During a press conference on Thursday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said his government would look at expediting the hiring process for school bus drivers as students got ready to return to the classrooms in the fall.

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Edmonton exploring its own municipal restrictions exemption program

Edmonton city council is weighing its options when it comes to introducing its own COVID-19 health measures. Councillors voted in favour Wednesday of exploring a municipal proof of vaccination program. Kim Smith explains.

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Alberta Premier Jason Kenney explains timing of vaccine passport ending

Alberta’s Restrictions Exemption Program is no more and soon, other COVID-19 health restrictions will also be lifted. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney joined Gord Steinke to talk about the timing and where the province goes from here.

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Trucker protests: Trudeau says government has helped people grappling with demonstrations in Alberta, Ottawa ‘every step of the way’

During Tuesday’s session of question period, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh asked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau what concrete steps the government has taken to help people grapple with the Coutts, Alta. trucker convoy and Ottawa anti-mandate protests.

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Alberta parents, school officials react to COVID-19 masking changes

Alberta students will not have to wear masks in schools come Monday — and parents are split on their feelings about the changes. Breanna Karstens-Smith reports.

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Alberta businesses divided over vaccine passport elimination

It was designed to curb spiking COVID-19 case rates and to encourage vaccination, but Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the passport program has done its job. Some businesses are applauding the move while others say it’s far too premature to eliminate the provincial restrictions exemption program.

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COVID-19: City committee votes against exploring vaccine passport program just for Calgary

The City of Calgary will not be implementing its own COVID-19 vaccine passport program — at least for now — after a city committee voted against exploring the idea on Wednesday. Adam MacVicar reports.

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Goodell: NFL won’t tolerate racism, vows changes amid Dolphins fallout

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 09: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell addresses the media on February 09, 2022 at the NFL Network's Champions Field at the NFL Media Building on the SoFi Stadium campus in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty INGLEWOOD, Calif. - Under a baking California sun, Roger Goodell knew the heat was coming.At his annual Super Bowl news conference, the NFL commissioner was grilled on two hot topics that have put the league under heavy scrutiny: racism and discrimination in hiring.

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Central Bucks West choir director charged with recording former student as he undressed

BUCKINGHAM TOWNSHIP, Pa. - A Central Bucks West High School choir director has been charged with hiding cameras inside a bedroom in his home in order to record a former student as the student undressed.Joseph Ohrt, a Buckingham Township resident, faces one count of interception, disclosure or use of a wire, electronic or oral communications and four counts of possession, sale, distribution, manufacture or advertisement of electronic, mechanical or other devices and telecommunication identification interception devises, all felonies in the third degree.An investigation began May of 2021 by Central Bucks Regional Police Department and the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office after receiving a Childine tip of an alleged sexual assault of a former student by Ohrt.MORE HEADLINES:The victim, a 2016 graduate of Central Bucks West, was a member of the choir. He stated that in his junior year, Ohrt mentored him in music composition.

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Snoop Dogg takes over Death Row Records, label that launched his career

Snoop Dogg of hip-hop supergroup Mt. Westmore performs at Rupp Arena on November 20, 2021 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Stephen J. Cohen/Getty Images)LOS ANGELES (AP) - Snoop Dogg has taken over a popular record label that launched his stellar career.The rapper-mogul acquired Death Row Records’ brand from MNRK Music Group, which is controlled by a private equity fund managed by Blackstone, the i nvestment firm announced Wednesday.

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Former MLB player Jeremy Giambi dead at 47

FILE - Outfielder Jeremy Giambi #7 of the Oakland Athletics poses for a studio portrait during Spring Training Photo Day in Phoenix, Arizona. Former MLB player Jeremy Giambi has died, the Oakland Athletics confirmed on Wednesday.

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Kanye West's Mental Health Does Not Excuse This Behavior! | Perez Hilton

If U were Kim Kardashian, would you force your daughter to be off Tik Tok to keep Kanye West happy???? This and much more on our latest podcast! CLICK HERE to watch this episode of The Perez Hilton Podcast with Chris Booker!

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More than 56,000 boosters given yesterday; 306 community cases; 12 in hospital

The Big Boost Week is now in full swing with 56,257 booster doses administered across New Zealand yesterday, bringing the total so far to more than 1.7 million.

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Windsor asks for help to end protest

The city of Windsor is asking for federal and provincial aid to deal with a protest that has stopped incoming truck shipments across the Ambassador Bridge. Seán O’Shea reports.

