Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended his government’s decision to run ads about its back-to-school plans which have been heavily criticized by opposition parties and teachers’ unions.

Ford said he believes the ads are necessary because “it’s so important to communicate with parents.” Critics say money from the ads could be better spent elsewhere.

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Premier Jason Kenney says the Restriction Exemption Program has been “extremely tough” on businesses in rural Alberta with low COVID-19 vaccine uptake.

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Businesses can continue using COVID-19 QR codes as long as they are issued: Kenney

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says businesses who want to continue to use the Alberta COVID-19 vaccination QR code are allowed to do so as long as they are issued.

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Kenney: Turning public health policy into ‘political football’ not helpful

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney responds to a question about municipalities and the provincial governments being on the same page when it comes to COVID-19 policy.

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Alberta removes Restrictions Exemption Program effective at midnight: Kenney

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces the Restrictions Exemption Program will end at 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 8, 2022.

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Alberta restaurants, gyms have mixed feelings about scrapping vaccine passport

Starting Wednesday, Alberta restaurants, gyms and concert venues will no longer be required to ask for proof of vaccination. As Morgan Black explains, owners have mixed feelings about scrapping the restrictions exemption program.

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Philadelphia man accused of road rage shooting in Montgomery County

WHITEMARSH TWP, Pa. - A Philadelphia man is accused of shooting a driver in an apparent road rage incident last month on a highway in Montgomery County. Keith Choice, 31, was taken into custody on Tuesday after police said he shot another driver on the northbound side of State Route 309 in late January. According to investigators, a 65-year-old man was driving in the far left lane when Choice pulled up next to him and fired a single shot that hit the victim in the right upper arm. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESPolice said the bullet narrowly missed striking the victim's neck.

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The COVID-19 trends that will decide B.C.’s path forward

Global’s Keith Baldrey looks at what COVID-19 trends B.C. officials will take into account, when deciding on which restrictions to ease.

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Alberta expands COVID-19 vaccination eligibility for youth

Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping announces expanded eligibility for youth to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Alberta will continue lifting COVID-19 restrictions in phased approach: Kenney

Premier Jason Kenney announces the final two steps in relaxing COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta based on hospitalizations.

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Kenney announces removal of mask mandates for Alberta students

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces that all mask mandates for children 12 and under will be removed.

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SpaceX: Geomagnetic storm damaged latest batch of Starlink satellites

CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES - 2022/02/03: People watch from Canaveral National Seashore as a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The rocket is carrying 49 Starlink internet s CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - SpaceX says a geomagnetic storm damaged the latest batch of Starlink internet satellites, keeping most of them from making the proper orbit.The 49 satellites were launched on Feb.

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Tequila could become America’s favorite liquor, data trends show

General Declaration on the Protection of the Appellation of Origin Tequila, as put forth by Mexico’s Tequila Regulatory Council. Tequila popularity has been steadily growing since 2002 and in 2021 alone, 26.9 million 9-liter cases of tequila were sold, according to the Distilled Spirits Council. Compared to vodka, which still has the top spot in Americans’ hearts, tequila sales grew by 30.1% compared to vodka sales which only grew by 4.9% in 2021 alone. "As of 2021, agave-based spirits are the third largest spirits category in the US, behind vodka and whisky. Agave spirits are set to continue on their growth path, fueled by a mix of drivers, including authenticity, product diversity and consumer engagement," according to IWSR which analyzes and tracks alcohol trends. Americans’ consumption of tequila rose 30% between 2015 and 2020, according to IWSR. Tequila also drove industry growth, accounting for nearly one-third of the total increase in spirits revenue, according to the Distilled Spirits Council.

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GOP lawmaker apologizes for cursing at Democrat over mask-wearing

UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 25: Rep. Hal Rogers, R-Ky., talks with the media after a meeting of the House Republican Conference in the Capitol, February 25, 2015. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call) WASHINGTON - A senior Republican lawmaker apologized late Tuesday for using an expletive when Democratic Rep.

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Local authorities warn social media scam that attempts to blackmail teen boys, men

A picture taken on October 1, 2019 in Lille shows the logo of mobile app Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, Facebook, Google and Messenger are displayed on a tablet.

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Olympic ski jumpers slam officials after 5 female skiers get disqualified over outfits

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Boom felt throughout southern N.J. and Del. possibly weather-related

PHILADELPHIA - A disturbance in the mid-level of the atmosphere passed through the Northeast Tuesday. Meanwhile, the jet stream with strong winds was passing through Delaware and southern New Jersey during the day.

