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‘Can you help us’: Family that died during hike sent final, desperate text

died of heat exhaustion during a gruelling summer hike in Northern California last summer tried to send desperate calls and texts for help, but their attempts at communication failed because of poor cellphone service.Jonathan Gerrish, his wife Ellen Chung, their one-year-old daughter, Aurelia “Miju” Chung-Gerrish, and their dog, Oski, were found dead Aug. 17 on a hiking trail near the Merced River, after temperatures spiked at 43 C.

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‘Freedom convoy’ organizer Chris Barber to be released on bail

Chris Barber, one of the principal organizers of the so-called “freedom convoy,” is being released on bail on the conditions that he imminently leaves Ottawa and no longer supports the downtown blockades.Barber was released from police custody after a court hearing in Ottawa late Friday afternoon.His bail bond is set at $100,000, with his wife set as a surety. He is instructed to leave the city within 24 hours and the province of Ontario within five days.He must also, under the order of Justice Julie Bourgeois, no longer directly or indirectly support the ongoing blockades in downtown Ottawa, which police launched operations to clear earlier in the day on Friday.

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Wet’suwet’en Nation condemns northern B.C. pipeline attack as new images released

Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chief told Global News on Friday the nation is “disheartened” to see what happened at the Coastal GasLink worksite this week.“We certainly don’t, as a Wet’suwet’en people, condone this type of action,” said Chief Wihaliy’te, who is also known as Theresa Tait-Day.RCMP in northern British Columbia said a “violent confrontation” between unknown attackers and Coastal GasLink pipeline workers happened early Thursday.Houston RCMP said security officials with the company reported “acts of violence” by masked attackers at their worksite by the Marten Forest Service Road early Thursday morning.“They were dressed in camouflage-type outer winter wear, their faces were disguised, they had masks over their face and they started using extreme violence against the workers,” Chief Supt.

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Baby formula recall: What to look out for if your child consumed the recalled products

PHILADELPHIA - Many local parents, already struggling to find powdered formula on store shelves, are even more concerned after the Food and Drug Administration recalled three brands. RELATED: Baby formula recall 2022: Some Similac, Alimentum and EleCare products tied to illnessSimilac, Alimentum and EleCare are being pulled off the shelves because of dangerous bacteria, including salmonella and Cronobacter sakazakiim. FOX 29's Eddie Kadhim spoke to numerous parents who are very concerned after finding the recalled products in their pantries. Matthew Smale is worried about finding formula for his six-month-old going forward. He showed FOX 29 one of the six recalled formula cans his family has been using. It didn't take long for the impact to hit his home. "Watery diapers and she started throwing up this morning," Smale said.

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Man expected to survive after being shot 6 times in South Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA - A young man is expected to survive after being shot multiple times Friday night in South Philadelphia, according to police. Investigators said the 19-year-old victim was shot six times on the 2700 block of South Marshall Street around 9 p.m. He was driven to Methodist Hospital with gunshot wounds to the hip, back, arms and legs, police said.The victim was placed in stable condition at the hospital. No arrests were reported immediately following the shooting. MORE LOCAL HEADLINES___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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YMCA event gives Philadelphia youth an outlet for expressing grief, fears caused by gun violence

PHILADELPHIA - With all the violence happening in the City of Philadelphia, many children and teens are looking for an outlet. Living in a city plagued by gun violence means carrying around the weight of grief associated with it, but community groups have pledged to help them every step of the way. One local 10-year-old said her father taught her what to do when she hears gunshots. "When I hear that pop pop pop he said don't look around.

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Family searching for answers from SEPTA after 67-year-old woman fatally struck by trolley in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - A Delaware County family is in shock after their family matriarch was struck and killed by a SEPTA trolley on Friday morning. Darien Houser was 2,800 miles away in Washington state when he got the tragic news that his mother, 67-year-old Glendora Moody, was killed. Moody, who raised five kids and was known as "Peaches," was known for her love of family and her dedication to social work. "It's just hard losing your mother," he said. "Your only mother.

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India reports 22,270 fresh Covid-19 cases, 325 deaths in last 24 hours

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Pandemic look-ahead: What might be in store for B.C. in the fall of 2022?

With B.C.’s pandemic picture looking more optimistic for the spring and summer, Keith Baldrey has the details on what Dr. Bonnie Henry says might be ahead for the fall.

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US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says he and his family tested Covid-19 positive

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Trucker Protests: Over 100 arrested by Ottawa police in bid to end convoy blockade

Police are in the midst of an operation to clear out the so-called “Freedom Convoy” that has been encamped for 22 days in the nation’s capital, with more than 100 individuals arrested on Friday.

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Nicki Minaj Says Philadelphia Health Department Is Reposting Her COVID-19 Vaccine Tweets For 'Engagement'

Nicki Minaj is called out the Philadelphia Health Department in a pair of new tweets on social media.

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Disruptive protests leave mixed results for shifting views on COVID mandates

With honking trucks, disruptive occupations, and border blockades, protesters spent weeks pushing back against Canada’s COVID-19 restrictions.