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Almost all restrictions affecting Alberta children gone soon

There was a ton of information to unpack from Tuesday’s COVID-19 announcement by Premier Jason Kenney, including the end of the mask mandates for students.

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Oscars 2022: Surprising COVID-19 Vaccine Info Revealed

You might be surprised by this decision that was just made for the 2022 Oscars ceremony on March 27.

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Valentine’s Day deals to get back at your ex

Topo Chico Hard Seltzer announced it is selling prickly valentines to send to a special ex-someone. "Bolder (and sharper) than your typical bouquet of flowers, each Prickly Valentine comes with a mini-cactus and commemorative card," the seltzer brand revealed in a press release.There is currently a limit of one cactus per customer, and an alcohol purchase is required. You can make a "point" to that lousy person and order here.With a $10 donation this Valentine's Day, The Florida Aquarium will also let you name a roach after an ex.Those who participate will receive a certificate commemorating the occasion and a photo of the roach. Participants will also be able to send a message with "words you wish you had said" or a "funny revenge confession." The aquarium said amusing, family-friendly confessions will be posted with anonymity on The Florida Aquarium’s social media. An, don't worry – they'll never "Hiss & Tell" who sent them! You can get started here.Meanwhile, the San Antonio Zoo will also host its Cry Me a Cockroach Fundraiser for its third year, where funds raised support the zoo’s vision of securing a future for wildlife. The Madagascar Hissing Cockroach.

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What is the consumer price index and how is it used to measure inflation?

Sale stickers on a store shelf. A seven percent increase in the consumer price index (CPI) over the 12 months to December was the highest since 1982.

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COVID-19 hospitalizations decrease slightly as Alberta’s vaccine passport program officially expires

COVID-19 decreased slightly on Wednesday as Alberta’s vaccine passport program officially expired.Premier Jason Kenney announced Tuesday that the restrictions exemption program would be lifted at midnight. The REP came into effect in September, and required Albertans to show proof of double vaccination or a negative rapid test result to obtain entry to businesses operating under the program.

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B.C. bringing in vaccine mandate for all remaining health-care workers

COVID-19, the province is finally implementing the policy.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced on Wednesday family doctors, dentists, chiropractors, physiotherapists and pharmacists will be required to be vaccinated by March 24, 2022.Henry said there is a process in place for medical exemptions, which can be submitted to her office.“We have been working with the colleges to sort through the details on the notice we put forward in October.

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Rapid tests to be made available for free at Ontario grocery stores, pharmacies

Whether you’re heading to the pharmacy to pick up a prescription or doing your groceries, you’ll now be able to pick up a kit of rapid antigen tests for free. It comes as COVID-19 cases across Ontario are on the decline and the province prepares to lift additional public health measures of the coming weeks.

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Road closures put in place around Queen’s Park ahead of possible protest

Toronto Police has put in place a number of road closures over rumblings on social media that a protest connected to the Ottawa convoy could come to the city. Erica Vella has more.

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2 men charged in string of New Castle County residential burglaries

NEW CASTLE, Del. - Police in New Castle County arrested two men they say are behind a string of home burglaries. Police say the men chose their victims because of their ethnicity.They say crimes similar to these have been reported to multiple police agencies from outside the state, including as far south as Georgia.Watches, jewelry, designer bags and sneakers.

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Govt. program does not pay for crack pipes, White House says

Man holding a crack pipe. WASHINGTON (AP) - Following outrage on the political right, the Biden administration said Wednesday that a grant program to help prevent additional harm to people who use illicit drugs will not pay for safer pipes to smoke crack or meth."No federal funding will be used directly or through subsequent reimbursement of grantees to put pipes in safe smoking kits," Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and White House drug policy adviser Rahul Gupta said in a statement.White House press secretary Jen Psaki said separately that was never the intention, complaining that impression was created by "inaccurate reporting."Monday was the deadline for service organizations and state and local governments to apply for a share of $30 million in federal money for "harm reduction" efforts intended to prevent disease, injury and other collateral trauma to people addicted to illicit drugs.RELATED: 93,000 Americans died of overdoses last year, a new recordThe original request for funding proposals from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration had listed "safe smoking kits/supplies" among the items that could be purchased with taxpayer money.

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Smithsonian Museum is asking for pictures from Disney vacations

FILE - Crowds fill Main Street USA in front of Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom on the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. Vacation photos have a new use.The Smithsonian National Museum of American History is asking for vacation photos from Disneyland in California or Disney World in Florida.

