During his victory speech, new Conservative leader Erin O’Toole expressed his gratitude for his party, his family, and for Canadians who voted for him – and stated that he has been given a mission, which is to “champion” Conservative principles.

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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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Kenney announces removal of mask mandates for Alberta students

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces that all mask mandates for children 12 and under will be removed.

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Alberta will continue lifting COVID-19 restrictions in phased approach: Kenney

Premier Jason Kenney announces the final two steps in relaxing COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta based on hospitalizations.

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Alberta expands COVID-19 vaccination eligibility for youth

Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping announces expanded eligibility for youth to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

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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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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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GOP lawmaker apologizes for cursing at Democrat over mask-wearing

UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 25: Rep. Hal Rogers, R-Ky., talks with the media after a meeting of the House Republican Conference in the Capitol, February 25, 2015. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call) WASHINGTON - A senior Republican lawmaker apologized late Tuesday for using an expletive when Democratic Rep.

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SpaceX: Geomagnetic storm damaged latest batch of Starlink satellites

CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES - 2022/02/03: People watch from Canaveral National Seashore as a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The rocket is carrying 49 Starlink internet s CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - SpaceX says a geomagnetic storm damaged the latest batch of Starlink internet satellites, keeping most of them from making the proper orbit.The 49 satellites were launched on Feb.

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Tequila could become America’s favorite liquor, data trends show

General Declaration on the Protection of the Appellation of Origin Tequila, as put forth by Mexico’s Tequila Regulatory Council. Tequila popularity has been steadily growing since 2002 and in 2021 alone, 26.9 million 9-liter cases of tequila were sold, according to the Distilled Spirits Council. Compared to vodka, which still has the top spot in Americans’ hearts, tequila sales grew by 30.1% compared to vodka sales which only grew by 4.9% in 2021 alone. "As of 2021, agave-based spirits are the third largest spirits category in the US, behind vodka and whisky. Agave spirits are set to continue on their growth path, fueled by a mix of drivers, including authenticity, product diversity and consumer engagement," according to IWSR which analyzes and tracks alcohol trends. Americans’ consumption of tequila rose 30% between 2015 and 2020, according to IWSR. Tequila also drove industry growth, accounting for nearly one-third of the total increase in spirits revenue, according to the Distilled Spirits Council.

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Local authorities warn social media scam that attempts to blackmail teen boys, men

A picture taken on October 1, 2019 in Lille shows the logo of mobile app Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, Facebook, Google and Messenger are displayed on a tablet.

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Olympic ski jumpers slam officials after 5 female skiers get disqualified over outfits

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 07: Katharina Althaus of Team Germany jumps during Mixed Team Ski Jumping First Round at National Ski Jumping Centre on February 07, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Slovenia’s win in the Olympic debut of the mixed team ski jumping event on Monday was overshadowed by a number of disqualifications over suit violations that led several outraged athletes and coaches to slam the sport’s governing body. Five female ski jumpers, from Germany, Austria, Norway, and Japan, were all disqualified from the competition after officials said their ski suits did not comply with the International Ski Federation’s (FIS) rules. According to Yahoo Sports, the suits were deemed too loose which seemingly gives the skiers an advantage on their jumps.RELATED: Figure skater Nathan Chen sets record at Olympics after 2018 'poor' performanceGerman head of Nordic events Horst Huttel, whose team was the favorite heading into the event, said, via Reuters, that the situation was "outrageous." "This is a parody, but I am not laughing ...

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Boom felt throughout southern N.J. and Del. possibly weather-related

PHILADELPHIA - A disturbance in the mid-level of the atmosphere passed through the Northeast Tuesday. Meanwhile, the jet stream with strong winds was passing through Delaware and southern New Jersey during the day.

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Update on Canadian athletes at the 2022 Beijing Olympics

Drew Lawson from the Canadian Sports Institute Calgary joins Global News Morning Calgary to provide an update on the Canadian athletes competing at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.

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Big Boost Week kicks off; all DHBs reach 90% fully vaccinated for Pacific Peoples; 204 community cases; 16 in hospital

Today we start a national week of action called ‘The Big Boost’ where we’re making it as easy as possible to get your booster, with pop-up vaccination centres and extended opening hours.

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Olympics fans accuse Chinese speed skater of tripping Canadian opponent

Did a Chinese speedskater flick a marker underneath the skate of a Canadian opponent, causing her to fall during Monday’s Olympic women’s 500-metre short-track speedskating quarterfinals?

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Pfizer’s Covid windfall creates new mRNA opportunities

Pfizer will spend all that Covid cash.

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Global Covid response program 'running on fumes' amid budget shortfall

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Reaction spreads across Saskatcewan as premier announces public health orders will soon end

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced on Tuesday that public health orders will be coming to an end in the province.Moe said on Feb. 8, 2022, that the requirement to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for businesses, workplaces and other public venues will end on Feb.

