Stepping up for my New Brunswick is a recognition that will be given to 100 residents who have made a significant contribution to the economic or social recovery from COVID-19 in New Brunswick.

New Brunswick premier still considering election call but not this week “New Brunswickers have put their best foot forward and, to this point, their collective efforts, dedication and resiliency have played an important role in minimizing the impact we have experienced,” said Premier Blaine Higgs in a news release.The release says nominations can be submitted through an online form, and will be accepted until the end of the year..

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New Zealand Covid protest grows after police draw back

Protester numbers outside New Zealand's parliament have increased as police scaled back efforts to clear anti-vaccine demonstrators involved in violent clashes a day earlier.

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Health Ministry warns against FAKE vaccination cards, says ‘It’s a futile attempt’

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Health Ministry has warned against the use of fake vaccination cards to avoid being vaccinated against COVID-19.Dr. Anwar Hamdani, attached to the Health Ministry said information on all those who have been vaccinated are with the Health Ministry, and it is a futile attempt to evade being vaccinated.“Getting vaccinated is a social responsibility and therefore everyone must get vaccinated against COVID-19,” he said.At the same time, the Deputy Director-General of Public Health Services Dr.

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Conservatives reverse course on support, call for end to convoy blockades

Despite key party figures expressing support and posing for pictures with protesters, the Conservative Party is joining pleas to end disruptive blockades against COVID restrictions.

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford out of sight as protests mount pressure on province

Disruptive blockades protesting COVID-19 mandates are escalating in Ontario, prompting more calls for the province to take action. So why has Ontario Premier Doug Ford been mostly absent over the unrest? Eric Sorensen explains the possible strategy behind keeping a low-profile, as concerns grow over potentially politicizing pandemic strategy.

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Trucker protests: Ottawa police says majority of calls flooding 911 lines are coming from U.S.

Ottawa police on Thursday provided an update on their ongoing enforcement measures against trucker protests demonstrating against COVID-19 vaccine mandates throughout parts of the city.

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Australia changes definition of 'up-to-date' status for Covid-19 vaccines

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Trudeau calls on all parties to denounce ‘illegal’ trucker occupations, blockades

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held a meeting with leaders of opposition parties Thursday evening, where he said he briefed them on the latest developments of the trucker convoy protests and blockades.

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‘It’s a big joke for me’: Olympics athletes say they’re starved for food, information

Unhappy Olympic athletes are calling out organizers of the Beijing Games with a litany of complaints about everything from COVID-19 protocols to inadequate catering.

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Camilla 'honoured' in first comments since Queen Consort announcement and Charles' Covid

Camilla Parker-Bowles has broken her silence after she was handed the future title of 'Queen Consort' by the Queen on the eve of the Platinum Jubilee last weekend.The Duchess of Cornwall, 74, said she was "very, very honoured" and "very touched" to be bestowed the honour by Her Majesty while on a royal visit to Nourish Hub community food centre in West London.She went ahead with the public appearance after testing negative for Covid despite spending the previous evening with husband Prince Charles, who remained in self-isolation after contracting the virus for the second time yesterday (February 10).Charles, who is said not to be experiencing any symptoms of the virus, was forced on Thursday to cancel his visit the Great Hall at Winchester Castle and the unveiling of a statue of Jewish-British historical figure Licoricia of Winchester.It was also revealed that he had seen his mum the Queen two days before testing positive.Describing the situation, Camilla told Willie Hartley Russell, high sheriff for Berkshire: "He’s diagnosed now. Luckily (she’s negative).

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BGT in chaos as Simon Cowell tests positive for Covid and pulls out of auditions

Simon Cowell has been forced to pull out of Britain's Got Talent auditions after testing positive for Covid.The ITV entertainment show is back this year after being cancelled in 2021 because of the pandemic and auditions have been under way at the London Palladium.Due to his positive test result, the 62-year-old TV personality could not take his seat at the judge's table. Simon's spokesperson exclusively told Mail Online that the star is currently isolating at his London home after contracting the virus.His spokesperson said: "Simon was unable to attend filming today as he was isolating at home after testing positive for Covid-19." Simon was scheduled to be on the set of the talent competition on Thursday alongside his fellow judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams.A week before testing positive and withdrawing from the audition process, Simon was rushed to hospital after being caught in a horrific e-bike accident near his home in West London.The incident which happened last Thursday night saw Simon fall off his e-bike while reaching speeds of 20mph.This is the second e-bike accident the father-of-one experienced, just 18 months after breaking his back on an e-bike in Los Angeles.

