COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for use in Canada, saying it provides a ray of hope.Dr. Jennifer Russell said she expected 2,400 doses of the vaccine from the U.S.

biotech firm to arrive in the province next week, adding that they will be given to residents of long-term care homes. Moderna vaccine approved: What we know about side effects, ingredients and doses She said the frequency and size of vaccine shipments should increase in the coming months, but cautioned that people still need to follow public health rules.“Yes it’s great to have hope and this light at the end of the tunnel, but before we actually reach it, we do have a lot of work to do,” she told reporters.Earlier in the day, Health Canada declared the new inoculation from.

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Shaun White misses gold in his final Winter Olympics

Shaun White of Team United States reacts during the Men's Snowboard Halfpipe Final on day 7 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at Genting Snow Park on February 11, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China. BEIJING (AP) - In Shaun White’s farewell performance on Friday, Ayumu Hirano of Japan won an elusive Olympic gold in the halfpipe with a boundary-pushing final run.There was no doubt about the winner after Hirano's electric performance as the last rider to go. His run included an intricate and unprecedented series of flips and spins that pushed a sport obsessed with progression to new heights.

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Philadelphia carjacker swipes car with 3 kids inside, lets them out before ditching car, police say

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say an armed carjacker hopped into a running vehicle with three children inside and later let the kids out and ditched the car. Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said the children's mother left the car running on the 5300 block of Willow Street around 6 p.m.

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AstraZeneca acquires 'modest' profit of $4B from COVID-19 vaccine sales

LONDON (AP) - AstraZeneca recorded a big jump in revenue on Thursday as it begins to take a profit from its coronavirus vaccine for the first time.The company recorded full-year revenues of $37.4 billion, an increase of 38% from the year before at constant exchange rates. Part of the boost came from $4 billion in sales of its COVID-19 vaccine, developed with the University of Oxford.Despite rising revenue, AstraZeneca reported a pre-tax loss of $265 million due to costs from its purchase of U.S.

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CIA secretly collecting US citizen's private data, declassified documents state

In this photo illustration, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) logo is seen displayed on an Android mobile phone. WASHINGTON (AP) - The CIA has a secret, undisclosed data repository that includes information collected about Americans, two Democrats on the Senate Intelligence Committee said Thursday. While neither the agency nor lawmakers would disclose specifics about the data, the senators alleged the CIA had long hidden details about the program from the public and Congress.Sens.

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Damaging health restrictions, freedom: Alberta government’s pandemic language rapidly changing amid convoys, protests and leadership reviews

The language of the UCP has seen a significant shift this week as it moves to drop COVID-19 restrictions in the province, with words like “damaging” and “freedom” being used much more often in public communications.

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Alberta government expects post-secondary institutions to drop vaccine and mask mandates

The University of Alberta is reviewing a letter from the advanced education minister, detailing expectations for post-secondary students to return to school in March — including dropping vaccine and mask mandates.

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B.C. COVID-19 numbers compared to January

Global’s Keith Baldrey looks a how B.C.’s COVID-19 numbers have improved since January.

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When will covid pandemic end? WHO’s chief scientist answers

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Authorities find stockpile of illegal firearms in home of Pennsylvania father and son

FILE - Police lights are shown in a close up image. (Credit: FOX TV Stations) BETHLEHEM, Pa. - A Pennsylvania father and son were arrested after law enforcement agents uncovered a stockpile of unregistered fully automatic firearms during a search of the family's home. U.S.

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Bucks get Serge Ibaka; Donte DiVincenzo out in 4-team trade

MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Bucks traded for center Serge Ibaka from the Los Angeles Clippers in a four-team trade that also includes the Detroit Pistons and Sacramento Kings.To complete the deal, the Bucks traded guard Donte DiVincenzo to the Kings and forwards Rodney Hood and Semi Ojeleye to the Clippers. Milwaukee has also acquired a second-round draft pick from Sacramento, a second-round draft pick from Detroit and cash considerations from Los Angeles.In his 13th season, Ibaka is a three-time All-NBA Defensive First Team selection who has appeared in 884 career games (695 starts) with the Thunder, Magic, Raptors and Clippers.

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Crystal Hefner Opens Up About Her Mental Health Journey

Crystal Hefner has shared a new update in her mental health journey.

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COVID-19: 867 people in B.C. hospitals who have tested positive, 138 in critical care

B.C. health officials release a written report Thursday, Feb. 10, with the latest COVID-19 case numbers. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has analysis.

