Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended his government’s closure of outdoor amenities on Wednesday, despite advice from some of his government’s own advisers who say that they should be open.

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Ontario on track to remove ‘almost all restrictions’ on businesses ‘very soon,’ Doug Ford says

Doug Ford says the province is on track to “very soon” lift “almost all” COVID-related restrictions on businesses.The premier made the remarks during a press conference Friday morning, where he declared a state of emergency in the province due to ongoing protests and blockades, sparked by opposition to COVID-19 measures.Ford said he understands many people are frustrated, but urged the “illegal occupation” in Ottawa and at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor to end.“There’s no doubt these were the right decisions,” Ford said of his government’s move to impose measures in a bid to combat COVID-19. Timeline to lift all COVID-19 measures in Ontario coming soon, top doctor says “There’s no doubt they protected our hospitals from collapse and saved lives.

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COVID-19: MLHU reports 3 deaths, LHSC has 87 COVID inpatients

Middlesex-London Health Unit reported three deaths and 117 COVID-19 cases on Friday, compared with three deaths and 122 cases last Friday.The deaths involved three women in their 70s, 80s and 90s. The woman in her 90s was associated with a long-term care home. LHSC, meanwhile, is caring for 87 inpatients with COVID-19, 20 of whom are in adult critical care.As noted, LHSC is caring for 87 COVID-19 inpatients, with 20 inpatients in adult critical care.

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With low COVID vaccine uptake, rural US bore brunt of Delta surge

Rural US counties with low COVID-19 vaccination rates had 2.4 times more infections per 100,000 people than urban counties amid the summer 2021 Delta surge, according to a study published yesterday in JAMA Network Open.

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Reality check on Alberta politicians’ statements on schools, COVID-19 transmission and vaccines

#AbEd #AbLeg pic.twitter.com/NIDW973Tg0— Adriana LaGrange (@AdrianaLaGrange) February 10, 2022Dr. Chris Mody, head of the department of microbiology, immunology and infectious disease at the University of Calgary, said there’s no data to suggest children “pose absolutely no threat” as the education minister claimed.However, Mody said the correlation between symptom severity and viral load taken with the observations that children tend to have less severe symptoms could mean children have less viral load with a COVID-19 infection, with a caveat.

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‘10 Truths About Love’: Watch the ‘timeless’ rom-com on Tubi for Valentine’s Day

Los Angeles - Love is in the air — well, on Tubi it is! FOX’s free streaming platform kicks off its Valentine’s Day slate with "10 Truths About Love," a new original rom-com starring Camilla Belle and David LaFontaine. Written by frequent romance scribe Shannon Latimer ("A Whirlwind Wedding," "Ghosts of Christmas Past"), the feel-good movie features a thriving romance columnist Carina (Belle) who thinks she’s got her love life all figured out — until her longtime boyfriend unexpectedly breaks up with her.Meanwhile, Carina’s editor hires a new writer, Liam (Lafontaine), to work with her and give the column a male perspective. Subsequently, the two clash over their approach, but to prove himself, Liam offers to help Carina get her ex-boyfriend back.

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FDA postpones advisory meeting on COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5

WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. regulators on Friday put the brakes on their push to speed Pfizer's COVID-19 to children under 5, creating major uncertainty about how soon the shots could become available.The Food and Drug Administration had urged Pfizer and its partner BioNTech to apply for authorization of extra-low doses of its vaccine for the youngest children before studies were even finished — citing the toll the omicron variant has taken on children.Kids between the ages of 5 and 11 are now eligible to get the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.Next week, FDA advisers were supposed to publicly debate if youngsters should starting getting two shots before it's clear if they'd actually need a third.But Friday, the FDA reversed course and said it had become clear it needed to wait for data on how well that third shot works for this age group.

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White House urges Americans to leave Ukraine in next ‘24 to 48’ hours; Russian invasion could be days away

WASHINGTON - The White House is urging Americans to leave Ukraine in next "24 to 48 hours," warning U.S. won't rescue civilians if Russia invades.The White House has expressed increasing alarm about the prospects of a war, and Biden has been looking to solidify support among European allies for economy-jarring sanctions against Russia if it moves further with an invasion.KHARKIV REGION, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 10, 2022 - Soldiers operate a military vehicle during the drills of the Ivan Sirko 92nd Mechanised Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Kharkiv Region, northeastern Ukraine.

