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Trying Instagram on Android.. feels a bit slow maybe because my phone doesn’t have ICS (Taken with Instagram at St Peter’s College)






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Kingston officially clear of positive COVID-19 cases

Kingston’s top health officials say that there are no current cases of COVID-19 active in the city.




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Ontario provincial parks will reopen but for day-use only

Ontario's provincial parks and conservation areas will reopen this week but campgrounds and beaches will continue to be off-limits for now.




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Magnitude 4.2 earthquake recorded in Manikwaki area Saturday

People just north of Ottawa felt the ground moving Saturday afternoon.




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Frigid temperatures, snow showers not enough to stop Brockville food drive

While the weather may have looked like mid-November in Brockville Saturday morning, that didn't stop people from donating to the Brockville community food drive.




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Nine new deaths, 41 new COVID-19 cases Saturday; recoveries surpass 1,000

There have been 1,644 total lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 since the first case was confirmed March 11.




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Anna Jarvis: The woman who regretted creating Mother's Day

She created Mother's Day out of love for her own mother but was shocked by how it became commercialised.




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Coronavirus: How lockdown is being lifted across Europe

As the UK looks to lift restrictions, how do other European countries plan to re-open after lockdown?




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Coronavirus: Intensive care and other key terms explained

Use our tool to check the meaning of key words and phrases associated with the Covid-19 outbreak.




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Dennis Bergkamp scores wonder goal for Netherlands against Argentina at 1998 World Cup

BBC Sport marks Dennis Bergkamp's birthday by looking back at his brilliant winning goal for the Netherlands against Argentina at the 1998 World Cup.




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Gossip - Tottenham leading Man Utd in race for Meunier

Tottenham are ahead of Manchester United in the race for Thomas Meunier, Real Madrid want Aubameyang decision, plus more.




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Pro14 season resumption planned for late August

Plans are being considered to resume a curtailed Pro14 season on 22 August following the coronavirus crisis.




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Gaethje beats Ferguson as UFC resumes behind closed doors

Justin Gaethje produces the best performance of his career to finish Tony Ferguson and win the UFC interim lightweight title at UFC 249.




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Match of Their Day: Phil Neville picks his classic games

In this week's Match of Their Day, former Manchester United and Everton player Phil Neville selects his three favourite Premier League games.




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Dresden put entire squad in isolation - a week before German football restarts

Dynamo Dresden, who play in the second tier of German Football, have put their entire squad and coaching staff into two-week isolation after recording two new coronavirus cases.




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'Moral values should prevail on Newcastle takeover'

The fiancee of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi says Newcastle United and the Premier League must put moral values ahead of financial gains.




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A Hero's Death? Fontaines DC confront the curse of the second album

The Dublin rock band had one of 2019's best albums - so what does the follow-up have in store?




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'Can I get a mortgage if I'm only on 80% pay?'

As millions of people have their salaries cut, will mortgage providers lend based on reduced salary?




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OCD: 'I spent 20 years preparing for the coronavirus pandemic'

How coping with OCD prepared one man for the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.




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Coronavirus: The sex toy manufacturer making NHS gear

The BBC speaks to unexpected sources who are supplying PPE amid coronavirus shortages.




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Bundesliga: Derek Rae's guide to the German league

German football will be the first to restart in Europe - here's your guide to following it.




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Coronavirus doctor's diary: The strange case of the choir that coughed in January

Dr John Wright is intrigued by some singers who became ill long before the UK's first known Covid-19 case.




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The 1957 flu that killed one million people

In 1957 a new strain of flu emerged in East Asia and quickly spread around the world, killing a million people.




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Coronavirus: Rainbow portraits thank the NHS

Photographer Tom Skipp's pictures of the many rainbows supporting the NHS across the city of Bristol.




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The Papers: Rock 'n' roll hero dies and 'lockdown decision day'

Some papers report the PM will unveil a new coronavirus warning system in his speech this evening.




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Coronavirus: Churches may not be back to normal by end of year

Social distancing could mean prayer books cannot be shared and people cannot sing, religious leaders say.




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Migrant crossings: Another boat intercepted amid lockdown spike

The government says it is "stepping up action" to stop the "totally unacceptable" crossings.




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Coronavirus: Call for public inquiry into BAME death risk

More than 70 public figures sign an open letter to the prime minister calling for more transparency.




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Prince of Wales hails Britain's postal workers during pandemic

Prince Charles praises their "dedication, resilience and hard work" in a letter left outside his home.




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Why the government will anxiously look at the R number as lockdown is eased

As the government begins to ease the lockdown it will keep an anxious eye on the R number.




