Ontario government is set to make an announcement on March Break on Thursday, and it’s one that could potentially see the annual week-long vacation postponed.Deputy Premier and Health Minister Christine Elliott, Education Minister Stephen Lecce and Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, Dr.

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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

This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text. Only the headline has been changed.Never miss a story! Stay connected and informed with Mint. Download our App Now!!

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Why we need to know about origins of coronavirus? WHO on prevention from future pandemics

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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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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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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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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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Ambassador Bridge protest taking economic toll

The blockade at the Ambassador Bridge is now into its fourth day. The structure links Windsor with Detroit and is critical for trade between Canada and the United States. Now, the blockade is beginning to impact jobs. Sean O’Shea reports.

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Conservative’s Bergen urges trucker convoy to “Take down the barricades”

Interim Conservative Leader Candice Bergen called on members of the trucker convoys blockading roads and highways across the country over opposition to COVID-19 public health measures to “take down the barricades, stop the disruptive action, and come together.”

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Trucker protests: Demonstrators gather at Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

Frustrations and conflicts tied to the trucker convoy in Ottawa are spilling over onto new fronts Thursday, with protesters mobilizing at the local airport. Global News spoke with one of the protesters during the attempt to cause traffic disruptions.

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‘Occupancy pressures’ holding back Hamilton hospital from resuming non-urgent procedures

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COVID-19: Copping says Alberta’s restrictions exemption program was no longer effective

Health Minister Jason Copping explains why the Alberta government chose to scrap its restrictions exemption program immediately.

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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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Cherry Hill resident mistakes unidentified township worker as suspicious visitor

CHERRY HILL, N.J. - ‘Who can it be knocking at my door?' isn't just the snappy opening line to a popular ‘80s song, authorities say it's actually an extremely important question. Police are reminding residents to know who is knocking before they open the door after an extra cautious Cherry Hill resident mistook an unidentified township worker for an imposter and warned others on social media. Officials said the confusion stemmed from the township worker using a personal car, but now the encounter is being used as a teaching moment.

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Timeline to lift all COVID-19 measures in Ontario coming soon, top doctor says

Ontario’s top doctor says a timeline for lifting all COVID-19 measures in the province is coming soon.Dr. Kieran Moore was asked during a COVID-19 media briefing Thursday whether the public can expect an update soon on when measures, including masking and the proof of vaccination system, will be lifted.“We will be reviewing the evidence and … the evidence is showing we’re making remarkable improvement in all of the key metrics in Ontario and that forces us to review all public health measures that are in play,” Moore said.

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Doctors and travel industry urge Canadian government to ease travel restrictions

Medical officials and members of the travel industry are calling on the Canadian government to ease travel restrictions for fully vaccinated people. Shallima Maharaj reports.

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Ontario students told to stay home if family member has single COVID-19 symptom

Ministry of Education updated its COVID-19 screening tool on Friday.“Everyone in your household should stay home if anyone has COVID-19 symptoms or is waiting for test results after experiencing symptoms,” a note on the website warns.

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York Region moving to red control restrictions under Ontario’s coronavirus response framework

Ontario government has announced York Region will be reentering the province’s COVID-19 response framework of restrictions at the red control level.According to an update issued by the government Friday afternoon, the change in restrictions comes into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Feb.

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COVID-19 test clinics for Hamilton schools set for next week amid 3 outbreaks and rising cases

COVID-19 testing in elementary and secondary schools next week.While the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) and Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) have no firm dates for upcoming clinics or what schools will be involved, both expect the clinics to take place at end of next week.“It might be nice to suggest we would be consistent with a day for testing, we may not be able to guarantee that every week,” HWDSB spokesperson Shawn McKillop told Global News.“Hopefully we’ll get into a routine with this as we are doing it weekly.” No COVID-19 cases from weekend school clinics in Hamilton as province orders weekly testing On Tuesday, the province advised larger boards that at least five per cent of their

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Coronavirus: Ontario’s top doctor discusses Toronto, Peel regions following request to remain in shutdown

Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, was asked on Thursday about his assessment for Toronto, Peel and York Region, after Toronto and Peel Regions requested to remain in shutdown until at least March 9 due to COVID-19, while York Region asked to move to the red zone of the province’s response plan.

