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Dr. Howard Njoo answers COVID-19 questions in new YouTube series

Dr. Howard Njoo answers COVID-19 questions in new YouTube series

Canada's deputy chief public health officer appears in a new educational video series on YouTube. Dr. Howard Njoo sits down to answer questions about COVID-19 by some of Canada's top YouTube creators in four videos, three of which are now available.

Gospel singer Troy Sneed dies from coronavirus complications

LOS ANGELES — Grammy-nominated gospel singer Troy Sneed has died from complications with the coronavirus. He was 52. Sneed’s publicist Bill Carpenter said the singer died early Monday at a hospital in Jacksonville, Florida.
Winfrey, Roberts to appear in global virus relief livestream

Winfrey, Roberts to appear in global virus relief livestream

LOS ANGELES — Oprah Winfrey, Julia Roberts and former President George W. Bush will be among 200 star-studded participants in a 24-hour global livestream event.
Asian celebs work to combat racist attacks amid pandemic

Asian celebs work to combat racist attacks amid pandemic

NEW YORK — Actress Olivia Cheng was recently volunteering in Vancouver when she says she witnessed a man drive up to an elderly Chinese woman, roll down his window and yell, “This is your fault!” before throwing trash at her.
Prince Harry records message for Thomas the Tank Engine

Prince Harry records message for Thomas the Tank Engine

LONDON — Prince Harry has recorded a special message to celebrate the 75th anniversary of children’s favourite Thomas the Tank Engine.
"Stronger Together" special raises over $6 million for Food Banks Canada

"Stronger Together" special raises over $6 million for Food Banks Canada

The star-studded "Stronger Together" broadcast raised over $6 million in donations for Food Banks Canada, a number that the non-profit organization expects to reach $10 million by the end of the week.
Michelle Obama documentary 'Becoming' to premiere on Netflix

Michelle Obama documentary 'Becoming' to premiere on Netflix

NEW YORK — A documentary portrait of Michelle Obama titled “Becoming” will premiere on Netflix next week, the streaming company announced Monday.
New this week: Netflix teen romances, Chesney, JoJo albums

New this week: Netflix teen romances, Chesney, JoJo albums

It's good to see familiar faces and hear familiar voices, and several are returning this week in ways retro and new.
Film festivals team up to offer free global fest on YouTube

Film festivals team up to offer free global fest on YouTube

NEW YORK — Film festivals worldwide are teaming up to launch “We Are One: A Global Film Festival,” which will play out over 10 days and be available for free on YouTube.
COVID-19 closes curtain on Mirvish Productions, Stratford Festival

COVID-19 closes curtain on Mirvish Productions, Stratford Festival

TORONTO — COVID-19 safety concerns are closing the curtain on hotly-touted theatre shows planned by the Stratford Festival and Mirvish Productions.
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