‘It failed’: O’Toole slams Liberals’ handing of coronavirus pandemic after throne speech

COVID-19 rapid antigen tests at grocery stores, pharmacies and other settings.A government source with knowledge of the plan told The Canadian Press that Health Minister Christine Elliott will announce more details on Wednesday.The source said there will be a limit of one box of five tests per household per visit, though some stores might have different processes.Ontario provided free rapid antigen test kits at malls and liquor stores in December ahead of the holidays.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police confirmed the arrest of the main suspect wanted in connection with the attempted shooting of an ambulance driver on the 27th of January opposite the Panadura Base Hospital.Sri Lanka Police said 8 grams of heroin was seized from the possession of the 32-year-old suspect from Kuruppumulla on Tuesday (8) night.Detectives are planning on obtaining a detention order to detain and interrogate the suspect, after producing him to the Panadura Magistrate’s Court.Sri Lanka Police on Tuesday (8) also arrested a 51-year-old man in connection to the attempted shooting of an ambulance driver in Panadura, on the 27th of January 2022.The suspect was identified as the assistant to the ambulance driver who was the main target of the shooters.On Independence Day (4), the Kalutara Crimes Division arrested the ambulance driver who was the target of gunmen in Panadura.Sri Lanka Police said the ambulance driver was transferring an expectant mother to the Panadura Hospital when several people chased after him on four motorcycles and opened fire at him.However, the weapon used by the gunman had jammed.Police said the ambulance driver was arrested after it was revealed that he was transporting Heroin at the time of the incident.According to Police, the person who was driving the motorcycle and the person who assisted in the shooting were also arrested.The assistant to the ambulance driver had confessed to police that the ambulance was used to transport drugs on several occasions.In addition, another man was arrested from Panadura on Tuesday (8) for spying on the ambulance driver.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Colombo Additional Magistrate Rajindra Jayasuriya on Wednesday (9) ordered to release of a Church worker, who was detained over the discovery of a hand grenade from All Saint’s Church in Borella.On the 2nd of February, the Additional Magistrate ordered to release of three other workers connected to the incident.Accordingly, all four church workers who were arrested and detained over the incident, have been released.Sri Lanka’s Attorney General had recommended that they be released given the fact that they were not involved in the incident.A week ago, Deputy Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris informed the court that it was revealed that the three other workers were not connected to the incident in any way, and the Attorney General had advised to release them.

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ANI reported. AIIMS Medical Superintendent DK Sharma in a letter today said in accordance with current ICMT's national guidelines, it has been decided to discontinue routine Covid-19 testing prior to inpatient hospitalisations (regular as well as daycare) and also prior to any minor or major surgical or interventional or non-interventional procedures and imaging in clinically asymptomatic patients.AIIMS, Delhi announces to discontinue routine COVID-19 testing prior to inpatient hospitalization and surgeries pic.twitter.com/R0wjcSdaFl

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Phillip Schofield has returned to This Morning after testing positive for coronavirus. The 59-year-old presenter had been forced to skip hosting This Morning and Dancing on Ice and admitted he was "bored out of his brain" while locked away in his home after testing positive for Covid seven days in a row.

Canada’s Meryeta O’Dine won the bronze medal in her Olympic debut at the Beijing Winter Games in women’s snowboard cross Wednesday.

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A review is set to be launched after four children were given Covid vaccine overdoses of more than twice the approved amount.

A Business Proposal has been pushed back by a week.Today (February 9), the show’s production team announced that the premiere of A Business Proposal has been pushed back by a week, attributing the delay to stricter COVID-19 protocols on the show’s set. The show will now premiere on February 28.“We have decided to inevitably postpone the first broadcast of A Business Proposal for a week due to COVID-19 in order to change the filming schedule and secure a safe production environment,” a representative from the show said, per Sports Chosun and translated by Soompi.“The first broadcast date has been changed from February 21 to February 28,” the representative added.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); The EU has urged Sri Lanka to continue reducing the use of the PTA, and to undertake further practical and administrative steps to release on bail those detained under the PTA without charges.The European Union (EU) and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka held their 24th meeting of the Joint Commission on 8th February 2022 in Brussels.During the meeting, Sri Lanka reiterated its objective to achieve measurable, tangible, and verifiable results on the ground in meeting its commitments.In this context, the EU welcomed the submission by the Government of Sri Lanka of amendments to the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - A juror in the Scott Peterson trial has been offered immunity before testifying at a hearing that could determine whether a new trial is granted, authorities said.Richelle Nice was Juror 7 in the trial that ended with Peterson's conviction for killing his pregnant wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn son. However, Peterson's attorney said Nice was guilty of juror misconduct because she failed to reveal during the jury selection that she had been beaten by a boyfriend while she was pregnant. He said Peterson deserves a new trial.The offer to Nice will come before she testifies at a Feb.

