country's past women's and men's Olympic teams and last year's women's world champion team have all split.



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13 cases of COVID-19 linked to curling bonspiel attended by doctors from across western Canada

The bonspiel took place in Edmonton March 11-14, starting the same day COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic.



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