Justin Trudeau is continuing to distance himself from growing calls to decriminalize personal possession of hard drugs, despite a recent spike of overdose deaths across multiple provinces amid the coronavirus pandemic.Asked whether it’s time to explore the move during an exclusive virtual interview with Global News’ Sophie Lui on Wednesday, Trudeau said decriminalization is “one option among many” that could help solve Canada’s opioid crisis, but that it’s not “a silver bullet.” Discussion on decriminalizing drugs should be considered in wake of opioid deaths: Tam “We need to take a much more complex and a much more multifaceted approach, which we have been doing,” he said. “And I understand people are looking for a silver bullet.

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₹808 cr claims to kin of healthcare workers who died of covid: Minister

₹808 crore to families of 1,616 deceased healthcare workers from 33 states and UTs, who were involved in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

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Sri Lanka to consider vaccinating kids below 12

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Health Ministry said that it is conducting a study on the possibility of vaccinating children below the age of 12.Deputy Director-General of Health Services, Dr. G.

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CHOP endorses optional masks in school districts with low COVID-19 numbers

PHILADELPHIA - As a winter surge of COVID-19 cases brought on by the highly-infectious Omicron variant continues to recede, some states have set a deadline for lifting mask mandates in schools. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has stood by its recommendation for students to wear masks in school, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said this week that individual districts will have the power to set mask rules after Mar.

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International tensions causing higher gas prices stateside, experts say

PHILADELPHIA - Gas prices continue to climb across the nation as experts claim rising tensions at the Russia-Ukraine border is pushing up the cost of crude oil. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of gas jumped roughly 7 cents last week. Closer to home, AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $3.44."Financially, yeah, it hurts," said Fatima Robinson, a Lyft driver from Fairmount.

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DWP updates PIP guidance for assessments involving people with mental health conditions

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced significant changes to its guidance for health professionals carrying out Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments across the UK.

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India adds 71,765 new cases of coronavirus, 1,217 deaths in 24 hrs

coronavirus cases have surged to 41,610,976. On the other hand, the fatalities count has surged to 5,05,279, which accounts for 1.19% of the total caseload.

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Glenmark Pharma launches nasal spray for treatment of Covid patients in India

COVID-19 who have high risk of progression of the disease.

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Mahindra Lifespaces offers group health insurance for homebuyers

₹3 lakh and ₹5 lakh. The Group Care 360 policy is underwritten by Care Health Insurance. This scheme will ensure access to quality healthcare services for all homeowners in the project.

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With declining Covid-19 cases, restrictions to be eased in Kerala, Mumbai soon

Mumbai will be unlocked by the end of February, mayor Kishori Pednekar said on Tuesday, according to news agency ANI. "We have made up our minds," she also said, while stressing not to show laxity in adherence to Covid protocol. "It is essential for the people to wear masks and observe social distancing," Pednekar also said.

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COVID-19: Alberta doctors, mayors react to Kenney removing vaccine passport, restrictions

announced plans to lift COVID-19 restrictions in phases on Tuesday. COVID-19: Kenney announces Alberta vaccine passport program ending at midnight “It’s time for us to learn to live with COVID-19,” he said at a press conference, listing the challenges of the pandemic: disrupting livelihoods, dividing people and hurting mental health.“It’s time to let kids be kids.”Kenney said the restrictions exemption program has “outlived its useful purpose,” announcing that after Feb.

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COVID-19: Kenney announces Alberta vaccine passport program ending at midnight

Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccine passport program will cease to exist when the clock strikes midnight on Feb. 9, and almost all public health restrictions will be lifted March 1 if the situation in hospitals continues to improve, Premier Jason Kenney announced Tuesday.

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Killer cop Wayne Couzens 'suffering badly' and 'seriously ill' with Covid in prison

Murderer Wayne Couzens has been placed in isolation after catching Covid in prison. The rapist cop who served as an officer for the Metropolitan Police force is currently serving a full life sentence for the murder of Sarah Everard.The 48-year-old is said to have caught the virus while serving time in HMP Frankland in Durham, with reports stating he is "seriously ill".Wayne is one of less than 20 prisoners in the Durham jail who have contracted Covid.It's been reported that a section of the prison has been closed off to stop the spread of the virus, with food and drink being left at the foot of the door of Wayne's isolated cell.A source told The Sun: "People have been talking about karma, but it looks like he will be OK.