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Update on Canadian athletes at the 2022 Beijing Olympics

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Big Boost Week kicks off; all DHBs reach 90% fully vaccinated for Pacific Peoples; 204 community cases; 16 in hospital

Today we start a national week of action called ‘The Big Boost’ where we’re making it as easy as possible to get your booster, with pop-up vaccination centres and extended opening hours.

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Olympics fans accuse Chinese speed skater of tripping Canadian opponent

Did a Chinese speedskater flick a marker underneath the skate of a Canadian opponent, causing her to fall during Monday’s Olympic women’s 500-metre short-track speedskating quarterfinals?

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Global Covid response program 'running on fumes' amid budget shortfall

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Reaction spreads across Saskatcewan as premier announces public health orders will soon end

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Philly woman frustrated waiting for PPA to help pay for damaged vehicle

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Philadelphia real estate experts see better future as newcomers move in

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Ontario considering eliminating yearly license plate renewal fees

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Thousands sign petition after U of T gives students “hell money” for Lunar New Year

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Ambassador Bridge Closed to Canada-bound trucks

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Abortion referrals can continue for now, federal court rules

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Coronavirus: Ontario premier tours school amid continued concerns over reopening plan

: As the clock counts down to the start of the school year, there are continued concerns about what the classroom will look like and how many students will be in it. Premier Doug Ford and Education Minister Stephen Lecce toured a school on Tuesday and addressed the worries, saying the province is ready to welcome back students.

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Coronavirus: Doug Ford tours Toronto school preparing for return-to-class during COVID-19 pandemic

As children in Ontario are set to return to school in-person this fall amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, Premier Doug Ford, along with the province’s Education Minister Stephen Lecce, toured Kensington Community School in downtown Toronto on Tuesday, viewing the school’s enhanced health and safety measures.

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Waterloo Region District School Board delays start of school year

Waterloo Region District School Board announces staggered start for elementary classes Students in Waterloo Region have not been inside a classroom since March of last year, when Ontario Premier Doug Ford ordered classrooms to be closed as the coronavirus pandemic first began to spread across the province.The board says the latest shift will allow staff even more time to prepare for students to return.“This was a very difficult decision and we realize this may cause an inconvenience for some families,” WRDSB spokesperson Alana Russell told Global News in an email.“However, as we near the reopening of schools we also know that we need to prioritize the health and safety of our students and staff and be able to best support our operational

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Coronavirus: Ford accuses teachers’ unions of wanting to ’cause trouble’ over labour board challenge

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Monday he “can’t understand” the decision by Ontario teachers’ unions to file a labour board challenge over the province’s school reopening plans, saying he is “begging” for the unions to work with his government.

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Premier Ford to make announcement in Brockville, Ont., Thursday

Ontario Premier Doug Ford will be in Brockville, Ont., for the second time in a week on Thursday to make an announcement.Ford will be joined by the province’s Solicitor General Sylvia Jones, and the MPP for Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes Steve Clark. Trudeau, Ford unveil deal to produce N95 masks at 3M plant in Brockville, Ont.

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Ontario government releases guidelines for dealing with COVID-19 outbreaks in schools

COVID-19 positive cases or outbreaks that may occur in schools as students and staff prepare to head back to the classroom this fall.Numerous scenarios are laid out in a 21-page document released Wednesday on what schools, boards, principals, teachers, staff, students, and local public health units should do if a student becomes ill during school hours, if a person is exposed to the virus outside of school or if there is a positive case.“We have robust plans for schools and school boards so that when a case or an outbreak occurs, everyone knows what to do,” Premier Doug Ford said at a news conference.

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Alberta drugstores ramp up in-store COVID-19 testing amid pandemic

Loblaw Companies Ltd. says it will run viral testing for asymptomatic patients at all 234 of its Alberta pharmacies, located at Shoppers Drug Mart, Independent Foods and other stores.

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Coronavirus: Teachers’ unions ask Ontario for workplace safety orders as schools reopen

Ontario’s four major teachers’ unions say a meeting with the labour minister has resulted in no commitment to address concerns about safety standards in the province’s school reopening plan.The unions called for the meeting earlier this month after they alleged the province’s plan violated the Occupational Health and Safety Act.In a joint letter to their 190,000 members, the unions say they have asked the Ministry of Labour to issue a series of workplace orders in schools to protect students and teachers from COVID-19.

