Alberta government started rolling out vaccines for the novel coronavirus, Premier Jason Kenney joined the Danielle Smith Show on Global News Radio to discuss his governments’ response to the pandemic over the past year, including the latest round of public health restrictions that prohibit indoor and outdoor social gatherings, among other measures.“The government of Alberta regards restrictions as being a last and limited resort, not a first and maximum resort like many other governments have,” Kenney said.“But at the end of the day, we have to act to protect our health care system.”Kenney asserted that “the single biggest impact” on Albertans’ health outside of COVID-19 has been the cancellation of surgeries and restricting access to.

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Edmonton lawyer weighs in on ramifications of injunction granted to city for downtown convoys

Protests in communities across the country have been loud. In an effort to try and stop ongoing honking horns in Edmonton, a temporary injunction was granted to the city.

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Rylan Clark shares health update after he's rushed to hospital with mystery illness

Rylan Clark has shared an update on his health after revealing he had been taken to hospital earlier this week.TV star Rylan, 33, posted a photo of himself and shared an update with fans on his social media channels on Saturday 12 February. X Factor star Rylan has previously sparked concern amongst fans as he revealed he had been on an "extended trip" to hospital. But, after returning home, Rylan posted a selfie showing the TV star wearing a white hoodie and sitting on his emerald green sofa with his thumb up towards the camera.

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Canadian protesters continue to occupy key trade bridge

Canadian demonstrators led by truckers angry over Covid-19 restrictions defied police and kept occupying a key bridge yesterday, while thousands more rallied in the capital as a two-week-old protest showed no signs of abating.

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Queen 'will return to work next week' suggesting she hasn't caught Covid

The Queen is scheduled to return to work next week, which suggests that she didn't catch Covid off her son Prince Charles after having afternoon tea with him a couple of days before he tested positive.Major concerns had been raised after The Queen and Charles had afternoon tea together at Windsor Castle two days before he tested positive for Covid.Many were concerned as Charles would typically greet his mother in public with both a kiss on the hand and a kiss on the cheek.After a long-anticipated nervous wait, it's understood that the Queen, who has been triple jabbed, is showing no symptoms and has submitted a negative result.In an exclusive chat with The Sun, Royal sources told that Her Majesty has a diary of engagements at Windsor Castle next week which she is expected to go ahead with, which is an indication that she doesn't have Covid.The jobs are believed to be video calls with ambassadors and dignitaries from her desk.

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Trucker protests: Demonstrators gather in Ottawa for 3rd weekend in a row

Day 16 of what the prime minister and police are calling an illegal occupation in our nation’s capital. All available officers are being deployed to enforce safety and to encourage protesters to leave, but the disruption continues.

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Fledgling Chapelhall FC are boosting players' mental health in county village

Chapelhall FC will kick their first league ball during the summer, having been borne of a hunger for the game in the village but, more importantly, to help struggling players with their mental health battles.

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‘Increasingly severe’ penalties for convoy protesters who break law, feds warn

trucker convoy protesters who break the law will be “increasingly severe” as an occupation in Ottawa extends past two weeks and blockades spring up across the country.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convened a meeting Saturday with ministers and senior officials to see how protests, occupations and blockades can be brought “under control.”“I convened the Incident Response Group again today – we went over the efforts underway to address the illegal blockades and occupations,” Trudeau said on Twitter.

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Navy seizes 2 Indian trawlers and detains 12 Indian fishermen for illegally entering Sea of Sri Lanka

COLOMBO (News 1st); In an operation conducted in seas north of Talaimannar in the dark hours of 12th February 2022, Sri Lanka Navy managed to seize 02 Indian trawlers with 12 Indian fishermen, whilst poaching in Sri Lankan waters.Sri Lanka Navy is conducting regular patrols and operations to curb illegal fishing activities in Sri Lankan waters, considering the impact of foreign fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters on the local fishing community and the sustainability of fishery resources of Sri Lanka.Meanwhile, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne visiting the North Central Naval Command to review its operational readiness on 12th February 2022, gave necessary directives to beef up the operational efficiency of fleet units and naval establishments of the Command.Further, he emphasized the importance of curbing all forms of illegal activities including illegal fishing practices and ensuring the security of Sri Lankan waters.

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Pandemic scandal of almost 8,000 Scots children made homeless

Thousands of children were made homeless during the pandemic, according to shock new figures branded a “national disgrace.”

