NDP Leader Andrea Horwath says the province must investigate the system that has been at the centre of numerous deadly outbreaks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

During the first question period at Ontario’s legislature in months, Premier Doug Ford said his government will review the system but did not commit to holding a public inquiry.

A limited number of politicians from all parties are in attendance to conduct the session while respecting physical distancing.

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Convoy vehicles break through RCMP barricades as B.C. border crossing effectively closed

#FreedomConvoy #vancouver#military pic.twitter.com/XhnXUyDUaY— WaiverHunter (@WaiverHunter) February 12, 2022RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Elenore Sturko said late Saturday afternoon a group of vehicles, including a large truck with a military-style paint job, broke through a police blockade and over a median heading the wrong way on the northbound side of the road.It appears to be some type of, maybe military surplus … it’s not anything with the government of Canada, it’s a vehicle that is painted and lifted and looks to be a military type style, and that was one of the first vehicles to break over the median and past police barriers,” Sturko said.UPDATE #BCHwy15 – CLOSED in both directions between 8th Ave and 1st Ave due to a public demonstration.

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Trucker protests: Protesters vow to protect National War Memorial in Ottawa after removal of fencing

Purported veterans and supporters of the so-called “Freedom convoy” removed fencing protecting the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Saturday. A police officer can be seen telling the demonstrators they would be responsible for taking care of the memorial, according to Global News’ Abigail Bimman, who was on the ground at the time.

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More than 49,000 boosters given yesterday; 810 community cases; 32 in hospital

The sharp increase in new cases today is another reminder that, as expected, the highly transmissible Omicron variant is now spreading in our communities as we have seen in other countries.

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Traffic Alert for motorists using Colombo – Horana Rd

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police announced that the movement of traffic will be restrict along the Colombo – Horana Road as a result of the development of the Bokundara Bridge in Piliyandala.From the 13th of February 2022 until further notice, two lanes will be open for vehicles to travel to Colombo from 6 AM to 3 PM daily, and one lane to travel to Horana during that time.Further, from 3 PM to 6 PM, two lanes will be open to travel to Horana while one lane will be open to travel to Colombo.In addition, from 6 AM to 9 AM and 4 PM to 8 PM, all heavy vehicles, excluding passenger transport buses, will not be allowed to enter these roads.Sri Lanka Police requested the general public to use the following alternatives to avoid inconveniences.* Horana to Colombo : Proceed to Galle Road from Piliyandala and then move to Colombo.* Horana to Werahera : Proceed to Ratmalana via Galle Road and then use Borupana Road to access Werahera* Colombo to Horana : Proceed to Maharagama from Boralesgamuwa and use the Maharagama Piliyandala Road.

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TD Bank freezes two personal accounts that received over $1M for trucker convoy

protesters fighting the Canadian government’s pandemic measures, a bank spokesperson said on Saturday.The demonstrations, dubbed the “Freedom Convoy” by Canadian truckers opposing a vaccination mandate for cross-border drivers as well as other pandemic restrictions, are now in their third week. They have gridlocked the capital Ottawa and blocked U.S.-Canada border crossings, damaging trade between the two countries.Early on Saturday, Canadian police began clearing protesters blocking a key bridge linking Canada and the United States.

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Trucker convoy protesters gather in Toronto for second straight weekend

Protesters supporting the trucker convoy movement that has occupied Ottawa and Windsor demonstrated in Toronto for a second consecutive weekend. It comes after the province declared a state of emergency in relation to the ongoing blockades.

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Senators introduce bill to address social media harm, addiction

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Philadelphia's first gun buyback kicked off Saturday

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia’s first gun buyback of 2022 kicked off on Saturday.The event was led by Bilal Qayyum with Fathers Day Rally Committee along with leaders from the Philadelphia City Council.For every gun that was turned in, no questions asked, the person was given a $100 gift certificate to a local grocer.One person turned in ten guns alone. In total, 28 guns were turned in Saturday – 24 handguns and 4 long guns. "A lot of guns and the police would tell you this, that are on the streets today, ended up legal guns in someone house, someone broke in and took that gun.