Convicted rapist and murderer Wayne Couzens has been placed in isolation after catching coronavirus in prison with reports suggesting he is "suffering badly".

Train services are set to increase again as ScotRail recovers from staff shortages following a Covid surge over the festive period.

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WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 1: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks during a news conference after a lunch meeting with Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill February 1, 2022 in Washington, DC. McConnell told reporters he disagrees with fo WASHINGTON - Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is going against the Republican National Committee calling the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Deputy Director-General of Public Health Services, Dr. Hemanth Herath has slammed the organizing of mass gatherings in the wake of the COVID-19 spread in the island.‘This is not something that needs to be said over again.

Truckers paralysing the Canadian capital in anger at Covid rules show no sign of backing down, as several of the nation's provinces announced it was time to roll back restrictions that count among the world's toughest.

Former prime minister John Turner has been laid to rest at a state funeral, scaled down due to the pandemic, with tributes pouring in from family and friends, including current Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Justin Trudeau and his minority Liberal government have survived a second confidence vote after the throne speech was delivered last month.Members of Parliament (MPs) voted 177 to 152 in favour of adopting the address Tuesday evening.Vote result: the Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne was adopted.

Liberal party experienced a small boost after the new throne speech was delivered and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed the nation, a new poll has found.The poll, conducted by Ipsos exclusively for Global News, found that if an election were to be held tomorrow, 36 per cent of Canadians would vote for Prime Minister Trudeau and the Liberal party, while 31 per cent would vote for Erin O’Toole and Conservative Party.The data, collected online between Sept. 29 and Oct.

Justin Trudeau managed to pass an ambitious economic plan to get Canada through a second wave of Covid-19, averting an election at least until a fiscal update scheduled for later this fall.Known as the Throne Speech, his most anticipated economic recovery agenda since taking office in 2015 won a 177-to-152 vote in parliament on Tuesday. It amounts to a vote of confidence in his government, which lacks a majority and needed the backing of at least one of the three opposition parties to have enough seats to maintain power.Trudeau’s plan is to continue spending to support the nation through the second wave of the pandemic and longer-term items such as a national daycare system and environmental programs.

coronavirus, Canada’s chief public health officer said Monday.In a joint press conference with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Dr. Theresa Tam told reporters broadening pandemic preparedness and effective communication at provincial and municipal levels would be “critical” in the coming weeks as health officials work to bring rapidly accelerating case numbers back under control.“We have to test smartly, obviously making sure right now if there is congestion, et cetera, that those with symptoms or those who have a risk of exposure be the ones lining up and not just (those who are) worried,” she said.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday addressed the COVID-19 pandemic in the country when it comes to the second wave of the novel coronavirus, saying that while Canadian’s are being asked not to come together in-person for Thanksgiving, “there’s still time to turn this around for Christmas.” He urged Canadians to continue wearing a mask and social distancing as they work to curb the spread of the virus.

Justin Trudeau says the government has listened to heartbreaking stories of families being kept apart and realizes there must be some compassion.A trio of federal ministers will unveil new exemptions to the current restrictions this afternoon.Canada first closed its borders to all but a short list of essential workers in the spring in a bid to slow the spread of COVID-19.

The federal government is adding $600 million to a fund to help small- and medium-sized businesses weather the COVID-19 pandemic.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and wife Sophie are sending their best wishes to Donald Trump and his wife Melania after the pair tested positive for COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic.The measure announced today by Economic Development Minister Melanie Joly brings total support through the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund to more than $1.5 billion.The government says the fund has already helped more than 12,000 businesses struggling because of the pandemic, which has hit everything from main street boutiques to hotels and restaurants.

Justin Trudeau and wife Sophie are sending their best wishes to Donald Trump and his wife Melania after the pair tested positive for COVID-19.Trudeau says on Twitter that they are hoping for a full recovery for the president and the first lady.Sophie and I are sending our best wishes to @POTUS Trump and @FLOTUS.

COVID-19 pandemic.Difficulties with properly fitting a mask over religiously mandated facial hair meant some Mounties have been assigned to desk duty in recent months.That prompted the World Sikh Organization of Canada to press the government to come up with a solution.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to contribute to fundraising efforts to help pay for a potential cure for their son.“We decided that we’re going to see if we can meet Mr. Trudeau,” said Terry Pirovolakis.His son, Michael, is the only child in Canada with Spastic Paraplegia Type 50, or SPG50, a neurodegenerative disease that will rob him of all his functions, confining him to a wheelchair by the age of 10.