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76ers wait on Harden's debut following big trade for Simmons

James Harden #13 of the Brooklyn Nets passes the ball against the Sacramento Kings during the second half of their game at Golden 1 Center on February 02, 2022 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by d CAMDEN, N.J. - The oversized Ben Simmons magazine cover that hung inside the 76ers' training complex was gone.The former MVP acquired for the one-time franchise guard? Well, James Harden wasn't in town, either, and his debut for Philadelphia is on hold at least until next week.But yet another new era is soon set to begin for the Sixers as they chase their first NBA title since 1983, this time with the superstar pairing of Harden and MVP candidate Joel Embiid.The clock is ticking for Harden to win a championship.Harden, though, will not play for the Sixers in games Friday and Saturday night, and he won't play until he's evaluated this weekend by the team's performance staff.The earliest Harden could play for Philly is at home Tuesday against Boston.

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Canada trucker protest: Ontario declares state of emergency over truck blockades

TORONTO - Canadian authorities Friday turned up the legal and public pressure on protesters to lift their blockades in Ottawa and at the U.S. border, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warning: "This unlawful activity has to end and it will end."Federal, provincial and local officials moved simultaneously on different fronts to break the standoff, which began with truckers and others angry over the country's COVID-19 restrictions and has morphed into a broader attack from the right on Trudeau and his Liberal government, cheered on by conservatives in the U.S."We heard you.

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COVID and Americans' Trust in Government

The Lancet, in part using Gallup World Poll data, demonstrated a significant correlation between trust in government and COVID-19 infections. The review looked at COVID-related outcomes, trust in government and interpersonal trust (along with many other variables) across 177 countries.

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Queen's Covid scare sparks debate over role that could see Andrew step in for monarch

The Queen's recent Covid-19 scare has sparked debate over which royals should be allowed to step in for her if she is unable to fulfil her duties.

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Manitoba COVID-19 hospitalizations slowly on the decline

COVID-19 update, health officials said Friday the strain on Manitoba hospitals is slowly easing.According to the province, six Manitobans were checked out of hospital putting the number of those receiving care at 656. The ICU also went down by one, leaving the number of occupants at 41.

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Toronto officials prepare for weekend protests against COVID-19 measures

COVID-19 measures.Queen’s Park Circle was closed on Wednesday and remains blocked off from Bloor Street to College Street.College Street is also closed between Yonge and Bay streets.“Our objectives have and continue to be the public safety and to limit disruption to the city and its residents as much as possible,” Toronto police Chief James Ramer said at a press conference Friday updating plans on preparations for the protests. Roads closed around Queen’s Park in Toronto due to possible demonstration “We will continue to have a large police presence in and around the downtown core and in other areas around the city.

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Archdiocese of Philadelphia to make masks optional for students, staff in suburban county schools

PHILADELPHIA - The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced major changes to its COVID-19 protocols and masking policy on Friday afternoon. The use of masks will be optional for students and staff in elementary schools and high schools operated by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties beginning Feb.

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Substitute teacher removed from Farmington High School after making racist comment toward Black student

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (FOX 2) - A substitute teacher was recorded making a racist comment toward a Black student Thursday at Farmington High School."I was touching the teacher’s mic. I probably shouldn’t have been doing it," Keichean Wilson said.

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Two men wanted for robbery of Philadelphia Metro PCS, police say

PHILADELPHIA - Officers with Philadelphia police are asking for the public’s help to identify two men who allegedly robbed a Metro PCS in January. According to police, the robbery took place at the store on the 4600 block Frankford Avenue on Jan. 19, 2022 around 3:54 p.m. Police said the men entered the store with a gun and went to the counter and asked for money. After taking money, the men were last seen on Frankford Avenue. Police are searching for two suspects they say robbed a Metro PCS in Philadelphia on Jan.