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Remote schooling means snow days could become optional in NJ

MONTCLAIR, N.J. - Many New Jersey children may soon have to experience snow days from the inside looking out if some state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle get their way.Legislation before the state would give school districts the option of using snow days during inclement weather. But if the districts choose not to take a snow day, then the day away from the physical school building would be a remote learning day and it would count toward the state's 180-day education requirement.There's no denying that the unfettered joy of waking up to word of a snow day is a rite of passage for many kids.

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What is Galentine’s Day? Everything to know about the popular holiday

Valentine’s Day. Some believe the holiday is just a marketing tactic spread by greeting card companies or is only for people who are romantically involved.Cue the solution to those worries: Galentine’s Day. But what is this unofficial holiday, who can celebrate the occasion and when is it? Gather up your gal pals, and find out the details below.According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, Galentine’s Day is a "day for women to celebrate their friendships with their lady friends." Essentially, the meaning of Galentine’s Day is Valentine’s Day for your gals.

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Ontario freezes funds from GiveSendGo trucker convoy fundraiser

The Ontario government says it has successfully petitioned a court to freeze access to millions of dollars donated through online fundraising platform GiveSendGo to the convoy protesting COVID-19 restrictions in Ottawa and at several border crossings.

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50 Cent ‘Reached Out’ To Ex Chelsea Handler Amid Recent Health Scare: He ‘Cares’ About Her

Despite 50 Cent and Chelsea Handler’s past relationship, the “In da Club” rapper still “cares” about the comedian. After the 56-year-old former late night talk show host was hospitalized following an undisclosed health scare on Feb. 4, 50 Cent – whose real name is Curtis Jackson – reached out to check up on his former flame.

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More than 50,000 boosters given yesterday; 446 community cases; 23 in hospital

The Big Boost continues today, promoting the booster dose to anyone over 18 who has had their second dose more than 3 months ago. Many vaccination centres will be open extended hours over the weekend to encourage people to get their booster.

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Delaware County hospital gives families one-week notice before closing hospice unit

RIDLEY, Pa. - Maureen Tribuiani said she knows her 87-year-old mother’s time is coming. It’s an indescribable pain, but one that was slightly alleviated knowing she was at least in good hands."We don’t know if it’s going to be weeks,or a month, or months, but she’s still at the end, and I want her happy and comfortable, and she was very comfortable there," Tribuiani said.She brought her mother, Mary "Mae" Doherty, to the 10-bed inpatient hospice unit at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park back on Jan.

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COVID-19: Copping says non-ICU hospitalizations in Alberta within normal capacity

Health Minister Jason Copping explains why the Alberta government chose to start loosening COVID-19 health measures immediately instead of waiting for numbers to come down.

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Alberta health minister explains decision to remove COVID-19 mask restrictions for children under 12

Health Minister Jason Copping explains the reasoning behind the removal of masking mandates for children under 12 in Alberta.

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Explaining why the Maritimes provinces are leaving the Moderna vaccine to chill

COVID-19 vaccine in the past two days, but there are no plans to administer any doses until sometime next week.Dr. Isaac Bogoch, an Infectious Disease Physician with Toronto General Hospital, says the two provinces are not alone in being left holding onto shots.“There’s certainly room to scale up vaccine delivery throughout the country and we did get access to vaccines a little earlier than anticipated,” he said.In the early weeks of the pandemic, experts speculated a vaccine wouldn’t be ready until about mid-2021.

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No snow means savings for New Brunswick snow contractors — for now

COVID-19 drives up snowmobile sales in New Brunswick He says it has been disheartening, though, since he hasn’t had any work to speak of for his seasonal staff.“We haven’t had any snow to keep them going,” he said.But as soon as the snow flies, he says he will have plenty of work for his staff of six.Cormier said he has nearly doubled his residential clientele amid COVID-19, even with more people working from home.“I figured a lot of people would buy snowblowers but retailers are out of stock so people are spending their cash getting services taken care of by us,” he said.According to the owner of Toys for Big Boys in Moncton, Larry Northrup, new snowblowers are scarce this year due to production delays caused by the pandemic.“It is just

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A look back at Saskatchewan’s top news stories of 2020

coronavirus pandemic — locally and worldwide.While COVID-19 seemed to make headlines on a daily basis, other major stories of the year covered the opioid crisis and mental health, the weather, the carbon tax, Black Lives Matter, and not one but two elections.Here are Saskatchewan’s top 10 news stories of 2020.Who should control greenhouse gas policies like the carbon tax?The federal government says it has the right to impose minimum carbon pricing on any province that does not have an equivalent scheme.It was a central campaign promise of Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau when his party formed government in the 2015 federal election.

