Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Friday discussed COVID-19 vaccine distribution between provinces and territories, and asked Health Canada to “please approve” the AstraZeneca vaccine, which has been already approved by the U.K. “That will really, really help us out,” he added..

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Goodell: NFL won’t tolerate racism, vows changes amid Dolphins fallout

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 09: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell addresses the media on February 09, 2022 at the NFL Network's Champions Field at the NFL Media Building on the SoFi Stadium campus in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty INGLEWOOD, Calif. - Under a baking California sun, Roger Goodell knew the heat was coming.At his annual Super Bowl news conference, the NFL commissioner was grilled on two hot topics that have put the league under heavy scrutiny: racism and discrimination in hiring.

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Central Bucks West choir director charged with recording former student as he undressed

BUCKINGHAM TOWNSHIP, Pa. - A Central Bucks West High School choir director has been charged with hiding cameras inside a bedroom in his home in order to record a former student as the student undressed.Joseph Ohrt, a Buckingham Township resident, faces one count of interception, disclosure or use of a wire, electronic or oral communications and four counts of possession, sale, distribution, manufacture or advertisement of electronic, mechanical or other devices and telecommunication identification interception devises, all felonies in the third degree.An investigation began May of 2021 by Central Bucks Regional Police Department and the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office after receiving a Childine tip of an alleged sexual assault of a former student by Ohrt.MORE HEADLINES:The victim, a 2016 graduate of Central Bucks West, was a member of the choir. He stated that in his junior year, Ohrt mentored him in music composition.

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Snoop Dogg takes over Death Row Records, label that launched his career

Snoop Dogg of hip-hop supergroup Mt. Westmore performs at Rupp Arena on November 20, 2021 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Stephen J. Cohen/Getty Images)LOS ANGELES (AP) - Snoop Dogg has taken over a popular record label that launched his stellar career.The rapper-mogul acquired Death Row Records’ brand from MNRK Music Group, which is controlled by a private equity fund managed by Blackstone, the i nvestment firm announced Wednesday.

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Former MLB player Jeremy Giambi dead at 47

FILE - Outfielder Jeremy Giambi #7 of the Oakland Athletics poses for a studio portrait during Spring Training Photo Day in Phoenix, Arizona. Former MLB player Jeremy Giambi has died, the Oakland Athletics confirmed on Wednesday.

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More than 56,000 boosters given yesterday; 306 community cases; 12 in hospital

The Big Boost Week is now in full swing with 56,257 booster doses administered across New Zealand yesterday, bringing the total so far to more than 1.7 million.

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Kanye West's Mental Health Does Not Excuse This Behavior! | Perez Hilton

If U were Kim Kardashian, would you force your daughter to be off Tik Tok to keep Kanye West happy???? This and much more on our latest podcast! CLICK HERE to watch this episode of The Perez Hilton Podcast with Chris Booker!

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Windsor asks for help to end protest

The city of Windsor is asking for federal and provincial aid to deal with a protest that has stopped incoming truck shipments across the Ambassador Bridge. Seán O’Shea reports.

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Almost all restrictions affecting Alberta children gone soon

There was a ton of information to unpack from Tuesday’s COVID-19 announcement by Premier Jason Kenney, including the end of the mask mandates for students.

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Oscars 2022: Surprising COVID-19 Vaccine Info Revealed

You might be surprised by this decision that was just made for the 2022 Oscars ceremony on March 27.

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Valentine’s Day deals to get back at your ex

Topo Chico Hard Seltzer announced it is selling prickly valentines to send to a special ex-someone. "Bolder (and sharper) than your typical bouquet of flowers, each Prickly Valentine comes with a mini-cactus and commemorative card," the seltzer brand revealed in a press release.There is currently a limit of one cactus per customer, and an alcohol purchase is required. You can make a "point" to that lousy person and order here.With a $10 donation this Valentine's Day, The Florida Aquarium will also let you name a roach after an ex.Those who participate will receive a certificate commemorating the occasion and a photo of the roach. Participants will also be able to send a message with "words you wish you had said" or a "funny revenge confession." The aquarium said amusing, family-friendly confessions will be posted with anonymity on The Florida Aquarium’s social media. An, don't worry – they'll never "Hiss & Tell" who sent them! You can get started here.Meanwhile, the San Antonio Zoo will also host its Cry Me a Cockroach Fundraiser for its third year, where funds raised support the zoo’s vision of securing a future for wildlife. The Madagascar Hissing Cockroach.

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What is the consumer price index and how is it used to measure inflation?

Sale stickers on a store shelf. A seven percent increase in the consumer price index (CPI) over the 12 months to December was the highest since 1982.