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Bob Saget death: How often does an accidental blow to the head turn fatal?

PHILADELPHIA - Bob Saget's shocking cause of death has caused many to wonder how likely it is that an accidental blow to the head can turn fatal.The 65-year-old entertainer and Philadelphia native was found on his hotel bed at the Ritz Carlton in Orlando on Jan. 9.

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India reports 58,077 new Covid-19 cases, active tally falls below 7 lakh

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Drug trafficker ‘Abba’ killed in shootout with STF

COLOMBO (News 1st); A wanted drug traffickers knowns as ‘Abba’ was killed in a shootout with the Police Special Task Force on Thursday (10) night in Egoda Uyana, Moratuwa.The Police Special Task Force told News 1st that a raid was carried out at around 10 PM on Thursday (10) night after receiving a tip-off that a house in Egoda Uyana contained drugs.During the raid, a man had opened fire from inside the house and the Police Special Task Force had returned fire.The Police in a statement said, “One suspect opened fire at an STF Officer with a pistol, and the STF officer returned fire.”In the exchange of fire, a 27-year-old male identified as ‘Abba’ (Thelge Dilan Sameera Peiris) was killed and he is a known associate of a notorious drug trafficker operating from Dubai.One STF member was injured in the incident.Sri Lanka Police said two bullets fired by the suspect had hit the protective vest worn by the STF Officer, and he was rushed to the Panadura Hospital for treatment.Six other people who were inside the house were arrested by the Police Special Task Force.The Office of the Police Spokesperson said that ‘Abba’ had a murder case filed against him, as we as a case over stabbing a woman and causing serious injury.Further, another 31-year-old man was arrested from Moratuwa upon inspecting the residence of another suspect.Police said that this man has a case filed against him for transporting drugs along the expressway.

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CIA secretly collecting US citizen's private data, declassified documents state

In this photo illustration, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) logo is seen displayed on an Android mobile phone. WASHINGTON (AP) - The CIA has a secret, undisclosed data repository that includes information collected about Americans, two Democrats on the Senate Intelligence Committee said Thursday. While neither the agency nor lawmakers would disclose specifics about the data, the senators alleged the CIA had long hidden details about the program from the public and Congress.Sens.

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AstraZeneca acquires 'modest' profit of $4B from COVID-19 vaccine sales

LONDON (AP) - AstraZeneca recorded a big jump in revenue on Thursday as it begins to take a profit from its coronavirus vaccine for the first time.The company recorded full-year revenues of $37.4 billion, an increase of 38% from the year before at constant exchange rates. Part of the boost came from $4 billion in sales of its COVID-19 vaccine, developed with the University of Oxford.Despite rising revenue, AstraZeneca reported a pre-tax loss of $265 million due to costs from its purchase of U.S.

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Philadelphia carjacker swipes car with 3 kids inside, lets them out before ditching car, police say

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say an armed carjacker hopped into a running vehicle with three children inside and later let the kids out and ditched the car. Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said the children's mother left the car running on the 5300 block of Willow Street around 6 p.m.

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Shaun White misses gold in his final Winter Olympics

Shaun White of Team United States reacts during the Men's Snowboard Halfpipe Final on day 7 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at Genting Snow Park on February 11, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China. BEIJING (AP) - In Shaun White’s farewell performance on Friday, Ayumu Hirano of Japan won an elusive Olympic gold in the halfpipe with a boundary-pushing final run.There was no doubt about the winner after Hirano's electric performance as the last rider to go. His run included an intricate and unprecedented series of flips and spins that pushed a sport obsessed with progression to new heights.

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Damaging health restrictions, freedom: Alberta government’s pandemic language rapidly changing amid convoys, protests and leadership reviews

The language of the UCP has seen a significant shift this week as it moves to drop COVID-19 restrictions in the province, with words like “damaging” and “freedom” being used much more often in public communications.

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Alberta government expects post-secondary institutions to drop vaccine and mask mandates

The University of Alberta is reviewing a letter from the advanced education minister, detailing expectations for post-secondary students to return to school in March — including dropping vaccine and mask mandates.

