Premier Jason Kenney will be joined by Doug Schweitzer, Alberta’s minister of jobs, economy and innovation, to make an announcement Wednesday afternoon on COVID-19 business supports.Kenney and Schweitzer are scheduled to speak at 2:30 p.m., and their remarks will be live streamed in this story post.Other COVID-19 supports the government recently announced for businesses include a $68.5 million boost to continuing care operators, which have been hit especially hard by the pandemic.

Ottawa, Alberta to distribute 1-time $1,200 payment to COVID-19 front-line workers Last week, Kenney announced a provincial-federal joint program to distribute $1,200 cheques to front-line workers who are at the greatest risk of contracting COVID-19.In that.

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Trucker protests: Protesters vow to protect National War Memorial in Ottawa after removal of fencing

Purported veterans and supporters of the so-called “Freedom convoy” removed fencing protecting the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Saturday. A police officer can be seen telling the demonstrators they would be responsible for taking care of the memorial, according to Global News’ Abigail Bimman, who was on the ground at the time.

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Convoy vehicles break through RCMP barricades as B.C. border crossing effectively closed

#FreedomConvoy #vancouver#military pic.twitter.com/XhnXUyDUaY— WaiverHunter (@WaiverHunter) February 12, 2022RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Elenore Sturko said late Saturday afternoon a group of vehicles, including a large truck with a military-style paint job, broke through a police blockade and over a median heading the wrong way on the northbound side of the road.It appears to be some type of, maybe military surplus … it’s not anything with the government of Canada, it’s a vehicle that is painted and lifted and looks to be a military type style, and that was one of the first vehicles to break over the median and past police barriers,” Sturko said.UPDATE #BCHwy15 – CLOSED in both directions between 8th Ave and 1st Ave due to a public demonstration.

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More than 49,000 boosters given yesterday; 810 community cases; 32 in hospital

The sharp increase in new cases today is another reminder that, as expected, the highly transmissible Omicron variant is now spreading in our communities as we have seen in other countries.

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Traffic Alert for motorists using Colombo – Horana Rd

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police announced that the movement of traffic will be restrict along the Colombo – Horana Road as a result of the development of the Bokundara Bridge in Piliyandala.From the 13th of February 2022 until further notice, two lanes will be open for vehicles to travel to Colombo from 6 AM to 3 PM daily, and one lane to travel to Horana during that time.Further, from 3 PM to 6 PM, two lanes will be open to travel to Horana while one lane will be open to travel to Colombo.In addition, from 6 AM to 9 AM and 4 PM to 8 PM, all heavy vehicles, excluding passenger transport buses, will not be allowed to enter these roads.Sri Lanka Police requested the general public to use the following alternatives to avoid inconveniences.* Horana to Colombo : Proceed to Galle Road from Piliyandala and then move to Colombo.* Horana to Werahera : Proceed to Ratmalana via Galle Road and then use Borupana Road to access Werahera* Colombo to Horana : Proceed to Maharagama from Boralesgamuwa and use the Maharagama Piliyandala Road.

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Trucker convoy protesters gather in Toronto for second straight weekend

Protesters supporting the trucker convoy movement that has occupied Ottawa and Windsor demonstrated in Toronto for a second consecutive weekend. It comes after the province declared a state of emergency in relation to the ongoing blockades.

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protesters fighting the Canadian government’s pandemic measures, a bank spokesperson said on Saturday.The demonstrations, dubbed the “Freedom Convoy” by Canadian truckers opposing a vaccination mandate for cross-border drivers as well as other pandemic restrictions, are now in their third week. They have gridlocked the capital Ottawa and blocked U.S.-Canada border crossings, damaging trade between the two countries.Early on Saturday, Canadian police began clearing protesters blocking a key bridge linking Canada and the United States.

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Senators introduce bill to address social media harm, addiction

In this photo illustration, the social medias applications logos, Twitter, Google, Google+, Gmail, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat are displayed on the screen of an Apple iPhone. (Photo Illustration by Chesnot/Getty Images) Two U.S.