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Police: Man shot in the head and killed in Eastwick

Philadelphia Police investigate after a man was shot at least three times in the head and killed. EASTWICK - Philadelphia Police are investigating after a man was shot in the head and killed.Officials say the shooting happened on the 8100 block of Grovers Avenue, in Philadelphia’s Eastwick neighborhood, Saturday night, just before 7:30.Responding officers found the man, who was in his late 20s or early 30s, with at least three gunshot wounds to his head.MORE HEADLINES:Medics pronounced the man dead at the scene.Investigators say no weapon has been recovered and no arrests have been made.___Tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477) or texting PPD TIP (773847).

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Anti-vaccine mandate protesters force closure of Pacific Highway border crossing

Transportation officials said the main route to one of B.C.’s busiest border crossings was closed Saturday, amid the latest protest convoy by opponents of vaccine mandates and other COVID-19 measures.

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Trucker protests: Protesters vow to protect National War Memorial in Ottawa after removal of fencing

Purported veterans and supporters of the so-called “Freedom convoy” removed fencing protecting the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Saturday. A police officer can be seen telling the demonstrators they would be responsible for taking care of the memorial, according to Global News’ Abigail Bimman, who was on the ground at the time.

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Convoy vehicles break through RCMP barricades as B.C. border crossing effectively closed

#FreedomConvoy #vancouver#military pic.twitter.com/XhnXUyDUaY— WaiverHunter (@WaiverHunter) February 12, 2022RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Elenore Sturko said late Saturday afternoon a group of vehicles, including a large truck with a military-style paint job, broke through a police blockade and over a median heading the wrong way on the northbound side of the road.It appears to be some type of, maybe military surplus … it’s not anything with the government of Canada, it’s a vehicle that is painted and lifted and looks to be a military type style, and that was one of the first vehicles to break over the median and past police barriers,” Sturko said.UPDATE #BCHwy15 – CLOSED in both directions between 8th Ave and 1st Ave due to a public demonstration.

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More than 49,000 boosters given yesterday; 810 community cases; 32 in hospital

The sharp increase in new cases today is another reminder that, as expected, the highly transmissible Omicron variant is now spreading in our communities as we have seen in other countries.

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Traffic Alert for motorists using Colombo – Horana Rd

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police announced that the movement of traffic will be restrict along the Colombo – Horana Road as a result of the development of the Bokundara Bridge in Piliyandala.From the 13th of February 2022 until further notice, two lanes will be open for vehicles to travel to Colombo from 6 AM to 3 PM daily, and one lane to travel to Horana during that time.Further, from 3 PM to 6 PM, two lanes will be open to travel to Horana while one lane will be open to travel to Colombo.In addition, from 6 AM to 9 AM and 4 PM to 8 PM, all heavy vehicles, excluding passenger transport buses, will not be allowed to enter these roads.Sri Lanka Police requested the general public to use the following alternatives to avoid inconveniences.* Horana to Colombo : Proceed to Galle Road from Piliyandala and then move to Colombo.* Horana to Werahera : Proceed to Ratmalana via Galle Road and then use Borupana Road to access Werahera* Colombo to Horana : Proceed to Maharagama from Boralesgamuwa and use the Maharagama Piliyandala Road.

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Trucker convoy protesters gather in Toronto for second straight weekend

Protesters supporting the trucker convoy movement that has occupied Ottawa and Windsor demonstrated in Toronto for a second consecutive weekend. It comes after the province declared a state of emergency in relation to the ongoing blockades.

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TD Bank freezes two personal accounts that received over $1M for trucker convoy

protesters fighting the Canadian government’s pandemic measures, a bank spokesperson said on Saturday.The demonstrations, dubbed the “Freedom Convoy” by Canadian truckers opposing a vaccination mandate for cross-border drivers as well as other pandemic restrictions, are now in their third week. They have gridlocked the capital Ottawa and blocked U.S.-Canada border crossings, damaging trade between the two countries.Early on Saturday, Canadian police began clearing protesters blocking a key bridge linking Canada and the United States.

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Senators introduce bill to address social media harm, addiction

In this photo illustration, the social medias applications logos, Twitter, Google, Google+, Gmail, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat are displayed on the screen of an Apple iPhone. (Photo Illustration by Chesnot/Getty Images) Two U.S.

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Philadelphia's first gun buyback kicked off Saturday

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia’s first gun buyback of 2022 kicked off on Saturday.The event was led by Bilal Qayyum with Fathers Day Rally Committee along with leaders from the Philadelphia City Council.For every gun that was turned in, no questions asked, the person was given a $100 gift certificate to a local grocer.One person turned in ten guns alone. In total, 28 guns were turned in Saturday – 24 handguns and 4 long guns. "A lot of guns and the police would tell you this, that are on the streets today, ended up legal guns in someone house, someone broke in and took that gun.