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B.C. COVID-19 numbers compared to January

Global’s Keith Baldrey looks a how B.C.’s COVID-19 numbers have improved since January.

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When will covid pandemic end? WHO’s chief scientist answers

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Authorities find stockpile of illegal firearms in home of Pennsylvania father and son

FILE - Police lights are shown in a close up image. (Credit: FOX TV Stations) BETHLEHEM, Pa. - A Pennsylvania father and son were arrested after law enforcement agents uncovered a stockpile of unregistered fully automatic firearms during a search of the family's home. U.S.

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Bucks get Serge Ibaka; Donte DiVincenzo out in 4-team trade

MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Bucks traded for center Serge Ibaka from the Los Angeles Clippers in a four-team trade that also includes the Detroit Pistons and Sacramento Kings.To complete the deal, the Bucks traded guard Donte DiVincenzo to the Kings and forwards Rodney Hood and Semi Ojeleye to the Clippers. Milwaukee has also acquired a second-round draft pick from Sacramento, a second-round draft pick from Detroit and cash considerations from Los Angeles.In his 13th season, Ibaka is a three-time All-NBA Defensive First Team selection who has appeared in 884 career games (695 starts) with the Thunder, Magic, Raptors and Clippers.

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Crystal Hefner Opens Up About Her Mental Health Journey

Crystal Hefner has shared a new update in her mental health journey.

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COVID-19: 867 people in B.C. hospitals who have tested positive, 138 in critical care

B.C. health officials release a written report Thursday, Feb. 10, with the latest COVID-19 case numbers. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has analysis.

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What is Galentine’s Day? Everything to know about the popular holiday

Valentine’s Day. Some believe the holiday is just a marketing tactic spread by greeting card companies or is only for people who are romantically involved.Cue the solution to those worries: Galentine’s Day. But what is this unofficial holiday, who can celebrate the occasion and when is it? Gather up your gal pals, and find out the details below.According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, Galentine’s Day is a "day for women to celebrate their friendships with their lady friends." Essentially, the meaning of Galentine’s Day is Valentine’s Day for your gals.

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Remote schooling means snow days could become optional in NJ

MONTCLAIR, N.J. - Many New Jersey children may soon have to experience snow days from the inside looking out if some state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle get their way.Legislation before the state would give school districts the option of using snow days during inclement weather. But if the districts choose not to take a snow day, then the day away from the physical school building would be a remote learning day and it would count toward the state's 180-day education requirement.There's no denying that the unfettered joy of waking up to word of a snow day is a rite of passage for many kids.

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Ontario freezes funds from GiveSendGo trucker convoy fundraiser

The Ontario government says it has successfully petitioned a court to freeze access to millions of dollars donated through online fundraising platform GiveSendGo to the convoy protesting COVID-19 restrictions in Ottawa and at several border crossings.

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50 Cent ‘Reached Out’ To Ex Chelsea Handler Amid Recent Health Scare: He ‘Cares’ About Her

Despite 50 Cent and Chelsea Handler’s past relationship, the “In da Club” rapper still “cares” about the comedian. After the 56-year-old former late night talk show host was hospitalized following an undisclosed health scare on Feb. 4, 50 Cent – whose real name is Curtis Jackson – reached out to check up on his former flame.

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More than 50,000 boosters given yesterday; 446 community cases; 23 in hospital

The Big Boost continues today, promoting the booster dose to anyone over 18 who has had their second dose more than 3 months ago. Many vaccination centres will be open extended hours over the weekend to encourage people to get their booster.

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Delaware County hospital gives families one-week notice before closing hospice unit

RIDLEY, Pa. - Maureen Tribuiani said she knows her 87-year-old mother’s time is coming. It’s an indescribable pain, but one that was slightly alleviated knowing she was at least in good hands."We don’t know if it’s going to be weeks,or a month, or months, but she’s still at the end, and I want her happy and comfortable, and she was very comfortable there," Tribuiani said.She brought her mother, Mary "Mae" Doherty, to the 10-bed inpatient hospice unit at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park back on Jan.

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New Brunswickers celebrate Acadian Day amid pandemic

pic.twitter.com/5grclzBJlL— Travis Fortnum (@travisfortnum) August 15, 2020Poirier says organizing this year’s celebration was more difficult than previous years, but also more important.“It’s a very big logistics challenge,” he says, “but we really wanted to do it because New Brunswick has been doing very good and we’ve been doing the isolation very well and people respect social distancing and to reward our community for doing it well.”