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Ottawa vows update on COVID-19 border rules next week: ‘The worst is behind us’

COVID-19 border measures and expect to announce changes to the rules next week, said federal Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos.Duclos spoke in a pandemic update alongside Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief public health officer, who said the worst of this wave appears to be over.“Canada is past the peak of the Omicron wave,” Tam said, in a press conference that saw officials offering more information on a decline in cases across the country after roughly 20 to 25 per cent of the country became infected by the Omicron variant.“The worst is behind us,” Duclos added.Officials also emphasized that the highly infectious nature of Omicron means border controls have a limited impact because cases are already transmitting in Canadian communities.But they said it remains important to be aware that any changes may have to be reassessed in the event of future variants, and that the coronavirus will likely continue evolving.“Unfortunately, there may be more surprises,” said Duclos.The rapid spread of Omicron across the country began in late November 2021 and saw cases surge to record highs, sparking the imposition of tougher lockdowns in a bid to slow the spread.

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Guelph down to 11 hospital patients with COVID-19, 2 active outbreaks

Guelph General Hospital is reporting Friday that it is treating 11 patients who have tested positive for COVID-19, while 17 staff members are off work due to the virus.Since Feb. 1, the number of patients has dropped by 17, while the number of staff away has dropped by 13.

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COVID-19: Golf courses, other outdoor amenities reopen in Ontario

COVID-19 cases continue to trend down.Residents can also resume using tennis courts, skate parks and sports fields.However, outdoor sports and classes remain off limits.

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Outdoor recreation set to reopen in Hamilton on Saturday

COVID-19 stay-at-home order.On Thursday, Premier Doug Ford announced that a number of recreational amenities can reopen as of 12:01 a.m. on May 22 with some limitations, including a ban on organized outdoor sports and recreational classes.“The great news is that people will be able to launch their boats, they’re going to be out golfing, they’re going to be able to play sports.

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COVID-19: Schools to remain closed as Ontario unveils reopening plan

Ontario government said while announcing its reopening plan on Thursday.Schools across Ontario have been closed since the delayed March Break which took place in April. Toronto, Peel and Guelph, however, had closed earlier due to increasing COVID-19 numbers.Premier Doug Ford made the announcement alongside Health Minister Christine Elliott and Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr.

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COVID-19: Here’s what outdoor amenities can reopen in Ontario on Saturday

COVID-19 pandemic on Thursday.Premier Doug Ford made the announcement alongside Health Minister Christine Elliott and Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. David Williams from Queen’s Park.Though the bulk of the reopening begins on June 14 after the province hits 60 per cent of Ontarians vaccinated, outdoor amenities will be allowed to open and operate as of Saturday at 12:01 a.m.

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What you can do and when under Ontario’s new 3-phase COVID-19 reopening plan

Ontario government has unveiled a three-phase COVID-19 reopening plan that will gradually guide the province as it emerges from a weeks-long stay-at-home order imposed on all regions.Premier Doug Ford, Health Minister Christine Elliott and Ontario’s chief medical officer of health Dr.

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Ontario can only have ‘good summer’ if COVID-19 vaccines continue, some measures remain: officials

COVID-19 vaccinations and some public health measures until mid-June “can help ensure a good summer.”On Thursday, the science advisory table released modelling documents that indicated cases, test positivity and hospitalization rates are declining. It also said due to current public health measures “control of the pandemic is improving.”However, officials also noted that “school reopening will create an increase in cases” but that this “may be manageable.”They also said outdoor activities are much safer than indoor activities and should be encouraged.

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COVID-19: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on May 20

COVID-19 pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Thursday:Premier Doug Ford and members of his cabinet scheduled a news conference at Queen’s Park for 3 p.m. on Thursday to unveil the plan.

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COVID-19: Ontario hospitals call for cautious reopening as stay-at-home order nears end

Ontario hospitals are asking Premier Doug Ford for a staged and cautious reopening of the province.A stay-at-home order designed to slow the spread of COVID-19 is to be lifted on June 2.In a letter to the premier, the Ontario Hospital Association says several factors should be considered in plans to ease restrictions.

