Ontario Premier Doug Ford commented Monday on a church in the Waterloo Region that is accused of holding an in-person service Sunday despite a court order compelling it to comply with COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, calling it “careless and irresponsible.”.

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Edmonton exploring its own municipal restrictions exemption program

Edmonton city council is weighing its options when it comes to introducing its own COVID-19 health measures. Councillors voted in favour Wednesday of exploring a municipal proof of vaccination program. Kim Smith explains.

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Alberta Premier Jason Kenney explains timing of vaccine passport ending

Alberta’s Restrictions Exemption Program is no more and soon, other COVID-19 health restrictions will also be lifted. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney joined Gord Steinke to talk about the timing and where the province goes from here.

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Trucker protests: Trudeau says government has helped people grappling with demonstrations in Alberta, Ottawa ‘every step of the way’

During Tuesday’s session of question period, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh asked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau what concrete steps the government has taken to help people grapple with the Coutts, Alta. trucker convoy and Ottawa anti-mandate protests.

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Alberta parents, school officials react to COVID-19 masking changes

Alberta students will not have to wear masks in schools come Monday — and parents are split on their feelings about the changes. Breanna Karstens-Smith reports.

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Alberta businesses divided over vaccine passport elimination

It was designed to curb spiking COVID-19 case rates and to encourage vaccination, but Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the passport program has done its job. Some businesses are applauding the move while others say it’s far too premature to eliminate the provincial restrictions exemption program.

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COVID-19: City committee votes against exploring vaccine passport program just for Calgary

The City of Calgary will not be implementing its own COVID-19 vaccine passport program — at least for now — after a city committee voted against exploring the idea on Wednesday. Adam MacVicar reports.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Mandatory COVID-19 testing of international travellers takes effect in Ontario

COVID-19 test upon arrival in Ontario starting today in a bid to stop contagious new variants of the virus from further infiltrating the province.The provincial government announced the plan on Friday, the same day the federal government announced a similar program that’s to take effect in the coming weeks.Premier Doug Ford praised the prime minister for announcing the new federal testing plan, but said Ontario would conduct its own traveller testing until Ottawa’s program kicked in.

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Coronavirus: Ontario to require mandatory testing at Toronto Pearson airport for arriving travellers

Reacting to the Canadian federal government’s new public health measures for international travellers, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said while he welcomes this change, he feels it doesn’t start soon enough. As a result, Ontario is introducing a plan to combat virus variants and will require mandatory COVID-19 testing at Toronto Pearson International Airport for all passengers on arriving flights.

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Ontario to start mandatory traveller coronavirus testing at Toronto Pearson airport on Monday

COVID-19 test on arrival starting Monday.A senior government source says the province will move forward with the traveller testing despite a similar federal program announced today that’s set to ramp up in the coming weeks.The source says Ontario’s chief medical officer will use authority granted to him under public health legislation to impose the mandatory tests.

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Coronavirus: Feds will work with Ontario to conduct mandatory testing at Toronto Pearson International Airport

Canadian Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc said on Friday he has been having ongoing talks with Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who had called on the federal government to implement COVID-19 testing at Toronto Pearson International Airport, and added they’ll work with the Ontario government on testing international travellers for the coronavirus.

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Woolwich pastor faces fine of up to $100,000 for Sunday service ignoring COVID-19 lockdown

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Ontario closer to requiring all arriving international travellers at Pearson airport to get coronavirus tests

Ontario government is closer to requiring all international travellers arriving at Toronto Pearson International Airport to be tested for coronavirus if the federal government fails to enact a similar requirement, a senior provincial government source tells Global News.The source, who wasn’t authorized to speak publicly, said Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, is “strongly considering” issuing a Section 22 order under the province’s Health Protection and Promotion Act.As of Wednesday evening, it wasn’t clear when that order might be issued.The development comes just a day after Premier Doug Ford touted a pilot program that saw more than 6,800 international passengers be tested on a voluntary basis.

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Coronavirus: Doug Ford doubles down on mandatory vaccines for international travellers

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling on the federal government to implement mandatory COVID-19 testing for incoming international travellers. Shallima Maharaj reports.