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COVID-19 hospitalizations decrease slightly as Alberta’s vaccine passport program officially expires

COVID-19 decreased slightly on Wednesday as Alberta’s vaccine passport program officially expired.Premier Jason Kenney announced Tuesday that the restrictions exemption program would be lifted at midnight. The REP came into effect in September, and required Albertans to show proof of double vaccination or a negative rapid test result to obtain entry to businesses operating under the program.

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B.C. bringing in vaccine mandate for all remaining health-care workers

COVID-19, the province is finally implementing the policy.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced on Wednesday family doctors, dentists, chiropractors, physiotherapists and pharmacists will be required to be vaccinated by March 24, 2022.Henry said there is a process in place for medical exemptions, which can be submitted to her office.“We have been working with the colleges to sort through the details on the notice we put forward in October.

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Rapid tests to be made available for free at Ontario grocery stores, pharmacies

Whether you’re heading to the pharmacy to pick up a prescription or doing your groceries, you’ll now be able to pick up a kit of rapid antigen tests for free. It comes as COVID-19 cases across Ontario are on the decline and the province prepares to lift additional public health measures of the coming weeks.

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Road closures put in place around Queen’s Park ahead of possible protest

Toronto Police has put in place a number of road closures over rumblings on social media that a protest connected to the Ottawa convoy could come to the city. Erica Vella has more.

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Govt. program does not pay for crack pipes, White House says

Man holding a crack pipe. WASHINGTON (AP) - Following outrage on the political right, the Biden administration said Wednesday that a grant program to help prevent additional harm to people who use illicit drugs will not pay for safer pipes to smoke crack or meth."No federal funding will be used directly or through subsequent reimbursement of grantees to put pipes in safe smoking kits," Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and White House drug policy adviser Rahul Gupta said in a statement.White House press secretary Jen Psaki said separately that was never the intention, complaining that impression was created by "inaccurate reporting."Monday was the deadline for service organizations and state and local governments to apply for a share of $30 million in federal money for "harm reduction" efforts intended to prevent disease, injury and other collateral trauma to people addicted to illicit drugs.RELATED: 93,000 Americans died of overdoses last year, a new recordThe original request for funding proposals from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration had listed "safe smoking kits/supplies" among the items that could be purchased with taxpayer money.

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Smithsonian Museum is asking for pictures from Disney vacations

FILE - Crowds fill Main Street USA in front of Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom on the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. Vacation photos have a new use.The Smithsonian National Museum of American History is asking for vacation photos from Disneyland in California or Disney World in Florida.

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2 men charged in string of New Castle County residential burglaries

NEW CASTLE, Del. - Police in New Castle County arrested two men they say are behind a string of home burglaries. Police say the men chose their victims because of their ethnicity.They say crimes similar to these have been reported to multiple police agencies from outside the state, including as far south as Georgia.Watches, jewelry, designer bags and sneakers.

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COVID-19: Ontario health minister says ‘not in the clear’ yet to end proof of vaccination, masking

As Alberta and Saskatchewan drop most COVID-19 restrictions, Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said on Wednesday there was no plan to drop the proof of vaccination or masking requirements yet as the province is “not in the clear” to do so.

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The Healing: Black men yoga takes shape to combat mental health

CHICAGO - When friends Tristan Lewis and Andrew Smith invited a few Black men to take part in a yoga class in Chicago in 2020, they didn’t know it would spur a nationwide movement.The two men created The Healing, a nonprofit aimed at promoting mental health for Black men and offering resources for improvement. Services include events where participants can share with each other about various struggles or sessions with mental health professionals.Most notably, the organization offers virtual yoga classes for Black men with the next one scheduled to place on Feb.

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Camden officials distribute KN95 masks, as slow rollout of free masks nationwide begins

CAMDEN, N.J. - Thousands of KN95 masks, recently donated by Cooper University Hospital, were given out in Camden County Wednesday, by city officials, in an effort to help halt the spread of COVID-19.Last month, the U.S. Government announced it would be handing out 400 million N95 masks to everyone in the country and those masks have started to appear in some stores.

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Green Day singer Billie Joe Armstrong's stolen classic car recovered in OC

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 24: Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day performs onstage during the 2019 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for dcp) ORANGE, Calif. - The Costa Mesa Police Department announced Wednesday the cherished classic car belonging to Green Day’s lead vocalist, Billie Joe Armstrong, has been recovered days after it was reported stolen.Green Day, formed in San Francisco's East Bay Area, is a Grammy award-winning rock band whose biggest hits include "Wake Me Up When September Ends," "When I Come Around," and "Holiday." The band's music is also featured in the musical "American Idiot." On the morning of Feb.

