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Waterloo Region’s mobile vaccine clinics parked due to supply shortage

COVID-19. Coronavirus vaccine tracker — How many Canadians are vaccinated against COVID-19? It says the delay will not affect the clinic at Grand River Hospital, which is currently working to vaccinate those who have received a first dose already.This is not the first time the area has seen clinics paused due to a supply shortage.

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Race is on for Winnipeggers to order Valentine’s Day flowers

Valentine’s Day yet, you might want to hurry up — according to a Winnipeg florist, there’s no guarantee you’ll be able to get what you want this year.“It’s been a weird year, and I think that’s true for every business, but particularly in flowers — because they’re real, live, perishable, grown products — supply and demand is a big thing,” said Catherine Metrycki of Callia Flowers.“We’ve just had to be really flexible and that’s one of the things I’m asking of customers as well — understand that we’re working really hard and the farms are working as hard as they can, but it might not exactly be what you’ve pictured… and that’s OK.”Metrycki told 680 CJOB her business typically takes same-day orders even on the busiest flower day of the year,

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Brigadoon Village is preparing for in-person camps this summer

Brigadoon Village, located in Annapolis Valley, is a traditional summer camp where children’s medical needs are taken care of.“Campers can come on Sunday and experience a residential camp, while in a safe environment,” says Jenn Ross, director of operations.Expecting a few changes in programing due to COVID-19, the camp opened its call for applications on Feb. 1.Since then, the camp has already received over 200 applications.“We really see that families are keen to get back to camp,” Ross says.

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‘Order your flowers early’: COVID-19 pandemic brings Valentine’s supply problems for florists

There’s a warning if you’re looking to surprise you sweetheart with a beautiful bouquet this Valentine’s Day. As Gil Tucker reports, you may be facing shortages of some popular flowers because of some pandemic-related problems.

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Maples Care Home report shows ‘blame at every level’: advocate

74-page review into Maples Personal Care Home shows its response to its deadly COVID-19 outbreak was a failure “at every level,” according to a seniors’ advocate.“It painted a picture of organizational chaos, of a disaster in infection prevention and control and ultimately of loss of life,” Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO of CanAge, a national seniors’ advocacy group, told Global News.The report shows a failed system and confusing pandemic planning guides.

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Coronavirus: ‘This is going to be quite a different Valentine’s Day than what we’re used to,’ says Manitoba’s top doctor

Manitoba’s chief public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin on Monday said even though the Valentine’s Day holiday is approaching, people should not be mixing households amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Alberta prepares to ease some pandemic restrictions on Monday

Alberta will be easing some restrictions on Monday, amid a decline in new COVID-19 cases. Dining in at restaurants as well as some fitness activities will now be allowed.

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U.S. Senate prepares for Trump’s second impeachment trial

All eyes are on Capitol Hill this week, as the U.S. Senate prepares for its second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump for inciting January’s Capitol riots.

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Coronavirus: Procurement minister continues to defend Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine roll-out despite supply chain hiccups

Mercedes Stephenson sits down with Minister of Public Service and Procurement Anita Anand who says even with the COVID-19 vaccine supply chain disruptions, deliveries are “ramping back up.” When asked why Canada is not disclosing details on vaccine procurement she says “we are actually the only jurisdiction releasing full-fledged delivery schedules” and “that is transparency.” Conservative health critic, Michelle Rempel Garner, says the Liberal government needs a plan B because Canada “shouldn’t be this far behind.”

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First phase of Covid vaccination concludes in Nepal after India's supply of jabs

Nepal has completed the first of Covid-19 vaccination drive with 1,84,857 beneficiaries getting inoculated, the local media reported on Sunday. The country has received one million doses of Indian-made anti-coronavirus jabs.According to Himalayan Times, the first phase of the vaccination drive conducted from 201 booths in 77 districts concluded on Saturday.

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Amazon could face double tax raid after bumper Covid-19 sales boom

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is considering tax increases for tech firms and online retailers such as Amazon that have raked in business during the pandemic, according to reports.

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In winter's quiet, Belarus opposition prepares new protests

KYIV – Winter's cold and harsh police actions in Belarus have put a chill on the protests against President Alexander Lukashenko that gripped the Eastern European nation for months. But opposition forces are preparing to turn up the heat in the spring and observers say Lukashenko doesn't have a clear strategy to overcome new unrest.

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Businesses prepare for a different Super Bowl Sunday in New Brunswick.

New Brunswick businesses are preparing for smaller gatherings, but say there’s been a bump in take-out orders ahead of the big game. Silas Brown has more.