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Gas prices continue to rise in NJ amid crude oil price hikes

TRENTON, N.J. - Gas prices continue to rise sharply in New Jersey as crude oil prices increase amid ongoing global tensions related to uncertainty over Russia’s intentions toward Ukraine. AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $3.56, up 12 cents from last week. Drivers were paying an average of $2.64 a gallon a year ago at this time. The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $3.48, up six cents from last week. ___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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Police investigate non-fatal shooting of Delaware teenager

NEW CASTLE, Del. - Police in Delaware are investigating the shooting of a teen in New Castle County. New Castle Police say they received a report of a shooting Friday afternoon in the community of Sophia’s Place West. Officers arrived and found a 16-year-old boy with gunshot wounds to his upper and lower extremities. A good Samaritan had been rendering aid before police arrived. The boy was taken to the hospital and reported in stable condition. Police are investigating and asking the public to contact them if they have relevant information.___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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Group of men assault, rob man of nearly $30K in Northeast Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating after four men broke into a home and assaulted a man in Northeast Philadelphia. The incident happened at approximately 2:30 a.m. on the 6900 block of Horrocks Street. Police say four unknown men, two of which were armed, forced entry through the basement door. They then assaulted a 41-year-old man and took approximately $28,000 ($10,000 in coins, $10,000 in checks, and $8,000 in cash) in various currency from the man.

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EastEnders' Maisie Smith reveals one piece of advice she would have given her younger self after previously opening up about mental health

EastEnders star has been getting close with her fellow co-stars, including Dragons Den star Sara Davies, Gordon Ramsay's daughter Tilly, and fellow actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, who made history last year as the show's first ever deaf contestant. Today (12 February) she shared a video of her spending time with CBBC TV presenter Rhys Stephenson in the dressing room before a show at London's 02 arena.

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CDC proposes change to opioid prescription guidelines

CDC officials said."We began to hear how the guidelines were being misused and misapplied" said the CDC's Christopher Jones, a co-author of the draft guidance.The proposed changes, contained in a 229-page draft update in the Federal Register, would roll back some suggested limits on the drugs. Their publication opens a 60-day public comment period.

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COVID-19: Hinshaw responds to photo of Premier Kenney and ministers not wearing masks

Alberta’s top doctor responded to a photo circulating online of Premier Jason Kenney and ministers Kaycee Madu and Tracy Allard not wearing a mask during a town hall, while Hinshaw herself is seen wearing a mask.

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Alberta ministers defend physical-distancing protocols after online backlash

Alberta expanding free self-isolation hotel program, sending COVID-19 care teams to hard-hit communities The photograph shows several provincial officials taking part in a “virtual town hall.” They are spaced out around a large table in a semi-circle, including chief medical officer of health Dr.

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Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces details of new COVID-19 outreach campaign

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced the details of a new COVID-19 outreach program for 11 communities in Calgary and Edmonton.

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Kenney hopeful Alberta could see COVID-19 restrictions relaxed after four weeks

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he is hopeful that restrictions put in place will be successful and can be relaxed after four weeks.

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Alberta expanding free self-isolation hotel program, sending COVID-19 care teams to hard-hit communities

COVID-19 who are unable to isolate at their home, and offering an incentive for those who use the service.Eleven communities — nine in Edmonton and two in Calgary — were identified as having “the highest rates of COVID transmission in the province,” according to data from Alberta Health and the Emergency Management Agency, Premier Jason Kenney said Tuesday.

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Alberta’s 1st COVID-19 vaccine to be administered in Calgary Tuesday afternoon: Kenney

Jason Kenney announced the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine to be administered in the province will happen Tuesday afternoon.Kenney made the announcement while appearing on the Danielle Smith Show on 770 CHQR Tuesday morning.“I’ve got breaking news for you, Danielle, if you’d like,” Kenney said about 45 minutes into his hour-long interview.“I just got confirmation from AHS that the first vaccination will be administered to a nurse I believe at 4 p.m. today, I think probably in south Calgary.”The first shipment of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Alberta on Monday night, at the Calgary airport.

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Alberta premier rejects criticism he waited too long to impose restrictions

A mask mandate is already in effect in Alberta and tougher restrictions are about to begin, as hospitals fill up with COVID-19 patients.

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Businesses in rural Alberta prep for new COVID-19 rules after months without mask mandate

COVID-19 mask mandate in place. Premier Jason Kenney had said two weeks ago that one reason for the delay was he believed rural areas would not be open to following such a rule.But now, with new rules in place province-wide, all Albertans must wear masks in indoor public spaces, places of worship and indoor workplaces.Alberta’s new COVID-19 measures ban in-person dining; retail to remain open“As we’ve said since the beginning, masks can be an effective tool in reducing transmission,” Kenney said Tuesday.“The vast majority of Albertans have done the responsible thing through voluntary use of face coverings and we see that increasingly across the province.