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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on Feb. 18

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Thursday.Ontario’s health minister says the province is carefully considering a request from Toronto and Peel Region to delay loosening restrictions in those communities for two weeks.Christine Elliott says the province’s top doctor will be looking at new pandemic data today that will inform his recommendation on what should be done for the two COVID-19 hot spots.The medical officers for Toronto and Peel wrote to Ontario’s chief medical officer of health recently, saying lifting a stay-at-home order and other restrictions next week as the province has planned would lead to more illness and death.

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2 outbreaks, 30 COVID-19 cases reported in first few weeks of return to Hamilton public schools

COVID-19 outbreaks since the February return to in-person classes.On Wednesday night, the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) said there is an outbreak involving two students at A.M. Cunningham Elementary School in the city’s east end.

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With lingering questions and delays surrounding COVID-19 vaccines in Ontario, here’s where things stand

COVID-19 vaccine rollout and while its been marred by shipment delays and confusion from suppliers and the federal government, several regions in the province have begun to outline their local plans.The Government of Canada is responsible for obtaining the supply of approved COVID-19 vaccines while the Ontario government is responsible for the registration system and the distribution of vaccines. Each local region and public health unit is tasked with supporting the province’s plan and many will be holding vaccination clinics.

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Toronto, Peel medical officers of health request coronavirus shutdown to remain until at least March

COVID-19 variants pose a serious risk and as such restrictions should not be loosened for the time being.Both regions were expected to reenter the province’s coronavirus response framework on Monday, which, even at its most strict level (grey lockdown) would have allowed for the loosening of some restrictions, including the opening of retail shops, but with health measures in place. Peel Region’s top doctor recommends holding off on reopening due to coronavirus variants, schools De Villa said she and Dr.

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No COVID-19 cases from weekend school clinics in Hamilton as province orders weekly testing

COVID-19 tests for staff and students from four city schools turned up no positive cases during a pair of clinics on the weekend, according to public health.Medical officer of health Dr. Elizabeth Richardson said 21 eligible staff and 65 students were tested during a seven-hour campaign at Bishop Ryan Catholic Secondary and Orchard Park Secondary on Saturday.Students and staff from Eastdale Elementary School and Winona Elementary School were also given the option to register for a rapid test at Orchard Park.

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Coronavirus: Health minister says Ontario not ready to release more detailed COVID-19 vaccine plan

COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan because of continued supply shortages.Christine Elliott says the province knows which age groups it wants to prioritize as it distributes its vaccines, but it does not yet have a reliable supply chain. Premier Doug Ford defends Ontario’s reopening plan as stay-at-home order lifts for 27 regions Elliott says until the vaccine stock becomes more dependable, the province does not want to release timelines it may not be able to achieve.She says the impending federal approval of a third vaccine – the shot manufactured by AstraZeneca – could also change the province’s targets.

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Ontario reports 42 more COVID-19-related deaths, 981 cases

coronavirus Sunday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 285,868.“Locally, there are 209 new cases in Peel, 171 in York Region and 122 in Toronto,” Health Minister Christine Elliott said.However, the province noted that due to ongoing data maintenance at Toronto Public Health, reported “case counts may fluctuate” from the health unit. On Saturday, Toronto reported 433 cases.A total of 267,128 COVID-19 cases are considered resolved, which is up by 1,235 and is 93.4 per cent of all confirmed cases.Forty-two additional deaths were also reported on Sunday, bringing the provincial death toll to 6,693.

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Ontario reports 1,300 coronavirus cases, 19 deaths

coronavirus Saturday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 284,887.“Locally, there are 433 new cases in Toronto, 253 in Peel and 116 in York Region,” Health Minister Christine Elliott said.A total of 265,893 COVID-19 cases are considered resolved, which is up by 1,434.Nineteen additional deaths were also reported on Saturday, bringing the provincial death toll to 6,651. Road exams to resume in most parts of Ontario as COVID-19 restrictions eased Nearly 58,800 additional tests were completed.