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Coronavirus: Ford accuses teachers’ unions of wanting to ’cause trouble’ over labour board challenge

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Monday he “can’t understand” the decision by Ontario teachers’ unions to file a labour board challenge over the province’s school reopening plans, saying he is “begging” for the unions to work with his government.

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Premier Ford to make announcement in Brockville, Ont., Thursday

Ontario Premier Doug Ford will be in Brockville, Ont., for the second time in a week on Thursday to make an announcement.Ford will be joined by the province’s Solicitor General Sylvia Jones, and the MPP for Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes Steve Clark. Trudeau, Ford unveil deal to produce N95 masks at 3M plant in Brockville, Ont.

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Ontario government releases guidelines for dealing with COVID-19 outbreaks in schools

COVID-19 positive cases or outbreaks that may occur in schools as students and staff prepare to head back to the classroom this fall.Numerous scenarios are laid out in a 21-page document released Wednesday on what schools, boards, principals, teachers, staff, students, and local public health units should do if a student becomes ill during school hours, if a person is exposed to the virus outside of school or if there is a positive case.“We have robust plans for schools and school boards so that when a case or an outbreak occurs, everyone knows what to do,” Premier Doug Ford said at a news conference.

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Alberta drugstores ramp up in-store COVID-19 testing amid pandemic

Loblaw Companies Ltd. says it will run viral testing for asymptomatic patients at all 234 of its Alberta pharmacies, located at Shoppers Drug Mart, Independent Foods and other stores.

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Coronavirus: Ford defends decision to run ads about back-to-school plan

Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended his government’s decision to run ads about its back-to-school plans which have been heavily criticized by opposition parties and teachers’ unions. Ford said he believes the ads are necessary because “it’s so important to communicate with parents.” Critics say money from the ads could be better spent elsewhere.

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Ad campaign on Ontario’s school reopening plan faces criticism

Ontario government to publicize its school reopening plan.The 30-second radio advertisement touts the government’s efforts to consult widely with health and education professionals to create their strategy.It also details some of the measures included in the plan and promotes a government website with more information.

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NDP leader to visit London, Ont., calling on Ford government to increase school funding

NDP is visiting the Forest City Tuesday to call on Premier Doug Ford to improve his back-to-school plans.Andrea Horwath is scheduled to hold a press conference at 10 a.m. at Eagle Heights Public School on Oxford Street.She’ll be calling on Ford to decrease class sizes and increase funding for schools preparing to welcome back students amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.Horwath has been vocal about her concerns regarding Ontario’s back-to-school plans.

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Coronavirus: Ford says response to call for PPE produced in Ontario ‘overwhelming’

Speaking beside Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at a 3M Canada facility in Brockville, Ont.

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Trudeau, Ford to unveil deal Friday to produce N95 masks at 3M plant in Brockville, Ont.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will join Ontario Premier Doug Ford today to announce a deal aimed at ensuring Canada is never again at the mercy of unreliable foreign suppliers of personal protective equipment during a pandemic.Under the agreement, 3M is to increase capacity at its Brockville, Ont., facility so that it can produce up to 100 million medical-grade N95 masks a year.The federal and Ontario governments are each kicking in $23.3 million to help increase production capacity at the plant.A provincial government official confirmed the masks are to be used to meet private sector, provincial, and North American market demand throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

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Ontario Premier Ford says province is planning for pro-active testing in COVID-19 hot spots as students return to schools

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his government is planning for pro-active testing of COVID-19 in active hot spots around the province as students get ready to return to the classrooms in the fall.

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Coronavirus: 3M to make N95 masks in Brockville after agreement with federal, Ontario governments

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Under the agreement announced today the facility is expected to produce up to 100 million N95 masks a year.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier Doug Ford are expected to announce the deal tomorrow in Brockville, Ont.Ford has repeatedly said the province needs to ramp up its own personal protective gear production capacity in light of the pandemic.He has also been publicly critical of U.S.

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Ontario government extends COVID-19 pandemic orders until Sept. 22

coronavirus pandemic.The government said the extensions give it the ability to address ongoing risks and effects of the virus and to ensure measures remain in place to protect the population.“We’ve seen great progress in our fight against COVID-19 in recent weeks, but now is not the time to let our guard down,” Solicitor General Sylvia Jones said in a news release Thursday. Working from home for the foreseeable future? It could impact your home insurance “We must continue safely and gradually down the path to recovery while tackling the ongoing effects of this pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Ford says he is following advice of experts on mandatory masks for children in kindergarten

Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Wednesday was asked about a back-to-school plan that would include mandatory masks for children in kindergarten, saying his government would back whatever advice health experts suggested.