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More than 2.1 million boosters given nationally; 1,901 community cases; 76 in hospital

More than 2.1 million booster shots have now been given nationally, with over 25,000 administered on Friday.

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Police move in on Ottawa convoy protest

Police in Ottawa have begun the task of ending a protest that began just over three weeks ago. Officers are methodically moving in on demonstrators and trucks, making arrests and towing vehicles.

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8 more deaths in Alberta linked to COVID-19; Hinshaw reminds people health rules still in effect

COVID-19 in Alberta rose to 3,830 on Friday, up eight from the day before.Alberta Health posted the province’s latest pandemic-related numbers to its website Friday afternoon. The number of patients with COVID-19 in Alberta hospitals increased ever so slightly on Friday, up by three from a day earlier for a total of 1,494 people.

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Man shot twice in the head Friday night in West Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA - Police say a man is fighting for his life after being shot multiple times Friday night in West Philadelphia. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the area of 54th and Vine streets just before 5:30 p.m.

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NASCAR: Jusan Hamilton becomes 1st Black Daytona 500 race director

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Jusan Hamilton fell hard for fast cars, dreaming as a kid of a NASCAR career as he drove at dirt tracks in New York. He contended for wins, kept pace with top drivers as he bounced from series to series and trusted his talent enough to know that he could succeed as a professional driver.What Hamilton didn’t see as his family traversed around tracks were other kids that looked like him.

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Police action, arrests continue at Ottawa convoy protest

Police officers have started to make arrests in the capital as the trucker convoy marks its third week in Ottawa. Kyle Benning has more on the standoff between police and protesters and the latest from the liberal government.

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NPHET recommends end to PCR testing for most under-55s

The Taoiseach has said that the Government will be accepting all advice from the National Public Health Emergency Team to lift almost all remaining Covid-19 measures from 28 February.

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Trucker protests: Ottawa police arrest 70 in push to end convoy blockade, says interim chief Steve Bell

During a news conference Friday, Ottawa Interim Police Chief Steve Bell said that as of 3 p.m. ET local time, 70 people were arrested as authorities work to clear the city of trucker protesters who have occupied the area for three weeks.

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Residents still feel impact of massive Kingsessing water main break a week later

PHILADELPHIA - Residents in Philadelphia's Kingsessing neighborhood are still feeling the impacts of a massive water main break a week after millions of gallons flooded city streets. According to officials, a 48-inch water pipe buried underneath the intersection of 56th Street and Springfield Avenue for more than a century burst forth around 6 a.m. on Feb.

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Pennsylvania's only Black-owned winery working to unite the world one glass at a time

ELKINS PARK, Pa. - Frank Mitchell, the owner and founder of Mitchell and Mitchell Wines, is on a mission to promote inclusivity and unity in the industry. Friday is National Drink Wine Day and many across the country use it as an opportunity to dabble in new flavors for their pallette. RELATED: National Drink Wine Day: Wine by the numbersFor Mitchell, his business is the only Black-owned winery in the area and just one of the 47 operating in the country. "I want to change the concept that wine is a white man's game," he said. His business started with dinner parties.

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Former Upper Darby elementary school principal arrested on child sex assault charges, police say

UPPER DARBY, Pa. - A former elementary school principal in Upper Darby has been arrested on child sexual assault charges, according to the Delaware County District Attorney.Police say 39-year-old Jonathan Wisneski of Springfield, Pennsylvania, was arraigned on Thursday afternoon. Bail was set at $150,000.He faces charges of intercourse/sexual contact with a student, indecent assault on a person under the age of 13, corruption of minors and endangering the welfare of children, according to the criminal complaint obtained by FOX 29.Wisneski has not worked for the Upper Darby School District since 2018 and he currently works at Devereaux Cares School in Downington, according to police.Authorities say there were allegations against him when he was principal in 2018 and those claims were investigated by law enforcement and the district attorney's office.

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Toronto police maintaining strong presence in downtown core

There’s been an increased police presence over the last couple of weeks downtown, amid protests over pandemic restrictions and mandates. Shallima Maharaj reports.

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Public health department dissed Nicki Minaj over infamous impotency tweet

Nicki Minaj this week over her infamous tweet last year connecting the COVID-19 vaccine to impotency. On Feb. 16, the "Moment 4 Life" singer cryptically tweeted, "Nothing like watching someone speak confidently about something they know nothing about."Nicki didn't explain what her message was pertaining to, but the Philadelphia Public Health Department saw her tweet as an opportunity to pounce and throw one of her old messages back in her face. Back in September 2021, Nicki caused quite the stir over her position on the COVID-19 vaccine, and it had to do with, among other things, her cousin's friend's testicles and a canceled wedding. "My cousin in Trinidad won't get the vaccine cuz his friend got it & became impotent," she wrote.

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Alberta Health estimates 1,100 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday

– 1,100 cases– 550 additional cases of VOCs; 35% of active cases are now VOCs– 12,100 laboratory tests– 9% positivity– Hospitalizations – remain stable– 10,000 vaccine doses administered on April 2– 685,000 doses to date. (2/3)— Dr.