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Coronavirus: Alberta doctors support new restrictions but express frustration in delayed action

‘Canary in the coal mine’: Alberta doctors sound alarm on rising COVID-19 cases This latest announcement came on the heels of weeks of record-breaking daily case counts, hospitalizations, ICU admissions, and daily deaths from the novel coronavirus in Alberta.Less than two weeks earlier on Nov. 24, Premier Jason Kenney announced targeted measures he called “the minimum restrictions needed” which were slightly stricter than measures announced Nov.12.

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Nenshi to respond to Alberta’s new COVID-19 public health restrictions

COVID-19 pandemic.“We should have done this weeks ago and I’ve been saying that for weeks,” Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi said Tuesday on Global News Morning. Alberta’s new COVID-19 measures ban in-person dining, outdoor gatherings; retail to remain open Nenshi, Calgary Emergency Management Agency chief Sue Henry, and chief bylaw officer Ryan Pleckaitis will be at the city’s Emergency Operations Centre Wednesday.They will address how Calgary will be integrating those new provincial public health orders, the response to the COVID-19 pandemic and impacts to city services.That announcement will begin at 11:30 a.m.

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

COVID-19 on Wednesday afternoon.Dr. Deena Hinshaw’s media availability is scheduled for 3:30 p.m.

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Premier Jason Kenney defends Alberta’s new COVID-19 restrictions on 630 CHED

COVID-19 restrictions were met with mixed reviews, Premier Jason Kenney defended the decision while appearing on 630 CHED.The new restrictions announced Tuesday ban all indoor and outdoor social gatherings, forbid in-person dining, personal services and indoor gym activity, but allow retailers to remain open with fewer people allowed in the business at a time.“I think those things should only be done as a last and limited resort and not a first resort,” Kenney said while appearing on 630 CHED Mornings with Chelsea Bird and Shaye Ganam on Wednesday.Many, like Opposition Leader Rachel Notley, say these restrictions have come too late to bend the curve back down.

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COVID-19 could be one of the leading causes of death in Alberta in 2020

was identified March 5, 2020. The first COVID-19 death in the province was reported March 19, 2020.In the nine months since there have been over 72,000 cases in the province, and more than 640 people have lost their lives to the virus as of Dec. 8, 2020.At a press conference Nov.

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Kenney says regional approach to COVID-19 is ‘not a viable option right now’

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney said the province must have a coordinated province-wide approach to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

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‘We simply cannot let this Christmas turn into a tragedy’: Alberta premier

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says, “with great reluctance,” the province will limit gatherings over the holidays.

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NDP says Kenney’s COVID-19 response pitted ‘economy against public health and failed at both’

announced by the Alberta government Tuesday could be effective in slowing the spread of COVID-19 but were implemented too late, according to the Opposition.“We’re seeing the consequences of Premier Jason Kenney’s failure to provide leadership throughout the COVID-19 pandemic,” NDP leader Rachel Notley said.“Kenney made a terrible decision to pit the economy against public health and he has failed at both.” Alberta’s new COVID-19 measures ban in-person dining; retail to remain open Notley said the premier had many opportunities to bring in stricter measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 and ease the pressure on Alberta’s health-care system.“The lockdown announced today comes late,” she said. “We could have acted four weeks ago.

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Alberta imposes tough new restrictions, including mandated masks, ban on gatherings

Amid amplified calls to impose tough pandemic protocols, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is relenting and laying down some tough new rules to get COVID-19 under control.

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Kenney, other officials to join Hinshaw Tuesday afternoon for COVID-19 update

COVID-19 restrictions were not working, Premier Jason Kenney and other provincial officials are set to join her for Tuesday’s update.On Monday, Dr. Deena Hinshaw said she believes additional restrictions are needed to bend the curve, and her team is working on “a package of recommendations for discussions.”Premier Jason Kenney, Health Minister Tyler Shandro, and Jobs, Economy and Innovation Minister Doug Schweitzer will all join Hinshaw for an update Tuesday at 4 p.m.

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Calgary could take action if province doesn’t impose more restrictions

As COVID-19 surges in Alberta, doctors are begging for tougher pandemic restrictions, but Premier Jason Kenney is vowing to protect personal freedoms.

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Experts levy criticism at province over failure to disclose Alberta’s R value

COVID-19 pandemic.Late November, Premier Jason Kenney said the R value would be used to determine if restrictions are lifted on Dec. 15.

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