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Businesses preparing for a different Super Bowl Sunday in New Brunswick

New Brunswick reports 2 more COVID-19 deaths, 12 new cases Earlier this week, the province’s chief medical officer of health offered a stern warning for sports fans.Dr.

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Gig worker says Florida unemployment ID verification is to blame for unpaid benefits

In the war against fraudulent unemployment claims the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity may be leaving eligible Florida families on indefinite hold.

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Stephen McNeil ‘proud’ of legacy as N.S. Liberals prepare to choose new leader

Stephen McNeil held one of his last briefings with reporters Friday as the Liberal party geared up to choose a new leader.On Saturday, leadership convention delegates will choose from a slate of ex-McNeil cabinet ministers: Iain Rankin, Randy Delorey and Labi Kousoulis.McNeil told reporters Friday until his new successor is sworn in he will continue to assume the premier’s responsibilities. A swearing-in date for the next Liberal leader and premier has not been announced.“I will work in a transition to ensure the new leader fully has the capacity to move through to deal with COVID and other things,” McNeil said.

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New Orleans shutters bars, bans liquor sales during 2021 Mardi Gras weekend

NEW ORLEANS - Ahead of Mardi Gras this year, New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell announced on Friday that all bars, both indoor and outdoor, will be closed citywide to help combat the spread of COVID-19. Major streets that typically see the highest quantity of festivities surrounding the French Quarter will be filled with checkpoints, according to city officials. Anyone entering popular streets like Bourbon Street, Frenchman Street and Decatur Street who isn’t a resident or business owner will be prohibited from entering, according to a news release from the city. Stepped-up crowd control begins this weekend, Cantrell said.

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Maritime businesses brace for a second summer without cruise ship tourists

He says they’ve also heard from struggling businesses reaching for help.“We had three calls last week from businesses asking if we were interested in acquiring them,” he says.“Unfortunately it’s not an ideal time for acquisitions.”“There’ll be lots of changes in the future for sure,” says Campbell.Another waterfront business, Amos Pewter, opted not to keep the doors at their Halifax location open through the winter amid pandemic uncertainty.“We’re hibernating for the winter in Halifax and will reopen in the spring,” says retail lead Karen Pinsent.She says the overall impact of two years without cruise ships is undeniable.“Especially where the locations at the Halifax Waterfront, Peggy’s Cove and Charlottetown where it’s on the waterfront.

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US gun sales hit record high in January, continuing 2020 surge

US gun sales hit record high in January, continuing 2020 surge Gun sales often spike during presidential election years amid worries a new administration could change gun laws.

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U.S. trade deficit rises to 12-year high $679 billion

WASHINGTON – The U.S. trade deficit rose 17.7% last year to $679 billion, highest since 2008, as the coronavirus disrupted global commerce and confounded President Donald Trump's attempts to rebalance America's trade with the rest of the world.

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22 countries have requested India for supply of COVID-19 vaccines: Harsh Vardhan

COVID-19 vaccines from 22 countries so far these have already been supplied to 15 countries, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Friday.Replying to queries during question hour in Lok Sabha, the minister said the vaccines have been supplied both as grant assistance and contract doses."We have received requests for vaccine supply from 22 nations so far. Out of these, supply has already been made to 15 nations as grant assistance as well as contract doses.

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Britain has a surge in dog thefts. Blame coronavirus

Britain."I can't name one feeling because there was too many -- I was basically shocked, upset, frightened because of how this happened," the 35-year-old, who declined to give her surname, told AFP."(I was) obviously really, really, really worried for the dogs and it's hard to go on with daily life because you feel guilty."The dogs disappeared after thieves broke into the outhouse where they slept overnight at the family's property in a quiet village near the town of Port Talbot in south Wales.Five remain missing but a female English springer spaniel stolen was recently found by a passerby, and a vet was able to trace her back to Sarah.She had a nasty wound where the perpetrators had unsuccessfully tried to remove her microchip."Seeing the

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Covid, chronic drugs drive domestic pharma sales in Q3

₹1,370 crore, with chronic drug sales, which make up 65% of the company’s domestic revenue, growing 12.9% Covid-19 drugs and chronic drugs such as anti-diabetics shored up domestic sales for pharmaceutical companies in the October-December quarter.Consolidated net profits of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, Lupin Ltd and Cipla Ltd during the quarter doubled from a year ago, with sales growth in India aided primarily by chronic drugs for the first two and covid-19 medicines for Cipla. Dr Reddy’s Laboratories had a weak quarter compared to the other three, primarily because of a ₹600 crore impairment on certain products it had acquired.

