Mercedes Stephenson speaks with Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland on ‘The West Block’ about COVID-19 and Canada’s economic recovery. “We need to conquer COVID before we know for sure how much money it’s going to be,” says Freeland.

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

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Pfizer’s Covid windfall creates new mRNA opportunities

Pfizer will spend all that Covid cash.

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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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Quebec lays out deconfinement plans

Premier Francois Legault has outlined deconfinement plans for the next 4 weeks, as COVID-19 hospitalizations in the province continue to drop. As of March 14, most measures will have been lifted, leaving only mask mandates and vaccination passport requirements.

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Fourth suspect in murder of Philadelphia teen captured in Atlanta

Jahlil Williams and three others are being held responsible for the November shooting death of 14-year-old Samir Johnson. PHILADELPHIA - A second suspect in the November murder of a Philadelphia teenager was arrested Tuesday in Atlanta, according to federal authorities. Jahlil Williams, 23, was taken into custody by U.S.

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Trevor Bauer will not face criminal charges in assault investigation

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 28: Trevor Bauer #27 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches during the game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on June 28, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers defeated the Giants 3-2.

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State trooper takes ‘leap of faith’ to catch runaway cat

Freeze frame showing Trooper Enrique Llerenas leaping to catch runaway cat. The trooper can be heard in the video saying, "I liked you, but not anymore, kitty" as he returned the furry critter to safety. AdvertisementStoryful contributed to this report.

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More states remove COVID-19 mask mandates

Across the country, states are once again beginning to loosen or do away with mask mandates in schools and indoor spaces as COVID-19 cases continue to drop from the Omicron surge.

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Nadia Sawalha tests positive for Covid-19 and 'completely' loses her taste and smell

Nadia Sawalha has revealed she’s tested positive for Covid-19 and says she’s “completely” lost her taste and smell.The Loose Women star, 57, shared the news on Instagram and asked fans for advice on how she could get her senses back, as she posted a selfie with two tissues hanging from her nose. Alongside the photo, Nadia wrote: “HELP ! Advice !? Having tested positive. I’ve completely lost my taste and smell ?! “I’m a cook ! Major problem.

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Knife-wielding masked suspect wanted in Chester County convince store robbery

CALN TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Authorities in Chester County are searching for a masked bandit wanted for a knife-point robbery at a local convenience store.Officers from the Caln Township Police Department were called to the Turkey Hill store on Bondsville Road around 2 a.m.

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Norwegian Cruise Line to drop face mask requirements

(Photo: Ingo Wagner/picture alliance via Getty Images) (Ingo Wagner/picture alliance)CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Norwegian Cruise Line said it will no longer require guests and crew members to wear face masks on board starting March 1, according to the company's website. The cruise line recommends that guests wear face coverings when onboard indoors, except when actively eating or drinking or when in their room. "Mask coverings are also recommended outdoors when physical distancing of at least six (6) feet cannot be maintained. The decision to wear a mask covering when onboard is at the discretion of each guest."DOWNLOAD: FOX 35 NEWS APP | FOX 35 STORM TEAM WEATHER APPSUBSCRIBE: FOX 35 NEWSLETTER | FOX 35 Orlando on YouTube FOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter According to the website, when customers are sailing from a European port guests will be required to wear coverings on board while indoors except when eating or drinking or in their room. "Face masks that have two or more layers that completely cover your nose and mouth and fit snugly on your face are permitted. Face masks should block light when held up to bright light source.

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Winnipeg protesters demand meeting with premier, changes to health orders

COVID-19 and end mandates by establishing a clear path forward with set calendar dates.That’s one of their five calls to the province in the letter, which is not signed with any individual’s names.

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Phillip Schofield out of covid isolation after missing This Morning for a week

Phillip Schofield has confirmed he’s finally out of isolation after testing negative twice for Covid.The presenter, 59, has been absent from his presenting duties on This Morning and Dancing On Ice after testing positive for coronavirus at the end of January and previously admitted he was “bored out of his brain” after isolating for a week. However, his luck seems to have now changed – on Monday afternoon he posted a negative lateral flow test, followed by another negative test today, meaning he could leave isolation. Sharing a photo of his negative test on Tuesday, Phillip wrote: “It's official!!! 2 days negative...

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COVID-19: Liberal MP calls on government for clear roadmap out of pandemic restrictions

Liberal MP Joël Lightbound on Tuesday called on his government to provide a clear roadmap out of the COVID-19 pandemic and its related public health restrictions, saying Canadians are worried they can not tell where public health ends and politics begin.