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Philadelphia's first gun buyback kicked off Saturday

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia’s first gun buyback of 2022 kicked off on Saturday.The event was led by Bilal Qayyum with Fathers Day Rally Committee along with leaders from the Philadelphia City Council.For every gun that was turned in, no questions asked, the person was given a $100 gift certificate to a local grocer.One person turned in ten guns alone. In total, 28 guns were turned in Saturday – 24 handguns and 4 long guns. "A lot of guns and the police would tell you this, that are on the streets today, ended up legal guns in someone house, someone broke in and took that gun.

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Gas prices continue to rise in NJ amid crude oil price hikes

TRENTON, N.J. - Gas prices continue to rise sharply in New Jersey as crude oil prices increase amid ongoing global tensions related to uncertainty over Russia’s intentions toward Ukraine. AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $3.56, up 12 cents from last week. Drivers were paying an average of $2.64 a gallon a year ago at this time. The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $3.48, up six cents from last week. ___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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Police investigate non-fatal shooting of Delaware teenager

NEW CASTLE, Del. - Police in Delaware are investigating the shooting of a teen in New Castle County. New Castle Police say they received a report of a shooting Friday afternoon in the community of Sophia’s Place West. Officers arrived and found a 16-year-old boy with gunshot wounds to his upper and lower extremities. A good Samaritan had been rendering aid before police arrived. The boy was taken to the hospital and reported in stable condition. Police are investigating and asking the public to contact them if they have relevant information.___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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Group of men assault, rob man of nearly $30K in Northeast Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating after four men broke into a home and assaulted a man in Northeast Philadelphia. The incident happened at approximately 2:30 a.m. on the 6900 block of Horrocks Street. Police say four unknown men, two of which were armed, forced entry through the basement door. They then assaulted a 41-year-old man and took approximately $28,000 ($10,000 in coins, $10,000 in checks, and $8,000 in cash) in various currency from the man.

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EastEnders' Maisie Smith reveals one piece of advice she would have given her younger self after previously opening up about mental health

EastEnders star has been getting close with her fellow co-stars, including Dragons Den star Sara Davies, Gordon Ramsay's daughter Tilly, and fellow actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, who made history last year as the show's first ever deaf contestant. Today (12 February) she shared a video of her spending time with CBBC TV presenter Rhys Stephenson in the dressing room before a show at London's 02 arena.

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Man dies after being shot inside car in Southwest Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA - A man has lost his life after a shooting in Southwest Philadelphia. The shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. Friday on the 6000 block of Woodland Avenue. Police say the 29-year-old man was shot once in the left armpit inside a Nissan Altima.

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CDC proposes change to opioid prescription guidelines

CDC officials said."We began to hear how the guidelines were being misused and misapplied" said the CDC's Christopher Jones, a co-author of the draft guidance.The proposed changes, contained in a 229-page draft update in the Federal Register, would roll back some suggested limits on the drugs. Their publication opens a 60-day public comment period.

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Convoy protesters tear down fence protecting National War Memorial

Protesters from the so-called “freedom convoy” in Ottawa have torn down a fence that had been put around the National War Memorial to protect it from further desecration.

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4 hurt in shooting after Justin Bieber concert at Los Angeles restaurant

According to TMZ, rapper Kodak Black was among those who were shot. The gunfire erupted outside The Nice Guy restaurant, hitting four men ages 60, 19, 20 and 22, LAPD Officer Lizeth Lomeli said. Their names were not released.When officers arrived on the scene, they located three people who had been shot.

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Rylan Clark looks picture of health in fresh update after hospital stay

as she shares a fresh update with fans. The update from Rylan comes on social media a day after he was rushed to hospital.

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Greater Manchester's latest borough-by-borough coronavirus infection rates as cases continue to plummet

The number of coronavirus infections is continuing to plummet in all 10 boroughs in Greater Manchester, latest figures show.