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‘It is safe to open up’: Toronto ICU doctor optimistic about Ontario’s 2nd pandemic summer

COVID-19 case count across Ontario’s intensive care units, one Toronto-area critical care physician is suggesting there is hope for ‘normalcy’ this summer.“Even if we’re still having significant cases of COVID, I think for people’s health, for children’s health, mental health especially, I think we have to go back to some normalcy, open up camps, for example, with the necessary precautions. I think that’s really essential for everyone,” said Dr.

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Barrie city council requests for Ontario to lift COVID-19 restrictions on outdoor activities

COVID-19 restrictions on outdoor activities, including golf, sports fields, tennis courts and pickleball courts.The motion was put forward by Barrie Ward 10 Councillor Mike McCann, who said Ontario Premier Doug Ford isn’t listening to his own province’s scientific advisory table when it comes to restrictions on outdoor activities.

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Ontario government announces reopening of summer camps with little detail

Premier Doug Ford announced summer camps will reopen this year, but camp owners are asking for more details around restrictions. Kamil Karamali has more.

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COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to expand across Ontario to those aged 30 and older

COVID-19 vaccine eligibility again this week, opening up appointments to people as young as 30 across the province.The government has yet to say which day the minimum age will drop.The province is also switching gears in how it distributes vaccines.It will now send the shots to regions on a per capita basis, after two weeks of sending half the vaccine supply to COVID-19 hot spots.

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Doug Ford says Ontario summer camps will be allowed to open this year

Doug Ford says summer camps will be allowed to reopen in the province this year.The premier’s remarks came during a stop at a mass vaccination clinic west of Toronto.Ford offered no details on reopening plans, including whether they pertained to overnight or day camps and any public health measures that may be in place.

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Families want visitor rules relaxed in highly vaccinated Ontario long-term care homes

COVID-19.Hladkowicz said her father, who has advanced dementia, will point to the courtyard and ask to come outside when she and her daughter drop by on sunny days.“We have a 15, 20 minute visit, just basically telling him why we can’t do that,” she said. “It’s cruel.” Doug Ford defends Ontario LTC minister after scathing commission report Families and advocates are calling on the Ontario government to loosen the rules around visits to long-term care residents now that most are fully vaccinated against the virus that killed thousands in nursing homes earlier in the pandemic.As of Friday, the province reported 96 per cent of long-term residents were fully vaccinated against the virus and 87 per cent of staff had received one dose.

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Business owner applies twice for Ontario COVID-19 grant with no response, $40K approved after Global News call

COVID-19 small business grants. “This is a bloody emergency and the government is taking its sweet time in providing support to businesses that have been shuttered for months on end,” said Dan Kelly, the president and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

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COVID-19: Experts say Ontario’s full vaccination target may be hard to reach

COVID-19 by the end of the summer.They say the province will need far more health-care workers at vaccine clinics, 24-hour sites and clear public messaging to meets its Sept. 22 target.The president of the Ontario Medical Association the province should use all available vaccine facilities and engage more family doctors to reach its goal.“If we were in a position of unlimited supply and we were able to use all of our resources to provide those vaccines, we’d stand a fighting chance,” Dr.

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Ontario premier Ford announces extension of stay-at-home order to June 2

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced Thursday that while COVID-19 measures were working, they needed to extend the stay-at-home order for two additional weeks until at least June 2 instead of the original expiration date of May 20.

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COVID-19: Experts say clarity, collaboration needed for ‘two-dose summer’ in Ontario

COVID-19 by mid-September.Premier Doug Ford announced his goal of a “two-dose summer” yesterday, if supply allows.A spokeswoman says the province aims to have all willing adults fully immunized against the virus by Sept. 22.University of Toronto epidemiologist Ashleigh Tuite says the sooner the population can be fully vaccinated, the better.

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COVID-19 vaccines: Use Ottawa schools to immunize students, board trustee says

COVID-19 vaccination campaign for the city’s teenagers.After Health Canada approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for those aged 12 and over last week, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Thursday that the province’s teenagers would become eligible for their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine during the week of May 31.Teens aged 12 to 17 as well as their family members who haven’t gotten the jab yet will be able to book appointments for the Pfizer vaccine then, including at dedicated youth and family clinics for the weeks of June 14 and 21.Ford did not outline a plan Thursday for a return to in-class learning.