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Philly woman frustrated waiting for PPA to help pay for damaged vehicle

CENTER CITY - A Philadelphia woman says her car was damaged by a Philadelphia Parking Authority tow truck and is seeking help from them to pay for it, but, she says, she’s not getting answers from them."I’m waiting for them to pay me for my car. Or pay for my car fixtures.

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Philadelphia real estate experts see better future as newcomers move in

CENTER CITY - Philadelphia’s gun violence is finding its way into the heart of Center City, as a man was shot and killed just a few blocks from City Hall.But, real estate experts say the city is bouncing back."I want to cry, I love my city," Cassandra Adams remarked.Adams is as loyal as it comes to Philadelphia, which is why a changing Center City makes her upset."I went to West Catholic. I went to Temple.

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Ontario considering eliminating yearly license plate renewal fees

According to a government source, the Ford Tories are looking at eliminating the yearly fees to renew license plates. The timing close to the spring budget, but also the spring election. Matthew Bingley reports.

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Thousands sign petition after U of T gives students “hell money” for Lunar New Year

A petition has garnered thousands of signatures asking for an official apology and investigation, after the University of Toronto’s Graduate House displayed red envelopes containing ‘hell money’ for Lunar New Year.

Ambassador Bridge Closed to Canada-bound trucks

For a second day, no vehicles are being allowed into Canada on the most important trade bridge between Canada and the United States. As Seán O’Shea reports, protesters are preventing it.

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Abortion referrals can continue for now, federal court rules

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Federally funded family planning clinics can continue to make abortion referrals for now, a federal court ruled Tuesday, in a setback for a dozen Republican attorneys general who have sued to restore a Trump-era ban on the practice.The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati denied a request by the 12 states to pause rules for the federal government’s family planning program while their case is heard.

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Washington Commanders Deshazor Everett charged with involuntary manslaughter after car crash kills girlfriend

LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. - Washington Commanders safety Deshazor Everett has been charged with involuntary manslaughter for the fatal car crash that took the life of his girlfriend Olivia Peters. According to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, Everett was charged after investigators determined he was driving over 90 mph just before the crash. Authorities say Everett, 29, turned himself into the Louduon County Adult Detention Center Tuesday afternoon. RELATED: Washington Football Team player discharged from hospital after car crash that killed Maryland womanBoth Everett and Peters were traveling north on Gum Spring Road near Ticonderoga Road in a 2010 Nissan GT-R the night of the crash in December 2021. Loudoun County Sherrif's Office said the vehicle the couple was in veered off the right side of the roadway, struck several trees, and rolled over. Peters was taken to StoneSprings Hospital where she died from her injuries. Everett was taken to Reston Hospital Center and treated for serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Everett posted a $10,000 secured bond and has been released from custody. He is due in court on March 1. Kaveh Noorishad, Everett's attorney, released the following statement to FOX 5 regarding the matter: Advertisement"Mr.

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ACT-Accelerator calls for fair share-based financing of US$ 23 billion to end pandemic as global emergency in 2022

World leaders will today launch a call to end the pandemic as a global emergency in 2022 by funding the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator, a partnership of leading agencies that is providing low and middle-income countries with tests, treatments, vaccines, and personal protective equipment.With a significant proportion of the global population still unable to get vaccinated, tested or treated, US$ 16 billion in grant funding is urgently required from governments to fund the work of the ACT-Accelerator agencies. This investment will allow them to procure essential tools to fight COVID-19 and provide them to low- and middle-income countries. The ACT-Accelerator is calling for the support of higher income countries, at a time when vast global disparities in access to COVID-19 tools persist. Over 4.7 billion COVID-19 tests have been administered globally since the

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Flyers name Danny Briere assistant to the general manager

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 27: Former Philadelphia Flyer and Buffalo Sabre Daniel Briere acknowledges the crowd during a pre-game ceremony honoring his retirement from the NHL on October 27, 2015 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvani PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Flyers have named former franchise great Danny Briere special assistant to the general manager.The 44-year-old Briere, who retired after the 2014-15 season, will be involved in all aspects of the club’s hockey operations, including scouting and player development. He joins the Flyers operations staff after parts of five years with the Maine Mariners of the ECHL, most recently as team president.He also worked in the Flyers player development department for the past two seasons in a part-time role working with the club’s prospects, as well as current players, on and off the ice.

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Saskatchewan to lift proof of vaccination, negative test requirements for businesses on Valentine’s Day

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced Tuesday that the province would be lifting its proof of vaccination and negative test requirements for businesses and other public venues starting at 12:01 a.m. on Feb.