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Lanarkshire locals encouraged to beat winter blues with health walks

Lanarkshire locals are being encouraged to shake off the winter blues with free health walks throughout the area.

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Newmarket, Ont. recreation complex transformed into COVID-19 vaccination centre

Premier Doug Ford warns of ‘turbulent waters’ ahead in fight against COVID-19 Southlake has been immunizing staff and designated long-term care home workers since Dec. 23.

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Ontario cabinet to meet Monday to consider new COVID-19 pandemic measures

COVID-19.A government source says officials worked on new recommendations through the weekend that will be presented to cabinet tonight.The meeting comes ahead of new COVID-19 projections that are set to be made public on Tuesday.Premier Doug Ford has said the projections are very concerning and warned of “rough waters” ahead.

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Premier Doug Ford warns of ‘turbulent waters’ ahead in fight against COVID-19

— Premier Doug Ford warned that “turbulent waters” are ahead in the fight against COVID-19 on Sunday as Ontario set yet another single-day high for new diagnoses.He said the health-care system is “on the brink” of being overwhelmed as cases of the novel coronavirus continue to soar in swaths of the province.“We need to band together; we need to stick together,” Ford said in a pre-recorded video posted to Twitter.

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LeBlanc: vaccine rollout criticism from provinces ‘a bit simplistic,’ Canada remains ‘on track’

Dominic LeBlanc says that Canada is “on track” with its coronavirus vaccine rollout, adding that provinces that claim they’re running out of doses are being “a bit simplistic.”His comments come after Ontario Premier Doug Ford warned the province is “running out” of COVID-19 vaccine doses, claiming its Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine supply is slated to run dry at the end of next week.

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Canada buying up vaccines ‘as quickly as we can’: LeBlanc

Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc defends his government’s efforts to procure COVID-19 vaccines, citing “daily discussions” with vaccine manufacturers to ramp up shipments.

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Premier Doug Ford warns worst days of COVID-19 could be ahead

Doug Ford pleaded with Ontario residents to follow public health advice, to stay home and to stay safe. The message comes as the premier signaled tighter restrictions, COVID-19 cases are skyrocketing and the health system is reaching a breaking point.

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‘Most serious situation we’ve ever been in,’ Ford says as Ontario hits new COVID-19 case record

novel coronavirus cases were reported on Friday, marking another single-day record.At a press conference Friday, Ford said the consequences will be “more dire” if public health measures are ignored and that the provincewide shutdown might not end on Jan. 23.

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Premier Ford said stricter measures are on the way amidst rising COVID-19 cases

Premier Doug Ford said that stricter measures will come next week as COVID-19 cases climb at an alarming rate in Ontario following days of record breaking daily totals. Travis Dhanraj has more.

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Doug Ford says Ontario will run out of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines by end of next week

Doug Ford said the province is “running out” of COVID-19 vaccines and that it’ll be out of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine doses by the end of next week.At a press conference Friday morning, Ford said he spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday night about the need for a more reliable vaccine supply. ‘Urgently need vaccine’ says Toronto’s University Health Network president on COVID-19 doses Ford said Toronto’s University Health Network will run out of its vaccine supply on Friday.

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Coronavirus: Ontario will be out of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines by the end of next week, Ford says

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Friday that the province will be out of doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine by the end of next week, and that he is hopeful the federal government will get more vaccines. “All the progress we’ve made, getting our daily vaccine numbers up, will be lost,” Ford said.

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Coronavirus: Ford warns further measures to come due to “out of control” case numbers

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Friday that the province would be releasing COVID-19 modelling next week, calling it “a wake up call” and stating that “there will be further measures because this is getting out of control.” Ford added this is “the most serious situation” the province has been in since the start of the pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Ontario’s top doctor says enforcing a curfew would be a challenge

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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on Jan. 7

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Thursday:Global News has learned that Ontario students will not be returning to the classroom on Monday, sources say.Premier Doug Ford said the announcement will be made by the province’s chief medical officer of health Dr. David Williams who has a press conference scheduled for 3 p.m.

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Coronavirus: Ford says he will never ‘sacrifice’ students returning to school if health officials ‘are telling me not to do it’

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Thursday he would “never, ever, ever, sacrifice our kids going back to school if the health table and the doctors are telling me not to do it.” Ford added that one in every five children under the age of 13 is testing positive for COVID-19, and that there will be a decision made Thursday afternoon regarding schools reopening and virtual learning for students.