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Police investigate non-fatal shooting of Delaware teenager

NEW CASTLE, Del. - Police in Delaware are investigating the shooting of a teen in New Castle County. New Castle Police say they received a report of a shooting Friday afternoon in the community of Sophia’s Place West. Officers arrived and found a 16-year-old boy with gunshot wounds to his upper and lower extremities. A good Samaritan had been rendering aid before police arrived. The boy was taken to the hospital and reported in stable condition. Police are investigating and asking the public to contact them if they have relevant information.___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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Gas prices continue to rise in NJ amid crude oil price hikes

TRENTON, N.J. - Gas prices continue to rise sharply in New Jersey as crude oil prices increase amid ongoing global tensions related to uncertainty over Russia’s intentions toward Ukraine. AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $3.56, up 12 cents from last week. Drivers were paying an average of $2.64 a gallon a year ago at this time. The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $3.48, up six cents from last week. ___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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Group of men assault, rob man of nearly $30K in Northeast Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating after four men broke into a home and assaulted a man in Northeast Philadelphia. The incident happened at approximately 2:30 a.m. on the 6900 block of Horrocks Street. Police say four unknown men, two of which were armed, forced entry through the basement door. They then assaulted a 41-year-old man and took approximately $28,000 ($10,000 in coins, $10,000 in checks, and $8,000 in cash) in various currency from the man.

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EastEnders' Maisie Smith reveals one piece of advice she would have given her younger self after previously opening up about mental health

EastEnders star has been getting close with her fellow co-stars, including Dragons Den star Sara Davies, Gordon Ramsay's daughter Tilly, and fellow actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, who made history last year as the show's first ever deaf contestant. Today (12 February) she shared a video of her spending time with CBBC TV presenter Rhys Stephenson in the dressing room before a show at London's 02 arena.

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Education minister to give update on schools, child care in Ontario

TORONTO – Ontario’s education minister is set to give an update today on the status of schools and child care services as some businesses in the province begin to open their doors.

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Coronavirus: What you can and cannot do in Ontario amid Phase 1 of reopening

Last Thursday, Premier Doug Ford announced that a swath of businesses would soon be allowed to reopen their doors for the first time since he declared a state of emergency in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic on March 17.

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‘A critical transition’: Stage 1 of Ontario’s gradual reopening begins Tuesday

Tuesday marks the first day that a limited number of Ontario businesses can open their doors after powering down for about two months due to the spread of the novel coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on May 18

Here is a roundup of the latest developments on the novel coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Monday:

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Golf courses in London Ont. ready to reopen for Victoria Day long weekend

Golfers in the London Ont., region are allowed back on the course just in time for the long Victoria Day weekend.

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Province says Ontarians can use home-based child care amid coronavirus pandemic

The Ford government announced Thursday that a large portion of the Ontario economy will begin to reopen next week amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Premier Ford releases ‘Cooking with Doug’ showcasing his cheesecake recipe

TORONTO – Ontario’s premier has released a “Cooking with Doug” video showing how he makes cherry cheesecake.

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Canadian campgrounds are reopening for summer. Here’s what will keep them safe

With campsites set to reopen in some provinces across the country, many Canadians are hoping to enjoy some “normal” aspects of summer as coronavirus restrictions loosen.

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Coronavirus: Stage one of reopening Ontario economy beginning

It is huge news Ontario residents have been eagerly awaiting for weeks. As of the Victoria Day long weekend, dozens of restrictions will be lifted on outdoor and seasonal activities and then there will be more good news for retailers and other industries.

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Coronavirus: Seasonal activities to reopen over the weekend in Ontario

Premier Doug Ford announces marinas and golf courses were among the outdoor spaces that would reopen in time for May long weekend. Kamil Karamali reports.

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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on May 14

Here is a roundup of the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Thursday:

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Coronavirus outbreak: No strict timeline on moving to next stage of reopening, Ford says

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Thursday that they were relying on direction from both public health officials, and the overall case numbers, in determining when they can move to the next stage of reopening following the beginning of Stage 1.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Ontario announces Stage 1 reopening to begin Tuesday

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced on Thursday that the province would begin to reopen as part of “Stage 1” of the overall reopening plan. As of Saturday, parks, marinas, golf courses and businesses that board animals will be allowed to open.

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Coronavirus: Ontario outlines what can restart for Stage 1 of reopening province beginning Tuesday

Premier Doug Ford has announced more details on the province’s first stage of its “Phase 2: Restart” plan — beginning Tuesday — amid the coronavirus pandemic, as Ontario reported its lowest increase in new cases since March.

