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Shaw Communications Inc. founder and executive chair JR Shaw has died at 85

Shaw Communications Inc. founder and executive chair JR Shaw has died at 85

CALGARY — The founder of Shaw Communications Inc., JR Shaw, has died, the company said Tuesday. He was 85.
Malfunctioning EpiPens could harm patients, companies say

Malfunctioning EpiPens could harm patients, companies say

U.S. regulators on Tuesday warned the public about malfunctions involving some EpiPens, the emergency injectors for severe allergic reactions.
DJ D-Nice unites during the pandemic, one beat at a time

DJ D-Nice unites during the pandemic, one beat at a time

NEW YORK — When DJ D-Nice decided to start playing music live on Instagram amid countless closures due the worldwide pandemic, he did it in part to ease his loneliness and boredom given his own gigs had dried up.
Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Mendes among Canadian celebs in #PlanktheCurve video chain

Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Mendes among Canadian celebs in #PlanktheCurve video chain

Vancouver-born actor Ryan Reynolds and several other Canadian stars are taking to social media to encourage Canadians to flatten the COVID-19 curve.
"I do" or "I don't": COVID-19 forcing engaged couples to make tough decisions

"I do" or "I don't": COVID-19 forcing engaged couples to make tough decisions

TORONTO — When Giovanna Loureiro and Jeffrey Nunes get married this Friday, it won't be with their 150 invited guests, nor at the lush greenhouse venue they had booked in Newmarket, Ont.
Can blood from coronavirus survivors treat the newly ill?

Can blood from coronavirus survivors treat the newly ill?

WASHINGTON — Hospitals are gearing up to test if a century-old treatment used to fight off flu and measles outbreaks in the days before vaccines, and tried more recently against SARS and Ebola, just might work for COVID-19, too: using blood donated f
Virtual volunteers offer help to strangers amid virus stress

Virtual volunteers offer help to strangers amid virus stress

WINTER PARK, Fla. — Sitting cross-legged in her living room, Donna Borak rested her palm on her heart as she guided a small group of virtual participants in meditation and deep breathing. Notice where you might be holding tension, she instructed.
'Big Brother Canada' ends season early due to COVID-19 developments

'Big Brother Canada' ends season early due to COVID-19 developments

TORONTO — Just over a week after announcing production was still underway on "Big Brother Canada" despite the global COVID-19 crisis, producers now say the reality series has ended early.
Though scuttled, SXSW still goes ahead with film awards

Though scuttled, SXSW still goes ahead with film awards

NEW YORK — South by Southwest, the sprawling Austin, Texas, conference and festival, was one of the first major gatherings cancelled by the coronavirus pandemic.
'Wonder Woman 1984,' 'In The Heights' postponed due to virus

'Wonder Woman 1984,' 'In The Heights' postponed due to virus

NEW YORK — Warner Bros. on Tuesday delayed the summer release of “Wonder Woman 1984” and removed the adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's “In the Heights” from its schedule due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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