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Ontario students will not be returning to in-person school on Monday, sources say

Students return to virtual school as part of Ontario coronavirus lockdown measures “I will never, ever, ever, sacrifice our kids going back to school if the health table and the doctors are telling me not to do it,” Ford said at an unrelated event Thursday morning.“Folks, there is proof in the pudding, before the Christmas holidays we saw positivity rates of 3 per cent. Now, the information I received as of late yesterday afternoon, that has jumped 116 per cent,” Ford said.The premier continued, “As soon as we went through Christmas and we got together, we saw young children when they were going to get tested it is now at 20 per cent.

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Elderly and at-risk inmates to receive COVID-19 vaccine on Friday

COVID-19 vaccine.On Wednesday, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) announced that as part of the first phase of the vaccine rollout plan, 600 older and medically vulnerable federal inmates will receive the shot, as recommended by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI).The Union of Canadian Correctional Officers (UCCO) says the pilot project will see prisons receiving 1,200 doses of the vaccine — enough to vaccinate 600 inmates with the required two doses. Federal inmates to start receiving coronavirus vaccinations this week, union says Premier Doug Ford voiced his displeasure with the vaccine plan during a COVID-19 briefing at Pearson Airport.“When I first heard it, I didn’t believe it,” Ford said.

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Ontario is consulting medical experts on return to in-class learning, Doug Ford says

Doug Ford says he is going to consult with the province’s medical experts on whether students should return to schools next week.He says the government will be making an announcement on the issue in the coming days.All students are currently learning online as part of a provincial lockdown but those in northern Ontario and elementary students in southern Ontario are set to return to in-person classes next week.

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Coronavirus: Ford says he was ‘very, very clear’ that ministers should not travel

Ontario Premier Doug Ford reiterated his previous claims Wednesday that he had not known ahead of time about former finance minister Rod Phillips’ decision to travel to St.

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Coronavirus: Ford rails against reports federal inmates will receive COVID-19 vaccines starting Friday

Ontario Premier Doug Ford reacted Wednesday to reports that federal inmates will start receiving COVID-19 vaccines on Friday, criticizing the federal government for prioritizing the vaccinations of “the most dangerous criminals in the entire country” ahead of long-term care patients and other vulnerable Canadians.

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Ontario MPP made trip to cottage over holidays, ignoring government advisory

Thornhill MPP Gila Martow is facing criticism for spending part of the Christmas holiday at her family cottage about 130 kilometres away near Peterborough amid the Ontario COVID-19 crisis.Last week, Ajax MPP Rod Phillips resigned his position as Ontario finance minister, the second most powerful job in the cabinet. Phillips had flown to St.

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Ontario promises to accelerate COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is promising to ramp-up COVID-19 vaccinations for the most vulnerable. Travis Dhanraj has more.

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Coronavirus: Ontario has vaccinated more people than any other province, Ford says

Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Tuesday addressed criticism Tuesday about the province’s vaccine rollout, saying they had vaccinated more people than any other province in Canada. He said he recognized they hit “a couple bumps in the road” but they were ramping up vaccinations and would ensure every long-term care patient and workers in long-term care is vaccinated by Jan.

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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on Jan. 4

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Monday.Anita Quidangen was given her second shot today at Toronto’s University Health Network.Quidangen says she hopes others will follow in her footsteps as the province continues its rollout of two COVID-19 vaccines.Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who was present as Quidangen and four others were set to receive their second dose, acknowledged there have been “a few bumps in the road” in the province’s immunization campaign.But he says the program is ramping up and there should be a “significant difference” in the next few weeks.

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Health-care worker is 1st in Ontario to receive 2 doses of COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 vaccine.Anita Quidangen was given her second shot today at Toronto’s University Health Network.Quidangen says she hopes others will follow in her footsteps as the province continues its rollout of two COVID-19 vaccines. Ontario reports nearly 3,300 new coronavirus cases, 29 deaths Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who was present as Quidangen and four others were set to receive their second dose, acknowledged there have been “a few bumps in the road” in the province’s immunization campaign.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]But he says the program is ramping up and there should be a “significant difference” in the next few weeks.As of 8 p.m.

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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on Dec. 31

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Thursday.Ontario Finance Minister Rod Phillips has resigned from his position in cabinet after returning home from a personal trip to the Caribbean during the coronavirus pandemic.Premier Doug Ford released a statement Thursday, just hours after Phillips arrived back in Canada, saying he had accepted the minister’s resignation.“At a time when the people of Ontario have sacrificed so much, today’s resignation is a demonstration that our government takes seriously our obligation to hold ourselves to a higher standard,” Ford said.

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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
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