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Coronavirus: Ontario says testing guidelines will expand to anyone with COVID-19 symptoms

Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott says testing guidelines will be expanded so anyone with COVID-19 symptoms can be tested.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Ontario premier says announcement on Stage 1 reopening was ‘just getting people ready’

Ontario Premier Doug Ford addressed questions on Wednesday afternoon about Stage 1 of the province’s relaunch strategy, which he has said will be unveiled on Thursday.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Ontario premier says Canada ‘can’t risk’ reopening border with U.S.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford spoke out Wednesday against Canada reopening the border with the U.S., saying he made it very clear to the prime minister and other premiers that the country “can’t risk” opening it back up to regular cross-border travel.

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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on May 13

Here is a roundup of the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Wednesday:

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Coronavirus: Ontario latest province to look at controlling management of some long-term care homes

OTTAWA – The Ontario government now has an emergency power to control the management of privately run long-term care homes as the COVID-19 outbreak affecting Canada’s most vulnerable seniors continues.

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Coronavirus: Emergency order allows Ontario to control management of long-term care homes

TORONTO – A new emergency order allows the Ontario government the control the management of long-term care homes hardest hit by COVID-19.

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Coronavirus: Queen’s Park extends state of emergency to June 2

MPPs returned to Queen’s Park to extend the province’s state of emergency into June. It was not your normal day at the legislature because there were far fewer MPPs, social distancing and other health protections in place.

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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on May 12

Here is a roundup of the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Tuesday:

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Coronavirus outbreak: Doug Ford comments on CNE closure, says it is ‘really going to be missed’

Ontario Premier Doug Ford spoke out about the closure of the Canadian National Exhibition on Tuesday, after it was announced it would be cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, admitting he’d “miss it” but adding that “its one of the sacrifices we’re facing as a society.”

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Coronavirus outbreak: Ontario to announce three-stage reopening plan as state of emergency extended

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday the province is preparing to unveil a three-stage reopening plan on Thursday, and that his government was also seeking to have a state of emergency in the province formally extended until June 2.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Ford says province will review COVID-19 impact, won’t commit to public inquiry

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday the government would conduct a “complete review” into the impact of the novel coronavirus on long-term care homes in the province, but would not commit to a public inquiry.

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Premier Doug Ford to announce plans Thursday for Ontario to enter ‘Stage 1’ of reopening

Premier Doug Ford says he will share more “good news” on Thursday about people getting back to work and opening more workplaces amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Doug Ford admits daughters visited his home despite social distancing guidelines

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has admitted that his daughters visited his home recently, which appears to contradict the Ontario government’s physical distancing guidelines.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Ford says Ontario will likely extend state of emergency ‘to continue moving forward’

When asked about Ontario’s state of emergency during the COVID-19 pandemic, Premier Doug Ford said that “to continue moving forward,” the province would have to extend its state of emergency beyond the current set date of May 19.

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Coronavirus: Ontario stores reopen for curbside pickup, delivery

TORONTO – Stores in Ontario are allowed to reopen today for curbside pickup after a weekend that saw the spread of COVID-19 slow to a pace not seen since March.

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Coronavirus: Ontario opening provincial parks for day use as of May 11, almost 3 weeks early

The Ontario government is beginning to allow access to its provincial parks for day use activities as of Monday, almost three weeks earlier than previously announced.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Ontario to begin reopening provincial parks, conservation reserves for day use

During a COVID-19 update on Saturday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that as of May 11, the province will begin opening provincial parks and conservation reserves for limited day-use.

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Coronavirus: Ontario allows school employees to be voluntarily redeployed to congregate care

Ontario has implemented an emergency order allowing school employees to be voluntarily redeployed to congregate care settings amid the coronavirus pandemic in a bid to alleviate staffing shortages.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Doug Ford defends visit to his cottage after telling Ontarians not to visit cottages themselves

On Friday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford addressed the recent controversy incurred when he visited his cottage over the Easter long weekend. Ford said that he only drove up alone to check on the house, since in the past there have been issues with broken pipes, and returned home shortly after.

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Coronavirus: Can I refuse to go back to work if I feel unsafe?

In recent days, several Canadian provinces have announced plans to slowly re-open businesses that were closed at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

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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
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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