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'A chaotic disaster': Obama attacks Trump's handling of pandemic

Barack Obama has described Donald Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic as a "chaotic disaster".




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50,000 coronavirus tests sent to the US due to lab 'issues'

Around 50,000 coronavirus test samples had to be sent to the US due to "operational issues" in the UK, it has been revealed.




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Polar vortex brings 'once in a generation May snowstorm' to US East Coast

A polar vortex has blasted into the northeastern US this weekend bringing rare May snowfall and record low temperatures to some areas.




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Elon Musk threatens to move Tesla HQ in lockdown row

Tesla boss Elon Musk has threatened to pull the firm's headquarters and only US car factory out of California after local officials stopped the company from reopening the electric vehicle plant.




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Prince Charles gives 'big thumbs up' to Royal Mail in a letter

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla have sent a "heartfelt thanks - and a big thumbs up" to Britain's postal workers in a letter.




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'Stay alert': Sturgeon rejects new government slogan as backlash grows

Nicola Sturgeon has said she will refuse to switch immediately to a new coronavirus slogan the UK government is expected to adopt, amid widespread criticism of the change.




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Discover Something New at Home this Holiday Season

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Traveling "home" this holiday season? Don't fall into your old routine. Your high school hangout may be an easy go-to, but if you don't live there anymore there's a good chance you're missing out on some great new local spots. (Plus, be honest: you already know what all your classmates are up to from Facebook.)

We turned to local writers to help you rediscover your hometown over Thanksgiving and the winter holidays. Each city guide features a great new restaurant to try while you're in town, a cool neighborhood that wasn't on the radar last year or a store where you can pick up a keepsake to bring your old home back to your new home. We'll also catch you up to speed on the hot topics of conversation in each city, so you'll come back savvy enough to join the local sports banter or eat your holiday weight in Cronuts.

Click your city below to learn what's new since the last time you went home:

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Discover Something New at Home this Holiday Season originally appeared on Gadling on Mon, 25 Nov 2013 12:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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4 Thanksgiving Travel Tips to Save You Time

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Sure, some of these travel tips are basic. But Thanksgiving travel is looking to be an even bigger mess than normal this year, especially around the East Coast. So this 90-second refresher from Samantha Brown and Mark "Hawkeye Louis" could save you hours.

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4 Thanksgiving Travel Tips to Save You Time originally appeared on Gadling on Tue, 26 Nov 2013 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Will You Be a Horrible Restaurant Customer This Holiday Season?

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So you've finished your Thanksgiving dinner and you're finally sick of turkey leftovers. It's time to get out there and hit the great new restaurant that just opened in your hometown or wherever you're spending the holidays. (FYI: Aol Travel knows the hot restaurants in cities around the U.S.)

Wherever you go, remember that there are appropriate ways to behave. And there are horrible ways to behave, as highlighted in this Montreal Gazette story by two Montreal-area restaurant servers. Among other things, they urge:

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Will You Be a Horrible Restaurant Customer This Holiday Season? originally appeared on Gadling on Wed, 27 Nov 2013 16:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Demonstrations in Thailand? No Problem, Travelers Say.

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The political protests currently taking place in parts of Bangkok don't seem to be affecting travel to and within Thailand. And that should be no surprise. Despite events -- a coup, floods and protests that closed an airport among them -- that have rocked the country in recent years, travelers remain unfazed about visiting Thailand.

Quartz reports:

Not only are tourists still coming, but they've been arriving in increasing numbers in recent years, according to government data.

The story adds:

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Demonstrations in Thailand? No Problem, Travelers Say. originally appeared on Gadling on Mon, 02 Dec 2013 11:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Where to Ski In Every State and 16 Ski Vacations Near Big U.S. Cities

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The period after Thanksgiving isn't just the start of the holiday shopping season, it's typically the start of the ski season as well. To that end, AOL Travel has posted these two guides to ski vacations: Now you'll be able to cross off Ski in Alabama on your bucket list.

Where to Ski In Every State and 16 Ski Vacations Near Big U.S. Cities originally appeared on Gadling on Thu, 05 Dec 2013 11:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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And the Winner of Sound of Music Live Is...

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Last night's live production of The Sound of Music on NBC got more flak than Maria did for being an unsolvable problem nun. The acting was bad, the costumes St. Pauli-esque and the mountains... gasp! They were fake!


But there was one winner in last night's performance: the city of Salzburg, Austria. Home of the Von Trapps, setting of the original movie and now site of thousands of Edelweiss-blasting tour buses and gazebo-worshipping 16-going-on-17-year-olds, Salzburg enjoyed a flurry of love last night.

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And the Winner of Sound of Music Live Is... originally appeared on Gadling on Fri, 06 Dec 2013 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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