City councillors will use an online video conferencing platform while the public can watch a livestream of the meeting. It’s the first time councillors of Canada’s most populous city will meet virtually. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] Mayor John Tory’s report on the COVID-19 emergency response is on the agenda, which has already been posted online.

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Former U-M students say ex-professor sexually abused them and claimed he was into voodoo, Illuminati

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (FOX 2) - Former students are claiming sexual harassment and abuse from an ex-University of Michigan faculty member known as the 'Rock & Roll professor.'Isabelle Brouman is one of seven former students making the claims about Bruce Conforth - who had been the first curator of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland."They still need to reconcile what happened in the past," said Brouman who attended Conforth's class in 2013.

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Philadelphia police investigating multiple deadly pedestrian accidents

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are investigating two incidents involving pedestrians that left a man and teen dead and a woman injured The incident occurred shortly after midnight Friday morning on Broad Street near Hunting Park Avenue. Police say a man and woman were crossing the street when they were struck by an SUV. TBoth victims were transported to Temple University Hospital, but the man later succumbed to his injuries.

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Critics say U.K. company controls too much of B.C. wood pellet industry

The Canadian Centre for Policy alternatives, along with unions and environmental groups, are sounding the alarm about the growing control of a U.K. company in the wood pellet industry. Paul Johnson reports.

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Next COVID variant: WHO chief on 2 factors creating an 'ideal condition' for new coronavirus strains

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Scots cancer patient died three weeks after diagnosis as health board rapped for testing delays

A Scots health board has been ordered to apologise to the family of a cancer patient who died three weeks after being diagnosed.

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Free Covid tests and self-isolation rules should continue, say NHS bosses

A survey of NHS leaders revealed they think free Covid tests should continue for the public and self-isolation rules need to remain.

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Rylan shares health update following hospital dash as he returns to The One Show

Rylan Clark has given his fans an update on his health and condition following his worrying trip to the hospital.The 33 year old TV presenter made his welcome return to The One Show and explained his absence during a chat with co-host Alex Jones on the green sofa.The Welsh mum-of-two, 44, immediately shared her concern for the Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two star, asking him how he was feeling after his traumatic visit to the doctor. "How are you? People have been worried," Alex said.

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Explained: Why these world leaders refuse to take COVID tests in Russia?

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Power Cuts from today (18); PUSCL grants permission

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka has granted permission to impose power cuts in Sri Lanka.Accordingly, a one-hour power cut will be imposed between 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM under 4 separate groups.In addition, a 45-minute power cut will be imposed between 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM as well.

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Police arrest Canadian protest leaders

Canadian police lastnight began arresting leaders of the trucker-led protest that has choked the capital's streets for three weeks and provoked the government into calling on rarely used emergency powers.

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Mum who fell ill now fighting for her life months after losing her dad to Covid

A Cheshire woman who lost her dad to Covid needs a 'miracle' after receiving her own devastating diagnosis.

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NMIXX delay debut showcase after member catches COVID-19

JYP Entertainment‘s upcoming girl group NMIXX have delayed debut showcase performance after a member was diagnosed with COVID-19.Earlier today (February 18), the label announced in a statement that the girl group’s forthcoming debut showcase after NMIXX member Bae was tested positive for COVID-19. The showcase was originally set to be held on February 22 to coincide with the release of NMIXX’s debut single album ‘Ad Mare’, but will now be held on March 1.JYP Entertainment shared that Bae had begun experiencing a sore throat on the evening of February 16, after which the entire group tested themselves using self-test kits.

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Fourth dose for Sri Lankans planning to go overseas

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka is planning on administering a fourth dose for people who are traveling overseas, given the fact that some vaccines used in Sri Lanka are not accepted in certain countries.Director-General of Health Services Dr. Asela Gunawardena told reporters on Thursday (17) that some countries do not accept the Sinopharm vaccine as a vaccine against COVID-19.“At times likes that, for Sri Lankans who have obtained two doses of the Sinopharm Vaccine, and the Pfizer booster dose, we will administer another dose of the vaccine to enable them to travel overseas,” he elaborated.Dr.

