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Funnel cloud advisory issued for parts of Saskatchewan

People in parts of eastern Saskatchewan area may want to keep an eye on the sky. Environment Canada says conditions are favourable Wednesday for the development of funnel clouds. Areas under the advisory include Lumsden, Yorkton, Melville, Kamsack and Humboldt. Meteorologists said the weak rotation is normally not a danger near the ground, but it […]

JK Rowling says she is sexual assault and domestic abuse survivor after transphobia row

JK Rowling said today she is a sexual assault and domestic abuse survivor as she defended herself from accusations of transphobia. The author said she and other abuse survivors were "slurred as bigots" when discussing single-sex spaces. It comes after she was accused of transphobia after after tweeting about women menstruating. Her comments caused dozens of […]

Canada's political consensus over coronavirus aid programs starts to fray

OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canada’s political consensus over help for those hit by the coronavirus outbreak began to fray on Wednesday when a government official complained the opposition was blocking a proposed expansion of benefits. The move could spell trouble for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberals, who need the support of other parties to govern. Legislators […]

Single Brits shielding still CAN'T hug families and must stay isolated, Govt says

MILLIONS of Brits shielding from coronavirus still can't hug family – and must stay isolated, the Government has tonight warned. Boris Johnson announced that those living alone or single parents with children can create a "support bubble" with one other household. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates It will […]

Secondary schools resume in Spain, Netherlands and South Africa

Secondary schools re-open in Spain and South Africa while ALL primary-age children resume lessons in the Netherlands and Switzerland… as politicians squabble in Britain Spain, the Netherlands and South Africa are among the countries where secondary schools have resumed Swiss and Dutch authorities both say there is only a very small risk of younger pupils […]

What is the science behind the UK’s coronavirus distancing rules?

Since the coronavirus outbreak reached the UK, health officials have recommended people stay at least 2 metres apart to reduce their risk of picking up the infection or spreading it to others. But in recent weeks, as the impact of the lockdown on the economy has become clearer, the government has come under increasing pressure […]