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McConnell rebukes RNC, calls Jan. 6 'violent insurrection'

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 21: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., walks from his office to the Senate floor at the U.S. Capitol on June 21, 2021, in Washington, D.C.

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Suns hold off Sixers 114-109 for NBA-best 44th victory

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - FEBRUARY 08: Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center on February 08, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User ex PHILADELPHIA - Devin Booker never tires of watching Chris Paul do his thing to lift Phoenix to big wins.Paul did his part for the Suns in back-to-back nights on the road against top teams in the East — first, Chicago and then Philadelphia — and gets to try it again next game in a rematch with the NBA champs."You’re a cold piece of work, CP3," Booker said.Booker scored 35 points and Paul had 16 points and 12 assists to lead the Suns to their NBA-high 44th win, 114-109 over the 76ers on Tuesday night.The Suns rallied from a 14-point deficit to win for the 14th time in 15 games, raising their record to 44-10.Up next this week for Phoenix, an NBA Finals rematch at home against the Bucks."Our goal is what everybody knows it is," coach Monty Williams said.

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14-hour Water Cut for multiple areas in Gampaha on Wednesday (9)

COLOMBO (News 1st); The National Water Supply and Drainage Board said that a 14-water cut will be experienced from 4 PM on Wednesday (9) for many areas in the Gampaha District.The areas that will be affected are:Ekala, Kotugoda, Udammita, Thudella to 20th Mile Post along Raja Mawatha, Wahatiyagama, Delatura, Katunayake, Seeduwa, Udugampola, Minuwangoda, Katunayake Air Force Camp, Katunayake Free Trade Zone, and Katana South.

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2 men shot inside Overbrook bar, police say

OVERBROOK - Philadelphia Police are investigating after two men are shot inside a bar in Overbrook.The shooting happened Tuesday night, around 8:15, on the 6600 block of Lansdowne Avenue.Police were called to the bar on the report of gunshots inside the establishment.Arriving officers found a 31-year-old man with two gunshot wounds to his leg. He was taken to Lankenau Medical Center by police and placed in stable condition.A second man, 54, was found to be suffering from a gunshot wound to his buttocks.

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Alberta ending vaccine passport program and other COVID-19 public health restrictions

Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta’s vaccine passport will end almost Tuesday at midnight and most other big COVID-19 health rules will be gone in three weeks from now. Dan Grummett, Tom Vernon and Morgan Black have team coverage on what is happening, how the health-care system is doing and how Albertans feel about the changes.

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Restrictions Exemption Program has been ‘extremely tough’ on rural Alberta businesses: Kenney

Premier Jason Kenney says the Restriction Exemption Program has been “extremely tough” on businesses in rural Alberta with low COVID-19 vaccine uptake.

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Businesses can continue using COVID-19 QR codes as long as they are issued: Kenney

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says businesses who want to continue to use the Alberta COVID-19 vaccination QR code are allowed to do so as long as they are issued.

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Kenney: Turning public health policy into ‘political football’ not helpful

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney responds to a question about municipalities and the provincial governments being on the same page when it comes to COVID-19 policy.

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Alberta removes Restrictions Exemption Program effective at midnight: Kenney

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces the Restrictions Exemption Program will end at 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 8, 2022.

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Alberta restaurants, gyms have mixed feelings about scrapping vaccine passport

Starting Wednesday, Alberta restaurants, gyms and concert venues will no longer be required to ask for proof of vaccination. As Morgan Black explains, owners have mixed feelings about scrapping the restrictions exemption program.

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Philadelphia man accused of road rage shooting in Montgomery County

WHITEMARSH TWP, Pa. - A Philadelphia man is accused of shooting a driver in an apparent road rage incident last month on a highway in Montgomery County. Keith Choice, 31, was taken into custody on Tuesday after police said he shot another driver on the northbound side of State Route 309 in late January. According to investigators, a 65-year-old man was driving in the far left lane when Choice pulled up next to him and fired a single shot that hit the victim in the right upper arm. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESPolice said the bullet narrowly missed striking the victim's neck.

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The COVID-19 trends that will decide B.C.’s path forward

Global’s Keith Baldrey looks at what COVID-19 trends B.C. officials will take into account, when deciding on which restrictions to ease.

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Trudeau responds to WE deal after charity closes Canadian operations

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is speaking out for the first time since the WE Charity announced it would close operations in Canada. As Abigail Bimman explains, Trudeau doubled down while defending his governments actions, but avoided naming the charity.