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Ad campaign on Ontario’s school reopening plan faces criticism

Ontario government to publicize its school reopening plan.The 30-second radio advertisement touts the government’s efforts to consult widely with health and education professionals to create their strategy.It also details some of the measures included in the plan and promotes a government website with more information.

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NDP leader to visit London, Ont., calling on Ford government to increase school funding

NDP is visiting the Forest City Tuesday to call on Premier Doug Ford to improve his back-to-school plans.Andrea Horwath is scheduled to hold a press conference at 10 a.m. at Eagle Heights Public School on Oxford Street.She’ll be calling on Ford to decrease class sizes and increase funding for schools preparing to welcome back students amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.Horwath has been vocal about her concerns regarding Ontario’s back-to-school plans.

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Coronavirus: Ford says response to call for PPE produced in Ontario ‘overwhelming’

Speaking beside Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at a 3M Canada facility in Brockville, Ont.

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Trudeau, Ford to unveil deal Friday to produce N95 masks at 3M plant in Brockville, Ont.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will join Ontario Premier Doug Ford today to announce a deal aimed at ensuring Canada is never again at the mercy of unreliable foreign suppliers of personal protective equipment during a pandemic.Under the agreement, 3M is to increase capacity at its Brockville, Ont., facility so that it can produce up to 100 million medical-grade N95 masks a year.The federal and Ontario governments are each kicking in $23.3 million to help increase production capacity at the plant.A provincial government official confirmed the masks are to be used to meet private sector, provincial, and North American market demand throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

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Ford says his government will look at expediting hiring process amid shortage of school bus drivers

During a press conference on Thursday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said his government would look at expediting the hiring process for school bus drivers as students got ready to return to the classrooms in the fall.

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Ontario Premier Ford says province is planning for pro-active testing in COVID-19 hot spots as students return to schools

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his government is planning for pro-active testing of COVID-19 in active hot spots around the province as students get ready to return to the classrooms in the fall.

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Coronavirus: 3M to make N95 masks in Brockville after agreement with federal, Ontario governments

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Under the agreement announced today the facility is expected to produce up to 100 million N95 masks a year.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier Doug Ford are expected to announce the deal tomorrow in Brockville, Ont.Ford has repeatedly said the province needs to ramp up its own personal protective gear production capacity in light of the pandemic.He has also been publicly critical of U.S.

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Ontario government extends COVID-19 pandemic orders until Sept. 22

coronavirus pandemic.The government said the extensions give it the ability to address ongoing risks and effects of the virus and to ensure measures remain in place to protect the population.“We’ve seen great progress in our fight against COVID-19 in recent weeks, but now is not the time to let our guard down,” Solicitor General Sylvia Jones said in a news release Thursday. Working from home for the foreseeable future? It could impact your home insurance “We must continue safely and gradually down the path to recovery while tackling the ongoing effects of this pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Ford says he is following advice of experts on mandatory masks for children in kindergarten

Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Wednesday was asked about a back-to-school plan that would include mandatory masks for children in kindergarten, saying his government would back whatever advice health experts suggested.

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Waterloo Catholic school board to stick with current mask plan for now

Waterloo public school board makes masks mandatory for all students “There is, however, a board meeting next Monday evening and it is possible that masks might arise as a point of discussion.”Current provincial guidelines require students in grades 4 and up to wear masks but the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) approved a motion Tuesday night that made masks mandatory for all students, including those in kindergarten to Grade 3.The motion includes exceptions for those who are unable to wear masks. Premier Doug Ford accuses Ontario teachers’ unions of ‘playing politics’ “Staff will work with and approach compliance among younger students with compassion and a focus on education.

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Coronavirus: Doug Ford stands by back-to-school plan

A frustrated Premier Doug Ford continues to defend the province’s back-to-school plan after a recent survey showed many parents are still on the fence about letting their kids return to the classroom. Miranda Anthistle explains.

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Premier Doug Ford accuses Ontario teachers’ unions of ‘playing politics’

Doug Ford says Ontario teachers’ unions are “playing politics” by opposing his government’s back-to-school plan.Ford says the plan to reopen schools next month was designed with input from health experts.His comments come as officials with the Toronto District School Board meet to redraw their reopening plan after the province rejected their proposal to cut class sized by shortening the school day.

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