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Scott Moe advocating for consistent supply of vaccines, information from feds

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said he will be pressing for “clarity and certainty” surrounding COVID-19 vaccines during the First Ministers meeting on Thursday.He said he is concerned because the province has no confirmation of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine shipments past the end of February. Moe said the lack of information has complicated the province’s vaccine rollout plans.

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Love stories, action, romcoms: These movies are perfect for Valentine’s Day — and free to stream on Tubi

LOS ANGELES - If you’re looking for the perfect flick for Valentine’s Day, look no further than Tubi — the largest online library of free TV and movies.Whether it’s a romantic movie to share with your significant other or a romcom to watch with your galentine, the video-on-demand service features hundreds of films to choose from.From "Blue Valentine" to "Romeo and Juliet" to "Across the Universe," you and your lover (or friend!) can rest assured that you’ll find your perfect movie, then settle into a beautiful evening.Shiny romance titlesClassic romantic Valentine's Day movies are available on Tubi.

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Coronavirus: Canada to see “significant increase in vaccine supply” from April-June, Fortin says

Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, Canada’s lead of vaccine logistics said Thursday that Canada will see a “significant increase in vaccine supply” during stage 2 of the rollout from April to June.

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India sent 56 L COVID-19 vaccines to foreign nations as gift;100 L doses as commercial supplies: MEA

NEW DELHI : India provided 56 lakh doses of coronavirus vaccines under grants assistance to a number of countries while 100 lakh doses were sent under commercial supplies, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday.MEA Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said Indian vaccines are scheduled to reach the Caribbean countries, Pacific Island states, Nicaragua, Afghanistan and Mongolia, in the coming weeks."We have so far supplied vaccines to Bhutan, Maldives, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, the UAE, Brazil, Morocco, Bahrain, Oman, Egypt, Algeria, Kuwait and South Africa," he said at a media briefing."Supplies made under grant amount to 56 lakh doses and commercial supplies amount to over 100 lakh doses," he

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Students across GTA prepare to return to class including COVID-19 hotspots

While some Greater Toronto Area families and students are excited to head back to in-person learning, some teachers’ unions question whether the Ontario government is doing enough to keep kids safe.

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Brazil's Vale signs $7 billion settlement in mining disaster

RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazilian mining giant Vale signed a settlement deal on Thursday to pay 37.7 billion reais ($7 billion) to the state of Minas Gerais, following the collapse of a dam two years ago that devastated the city of Brumadinho and killed more than 270 people.

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The Miz Vows To Make Valentine’s Day ‘Extra Special’ For Maryse Despite Having ‘No Plans’ Yet Amidst COVID

WWE Superstar Mike “The Miz” Mizanin wed former WWE Divas champion Maryse Ouellet less than a week after Valentine’s Day in 2014, so it’s always a romantic time in the couple’s household with those two celebrations of love so close together. We caught up with The Miz following his dramatic encounter with rapper Bad Bunny that cost him a chance to win at the WWE’s Royal Rumble, and in an EXCLUSIVE interview, he tells HollywoodLife.com what really went down, as well as the plans he has in store for his wife come Valentine’s Day.

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‘We will be out:’ Orange County strike teams prepare for big Super Bowl weekend

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County’s five strike teams will be out visiting businesses unannounced this weekend ahead of the Super Bowl.

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Manitoba prepared to deliver 1.5M COVID-19 vaccine doses in second quarter of 2021

COVID-19 vaccine between April and July, although that depends on vaccine supply.At a technical briefing Wednesday, provincial officials said the province’s second-quarter vaccine plan — which includes new supersites in the Interlake-Eastern and Southern Health regions — is expected to be ready by March.Expanded capacity in Winnipeg is also planned, with a second site in the city able to be opened on short notice.

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Flower farms see their Lunar New Year sales wilted by virus

HONG KONG – The Lunar New Year holiday is usually a busy period for flower farms in Hong Kong, which gear up to sell plum blossoms, orchids and daffodils at flower markets during the festive season. But the pandemic and restrictions on such festive markets this year has taken a toll on many farms, who worry that they may be left with an oversupply of flowers.

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Artists create COVID-19 Valentine’s cards: ‘You’re not in my bubble, but you’re in my heart’

COVID-19 has brought a new way for people wishing to express their love and affection this Valentine’s Day: greeting cards with pandemic-related themes.“There’s no one else I’d rather be stuck at home with” reads the front of one card, referring to people isolating with each other during COVID-19. Group collecting Valentine’s cards for B.C.

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This deal will get you free admission to Madame Tussauds Orlando on Valentine’s Day

ORLANDO, Fla – Madame Tussauds Orlando wants you to bid farewell to those old flames.

