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Oct 28, 2020
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Justin Trudeau offers blunt assessment of global pandemic: ‘It really sucks’
theguardian.comJustin Trudeau offers blunt assessment of global pandemic: ‘It really sucks’PM’s message a stark contrast to dismissive or overly optimistic tone set by some other world leaders, such as Donald Trump
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Warnings of a tough winter ahead included the prime minister conceding his earlier optimism about Canada still having a shot at Christmas celebrations is on the brink of being shot down. Justin Trudeau noted how his six-year-old son asked, “Dad, is COVID-19 forever?” but reinforced hope for next spring and summer, with a vaccine.


A senator’s strangest mistake

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NEW: Canadian Senator Lynn Beyak donated to Donald Trump’s re-election effort, violating U.S. campaign finance law in the process.
bit.lyThis Canadian Senator Illegally Donated to Trump’s Reelection EffortThe senator’s office says the donation was made “in error,” and is in the process of being refunded five months after it was made, after inquiries from VICE News.
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Notice of one Lynn Beyak making a $300 contribution to the Republican National Committee led the twice-suspended Canadian senator’s office to admit it was her, but also sloughed it off as an “error” to regret. Foreigners are prohibited from making contributions to U.S. campaigns, no matter how much they impact Canada.


Sam Oosterhoff still hasn’t been demoted. Despite more grilling about a group photo, and the restaurant where it was taken saying Oosterhoff flouted the rules, the Ontario MPP retains a parliamentary assistant role. Meanwhile, a Toronto Catholic school music teacher who tested positive for COVID-19 has been charged for failing to wear a mask.


Tims tries predicting a future

Pursuing press for stuff like retiring double cups for reliable sleeves and testing reusable delivery systems for its food and drink seem like part of trying to reverse Tim Hortons’ slide during the pandemic. Restaurant Brands International is also targeting cars with its new predictive selling technology:

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Burger King, Popeyes and Tim Hortons are getting new drive-thrus in the coronavirus age. The company that owns the three brands says it's planning to modernize and speed up the drive-thru experience at over 10,000 restaurants in North America by mid-2022.
cnn.itThis is what the new Burger King and Popeyes drive-thrus will look likeA Tim Hortons digital menu boards with loyalty program integration and contactless payment.
8:01 AM ∙ Oct 28, 2020
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Hudson’s Bay is suing a landlord for failing to adapt to COVID-19. A statement of claim from the department store alleges that Oxford Properties no longer runs “first class shopping centres.” The filing followed HBC getting sued for allegedly not paying rent: Quebec mall owner Cominar also brought a motion to evict these anchor tenants.


Finally, after the end of taste

Celine Dion finds her song “Water on the Moon” coming technically true at the same time she’s been deemed bankable for box offices. Aline, The Voice of Love, a French film freely inspired by her life, is set for global cinema distribution. Next, a Hollywood adaptation of the effects of the Dionaissance will include a role for the singer herself:

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EXCLUSIVE ➡️ @SamHeughan ➡️ @priyankachopra are set to star in the Screen Gems romantic drama, tentatively titled #TextForYou ➡️ Music icon & five-time Grammy Award winner @celinedion also joins the cast
deadline.comSam Heughan, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Music Icon Celine Dion To Star In Romantic Drama For Screen GemsEXCLUSIVE: Sam Heughan (Outlander) and Priyanka Chopra Jonas (Quantico) are set to star in the Screen Gems romantic drama, tentatively titled Text For You, with music icon and five-time Grammy Award winner Celine Dion also joining the cast. Grace Is Gone helmer Jim Strouse is directing the pic from …
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