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Injunction granted to prevent protesters from blocking Ambassador Bridge

Late Friday afternoon, a judge granted an injunction which prevents protesters from stopping the flow of traffic across the Ambassador Bridge. Sean O’Shea reports.

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Live blog: Ottawa convoy protest enters 16th day, as police clear Ambassador Bridge

“Freedom Convoy” originally meant to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates and quarantine rules for cross-border truck drivers has entered its 16th day on Saturday.Police in Windsor, Ont. say they’ve begun enforcement actions against protesters who blocked access to the Ambassador Bridge for days.They say they’ve told protesters at the scene to head home, and several have begun packing up tents.

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Quebec reports 28 more COVID-19 deaths, logs 71 patient drop in hospitalizations

COVID-19 today as virus-related hospitalizations continue to decline across the province.The Health Department says 2,143 people are in hospital with the disease, after 144 patients were admitted in the past 24 hours and 215 were discharged.#COVID19 – En date du 11 février, voici la situation au Québec: https://t.co/pwoUoaBgaF pic.twitter.com/aR2nlnEvXO— Santé Québec (@sante_qc) February 12, 2022It says the number of overall virus-related hospitalizations are down by 71.Officials say 153 patients are listed in intensive care, a drop of 11.The province is also reporting 2,359 new cases confirmed by molecular testing, which is limited to certain higher-risk groups.They say 33,661 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine were administered on Friday.

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Robot dogs will soon patrol the US-Mexico border

A robot dog operating alongside ATVs in the southwest U.S. Photo: Courtesy Ghost Robotics.

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Trucker protests: Windsor police begin clearing out Ambassador Bridge blockade

Police in Windsor, Ont., commenced their enforcement Saturday of an injunction granted on Friday by an Ontario judge to allow for protesters at the Ambassador Bridge to be cleared out. Sean O’Shea has more details on how the enforcement proceeded, with protesters closest to the bridge seen moving back peacefully, while others drove their vehicles away from the area.

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COVID-19: Hospitalizations in Nova Scotia see slight decline

COVID-19 in Nova Scotia declined slightly since Friday, the province announced on Saturday.In an abbreviated weekend news release, the province said there were 79 people in hospital who were admitted due to COVID-19 and were receiving specialized care in a designated unit. That’s down by three since Friday.However, another three people were in intensive care, for a total of 14.

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Who’s responsible for enforcing COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta?

more vaccines are now rolling out across Alberta, there have continued to be instances of those defying COVID-19 public health orders.The question of who is responsible for enforcing the rules has been asked by many Albertans, who continue to mask-up, keep their distance and take precautions.From restaurants opening before they were allowed, to weekend protests, to the ongoing issues at GraceLife Church — enforcement has been muddled.When asked about whose job it is to enforce the health regulations, Premier Jason Kenney has said, “it’s not appropriate for elected people to direct operational details of law enforcement agencies there on the ground dealing with these circumstances.”“We trust their judgement and how best to enforce the public

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Alberta’s top doctor to provide update on province’s COVID-19 situation Monday afternoon

pic.twitter.com/hZyrr7bXeO— Jason Kenney (@jkenney) February 21, 2021As of Sunday afternoon, a total of 169,441 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine had been administered in the province with 66,357 Albertans having already received both their doses.On Monday, enhanced public health measures came into effect with regard to travellers arriving in Canada from abroad.Among the new measures are a mandatory three-day hotel quarantine for most travellers landing at Canadian airports.

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COVID-19: Alberta hasn’t made any decisions on next step in re-opening yet

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the province has not made any decisions about the next steps in the phased re-opening, and officials are continuing to monitor the data.

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Alberta offering COVID vaccine to all seniors 75 and older

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced Friday that the province is opening up COVID-19 vaccinations to all seniors 75 and older, based on vaccine supply.