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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 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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Federal Conservative leader Erin O’Toole

Just over a week after he was voted in as the new federal Conservative Party leader, Erin O’Toole joins Global News Morning to discuss a variety of topics including how a shadow cabinet could benefit Saskatchewan.

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Coronavirus: Trudeau announces 2 new deals for possible COVID-19 vaccines

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday announced that Canada has secured two new deals with companies working on potential COVID-19 vaccines.

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Erin O’Toole won’t say whether he believes there is systemic racism in Canada

Erin O’Toole won’t say whether he believes systemic racism exists in Canada amid ongoing protests and debate about the issue both here in Canada and in the United States.In an interview with West Block host Mercedes Stephenson airing on Sunday, O’Toole spoke about the need to stamp out racism but wouldn’t say whether he believes systemic racism exists, or how it can be defined.“I’m always going to say, ‘I think there is racism’ and I want to stamp it out,” O’Toole said. “I fight for people that wear a uniform.

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Trudeau says government needs new team focused on rebuilding Canada’s economy

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday addressed Bill Morneau resigning as finance minister the day prior, saying he worked “tirelessly” over the past five years and would continue to make “important contributions” to the country in years to come. Asked about the resignation, Trudeau said they needed a new team focused on both the present and future in terms of rebuilding the economy, but would not say if he had asked Morneau to stay.

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Liberal MP calls on Tory leader O’Toole to remove Derek Sloan from caucus

Conservative leader, Erin O’Toole, to remove Hastings — Lennox and Addington MP Derek Sloan from the Conservative caucus.After O’Toole won the leadership race early Monday morning, Pam Damoff, MP for Oakville North-Burlington, posted a letter to her Twitter account Tuesday, pushing the new party leader to denounce Sloan, who came in fourth in the leadership race, bringing in only 14 per cent of the vote. Erin O’Toole is the new leader of the Conservative Party, wins on third ballot Damoff says she’s previously worked with O’Toole on the Public Safety Committee, and wanted to give him the opportunity to “do the right thing” by removing Sloan from the party.“When it comes to the comments that Mr.

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Coronavirus: Canada to give provinces $2B to ensure kids can go back to school in fall

Justin Trudeau is to make the announcement Wednesday at a school in Toronto.The money is on top of the $19 billion Trudeau has already promised provinces and territories to help them cope with the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their economies and health care systems.

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38% of Canadians would vote for Trudeau if election called for fall: poll

Justin Trudeau would be well placed to fight an election this fall, seen as the leader best able to care for Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic and to get the economy back on its feet.Respondents to the poll, conducted by Leger and the Association for Canadian Studies, were split about the prospect of a confidence vote triggering a federal election this fall, with 42 per cent opposed to an election and 38 per cent in favour.But if there were an election today, 38 per cent of decided voters said they’d support Trudeau’s Liberals, compared to 30 per cent for the Conservatives, 18 per cent for the NDP and six per cent for the Greens.The Bloc Quebecois were at 33 per cent in Quebec, statistically tied with the Liberals in that province at

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Erin O’Toole: A look at the new Conservative leader and what he is promising

has won the nomination to become the next leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.The Ontario MP, who will take over the party’s top job from Andrew Scheer, won by a margin of over 4,700 points on Sunday.

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Erin O’Toole is the new leader of the Conservative Party, wins on third ballot

Erin O’Toole will be the new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.The Durham MP won the race to replace Andrew Scheer as leader of the party in a physically distanced hybrid convention Sunday night. That capped off a campaign forced to pivot repeatedly to adjust to life and politics in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.This race was the second at bat for O’Toole after he previously ran and lost to Scheer in the 2017 Conservative leadership race, taking third place in that campaign.

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Four candidates vying for Conservative leadership

Four Conservative leadership candidates are prepared to go toe-to-toe with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Abigail Bimman looks at who’s vying for Andrew Scheer’s job, and whether they could replace Trudeau in the future.

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Trudeau proroguing Parliament ahead of new throne speech this fall

Justin Trudeau has asked the governor general to prorogue Parliament — a move that shuts down committee meetings on the WE Charity scandal — and says he will give a new speech from the throne laying out the plan for navigating the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.The news comes after a rollercoaster start to the week with the resignation of Bill Morneau on Monday evening from his post as minister of finance following reports of a rift between the two men over plans for the best path forward on the coronavirus recovery.

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Chrystia Freeland will replace Morneau to become first female finance minister

Chrystia Freeland is taking on a major new role: finance minister.Sources say she will take over the massive finance portfolio following the resignation Monday night of Bill Morneau after reports of a rift between him and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over the best course forward on the economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.Morneau had been under fire over his role in the WE Charity scandal, particularly his failure to recuse himself from cabinet discussions on the group given his family financial ties.Both Morneau and Trudeau are now under investigation by the ethics commissioner over accusations of conflict of interest in that controversy, which emerged after the government granted administration of what was originally billed as

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