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COVID-19 forces weekend warrior racers off the road, devastates race organizers

COVID-19 forces weekend warrior racers off the road, devastates race organizers

Donna Moore enters a road race almost every weekend. One after the other, they're cancelled or postponed. "My first cancellation was the St. Patrick's Day road race," said the 57-year-old from Airdrie, Alta. "It's kind of disheartening.
Daniel Levy says 'Schitt's Creek' finale is 'a love letter to the fans'

Daniel Levy says 'Schitt's Creek' finale is 'a love letter to the fans'

TORONTO — With his smash Canadian comedy series "Schitt's Creek" wrapping up for good on Tuesday, it's naturally a bittersweet time for co-creator and star Daniel Levy.
Say hello to 'Trolls,' farewell to 'Modern Family' this week

Say hello to 'Trolls,' farewell to 'Modern Family' this week

This week's entertainment offerings have a decidedly familial feel to them, and not the Force Family Fun kind.
Honor Blackman, who played Bond's Pussy Galore, dies at 94

Honor Blackman, who played Bond's Pussy Galore, dies at 94

NEW YORK — Honour Blackman, the potent British actress who took James Bond's breath away as Pussy Galore in “Goldfinger" and who starred as the leather-clad, judo-flipping Cathy Gale in “The Avengers,” has died. She was 94.
CBS' 'All Rise' to produce coronavirus episode at a distance

CBS' 'All Rise' to produce coronavirus episode at a distance

LOS ANGELES — CBS' courtroom drama series “All Rise” is resuming production with an episode reflecting the coronavirus crisis in the lives of its characters, the network said Monday.
Virus is mostly mild and rarely fatal for US kids, data show

Virus is mostly mild and rarely fatal for US kids, data show

The first national data on COVID-19 in U.S. children suggest that while the illness usually isn’t severe in kids, some do get sick enough to require hospital treatment.
What to know about malaria drug and coronavirus treatment

What to know about malaria drug and coronavirus treatment

Some politicians and doctors are sparring over whether to use hydroxychloroquine against the new coronavirus, with many of scientists saying the evidence is too thin to recommend it now.
Donation dump: Diabetes Canada pens open letter with bins overflowing with trash

Donation dump: Diabetes Canada pens open letter with bins overflowing with trash

TORONTO — With donation bins overflowing and in some cases surrounded by illegally dumped garbage, Diabetes Canada has issued an open letter to community leaders and elected officials to help raise awareness about the issue.
Donation dump: Diabetes Canada pens open letter with bins overflowing with trash

Donation dump: Diabetes Canada pens open letter with bins overflowing with trash

TORONTO — With donation bins overflowing and in some cases surrounded by illegally dumped garbage, Diabetes Canada has issued an open letter to community leaders and elected officials to help raise awareness about the issue.
Wetmore’s debut “Valentine” is a gripping women's saga

Wetmore’s debut “Valentine” is a gripping women's saga

“Valentine” (Harper), by Elizabeth Wetmore Don’t be misled by the title of Elizabeth Wetmore ’s excellent debut novel, “Valentine.” It is not a gentle narrative that begets sweet memories of romance.
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