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Public health officials in the Atlantic provinces report 7 new cases of COVID-19

novel coronavirus on Tuesday.In Nova Scotia, there are 30 active reported infections. One new case is located in the central zone and linked to a close contact of a previously reported infection, and the other is in the northern zone, linked to travel outside Atlantic Canada.One person is currently in hospital with the disease.

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Vaccines, economy shape potential platforms ahead of possible 2021 election

COVID-19 is a priority, as is ensuring vaccines quickly and effectively reach all parts of the country. Support for Trudeau’s handling of COVID-19 not enough to win him a majority: Ipsos poll But running parallel to that is the ongoing debate over how to cushion the economic blow caused by the pandemic.Who has the best ideas on that score and ought to be entrusted with running the country as Canada builds itself back up is expected to be the dominant ballot box question come the next election.Here’s a look at some of the factors at play that could shape how or when that election is called.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau laid out the broad strokes of his vision for Canada in the fall throne speech and subsequent economic update.

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New Brunswick reports 1 new coronavirus case, more than 1,000 health-care workers receive vaccine

COVID-19 on Monday and said a total of 1,034 front-line health-care workers received their first dose of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.According to Public Health, the case is an individual in their 50s in Zone 3 (Fredericton region).“The case is a close contact of a known case and is self-isolating,” the province said.Public Health also announced that front-line health-care workers received their first dose of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine at a clinic held at Moncton’s Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre on Dec.

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Threats to coronavirus vaccines among reasons military leading rollout: Trudeau

Justin Trudeau says the possibility of threats to the country’s precious supply of coronavirus vaccines is among the reasons why the military is leading distribution.In a year-end interview, Trudeau was asked about the security of the vaccine rollout following comments from B.C.’s top doctor, as well as the military head of the distribution effort, that acknowledged there are indications the vaccines or their rollout could be targeted.“That’s one of the reasons why we’re so pleased to have the Canadian Armed Forces’ Maj.-Gen.

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Canada adds over 6,800 COVID-19 cases on Christmas Eve as provinces post record infections

coronavirus caseloads as the country added another 6,886 infections on Christmas Eve.The new case data tallied from the provincial and territorial governments Thursday pushes Canada’s total cases to 534,816. Another 122 fatalities from the virus were recorded on Thursday as well, with the country’s death toll standing at 14,719.

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Christmas comes early as first Moderna vaccines arrive in Canada

Moderna coronavirus vaccine in the country.One day after Health Canada authorized the new vaccine as safe for use in Canadians over the age of 18, the first precious doses of the vaccine began arriving on Canadian soil. Canada approves Moderna coronavirus vaccine, 1st doses to arrive in ‘coming days’ Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Procurement Minister Anita Anand shared photos on Twitter.The first doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine have arrived in Canada.

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Health Canada approves Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine

Health Canada has now given the green light to Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine.

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Canada adds 6,846 new coronavirus cases as country approves Moderna vaccine

COVID-19. Moderna vaccine approved: What we know about side effects, ingredients and doses The new cases come as the country approved a second vaccine against the virus from American biotechnology company Moderna.Speaking at a press conference Wednesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said now that Health Canada has approved the vaccine, “we have the green light to start rolling it out across the country.”He said the first vaccines from Canada’s 40-million dose order will arrive “in the coming days.”Dr.

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Coronavirus: New Brunswick receives 3,900 more COVID-19 vaccines

New Brunswick Health Minister Dorothy Shephard on Tuesday said an additional 3,900 COVID-19 vaccine doses arrived in the province in the morning, with half to be used as a second dose for the first group who received the vaccine. An additional 975 people will be vaccinated at Moncton clinics between Dec.

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First COVID-19 vaccines given in New Brunswick

coronavirus in Miramichi.“We’re really quite excited, people are pumped up, they’re believing it’s a historic day for the Miramichi,” said CEO of Horizon Health Karen McGrath.New Brunswick’s first allotment of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for COVID-19 came in 1,950 doses — all of which will be given out this weekend.McGrath says about 150 health-care staff will work 12-hours a day on Saturday and Sunday, in what she calls a “fantastic effort.” N.B.

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When should world leaders get vaccinated?

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he plans to get the COVID-19 vaccine when other healthy people in his age group are eligible. Others, though, think he should have priority.