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45 more COVID-19 cases reported in Waterloo Region, total surpasses 15,000

COVID-19 tests Thursday, lifting the total number of cases in the area to 15,034.This drops the rolling seven-day average slightly to 62.6 which is close to where we stood last Thursday (62.3), but well below where we were two weeks ago (75.7).

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COVID-19: Doug Ford extends Ontario’s stay-at-home order until June 2

Premier Doug Ford has officially extended Ontario’s stay-at-home order another two weeks to June 2 as the province tries to control the spread of COVID-19.Ford made the announcement on Thursday.

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COVID-19: Pfizer vaccine available to Ontarians aged 12 to 17 beginning May 31

COVID-19 vaccine beginning May 31, the province announced Thursday.Premier Doug Ford made the announcement at the same time he extended the stay-at-home order to June 2. Solicitor General Sylvia Jones and Ontario’s Medical Officer of Health Dr.

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Premier Doug Ford renews calls for tighter border controls to rein in COVID-19 variants

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is renewing his calls for tighter controls on domestic travellers and those who arrive through land crossings, saying Ottawa has yet to respond to his requests on these issues.The premier has issued another letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, arguing additional measures — such as quarantine requirements for travellers coming into Canada by land — are needing to curb the spread of more contagious COVID-19 variants.Trudeau said last week that he was willing to work with Ontario to further limit the number of people allowed to enter the province, but said Ford had yet to follow up on his earlier requests.

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Ford government adjusts COVID-19 communications strategy

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has been noticeably absent from the spotlight in recent days, including Tuesday’s massive transit announcement. He was at Queen’s Park on Wednesday for question period.

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‘We wanted to limit mobility’: Doug Ford defends outdoor amenity closures despite science table advice

Doug Ford defended his government’s closure of outdoor amenities during question period at Queen’s Park on Wednesday, despite advice from some of his own advisers who say that they should be open.In response to a question from the Opposition challenging the closures, Ford said the goal behind ordering outdoor amenities like golf courses and tennis courts to close is limiting mobility in a bid to slow the spread of COVID-19. “I have a great deal of respect for the health table and the science table,” Ford said.

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COVID-19: Trudeau pushes back on border closures after Ontario Progressive Conservative ad

COVID-19.Trudeau made the comment in response to an ad released Thursday by Ontario’s Progressive Conservative party, which accuses him of failing to appropriately restrict travel into the province.The prime minister said Ottawa is willing to work with Ontario on further limiting the number of people allowed to enter the province, but noted he hasn’t heard from Premier Doug Ford on the issue since the province requested tighter controls at land borders last week.

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Doug Ford rejects calls to remove Ontario long-term care minister

The Opposition is calling for the resignation of Long-Term Care Minister Merilee Fullerton after last week’s report that found Ontario’s nursing homes were neglected and unprepared for a pandemic. Travis Dhanraj reports.

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Doug Ford defends Ontario LTC minister after scathing commission report

Doug Ford is defending his minister of long-term care amid calls for her resignation after a scathing report found Ontario’s nursing homes were neglected and unprepared for a pandemic.Ford says he takes ultimate responsibility for the tragedies in long-term care and promised to fix the system.He says he still has faith in Long-Term Care Minister Merrilee Fullerton, who has said the government is taking action to address problems in the sector.

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Group of active, retired police officers file constitutional challenge over Ontario’s COVID-19 rules

COVID-19 pandemic orders, alleging that enforcing the rules requires officers to breach their oath to uphold the constitution.Notice of the constitutional challenge was filed late last month on behalf of 19 officers, including two Toronto officers currently facing an internal police investigation for allegedly breaching restrictions on social gatherings.The civil action targets Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Ontario’s attorney general, five police chiefs as well as federal officials.The claim, which has not been tested in court, seeks a number of declarations, including that religious services and protests are exempt from rules on gatherings, and that lockdowns and stay-at-home orders are a form of martial law, which the province does not have

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