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Alberta announces details about Phase 2 of COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces plans for the second phase of the province’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan.

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Kenney, Shandro to update COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Alberta

COVID-19 vaccine distribution in the province Friday afternoon.Jason Kenney and Tyler Shandro are scheduled to speak at 12:30 p.m.

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Is Alberta ready for Phase 2 of COVID-19 vaccine rollout?

news from the federal government Thursday of an accelerated COVID-19 vaccine schedule, Alberta has still not laid out who will be eligible for the vaccine in Phase 2.Nor has it laid out how the vaccine will be administered.During a news conference on Wednesday, Premier Jason Kenney said his government expected to release those details “as early as Friday.” Health law, policy experts criticize Alberta’s lack of Phase 2 COVID-19 vaccine plan On Thursday, Health Minister Tyler Shandro didn’t give a specific date during the COVID-19 update, but said those details should be expected “fairly soon.”“I think we made sure that we’ve communicated to people the principles of how these decisions are to be made are based on vulnerability, on equity,

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Alberta extends COVID-19 financial aid program for small, medium-sized businesses

Premier Jason Kenney announced help for hard-hit small businesses though the new enhanced COVID-19 business benefit. Tom Vernon explains.

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Alberta launches $10K enhanced COVID-19 business benefit

Premier Jason Kenney announced an additional $10,000 for hard-hit businesses available through the province’s enhanced COVID-19 business benefit. Kenney said it replaces the small-and-medium business re-launch grant when it expires on March 31.

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Who qualifies for Alberta’s enhanced COVID-19 business benefit?

Premier Jason Kenney and Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation Doug Schweitzer said the province’s new enhanced COVID-19 business benefit will go to businesses that have been hardest hit, such as dance studios, gyms, tourism businesses, event venues and more who have experienced a 60 per cent or more drop in revenue.

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Alberta premier shuts down idea of a provincial sales tax

Premier Jason Kenney said this is the worst possible time to consider a provincial sales tax, after the Business Council of Alberta released a policy paper that recommended Alberta implement an eight per cent HST as a measure to balance the books.

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Union members gather at closed Olymel plant in Red Deer to show support for workers

COVID-19 cases linked to the Olymel outbreak. Of these, 200 are active, 142 recovered.

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Alberta labour group demands meeting over COVID-19 outbreak at Olymel pork plant

Olymel temporarily closes Alberta pork plant because of COVID-19 outbreak Gil McGowan is making the demand a day after Olymel indefinitely closed its pork plant in central Alberta, which has been linked to hundreds of virus cases and the death of one worker.He says he aims to remind the United Conservative government that its job is to protect the public and not the profits of corporations.A statement from the labour group links to a letter that Alberta Health Services wrote to Olymel last week, which says on-site testing suggests one in five workers may have been infected.The letter also says about 60 per cent of Olymel staff hold at least one other job outside the plant and those other employers must be notified of positive cases.

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‘We need a solid Plan B’: Kenney calls for inter-provincial taskforce on domestic COVID-19 vaccines

Jason Kenney is hoping other provincial leaders will join forces to establish an inter-provincial vaccine taskforce to see domestic COVID-19 vaccines become a steady source of immunizations for Canadians.Canada has approved two vaccines from American pharmaceutical companies so far: one from Pfizer-BioNTech and another from Moderna.

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Alberta premier rejecting regional rules on COVID-19 for now

Jason Kenney says there are no plans right now to look at varying economic restrictions based on regions.Critics, including United Conservative caucus member Drew Barnes, are urging Kenney to look at varying the restrictions in areas of the province where there are few cases of COVID-19.