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BREAKING: Ex-Police Chief Pujith Jayasundara acquitted & released from easter case

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar ordered to acquit and release Ex-Police Chief Pujith Jayasundara from all charges filed against him with regard to the case filed over the Easter Sunday attacks. Earlier, the Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar unanimously ordered to acquit and release Ex-Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando.The Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar on Friday (18) met to announce the decision on whether Ex-Police Chief Pujith Jayasudara and Ex-Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando will be released from the Easter Attacks cases, without calling for evidence from the Defence.The Attorney General filed the cases against Fernando and Jayasundara on charges of criminal dereliction of duty for failing to take action to prevent the Easter attack despite receiving specific intelligence.The cases were called up in the presence of Justices Namal Balalle, Aditya Patabendige, and Mohamed Irshadeen.A total of 855 charges of criminal negligence were levelled against Pujith Jayasundera and Hemasiri Fernando, individually.

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RCMP investigating a ‘calculated and violent’ attack at Coastal GasLink pipeline near Houston, B.C.

Images released by the Mounties and Coastal GasLink show significant damage to portable buildings and machinery at the controversial energy development project. Jordan Armstrong has the details.

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Police in Ottawa begin removal of blockades and protesters

21 days after the so-called “Freedom Convoy” arrived in Ottawa, police are now setting up checkpoints and making arrests to end the blockade. Kamil Karamali reports.

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Customers upset lease of longtime Granville Island newsstand not being renewed

The Smoke Shop has been a fixture near the entrance of the Granville Island Public Market for 30 years. But now it has 60 days to leave the premises.

Feds focus on security concerns as MPs debate necessity of Emergencies Act

Debates have begun in Parliament over the invoking of the Emergencies Act, with parties arguing over whether Ottawa’s drastic move was necessary to end disruptive protests.

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Ottawa police begin making arrests as occupiers face stronger warnings

Warnings from authorities are piling up against protesters occupying Ottawa, as police bolster their presence and start making arrests. Officials have signalled a bigger confrontation could be coming soon.

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Olympics chief criticizes Kamila Valieva’s entourage, offers sympathy to Russian skater

Kamila Valieva crumble under pressure at the Beijing Olympics as a doping scandal continued to swirl, hitting out at the 15-year-old’s entourage.The saga has opened a debate on the suitability of the Olympic environment for minors, but Bach said the International Olympic Committee had limited means of action.Valieva, who had been leading the women’s figure skating event after the short program, cracked in her free skate on Thursday night, and stumbled down to fourth place as compatriot Anna Shcherbakova skated to gold. Kamila Valieva finishes 4th as Russian teammates win gold, silver in figure skating “I must say I was very, very disturbed yesterday when I watched the competition on TV,” Bach told a news conference.“How high the pressure on her must have been.”Valieva failed a doping test at her national championships last December but the result was only revealed on Feb.

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Employers no longer required to let staff work from home

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Covid shielders who fear end of restrictions: 'I'm kind of left behind'

Louis Duffy-Barrett has been stuck indoors for nearly two years. He hasn't been to pubs, restaurants, or concerts since March 2020, and the easing of restrictions hasn't changed that.

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TXT member Yeonjun tests positive for COVID-19

Tomorrow X Together (TXT) member Yeonjun has tested positive for COVID-19, according to his agency Big Hit Music.Big Hit Music confirmed in a statement posted to the group’s Weverse page yesterday (February 17) that the idol had begun experiencing symptoms on February 12. At the time, he did take a PCR test, which had come back negative, but the idol proceeded to enter self-isolation, away from the remaining members of TXT as a precaution thereafter.However, he has since tested positive on his second PCR test dated February 16, which he was taken after he started to develop more mild symptoms.

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Police: 18-year-old fatally shot in Powelton

POWELTON - An 18-year-old man was shot and killed on Thursday afternoon in Powelton, according to police. Authorities say the incident happened on the 5500 block of Race Street around 3:04 p.m.The man, who has not yet been identified, was shot twice in the stomach and chest. He was transported to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Police say no arrest has been made. MORE LOCAL HEADLINES ___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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Health minister considering NPHET mask advice

The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly will today consider a recommendation from the National Public Health Emergency Team that the requirement to wear masks in most areas, where currently regulated, should end.

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Remove taxes on fuel or increase fuel prices – Gammanpila

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila on Friday (18) announced that a request was made to the Finance Ministry to remove all taxes imposed on fuel or to increase the fuel process.The Minister was speaking to reporters in Colombo while highlighting the losses incurred by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation.

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Canada wins silver, bronze in women’s halfpipe skiing at Beijing Olympics

Beijing Olympics on Friday.Sharpe — the reigning gold medal champion from the 2018 Games in Pyeongchang — leapt into medal contention right away with her first run, and improved with her second and third runs to secure the silver.Karker also held on to the bronze position throughout the final, where the best score across three runs determined the final rankings.Neither of them could catch China’s Ailing Eileen Gu, however, who won her second gold of the 2022 Winter Games after winning the freeski big air final last week.