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Waterloo Catholic school board to stick with current mask plan for now

Waterloo public school board makes masks mandatory for all students “There is, however, a board meeting next Monday evening and it is possible that masks might arise as a point of discussion.”Current provincial guidelines require students in grades 4 and up to wear masks but the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) approved a motion Tuesday night that made masks mandatory for all students, including those in kindergarten to Grade 3.The motion includes exceptions for those who are unable to wear masks. Premier Doug Ford accuses Ontario teachers’ unions of ‘playing politics’ “Staff will work with and approach compliance among younger students with compassion and a focus on education.

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Coronavirus: Doug Ford stands by back-to-school plan

A frustrated Premier Doug Ford continues to defend the province’s back-to-school plan after a recent survey showed many parents are still on the fence about letting their kids return to the classroom. Miranda Anthistle explains.

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Premier Doug Ford accuses Ontario teachers’ unions of ‘playing politics’

Doug Ford says Ontario teachers’ unions are “playing politics” by opposing his government’s back-to-school plan.Ford says the plan to reopen schools next month was designed with input from health experts.His comments come as officials with the Toronto District School Board meet to redraw their reopening plan after the province rejected their proposal to cut class sized by shortening the school day.

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Coronavirus: Doug Ford to speak at virtual Association of Municipalities Ontario conference

Doug Ford is set to speak at this year’s Association of Municipalities Ontario conference this morning.The event is being held entirely online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and will feature discussions and workshops about how municipalities can begin to recover from the outbreak’s economic ravages.Also today, 10 cabinet ministers will participate in a forum on “supporting community well-being.” Ontario teachers say they’re preparing for online and in-class lessons with little guidance They include Health Minister Christine Elliott and Education Minister Stephen Lecce.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The AMO has at times clashed with the provincial government during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying

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Coronavirus: Ford says COVID-19 case at Toronto strip club will ‘show how contact tracing works’

When asked if he was “anxious” about the recent announcement that over 500 people may have been exposed to COVID-19 after a worker at a Toronto strip club tested positive for the virus, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said that it will be about the “follow-up” and that the recent positive case is “going to show how contact tracing works.” Ford added that the club “needs to be treated like any other business” amid the COVID-19 pandemic and that public health protocols must be followed.

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Coronavirus: Ontario providing $8M to Ontario Amateur Sports Fund amid COVID-19 pandemic

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced on Friday that the government will be providing $8 million to the Ontario Amateur Sports Fund to ensure “these organizations can continue delivering safe, quality sports programming” for children and amateur athletes amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Bill Kelly: The uncomfortable truth is we’re not ready for school reopening

Doug Ford stands firm amid growing calls to revise Ontario’s back-to-school plan Why is it that children still have to practise social distancing when they line up for their Happy Meal at McDonald’s, but they’ll be jammed back into classrooms with the same number of students that was deemed to be unsafe just a few months ago?Children are not immune from COVID-19, and even if they don’t show symptoms of the virus, they can still pass it on to teachers, custodians and family members when they go home.

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Ontario Premier Ford says he remains ‘open to any suggestion’ from health officials on mask-wearing for children

Asked about the American Association of Pediatricians saying today that children as young as two could be wearing masks, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said the current mask wearing mandates for children came from Sick Kids Hospital and the health team.

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford in Windsor-Essex Thursday after region enters Stage 3

Windsor-Essex today after the region entered Stage 3 of the province’s reopening plan on Wednesday.Ford will spend the day in the city of Windsor and will meet with mayors from across the region to discuss economic recovery.The premier is also set to tour the Ford Motor Company’s Essex Engine Plant.

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Coronavirus: Ford government projects budget deficit will jump to $38.5B in 2020-21

Ontario Premier Doug Ford addressed on Wednesday a recent fiscal update that found the Ontario budget deficit was projected to jump to $38.5 billion in 2020-2021.

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Coronavirus: Ford says he wants to work with teachers’ union on back-to-school plan

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday he wants to work with the teachers’ union on bringing Ontario kids back to school safely, adding “parents don’t want us to be going back and forth.”

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Ford says his government will look at expediting hiring process amid shortage of school bus drivers

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