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Health law, policy experts criticize Alberta’s lack of Phase 2 COVID-19 vaccine plan

COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan.On Thursday, Premier Jason Kenney was asked when Albertans can expect details of Phase 2, which would offer the vaccine to at-risk populations.“The cabinet committee on COVID just considered last week a proposal from the department of Health for the priority groups as we roll out the COVID-19 vaccines to the general population,” he said.“We will be releasing that in due course. We want to make sure we get it right.”Kenney did not offer a specific timeline.He said officials will be consulting with other provinces on how they plan to roll out vaccines.“The key thing is we just need more supply right now,” Kenney said.

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Kenney tells COVID-19 conspiracy theorists to ‘come back to planet reality’

Ottawa, Alberta to distribute 1-time $1,200 payment to COVID-19 front-line workers He challenged those who oppose any restrictions to come up with an alternative plan.“What is their risk tolerance in terms of lives lost? In terms of the overwhelming of the health-care system? In terms of surgeries cancelled?”Kenney said those who are against any restrictions rarely provide him with another suggestion.The issue of opposing views on public health measures came up because two members of his caucus are challenging some of the province’s COVID-19 restrictions and have joined a national coalition pushing against lockdowns.Drew Barnes, the United Conservative legislature member for Cypress-Medicine Hat, and Angela Pitt, the deputy speaker of the

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Kenney defends critical worker bonus amid Alberta wage cuts

Premier Jason Kenney defends giving a one-time benefit to Alberta front-line workers due to the pandemic, while also defending planned wage rollbacks in the public sector amid economic challenges Alberta has experienced for several years now.

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Premier Jason Kenney defends job while responding to rumours of conservative discontent

When asked about rumours that some UCP party members and politicians are unhappy with pandemic lockdowns, the economy and overall state of Alberta, Premier Jason Kenney said he understands the frustration while explaining how the province is dealing with multiple challenges that has forced the government to make difficult, unpopular decisions.

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Premier Kenney announces one-time $1,200 critical worker benefit for Albertans

Premier Jason Kenney announces nearly half a billion in supports for front-line workers in health-care, retail, education, social services, transportation, warehouses and more who face exposure to COVID-19 on the job. Kenney announced, in partnership with the federal government, a one-time $1,200 critical worker benefit for thousands of workers in both the public and private sector who have worked at least 300 hours between this past October and January.

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COVID-19: Premier Jason Kenney to discuss plan to recognize Alberta’s critical workers

Jason Kenney is expected to discuss a plan Wednesday to recognize Alberta’s hundreds of thousands of critical workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.The Opposition NDP says Kenney needs to recognize it’s time to use hundreds of millions of dollars in available federal funding to top up wages.

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2 of Alberta premier’s caucus members join coalition fighting COVID-19 restrictions

Drew Barnes, the United Conservative legislature member for Cypress-Medicine Hat, and Angela Pitt, the deputy speaker of the house and chair of committees, say Albertans have not been given adequate evidence to justify the rules and real hardship and harm is resulting.“Down here in Medicine Hat our mental health crisis is as big as our COVID crisis,” said Barnes in an interview Tuesday.“Let’s give people more freedoms.”He said the province should take a more regional approach to restrictions, as was done for a while last year.There are few infections in his region, he said, and he’d like to see businesses allowed to open up more, with additional testing and with health restrictions to keep COVID-19 in check.Barnes added he doesn’t worry

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Alberta’s 2021-22 budget to be tabled Feb. 25

Alberta eyes post COVID economic rebound but faces big budget questions “The budget will be focused on protecting the lives and livelihoods of Albertans,” he tweeted.Alberta will release the 2021-22 budget on February 25, as the Legislative winter/spring session resumes.The budget will be focussed on protecting the lives and livelihoods of Albertans.— Jason Kenney (@jkenney) February 9, 2021The province has said the COVID-19 pandemic will impact Alberta’s economy for years to come.In November, Finance Minister Travis Toews said the revised budget deficit for the year would be $21.3 billion.That’s $2.8 billion less than projected at the first update in August, but still exponentially larger than the $6.8-billion deficit announced when

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Alberta’s premier, jobs minister to update COVID-19 business supports Wednesday

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