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Pfizer expects US$15 billion in sales from coronavirus vaccine this year

Pfizer Inc said on Tuesday it expects to generate US$15 billion, or about a quarter of its total revenue this year, from the sale of its COVID-19 vaccine co-developed with German partner BioNTech.The drugmaker is striving to deliver two billion doses of the vaccine in 2021 at a breakneck pace as countries rush to sign supply deals in an effort to control a pandemic that has killed over 2 million people globally.Pfizer said its forecast could go higher if the company signs more supply contracts.“2021 earnings and sales will see a significant benefit from the vaccine, and this benefit could increase throughout the year,” said Edward Jones analyst Ashtyn Evans.

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COMMENTARY: Could Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine supply be key to an early election call?

Canada’s vaccine rollout faces criticism as country enters 11th month of pandemic life Consider the widening gender gap in Canadian politics.“The Liberal Party is bolstered by strong support from women,” the pollster under-stated, noting an astonishing 28-point lead for the Liberals over the Conservatives among women voters ages 35 to 54.The Liberals hold a big lead in other female age brackets too, including a 20-point lead among women voters ages 18 to 34.

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Linchpin in vaccine rollout and home supply, UPS rolls in Q4

With millions of households relying on UPS for supplies and, more urgently, just-approved vaccines to combat a raging pandemic, package volumes for the delivery company soared in the fourth quarter and revenue spiked 21%.

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Pfizer forecasts sales of $15 billion from Covid-19 vaccine in 2021

Pfizer Inc said on Tuesday that it expects revenue of about $15 billion from the sale of Covid-19 vaccine in 2021.

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COVID-19 vaccine: BioNTech to produce 2 billion doses of vaccine this year amid global demand

BioNTech has decided to produce two billion doses of its experimental coronavirus vaccine in 2021, company said in a statement."In order to respond to an increased global demand, we plan to manufacture two billion doses of our COVID-19 vaccine in 2021 by expanding the previously expected output of 1.3 billion doses by more than 50 per cent," the German biotechnology firm said. "We are on track to scale-up our manufacturing capacities," the statement said.BioNTech has partnered with US pharma giant Pfizer Inc to develop a mRNA vaccine against novel coronavirus.

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Preparations underway for Cabot Square heating tent to house Montreal homeless

Coroner investigating death of Montreal homeless man found inside portable toilet The warming centre, which can accommodate 16 people, is being named in memory of Raphael Napa André.The Innu man’s body was was discovered inside a portable toilet in the early morning hours of Sunday, Jan. 17, near the Open Door Shelter.His death prompted calls for Montreal’s homeless population to be exempted from the province’s overnight curfew implemented on Jan.

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Ottawa stretching city’s COVID-19 vaccine supply with 6 doses per vial

COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in Ottawa has surpassed the city’s stated inventory amid efforts to extract a sixth dose from each vial, according to the local public health unit.Ottawa Public Health’s COVID-19 dashboard shows 26,337 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine have now been administered as of Monday.That surpasses the stated number of 25,350 doses so far received in Ottawa.

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Alabama governor leases CoreCivic prisons in $3 billion plan

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey agreed on Monday to lease two mammoth prisons as a partial solution to the state’s troubled correction system, over the objections of some legislators and advocates who warn that her $3 billion plan won’t resolve chronic violence and severe understaffing woes.

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Federal government to fund safer drug supply projects in Vancouver, Victoria

Four-month delay in prescribing safe drug supply costing lives, says B.C. advocate “Street supply opioids have been tainted by fentanyl and benzodiazepines, making them fatal.

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Coronavirus: Ontario enlists teacher candidates for supply jobs to address shortages, absenteeism

Coronavirus: Ontario’s top doctors ask government to reopen schools before other sectors They must also be scheduled to complete the program by Dec.

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FM presses the right buttons with focus on health, PSU sales and banking

₹30.42 trillion in FY21, the revised estimate shows an expenditure of ₹34.50 trillion, an increase of 13.4%. To fund this government has taken recourse to both local and external borrowings and plans to borrow another ₹80,000 crore from the domestic capital markets over the next two months.The Union budget FY22 extends the expenditure pattern adopted in FY21 budget by allocating more resources to public health ( ₹35,000 crore for covid-19 vaccination), Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), affordable housing segment, micro small and medium enterprises (MSME), rural development etc.

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Troubled Chinese conglomerate missing up to $15 billion

BEIJING – Companies that are part of HNA Group, a Chinese conglomerate that says creditors want it declared bankrupt after a global acquisition spree, want to recover as much as $15 billion that might have been paid out improperly to major shareholders.

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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

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