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Liberals to announce support for childcare, health care in upcoming throne speech

Liberal government is expected to prioritize childcare and health spending, including money for long-term care, in the upcoming throne speech.The Sept. 23 Speech from the Throne will reset the government’s agenda and define Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s priorities.

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Coronavirus: Doug Ford, Justin Trudeau push vigilance as COVID-19 cases rise

COVID-19 case numbers have jumped to the highest level in Ontario in 10 weeks. Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered a stark warning: If we are not vigilant, we will continue to see a rise. Travis Dhanraj reports.

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Coronavirus: Trudeau, Tam say Canada prepared early for possible pandemic

Justin Trudeau says the federal government began preparing for a possible pandemic as soon as it received the first alert about a mysterious cluster of pneumonia cases in China on New Year’s Eve.Trudeau is defending his government against accusations it didn’t act fast enough to warn Canadians about the danger COVID-19 posed to their health and the economy. Coronavirus: Canada’s airlines agree to new rules to help with contact tracing This comes as U.S.

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Coronavirus: Trudeau insists experts informed government decisions ‘every step of the way’ in light of Woodward tapes

When asked on Friday about tapes of an interview conducted by veteran journalist Bob Woodward, where U.S.

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Trudeau agrees to 1st virtual ministers meeting on federal health transfers

Justin Trudeau has agreed to hold a virtual first ministers meeting on federal health care transfers to the provinces and territories.His agreement during a conference call with premiers Thursday came one day after Quebec’s Francois Legault and Ontario’s Doug Ford issued a joint call for a significant increase in the funding Ottawa sends them to help cover mushrooming health care costs.

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Trudeau urges vigilance against coronavirus during virtual Liberal fundraiser

Justin Trudeau warned Thursday that Canada is still in the middle of the COVID-19 health crisis and will be for many months to come.“Let’s make no mistakes,” he told a virtual Liberal fundraising event.“We’re still in this crisis mode. We are still in the middle of a pandemic.

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Parliament is back in 2 weeks — no one knows how it will function

COVID-19 pandemic.The Liberal government has proposed a full resumption of parliamentary business using a hybrid model — a limited number of MPs actually sitting in the House of Commons and the rest participating online, including by voting electronically.

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WE Charity Canada says it could take a year to wind down, will still release documents

WE Charity says it will still release internal documents, requested by Parliament, as the embattled organization proceeds with plans to lay off 115 staff and shutter Canadian operations.The NDP and Conservatives have called on the charity to “immediately release” several documents that the Kielburgers and the charity’s staff promised to provide the parliamentary committee probing the controversy this summer, but haven’t yet been released. Among those documents include a breakdown of how much the WE organization paid members of Trudeau’s family for appearing at its events.WE said said Thursday it would be “pleased to provide” the documents once a new Commons finance committee is selected when Parliament resumes Sept.

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COMMENTARY: Ferry foul-up is just Ottawa’s latest coronavirus blunder in British Columbia

COVID-19 pandemic in British Columbia.There was his late-to-the-party decision to seal Canada’s borders to non-essential travel, made worse by his original exemption for the United States.It seems absurd now that Trudeau wanted to keep the Canada-U.S. border open while blocking arrivals from the rest of the world.It took B.C.

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Trudeau announces $221M business loan program for Black entrepreneurs

Black Canadians get business loans with national banks.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected Black Canadians and put a spotlight on inequality in Canada.The total value of the program was pegged at $221 million over four years, with $93 million of that coming from the federal government and the rest from Canadian financial institutions.The new program will include $53 million for Black business organization to help entrepreneurs access funding, mentorship, financial planning and business training.Another $6.5 million will go to collect data on the state of Black entrepreneurship and identify the barriers preventing Black Canadians from succeeding in business.Ottawa and eight major financial

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Canada’s current deficit level will be ‘unsustainable’ within 1 to 2 years: PBO

coronavirus spending, or risk the debt being “unsustainable.”That’s according to parliamentary budget officer Yves Giroux, who spoke with The West Block‘s Mercedes Stephenson about the federal government’s spending ahead of a throne speech on Sept. 23, which Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said will pitch “ambitious” new programs.“It’s without a doubt that we cannot afford deficits of over $300 billion for more than just a few years,” said Giroux.

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Roy Green: Will Ontario history come calling on a prime minister with a checkered past?