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Premier Kenney stays course on existing COVID-19 rules, pleads with Albertans to follow them heading into Easter

Premier Jason Kenney said Alberta will continue with the existing COVID-19 heath restrictions, even as case numbers and more variants of concern continue to rise. As Julia Wong explains, Kenney joined Dr.

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Hinshaw says Alberta ‘likely would have’ seen spike even without relaxing COVID-19 restrictions

Dr. Deena Hinshaw compares Alberta’s spike in COVID-19 cases and B.C.’s, saying both saw a spike at around the same time, when asked about whether she thought easing restrictions led to a third wave.

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Premier Kenney to join Dr. Hinshaw for Alberta’s COVID-19 update Thursday

Jason Kenney is set to be on hand for Thursday’s update on COVID-19 in Alberta.Chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw is scheduled to provide the update at 3:30 p.m.

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More Alberta families faced with 24-day quarantine due to COVID-19 variants

Rise in COVID-19 cases, variants ‘a wake-up call for all Albertans,’ Kenney says “Because it’s the U.K. variant, (Alberta Health Services) is obviously playing the safe side… We were told it’s very contagious,” Zeia’s father, Arnel Ayuno, told Global News.Here’s why their quarantine period is so long:Normally, when someone tests positive for COVID-19, they can relatively safely isolate in their own home by using a separate bedroom and bathroom.

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Kenney says he’s been told youth sports could be linked to ‘worrisome signs’ of COVID-19 transmission in Alberta

–With files from Global News’ Fletcher Kent

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Alberta considering more COVID-19 restrictions but no decisions yet: Hinshaw

Dr. Deena Hinshaw says many people are feeling frustrated or tired of COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta and are not following safety measures, so officials are looking at what might help reduce the risk of spread if tighter rules are needed.

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Alberta temporarily pauses use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in those under 55

Chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw announces Alberta will follow Health Canada and other provinces and pause the use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in those under 55 following reports of rare blood clots in Europe.

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Dr. Hinshaw expected to announce new age guidelines for AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

Dr. Deena Hinshaw has a news conference scheduled for 2:15 p.m. Monday, when the chief medical officer of health is expected to announce a pause on Alberta’s AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine program for those under the age of 55.

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Spike in Lethbridge cases has Alberta NDP calling for COVID-19 response plan

COVID-19 across Alberta begin to creep up for a third time, an area of southern Alberta is seeing a sharp increase that has the Opposition NDP calling for a response plan.“Three weeks ago, on Feb. 25th, Lethbridge had 19 active cases.

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Alberta identifies 764 new COVID-19 cases, 191 variant cases on Thursday

Alberta chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw reveals 764 new cases of COVID-19 were identified in the province on Thursday.

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Hinshaw explains why firefighters are not included in Phase 2B of COVID-19 vaccination program

Dr. Deena Hinshaw explains why firefighters were not included in Phase 2B of Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccination programs, despite police officers and EMTs being included.

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Dr. Hinshaw to provide COVID-19 update Thursday afternoon

Dr. Deena Hinshaw is scheduled to provide another COVID-19 update for Albertans on Thursday afternoon.The province’s chief medical officer of health is scheduled to speak at 3:30 p.m.

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Alberta records first 2 cases of Brazil COVID-19 variant due to community spread

Alberta has recorded its first community transmission cases of the COVID-19 variant discovered in Brazil. Julia Wong has the details from Dr. Deena Hinshaw’s Wednesday update.

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Health Canada adding warning about blood clots to AstraZeneca vaccine: Hinshaw

Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw says Health Canada is adding a warning to the AstraZeneca vaccine after a small number of people reported blood clots in the brain two weeks after receiving the vaccine.

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Alberta identifies first community spread cases of P.1 COVID-19 variant

Alberta chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said Wednesday the province saw its first community spread of the P1 COVID-19 variant, first identified in Brazil, in two cases.

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Hinshaw does not rule out increased COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta

Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw isn’t ruling out increasing restrictions in the province if spread escalates and pressure on the health-care system grows.

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Hinshaw reminds Albertans there is still risk of COVID-19 transmission outside

While clarifying socializing outside is safer than inside, Dr. Deena Hinshaw reminded Albertans the risk of COVID-19 transmission still exists.

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Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw to provide COVID-19 update Wednesday afternoon

COVID-19 Wednesday afternoon amid a rise in variant cases of concern.On Tuesday, Alberta identified 197 new cases of COVID-19 variants of concern. Dr.

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Organizations impacted by COVID-19 restrictions react to Alberta not easing public health measures

–With files from The Canadian Press’ Dean Bennett

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‘We cannot take the risk of easing any measures’: Hinshaw explains decision to not ease more COVID-19 restrictions yet

Dr. Deena Hinshaw offers a statement about Alberta deciding not to ease more COVID-19 restrictions yet.

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Alberta identifies 456 new COVID-19 cases, 110 variants of concern on Monday

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw announces the province identified 456 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday during her pandemic update.

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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

Hinshaw says each COVID-19 metric tells a different story when considering more restrictions in Alberta

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