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Coronavirus: Ford says Trudeau, feds need to be ‘fighting’ for COVID-19 vaccines

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Tuesday that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the federal government should be “fighting for our vaccines for Canada,” adding that it’s “the single number one job right now.” Ford said Monday during a briefing that the federal government notified them on Friday that Ontario would receive no Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine dose deliveries this week, and to expect a smaller amount the following week.

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Coronavirus: Ford says COVID-19 vaccinations for vulnerable seniors, caretakers running ‘well ahead of schedule’

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Monday that the province is accelerating COVID-19 vaccinations for vulnerable seniors and those who take care of them, stating they are running “well ahead of schedule.” Ford said he has asked Gen. Rick Hillier of the COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force to complete all long-term care homes and high-risk retirement homes provincewide by Feb.

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Coronavirus: Ontario officials discuss COVID-19 outbreak at Barrie nursing home

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Health Minister Christine Elliott answered questions on Monday about Roberta Place, a nursing home in Barrie, Ont. that’s seen 27 COVID-19 deaths and almost all residents infected with the virus as of Friday.

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COMMENTARY: Why COVID-19 messaging should focus on policy successes, not fear

act.“We are in a crisis. That is how I can describe it.

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Coronavirus: Feds send mobile health units to GTA to address hospital capacity crunch

COVID-19 is placing on hospitals.The units will bring an additional 200 hospital beds to the area, to help free up space for people who need intensive care, and will provide medical equipment and supplies.Ontario’s hospitals have been struggling with capacity challenges for weeks because of surging COVID-19 cases, especially in hot spots. Ontario boards gear up to quickly reopen some schools as Ford government issues directive On Monday, the province said a new hospital set to open in Vaughan, Ont., will be used to help relieve the capacity crunch.Premier Doug Ford said some patients from overcrowded Greater Toronto Area hospitals would be transferred to Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital when it opens on Feb.

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Coronavirus: Toronto’s mayor speaks to Pfizer about improving COVID-19 vaccine production

COVID-19 vaccine.Mayor John Tory says he wanted to make Canada’s case after the company said it could not fulfil next week’s order from the federal government. Doug Ford says Ontario will run out of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines by end of next week Tory follows Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Doug Ford, among others, in urging the manufacturer to up production.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Tory says he initiated the conversation in consultation with Ottawa.

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1st round of COVID-19 vaccinations complete at LTC homes in 7 regions across Ontario

COVID-19 vaccinations has now been completed in long-term-care homes in seven regions across the province.That list includes Toronto, Peel, York and Windsor-Essex, the four regions with the highest COVID-19 transmission rates, as well as Ottawa, Durham Region and Simcoe Muskoka. Ontario reports 2,632 new coronavirus cases, 46 more deaths “This is the first of many victories to come against this deadly and ruthless enemy we face,” Premier Doug Ford said in a statement.

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Coronavirus: Ontario government commits to vaccinating all long-term care workers, residents by Feb. 15 despite vaccine shortage

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says all long-term care and high-risk retirement homes will receive vaccinations by Feb. 15 despite a shortage of Pfizer vaccines.

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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on Jan. 19

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Tuesday.Ontario Premier Doug Ford has issued a plea to U.S. president-elect Joe Biden for help in obtaining more Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines amid a shortage of doses in Canada.Ford made the comments during a press conference on Tuesday after the federal government announced that Canada will be receiving zero Pfizer doses next week.“My American friends, help us out.

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Coronavirus: Ford says long-term care home vaccination target met ahead of schedule

Premier Doug Ford on Tuesday announced that Ontario has met its target of Jan. 21 of vaccinating all those in long-term care homes in the four hardest-hit regions.

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Coronavirus: Ford responds to criticism from PM over long-term care homes, says Ontario needs vaccines

Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Tuesday was asked about criticism directed towards the province’s long-term care homes by PM Justin Trudeau earlier in the day, responding that if they had the vaccines “we’d have it in their arms” and that everything would be “hunky-dory.”

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Coronavirus: Doug Ford lashes out at Pfizer for vaccine delay: “Where are our vaccines?”

During a COVID-19 briefing update on Tuesday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford became fired up when discussing the ongoing delay of vaccine shipments from Pfizer to Canada. Ford said that if he was prime minister, he’d “be up that guys ying-yang with a firecracker, he wouldn’t know what hit him” he said referring to a Pfizer executive.

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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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