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A ship full of Porsches, VWs and Bentleys is on fire, adrift in Atlantic Ocean

new whip might be on fire in the middle of the ocean right now.The Portuguese Navy has confirmed it has come to the aid of the Felicity Ace, a ship carrying cars across the Atlantic Ocean, after a fire broke out on one of their cargo decks and quickly spread.BREAKING: A giant cargo ship "Felicity Ace" is on fire in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.It's carrying a cargo of Porsche and VW automobiles.The crew safely abandoned ship in lifeboats. Under maritime law the ship is now "finders keepers." pic.twitter.com/gHLqHncrOi— Retro Tech Noir (@RetroTechNoir) February 17, 2022The 22 crew members managed to escape on lifeboats and flee to a nearby Greek tanker ship, reports The Associated Press.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Trudeau responds to calls for more federal funding for the TTC

Speaking to reporters outside Rideau Cottage in Ottawa, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded to calls Thursday from Toronto Mayor John Tory for greater federal funding to support the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) as it continues to face budget shortfalls in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Toronto mayor calls for federal funding to assist Canadian cities amid pandemic

As the coronavirus pandemic continues causing economic hardship in Canadian cities, Toronto Mayor John Tory on Thursday called for federal funding assistance for Toronto and other cities across the country, a need he said was “cataloged in detail by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.” Tory called for at least $10 billion in emergency federal operating funding in 2020.

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Toronto mayor reacts to cancellation of Sidewalk Labs’ Quayside project, optimistic for city’s economic recovery post-pandemic

During the city’s COVID-19 briefing on Thursday, Toronto Mayor John Tory commented on Sidewalk Labs’ decision to no longer pursue the Toronto waterfront development, stating he “regrets” that the Quayside project is being cancelled.

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Coronavirus: Toronto to close down some streets to car traffic in favour of pedestrians, cyclists

Toronto Mayor John Tory says the city will create quiet streets to accommodate more pedestrians and cyclists during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Toronto mayor says early talks underway with Jays, Raps on possible return

Toronto Mayor John Tory said Tuesday that there have been preliminary talks with Major League Baseball’s Blue Jays and the NBA’s Raptors about a return to action as restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic begin to ease.

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Coronavirus outbreak: City of Toronto cancels all in-person Canada Day celebrations

During a coronavirus briefing on Friday, Toronto Mayor John Tory announced that the city will be cancelling all in-person Canada Day events due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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City of Toronto cancels all in-person Canada Day events due to coronavirus

The City of Toronto has announced all in-person Canada Day events have been cancelled as part of the ongoing municipal response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Toronto Mayor John Tory says he certainly can feel CFL’s financial pain

Toronto Mayor John Tory has been in a similar spot to where CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie finds himself today.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Toronto provides 24/7 live stream for High Park’s cherry blossoms

Mayor of Toronto John Tory said on Wednesday that the city will be delivering a virtual experience in the form of a 24/7 live stream of High Park’s famous cherry blossoms blooming on its website starting today. He said that the city took the difficult decision to close the entire park during the duration of the bloom season to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Toronto city council to meet virtually on Thursday

Mayor of Toronto John Tory said on Wednesday that the city council will meet virtually on Thursday for the first time in the city’s history to deal with any urgent business and to discuss the ongoing emergency.

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Coronavirus: Fences installed around Trinity Bellwoods cherry blossoms in effort to stop crowds

Fences have been installed around the Cherry Blossoms in Toronto’s Trinity Bellwoods in an effort to keep up with social distancing and deter people from coming to the park amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Toronto blocking off select road lanes for pedestrians to practice physical distancing

The City of Toronto has begun blocking off select road lanes as part of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic response in order to allow pedestrians to better practice physical distancing.

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Coronavirus: Toronto reveals plans for city’s ‘recovery’ phase of COVID-19 pandemic

Toronto officials revealed they are looking toward the city’s “recovery” phase in its battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, announcing the launch of the recovery and rebuild office.

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Coronavirus: Toronto officials provide update on city’s COVID-19 pandemic response

Toronto health and public officials provided an update to the city’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic on Friday.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Toronto mayor says municipal leaders asking for $10 billion from feds in emergency funding

Toronto Mayor John Tory said on Thursday that he and other “big city” mayors in Canada had put in a request of $10 billion, up to possibly $15 billion, with the federal government for emergency funding due to revenue decreases.

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