Canada is launching a $10 billion infrastructure plan, announced Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday, to “build stronger, healthier communities, while helping Canadians get back to work” amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Justin Trudeau will outline Thursday how the Canada Infrastructure Bank intends to invest billions in projects aimed at creating jobs and contributing to the fight against climate change.Government officials say no investments in specific projects are to be announced at a news conference Thursday, where Trudeau is to be joined by the new chair of the bank’s board, Michael Sabia, and Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna.

During Question Period on Wednesday, official opposition leader Erin O’Toole questioned the government’s delay in delivering rapid COVID-19 testing and compared Canada’s testing with the EU and the U.S.

House of Commons in a single day, a bill authorizing new benefits for workers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic has hit a speed bump in the Senate.Sen. Marc Gold, the government’s representative in the Senate, was denied leave Wednesday to have the upper house deal with Bill C-4 on Thursday, after having an opportunity to question Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough about it.Senators may yet hear from the two ministers on Thursday but they will not begin debating the legislation until Friday, barring further holdups.

After self-isolating for two weeks because he tested positive for COVID-19, Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole has made his first Parliamentary appearance in his new role. As Mike Le Couteur reports, it didn’t take long for things to get tense between O’Toole and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

coronavirus pandemic, experts say clear communication — not fines — are key to making sure Canadians comply with measures to mitigate the virus’ spread.Speaking in a rare evening address last week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the country’s four largest provinces are already experiencing the second wave. Canada signs deal to buy 7.9M rapid coronavirus tests, pending approval At a press conference on Tuesday, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr.

During Question Period on Tuesday, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh demanded the Liberal government crackdown on those who “profited off the pandemic,” to which Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused the NDP of voting against legislation that would have “raised taxes on the wealthiest one per cent” of Canadians.

Justin Trudeau says Canada will commit an additional $400 million in development and humanitarian spending to combat COVID-19.Trudeau says the new money will go to trusted partners that are fighting COVID-19 around the world.

throne speech, and the subsequent televised address by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, may have left Canada’s political classes with much to dissect and discuss.Yet Canada’s women and moms were simply left rolling their eyes at a big theme in those speeches — that the pandemic has hit women worse than men, and most of all, those women with children.This is a disconnect that is causing women in general, and moms in particular, to feel disengaged and disillusioned. Many have little faith in our political leaders to make things better for them in any practical way, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.And it shows up in the numbers.Ipsos recently asked Canadians which federal party leaders best fit the bill on a series of traits.

coronavirus on Monday, as health officials scramble to contain the outbreak.Provincial health authorities also confirmed another 10 people had died after contracting COVID-19, bringing the country’s total death toll to 9,278.The new cases come as officials urge Canadians to comply with public health measures in order to stave off the second wave of the virus.

RCMP says there is no safe and proven face covering for officers with beards, but it is working to find one for Sikh members temporarily sidelined from front-line policing.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has publicly expressed disappointment that Sikh RCMP officers find themselves on desk duty during the COVID-19 pandemic because their religiously mandated facial hair makes it difficult to properly wear a mask.

Erin O’Toole and the Bloc Quebecois chief Yves-Francois Blanchet are expected to take their seats in the House of Commons this week after being benched due to COVID-19.Their respective replies to the Liberals’ speech from the throne will come as MPs are also set to debate new COVID-19 relief measures — and potentially pass them into law — during the first full week of operations for the pandemic Parliament.O’Toole’s response to the speech from the throne will be his first statement in the Commons since becoming party leader just over a month ago.O’Toole used his victory speech as new Conservative leader last month to focus on how he’d expand the so-called “big blue tent” and make the party relevant beyond its base.

coronavirus pandemic has caused major backlogs and delays in accessing health care across the country and Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says things will only get worse without major federal help.In an interview with The West Block‘s Mercedes Stephenson, Pallister said the delays in accessing health care were a significant problem before the pandemic hit and that provinces do not have deep enough coffers to bring down wait times set to worsen as Baby Boomers age.“This is an emerging long-term problem. It’s worsened over years now and it’s going to get worse.

prorogue Parliament.Now that we’ve finally seen and heard the much-hyped throne speech — not to mention Trudeau’s own address to Canadians — it only serves to confirm the suspicion that this was all little more than political theatre.That the prime minister’s ostensibly urgent national address on Wednesday night turned out to be a pointless waste of time is perhaps a fitting end to what has been a bizarre five weeks.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is focusing on securing a COVID-19 vaccine, and has signed a deal with two more companies, AstraZeneca and COVAX, working on possible candidates. Abigail Bimman reports.