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Many COVID-19 mandates are in provincial jurisdiction: Health minister

Asked about Liberal MP Joel Lightbound’s comments against COVID-19 mandates during Tuesday’s session of question period in the House of Commons, Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos made it clear that lockdowns and many COVID-19 vaccine mandates are within provincial jurisdiction.

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Saskatoon city council votes to lift proof of vaccine requirements, keeps masking

City of Saskatoon is reducing its COVID-19 safeguards despite having some of the highest numbers of hospitalizations the city has seen.Saskatoon city council, in a special session on Tuesday morning, voted to stop requiring proof of vaccination against COVID-19, or recent negative tests for the disease, for people entering city facilities when the provincial government rescinds the public health order to that effect.Councillors also voted to keep requiring visitors to wear a mask in city buildings and on public transit even after the province no longer requires it. Saskatchewan moves to end COVID-19 public health orders The administration told councillors it recommended removing the proof of vaccination and of a recent negative test because it legally relies on the province to implement them.“It would be very challenging to continue proof of vaccination without the public health order in place,” emergency planning director Pamela Goulden-McLeod stated.Requiring masking, city solicitor Cindy Yelland said, is less invasive and therefore more defensible, compared with requiring proof of vaccination.City manager Jeff Jorgenson said the city would be in a more contentious situation were it to keep requiring COVID-19 restrictions when the province didn’t.

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Grand River Transit reducing ION service due to staffing shortage created by Omicron

COVID-19.“Due to staff shortages as a result of Omicron, effective Mon. Feb. 14, ION LRT service will be reduced to every 15 minutes,” the agency said on Twitter.

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Bill Kelly: Hey NHL, stand in line for your vaccines

he told Mercedes Stephenson on Global’s The West Block that Pfizer wants to ensure that the vaccine gets to the people who need it most.

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Procurement minister defends Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine portfolio

Public Service and Procurement Minister Anita Anand tells Mercedes Stephenson on “The West Block” that Canada has procured the highest number of doses per capita of COVID-19 vaccines in the world.

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‘We can’t wait that long’: Edmonton, Calgary considering more COVID-19 restrictions

The West Block with Mercedes Stephenson, Health Minister Tyler Shandro said if COVID-19 case numbers don’t decrease by Dec. 15, the government will explore further restrictions.

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‘Critical tool’: Rempel Garner says Canadians need answers on coronavirus vaccine

coronavirus vaccines will be made available and when, the Conservative party health critic says.Michelle Rempel Garner made the comments during an interview with The West Block’s Mercedes Stephenson airing on Sunday.“We need to make sure that people understand when and where they can get this vaccine so that we can move forward and not just be seeing continued lockdowns,” she said.Canada’s review of Pfizer coronavirus vaccine will be completed ‘soon,’ health minister saysShe said even though the government says it has secured vaccine doses, Canadians “don’t know when they’re going to be delivered to Canada.”Rempel Garner’s comments come two days after the Tories filed a motion pressing the government to answer multiple COVID-19

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Alberta health minister rejects suggestions province too lax with coronavirus restrictions

Tyler Shandro is rejecting suggestions his province’s spiking coronavirus cases are the result of not moving quickly or toughly enough in slapping restrictions on the public.His comments in an interview with The West Block‘s Mercedes Stephenson come as the province continues to see record daily case counts and after Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi has urged the province to take “bold action” to get a grip on rapidly-spreading infections.“Do you think that the criticism that others have made in the political realm, that Alberta has put individual freedom and prosperity ahead of health, is warranted?” Stephenson asked.“No, it’s not at all,” said Shandro.

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Alberta Health Minister: ‘the main worry at this time is social gatherings’

Tyler Shandro, Alberta’s health minister, tells Mercedes Stephenson on ‘The West Block’ the province has directed its measures at social gatherings to try and curb the spread of COVID-19.

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The West Block: Dec. 5, 2020: Record-breaking case numbers and Canada’s fiscal fallout

This week on ‘The West Block,’ Mercedes Stephenson gets answers on the uptick in COVID-19 cases across the country, particularly in Alberta, and the economic consequences of the virus. Mercedes probes Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland on the economic update and fiscal guardrails.