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2 Hamilton public schools to offer asymptomatic testing on the weekend

COVID-19 tests on Saturday.Public health says Bishop Ryan Catholic Secondary and Orchard Park Secondary will be the sites for the voluntary testing using rapid antigen tests. The clinic is expected to run from 9 a.m.

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Ontario government reports 1,076 new coronavirus cases, 18 new deaths

Ontario government is reporting 1,076 new coronavirus cases on Friday, but issues with data Toronto means there is an underreporting of cases again.It was also reported that 18 people died since Thursday morning, bringing the total number of people dead to 6,632.Friday’s case count is higher than Thursday’s, which saw 945 new infections reported. A spokesperson for Health Minister Christine Elliott said Toronto Public Health reported data migration issues again on Friday, which is the second day in a row.

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Ontario reports nearly 1,100 new cases of COVID-19; 52 in Ottawa

OTTAWA -- Ontario health officials are reporting 52 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Friday, the 22nd straight day with fewer than 100 cases of novel coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Ontario to provide what category regions will fall into upon reopening

COVID-19 restrictions system some regions will fall into when they begin to reopen next week.Chief medical officer of health Dr. David Williams has said the decisions will be made based on local virus case rates.

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Coronavirus: TVDSB, LDCSB react to news of March break postponement

announced Thursday that it was postponing March break until the week of April 12 in an effort to reduce COVID-19 spread as students return to in-person classes. March break had been set to run the week of March 15.Ontario’s Education Minister Stephen Lecce said the decision to delay, not cancel, March break was made on the advice of public health officials, adding that it was critical to avoid a repeat of the spike in youth-related COVID-19 cases that occurred over the winter break.The news comes a week after elementary and secondary students returned to in-person learning in London and Middlesex.

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Coronavirus: March Break postponed in Ontario amid pandemic

Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced Thursday that the province would be postponing March break until the week of April 12.

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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on Feb. 11

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Thursday.Ontario reported a total of 945 new cases on Thursday.Of those:[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The Ontario government is set to make an announcement on March Break on Thursday, and it’s one that could potentially see the annual week-long vacation postponed.Deputy Premier and Health Minister Christine Elliott, Education Minister Stephen Lecce and Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. David Williams, are scheduled to speak at a 2 p.m.

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Ontario to announce new COVID-19 projections today

Coronavirus: Ontario government set to make announcement on March Break The new projections come as Ontario’s education minister is expected to announce whether March break will be cancelled for the province’s schools.Stephen Lecce will make an announcement at 2 p.m.

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Public health still ‘working out’ asymptomatic testing plan for Hamilton schools

COVID-19 pandemic.On Tuesday, Dr. Elizabeth Richardson said the rollout by public health will likely be through a third-party vendor chosen by the province.

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Coronavirus: Indoor dining allowed for NHL teams while Ontario still under lockdown

Ontario government is permitting NHL teams to dine indoors during the league’s season even though sit-in dining at restaurants across the province has been banned due to coronavirus-related restrictions.“The rules with the NHL are very much strict with their protocols, with their frequent testing, their isolation of their players to the extent, and especially very tight transport within Canada — they do not leave the country,” said Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, when asked about the situation at a press conference Monday afternoon.

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Ontario reports just over 1,000 new coronavirus cases, 17 more deaths

coronavirus on Tuesday, bringing the provincial total to 280,494.Tuesday’s case count is lower than Monday’s which saw 1,265 new infections. On Sunday, 1,484 new cases were recorded and 1,388 on Saturday.“Locally, there are 343 new cases in Toronto, 250 in Peel and 128 in York Region,” Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said.The death toll in the province has risen to 6,555, as 17 more deaths were reported.

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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

Coronavirus: Ontario government set to make announcement on March Break

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