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau propose pushing Canada and Canadians into existential debt with the delivery of the Speech from the Throne in three weeks’ time?Will Trudeau and his new Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland pitch an agenda of increasing massive debt and deficit? If so, where might any dedicated attention toward growing the economy and judiciously writing future cheques be directed?Is Trudeau preparing to engineer what amounts to a guaranteed annual income through the new $22-billion Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB)? The program will pay $400 weekly and not begin any clawing back of funds until a recipient reaches a $38,000 annual earning threshold.Might such a move offer an incentive to work less or not at all at minimum wage

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Trudeau continues Canada virtual tour, visits Atlantic region amid coronavirus restrictions

Justin Trudeau continues his virtual tour of Canada Thursday, with electronic visits to the Atlantic provinces.He conducted a virtual tour of British Columbia on Wednesday, meeting with Premier John Horgan and consulting with business and environmental leaders about how to ensure a green economic recovery from the devastating impact of the pandemic. Trudeau to hold virtual outreach in B.C, Atlantic Canada as coronavirus shuts down travel Trudeau is planning to unveil what he promises will be a bold recovery plan in a throne speech re-opening Parliament on Sept.

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Trudeau won’t commit to exploring drug decriminalization amid record overdose deaths

During an interview with Global BCs Sophie Lui, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said drug decriminalization is not “a silver bullet” that can solve the overdose crisis, which has escalated amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Prime Minister Trudeau speaks one-on-one with Global BC

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spent Wednesday on a virtual tour of B.C. meeting with Premier John Horgan and business leaders.

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Feds won’t bail out B.C.’s coronavirus-beleaguered PNE, suggests Trudeau

COVID-19-beleaguered Pacific National Exhibition (PNE).That’s according to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who was asked about support for the institution in a Wednesday interview with Global News.The PNE is owned by the City of Vancouver, meaning it was not eligible for the federal government’s Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy. However, the institution operates as a non-profit, with no financial support from the city.

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Trudeau discusses back to school season amid COVID-19 pandemic, upcoming throne speech

In an exclusive interview with Global B.C.’s Sophie Lui, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discussed the back to school season amid the COVID-19 pandemic, British Columbia’s opioid crisis and his government’s “ambitious green agenda” that will be unveiled in the upcoming throne speech.

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Justin Trudeau sending his kids back to school as COVID-19 concerns linger

B.C. Teachers’ Federation pushing for clearer mask policy, more remote learning options The union is also calling for assurances that students who choose remote learning can remain connected to their school, and space will be available to them if they opt to return to the classroom in-person.“We all want our schools to reopen and teachers want to welcome our students back enthusiastically,” Mooring wrote.“However, the government has a duty and responsibility to make it as safe as possible.

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Liberals to unveil ‘ambitious green agenda’ in throne speech, Trudeau says

Justin Trudeau says his government will unveil an “ambitious green agenda” in the throne speech scheduled to be delivered later this month.“We know the world is going towards greater energy efficiency. We know the world is going towards lower carbon We know that the world is moving towards more renewable energy,” he said.

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Trudeau to hold virtual outreach in B.C, Alberta as coronavirus shuts down travel

Justin Trudeau isn’t letting the COVID-19 pandemic stop his usual practice of travelling to various regions of the country during the summer — he’s just doing it virtually this year.He’ll spend much of Wednesday in meetings with British Columbia political, business, environmental and academic leaders, all from the comfort of his office in Ottawa.And he’ll do another similar virtual tour of the Atlantic provinces on Thursday.The summer is usually an opportunity for the prime minister and other federal political leaders to travel widely and engage in outreach with community leaders and voters outside the Ottawa bubble.Among other things, Trudeau usually convenes a cabinet retreat and attends a Liberal caucus retreat outside the nation’s

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Coronavirus: Alberta to explain Wednesday where federal school reopening money is going

$2 billion the federal government announced last week to help school boards across the country deal with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.While at an announcement on Tuesday, Premier Jason Kenney said Adriana LaGrange was finishing up her consultation with school boards and superintendents that day and would be making the announcement on where Alberta’s $262 million will be directed sometime on Wednesday.“We appreciate the cooperation of school boards and superintendents in developing the Alberta principles for the safe re-entry of schools,” Kenney said. Coronavirus: Ottawa giving provinces $2B for back-to-school safety Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the funding on Aug.

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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

Despite record drug deaths amid coronavirus, Trudeau still won’t support decriminalization

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