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A doctor's note to come back to work? Employment lawyers on COVID-19 complications

As many provinces move towards slowly reopening non-essential businesses, employers and employees are looking ahead to plan what the new normal could look like in the workplace, including whether those who have tested positive for COVID-19 will have to provide a doctor's note to return to work.




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'Never give up, never despair': Queen Elizabeth II's speech recalls royal father, WWII victory in 1945

Britons marked the 75th anniversary of WWII victory with a speech by Queen Elizabeth II, the only British leader left who was there on May 8, 1945.

      




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Electoral reform: Hashtag fresh thinking

The most interesting and innovative idea to come out of the first meeting of the all-party Special Committee on Electoral Reform, or ERRE, was Nathan Cullen's suggestion, seconded by Elizabeth May, to allow members of the public access to question the expert witnesses before the committee in real time via email or twitter [...]




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Netflix's orc cop thriller sequel 'Bright 2' lines up a director

The sequel to 2017 orc-cop buddy movie Bright, starring Will Smith, has lined up a director.




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'Star Wars' actor criticises 'The Last Jedi', says Rian Johnson didn't 'do his homework'

Another 'Star Wars' actor has added their voice to the criticism of Rian Johnson's movie.




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Coronavirus: NHS doctor returning to help during pandemic cheers up colleagues by singing opera

Dr Alex Aldren has returned to the NHS after leaving to become an opera singer




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Coronavirus: Miss England who returned to work as NHS doctor 'concerned' about lack of PPE

'Nurses are constantly in contact and unwittingly the virus can be spread to other parts of the hospital due to this appalling lack of PPE'




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In Belarus, World War II Victory Parade Will Go On Despite Rise In COVID-19 Cases

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has dismissed the pandemic as mass "psychosis" — a disease easily cured with a bit of vodka, a hot sauna or spending time playing hockey or doing farm work.




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The Pandemic Cancels The Celebration Of Victory In WWII In Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin had celebrations to mark victory in WWII and a constitutional vote to keep him in power till 2036 planned for this spring. But the pandemic has canceled both events.




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Trump's pick for coronavirus inspector general faces questions about independence

The Trump administration’s nominee for inspector general overseeing billions in Treasury Department coronavirus relief funds is facing skepticism from Democrats who fear that he will not show sufficient independence.





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How one doctor is fighting coronavirus — and Trump

A 37-year-old doctor and Texas native is running to replace a pro-Trump conservative in the House of Representatives. He is one of several doctors who are running for Congress and seeking to protect Obamacare.





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Federal government to provide $72 million to Canada's sport sector

The federal government will provide relief funding to the country's sport sector that has seen myriad events cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Citizen@175: Ottawa celebrates Victory in Europe, but where to get a meal?

To mark our 175th anniversary year, we feature a different front page each week from past editions of the Ottawa Citizen.




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Pandemic shows power of doctor's phone call to provide care

It was intended as an interim measure to protect people during the pandemic, but now that doctors across Canada have embraced virtual care, some clinicians and patients would like to see it continue.




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Marvel actor Deborah Ann Woll 'struggling with self-doubt' following Daredevil cancellation: 'I haven't had an acting job since'

'If I'm not acting, I'm not sure who I am,' the True Blood star said




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Piers Morgan clashes with Susanna Reid over Victoria Beckham furloughing staff

Good Morning Britain co-hosts disagreed over the former Spice Girls singer's fashion label using the government's job retention scheme




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'It's going to look odd': Neighbours to resume filming with actors 1.5 metres apart and kissing banned

Soap halted production in late April due to Australia's coronavirus lockdown




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Westworld actor Ed Harris criticises character's season 3 storyline: 'I didn't sign on to play the Man in White'

'This wasn't the most joyous season for me,' actor admitted in candid new interview




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J August Richards: Marvel's 'Agents of Shield' and 'Angel' actor comes out as gay

'I knew that I could not portray this gay man honestly without letting you all know that I am gay myself'




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Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker to join previous Doctors for NHS tribute on BBC's Big Night In

At least eight different Doctors will feature in the clip




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Friends actor who played one of Phoebe's triplets shares update on TikTok

Alexandria Cimoch starred on the show with her siblings




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Jill Gascoine death: The Gentle Touch actor dies aged 83

Pioneering TV star passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer's




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Doctor Who writer Russell T Davies reveals the two star names he thinks should have replaced David Tennant

After the tenth Doctor met his end, there was the chance for a new 'superstar' to appear, says Davies




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Will Smith and rest of Fresh Prince of Bel-Air cast pay moving tribute to late Uncle Phil actor James Avery

Avery died in 2013 of complications following heart surgery




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BJ Hogg death: Game of Thrones and Give My Head Peace actor dies aged 65

Renowned Northern Irish star's stage and screen career spanned four decades




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Sam Lloyd death: Scrubs actor who played Ted Buckland dies, aged 56