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Fiscal guardrails will be ‘anchored’ by the time recovery plan rolls out: Freeland

Chrystia Freeland says by the time the government begins rolling out a massive coronavirus recovery plan, they will be clear about what job numbers they will need to see to rein it in.In an interview with The West Block‘s Mercedes Stephenson, Freeland said while the fall economic statement she presented in her first formal fiscal document since taking over the finance portfolio this summer didn’t offer specifics on those targets, those will be clear when the plans kicks off.“I thought it was important to be transparent with Canadians that we will need a growth plan and to also be transparent about the fact that we need to let things settle down a little bit more,” she said.“If you have guardrails on the road, they need to be physical and

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No details on ‘fiscal guardrails’ to keep pandemic spending in check

The federal government is facing more scrutiny about its plans to spend billions more to help Canadians during the pandemic.

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Liberals ‘don’t want’ fiscal update vote to trigger election: Trudeau

Trudeau says his party doesn’t want a federal election, despite a looming confidence vote that could topple his government.His comment comes as Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has teed up legislation aimed at making elements of her fiscal update a reality — but if that legislation fails, it could trigger a federal election.“We certainly don’t want one.

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Bill Kelly: COVID-19 spending is frightening, but necessary

Chrystia Freeland‘s economic statement is rife with stimulus spending to do whatever it takes to help Canadians and Canadian businesses to stay safe and solvent.The fact that the conservative-minded Chambers of Commerce, which advocates for the interests of small businesses, supports such measures speaks to the severity of the circumstances that citizens and businesses face now and in the future.Should we be concerned about the monumental deficits that are being created and fiscal challenges we’ll face on the other side of this horrific health care and economic calamity? Absolutely — but we need our governments to deal with the crisis before us.The costs of battling this pandemic are enormous, but the cost of not doing enough is worse.There

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The political strategy of Canada’s pandemic spending plan

The federal government has unveiled its fall economic statement, detailing the plan to tackle the pandemic.

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Chrystia Freeland discusses Canada’s fall economic statement

After unveiling Canada’s much-anticipated fall economic statement, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks with Global National’s Dawna Friesen, about the government’s $25 billion spending plan and the rationale behind it.

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Coronavirus: Economist says future is “bleak” for many businesses even after Canada’s fiscal update

Speaking to Global News’ Mercedes Stephenson on Monday following the fiscal update from Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, Trevin Stratton, the chief economist at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce said the picture is “very bleak” for many businesses in the sectors hardest-hit by COVID-19.

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Coronavirus: O’Toole calls for mass rapid testing to ‘preserve’ Canada’s economy

Reacting to Canada’s fiscal update given by Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland on Monday, Conservative Party Leader Erin O’Toole called for mass COVID-19 rapid testing to “preserve” the country’s economy.

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Coronavirus: Canada has recovered nearly 80% of jobs lost in pandemic, Freeland says

During Canada’s economic update delivered by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland on Monday in the House of Commons, Freeland said the country has recovered almost 80 per cent of jobs lost during the pandemic – but there is still more work to do.

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Fiscal update would boost child benefit and wage subsidy, calls for airline refunds

Chrystia Freeland’s plan to prop up the Canadian economy through the second wave of the novel coronavirus pandemic includes a temporary top-up to the Canada Child Benefit (CCB), a boost to the wage subsidy and targeted aid for industries that have been especially hard-hit by the pandemic.The Liberals’ fiscal update — the first spending roadmap the government has provided since the last federal budget in March 2019 — also reiterates that financial assistance to major airlines would come with refunds for cancelled flights, a commitment Transport Minister Marc Garneau made earlier this month.Seeing the economy until a self-sustaining recovery takes hold will require more spending on aid to individuals and businesses as well as targeted

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Canada hints at ‘major’ coronavirus recovery plan but still no brakes on spending

The Canadian economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic will likely not begin until “deep into 2021” but how the government plans to gauge when it is time to turn on — and off — the taps with a “major” recovery program remains hazy.Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland on Monday unveiled the hotly anticipated fall economic statement, which pegged the current deficit projections at $382 billion this fiscal year and confirmed the government plans to issue a formal budget next year. The combination of extensive spending on social programs, an economy stifled by pandemic restrictions and plans for roughly $100 billion in recovery stimulus over the next three fiscal years means the federal deficit likely won’t return

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What the fiscal update does and doesn’t tell us about the coronavirus vaccine roll-out

As Canada anxiously awaits a coronavirus vaccine, the Liberals’ fiscal update reveals some murky details of what that roll-out plan could look like.But when it comes to details on how the government plans to undertake the “complex national endeavour” of ensuring “the appropriate planning and infrastructure is in place to receive and deploy vaccines,” the fiscal update is short on specifics.

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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

Freeland assures fiscal guardrails will be ‘anchored’ by the time COVID-19 recovery plan released

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