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University students protest in Pakistan in favor of online-exams

University students protest in Pakistan in favor of online-exams

🕔13:49, 19.Feb 2021

University students in Pakistan are protesting across the country in favour of online exams.   All universities in Pakistan switched to online studies due to COVID-19. In Pakistan, the COVID-19 situation is getting better and under control in comparison to the rest of the world.

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COVID-19 impacts  mourning  traditions  

COVID-19 impacts  mourning  traditions  

🕔13:14, 19.Feb 2021

People are saying goodbye to their loved ones differently due to the pandemic.  Losing your loved one is hard at any time, but the coronavirus pandemic has made it harder to celebrate the life of your loved ones, people say.    Jerome Brannagan,

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Increased restrictions at the Canada-U.S. border

Increased restrictions at the Canada-U.S. border

🕔14:19, 5.Feb 2021

The government is finalizing new COVID-19 testing requirements for travellers entering Canada across land borders. Since Jan. 7, all travellers were required to provide a negative test result for COVID-19 before boarding a plane. Rebecca Purdy, spokesperson for the Canada

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Collectibles with a cause

Collectibles with a cause

🕔14:11, 5.Feb 2021

A Windsor charity and store are working together to give back. The owners of a cartoon toy store have donated thousands of dollars in merchandise to Easter Seals. Cartoon Kingdom on Walker Road has donated a large variety of high-end

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The effects of the pandemic are straining young adults

The effects of the pandemic are straining young adults

🕔13:34, 5.Feb 2021

Ever since being sent home from school in March 2020, many young adults say they are struggling with transitioning from high school to post-secondary education. Students who had to finish their last year of high school online said they find

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Stress Relief

Stress Relief

🕔23:18, 15.Dec 2020

The journey through the continuing COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on everyone, and dealing with the virus, school, work, and just life in general can be stressful. Here are some tips when you are feeling overwhelmed or stressed to help

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City council debate mayor’s power to suspend transit

City council debate mayor’s power to suspend transit

🕔13:49, 11.Dec 2020

Members of Windsor city council are considering operating transit in a time of crisis without designating it an essential service. The Environment, Transportation and Public Safety standing committee decided against designating transit an essential service on Nov. 25, after considering

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COVID-19 pet-adopters stay committed

COVID-19 pet-adopters stay committed

🕔13:41, 11.Dec 2020

The virtual pet adoption program of Windsor Essex County Humane Society has led to lower pet-returns. With the increased demand for pets during the COVID-19 lockdown, the Humane Society has found foster homes for 2,300 animals this year. About 75

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Restaurants face new restrictions

Restaurants face new restrictions

🕔00:42, 1.Dec 2020 Empty Restaurant As of Nov. 30 local restaurants are only able to serve up to 10 people at a time dining in restaurants by the Windsor-Essex County Health unit. On Nov. 27 the Government of Ontario placed Windsor-Essex under the Read Full Article

Is Christmas COVID-19’s Newest Target?

🕔00:07, 24.Nov 2020

It’s no secret that the year 2020 has been unprecedented and eventful, to say the least. Since the very first recorded COVID-19 case hit Canada back in January, it has been challenging the way we live and interact with one

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Independent Bookstore Websites During COVID-19

Independent Bookstore Websites During COVID-19

🕔13:25, 20.Nov 2020

As COVID-19 continues to spread across Canada, independent bookstore owners are increasing their use of websites to run their businesses.   The global pandemic has caused many small businesses in Windsor to close temporarily or even permanently. One in seven small businesses are in danger of closing due to COVID-19. However, Biblioasis Bookshop continues to share the love

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Santa Claus is coming to St.Clair College!

Santa Claus is coming to St.Clair College!

🕔23:28, 18.Nov 2020

You better watch out! You better not cry! And you better wear your mask! Because Santa Claus, Ms.Claus and the whole North Pole gang are headed to St.Clair College for Windsor’s annual Santa Claus parade with a few adjustments to

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Hockey is coming back

🕔09:44, 17.Nov 2020

After almost two months of watching old hockey games on TV, the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League is returning to action. The GOJHL announced hockey season will restart Dec. 2, but the teams are already planning controlled scrimmages to work

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Amherstburg doctor’s office changes how they do visits

Amherstburg doctor’s office changes how they do visits

🕔00:11, 16.Nov 2020

Staff at one doctor’s office in Amherstburg have completely changed the way their patients visit with their physicians by bringing almost everything they do online.   Dr. Tim O’Callahan said they broke up into groups with one doctor going into the office

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Music industry recovering from COVID

Music industry recovering from COVID

🕔14:25, 13.Nov 2020

Artists say they are experiencing the struggles and hardships that COVID-19 has brought to the music industry. Just like many professions, the pandemic has taken its toll on those making their living in music. The year 2020 has been a challenge for the

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Gaming with a cause

Gaming with a cause

🕔00:22, 12.Nov 2020

Who doesn’t enjoy a good video game every now and then? What’s more, what if you could play these games and raise money for a good cause? Well that’s exactly what RPGLimitBreak did this past week. RPGLimitBreak is a group

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A dreadful new peak for American COVID-19 cases

A dreadful new peak for American COVID-19 cases

🕔01:04, 9.Nov 2020

The United States has reached over 100,000 Covid-19 cases in a single day for several days. Infections were on the rise as the presidential election is in full swing. The next President will be taking office during a time that

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Zoom fatigue – a new strain on students

Zoom fatigue – a new strain on students Updated

🕔09:27, 5.Nov 2020

Since the introduction of COVID-19, daily life has not been the same, particularly for workers and students. In order to adapt to the situation, many educational institutions have begun online classes and adapted their curriculum to better suit their new

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Seven new COVID-19 cases in Windsor Essex to start November

Seven new COVID-19 cases in Windsor Essex to start November

🕔00:15, 2.Nov 2020

On Nov.1, Windsor Essex County Health Unit officials reported seven new COVID-19 cases in Windsor. With these new cases, the current cases in the region are 2,842 reported and 2,711 cases are considered resolved. There are currently 55 active cases

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Different sectors of Islamabad were sealed in late October after emergence of new Covid cases

Different sectors of Islamabad were sealed in late October after emergence of new Covid cases

🕔11:21, 1.Nov 2020

The second wave of COVID-19 has started to spread across the country of Pakistan, including the capital, Islamabad, which resulted in the closure of streets in various neighbourhoods of  Oct. 26, 2020. A total of 157 new cases were reported

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