Sitcom star was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour last year




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Sopranos and Bad Boys actor Joe Pantoliano suffers 'severe head injury' in car accident

Actor was struck by vehicle during family walk




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Star Wars actor Anthony Daniels 'fell deeply, deeply asleep' watching Rise of Skywalker for the first time

Daniels played the uptight robot C-3PO in all nine core Star Wars films




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The Mandalorian: Spy Kids filmmaker Robert Rodriguez confirmed as season 2 director

Announcement followed a day of newly revealed Star Wars projects




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Coronavirus: Game of Thrones actor becomes Asda delivery driver during pandemic

Michael Condron played Bowen Marsh in the fantasy epic




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Tim Brooke-Taylor dead: Goodies co-stars lead tributes as actor dies aged 79 after contracting coronavirus

Bill Oddie hails Brooke-Taylor as 'true visual comic' Stephen Fry, Rob Brydon and Jack Dee also pay tribute Brooke-Taylor joins public figures to have died after contracting Covid-19 Read our live coronavirus updates HERE




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Who plays Aadi in Coronation Street? Meet new actor Adam Hussain taking over from Zennon Ditchett

Hussain made his debut on Wednesday's show




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Victoria Beckham hosts 'virtual' 46th birthday party

The designer is inviting us all to her Instagram party




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Brian Dennehy dead: First Blood actor dies, aged 81

Hollywood actor Brian Dennehy has died at the age of 81, his daughter has said. The star, known for roles in films including First Blood and Cocoon, died on Wednesday due to natural causes. His daughter Elizabeth announced the news on Twitter.




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Victoria Beckham shares adorable childhood snaps to mark her 46th birthday

The former Spice Girl celebrated her birthday with a throwback to her youth




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Piers Morgan slams 'prima donna millionaire' Victoria Beckham for furloughing fashion brand staff

Beckham is also sacrificing her own pay




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Doctor Who stars past and present unite for message to NHS workers

The message will feature in this evening's Big Night In on BBC One




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Who is Paul Mescal? Meet the Normal People actor playing Connell

Paul Mescal stars in the BBC's adaptation of Sally Rooney's acclaimed novel




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Irrfan Khan dead: Bollywood and Slumdog Millionaire actor dies, aged 53

The star, who also appeared in Jurassic World, died after being hospitalised with a colon infection




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Priyanka Chopra and Shilpa Shetty lead tributes to Irrfan Khan after actor dies aged 53

The actor was best known for his Bollywood fame and roles in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Life of Pi




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Victoria Beckham reverses decision to furlough fashion brand staff

The company now believes it can navigate the Covid-19 crisis without drawing on government assistance




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BJ Hogg dead: Tributes paid to Game of Thrones actor after his death, aged 65

The actor was been known for starring in the BBC Northern Ireland comedy series Give My Head Peace




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Scrubs actor Sam Lloyd dies aged 56 after brain cancer battle as co-star Zach Braff pays tribute

Tributes have poured in for Scrubs actor Sam Lloyd, who has died at the age of 56.




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Victoria Beckham wishes happy birthday to 'best daddy' and husband David

Victoria Beckham has wished her husband David a happy birthday with a nostalgic video montage as the former England football captain turned 45.




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Who is David Corenswet? Meet the actor who plays Jack Castello in Netflix's Hollywood

David Corenswet plays heartthrob Jack Castello in Ryan Murphy's new Netflix series




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X Factor star Danny Tetley jailed for sexual exploitation of boys

Singer imprisoned for nine years for getting teenagers to send him explicit pictures

A former star of The X Factor has been jailed for nine years for sexually exploiting seven teenage boys.

Danny Tetley, from Bradford, was described as “a despicable creature with very few redeeming features” for encouraging the youngsters to send him explicit pictures in exchange for money.

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BBC could quarantine actors and crews on dramas to aid filming

Broadcaster considers plans to restart production on many TV series halted by pandemic

The BBC could put actors and directors in quarantine and remove the studio audience from Strictly Come Dancing under plans to help restart television production after the coronavirus pandemic shut down much of the industry.

The proposals, which could affect everything from EastEnders to light entertainment and high-end dramas, are being considered as broadcasters face up to the prospect of enormous gaps in their schedules after much of British television production was stopped dead in mid-March.

Related: No Señor Agüero, but BBC Bitesize kicks it out of the park

Related: How TV news hosts get camera-ready in lockdown

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VE Day 2020: Britons celebrate 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day




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Odion Ighalo talks up Victor Osimhen's Manchester United trip and raves about 'future of Nigerian football'

Odion Ighalo believes Victor Osimhen has huge potential, with the Manchester United striker praising his compatriot as the "future of Nigerian football."




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Barcelona face 'economic bankruptcy and moral decay' amid board chaos, says presidential candidate Victor Font

Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font believes the Catalan club could face "economic bankruptcy and moral decay" under the current board.