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As thousands of Canadians face CERB repayments, Trudeau says not to stress

Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday it should not be a source of stress on anyone.Speaking at a media conference, Trudeau was asked about the CRA’s recent letters to roughly 441,000 Canadians, suggesting they might need to repay some or all of the monthly $2,000 payments they received by Dec. 31, 2020.The letters sent to Canadians ask for more information from recipients, in order to determine if they meet the income eligibility criteria for CERB.

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New Brunswick reports no new cases of COVID-19, vaccines to be administered this weekend

COVID-19 on Friday and said 52 active cases remain in the province.According to the province, the number of confirmed cases in New Brunswick is 573, of which 512 have recovered.

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Coronavirus: Trudeau comments on U.S. vaccination rollout, says Canada secured ‘more potential doses per Canadian’

When asked on Friday about Canada’s COVID-19 vaccination plan compared to the U.S.

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Coronavirus: Canada to receive 125,000 Pfizer vaccines per week starting in January

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday discussed Canada’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout plan into the new year, saying that the country will be getting 125,000 Pfizer vaccine doses per week in January, with a total 500,000 doses for the month.

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Watch live: Trudeau to discuss coronavirus crisis in Canada, vaccine rollout

vaccine approval on the horizon, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will address Canadians today about the growing coronavirus crisis in Canada.More than 7,000 confirmed cases of the virus were confirmed just yesterday, marking a new daily milestone as infections continue to climb at a worrying rate.Two of the largest provinces — Ontario and Alberta — hit grim milestones, as well. Ontario marked a new record of daily cases, while Alberta saw its highest number of deaths in a single day since the pandemic began.

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Canada will 'absolutely' share COVID vaccines with world if it receives excess doses: Trudeau

COVID-19 vaccines with other countries if it receives more doses than necessary, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said. "As Canada gets vaccinated, if we have more vaccines than necessary, absolutely we will be sharing with the world," Trudeau said in a television interview.Canada has signed deals to secure 214 million doses of experimental coronavirus vaccine.

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Canadian border could remain closed if poor nations can’t access coronavirus vaccine: experts

COVID-19 vaccination rollout underway in Canada.It’s expected the majority of Canadians could be vaccinated against the novel coronavirus by next September, according to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Low-income nations could be without a coronavirus vaccine until 2024, report says While that’s great news for Canada, experts warn that unless other nations have access to vaccines, Canadians will have to continue to live in a “bubble” — meaning our borders could remain closed.“It’s the old adage, ‘No one is safe until everyone is safe,'” Raywat Deonandan, an epidemiologist with the University of Ottawa, said.

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Trudeau welcomes end of 2020, predicts good news for Canada’s foreign relations

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is looking ahead to 2021, and what it means for Canada’s foreign relations. Mercedes Stephenson sat down with Trudeau to discuss the fate of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor in China, and the Keystone XL pipeline project, which U.S.

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Staff at Sackville nursing home will be among the first in N.B. to get the COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 vaccine this weekend.“I am not nervous I am excited and I feel like it is a light at the end of the tunnel,” said Linda Shannon.Shannon said she will receive her initial dose at the Miramichi Regional Hospital on Saturday. N.B.

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Canada preparing for Moderna vaccine delivery with ‘dry run’

Moderna coronavirus vaccine.On Tuesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the country had secured 168,000 of Moderna’s vaccines that are expected to arrive before the end of December, pending approval from Health Canada.He added they could be delivered 48 hours after they’ve been authorized.More to come.

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Canada getting 168K Moderna vaccine doses before year end

TORONTO, ONT – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday that Canada has contracted to receive up to 168,000 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine before the end of December, pending approval by the country’s health regulator.Trudeau said deliveries could begin within 48 hours of regulatory approval and health officials said they expect to approve use of the Moderna vaccine soon.Canadians began receiving vaccine shots developed by Pfizer and BioNTech on Monday and Trudeau said Canada expects to receive about 200,000 doses from Pfizer next week. Canada received an initial batch of 30,000 this week.Trudeau said they will have 70 sites ready to administer these doses next week, up from 14 sites this week.The U.S.

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Manitoba, 3 Atlantic provinces to start 1st doses of coronavirus vaccinations

COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday.Manitoba says high-priority health workers will be getting the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine.

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Canada adds 6,345 new coronavirus cases as vaccinations continue

coronavirus on Tuesday, as the mass vaccination effort against the virus continued.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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