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Sidewalk café season in downtown Fredericton extended until Oct. 15

“As part of our ongoing #SupportFredLocal effort, we have been working very hard to be responsive and flexible to the needs of businesses during this pandemic,” said Coun. Bruce Grandy, chair of the city’s development committee.In a normal year, sidewalk cafés would have to be removed from city streets and sidewalks by Sept.

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New Brunswick poised to head to the polls as Liberals pull out of stability talks

coronavirus pandemic runs its course.“The Liberal caucus has rejected the premier’s proposal to keep his government in power for the next two years,” Vickers said at a press conference on Thursday.The Liberal leader said it was unacceptable to give the Higgs minority government power comparable to a majority government without an official Opposition.Vickers said the negotiations were akin to the party having a gun to its head. N.B.

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Fredericton-based company launches COVID-19 contact tracing app 2metre

COVID-19, 2metre is a new app designed to help companies maintain physical distancing, contact tracing and government-mandated reporting requirements.“There are two pieces to it: there’s a configuration for the business where they can set up their users and their business information and then there is a mobile app where staff at those locations will use at the door,” said Norm Couturier, CEO 3D Planetta, the Fredericton-based company behind 2metre.Staff will use a counter in the app to track the number of people in the business and will stop allowing individuals in the building.Customers will then share their phone number to receive updates about when the business will be able to let them in, allowing them to wait elsewhere until they’re

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No new coronavrius cases identified in New Brunswick, 9 active cases remain

coronavirus, with only nine active cases remaining on Friday.On Thursday, the province reported two new cases involving temporary foreign workers who arrived in Moncton.

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New Brunswick election negotiations a struggle to control province’s direction

COVID-19 pandemic, political experts say.Premier Blaine Higgs has said he is willing to call an election as early as next week if the opposition refuses a deal to keep his minority Tory government in power until September 2022, or no earlier than 30 days after the pandemic is declared over by public health officials. N.B.

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New Brunswick tweaks coronavirus alert levels as one new case announced Tuesday

New Brunswick said in a provincial update on COVID-19, that a few emergency measures will be scaled back in the near future.

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New Brunswick to provide coronavirus update

coronavirus update on Tuesday.Premier Blaine Higgs and chief medical officer of health Dr. Jennifer Russell are set to provide the briefing at 2:30 p.m.

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N.B. premier proposes stability agreement in order to avoid triggering election during coronavirus

COVID-19 pandemic.In a letter published on Monday, Premier Blaine Higgs asks Liberal Leader Kevin Vickers to sign a formal agreement to “not trigger an election before the fixed election date in 2022 or no earlier than thirty days following the declared end of the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, whichever comes first.”Higgs writes that he reached the decision after the thought of an election “weighed heavily” on him over the past six weeks.

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New Brunswick reports no new active cases Monday

coronavirus, marking the fourth day in a row that New Brunswick has reported no new cases.No new cases are reported Monday.The most recent two cases were reported on Aug. 6, and both were temporary foreign workers who had arrived in Moncton and immediately began self-isolating.

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No new coronavirus cases reported in New Brunswick Sunday

coronavirus and six active cases on Sunday.To date, the province has reported 176 active cases and 168 recoveries.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] N.L.

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N.B. top doc expects coronavirus ‘risk will be higher’ in the fall

coronavirus will always be with us, at least until there’s a vaccine, says New Brunswick’s top doctor.Essential travellers, such as truckers and people working in border communities, have been required to self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms, but not self-isolate.“Because that is happening right now, the risk will always be there,” says Dr. Jennifer Russell, the province’s chief medical officer of health.

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New Brunswick reports 6 active COVID-19 cases

4 new coronavirus cases reported in New Brunswick Wednesday New Brunswick has completed 53,999 tests for the virus.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]It now reports 176 confirmed COVID-19 cases to date and 168 recoveries.There have been two deaths in the province.

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Photos depict large gathering, N.B. top doctor warns of becoming COVID ‘complacent’

4 new coronavirus cases reported in New Brunswick Wednesday “But I think at the same time, balancing all those types of interactions in terms of the risk that they carry is important to continue to keep in mind,” she tells Global News.

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4 new coronavirus cases reported in New Brunswick Wednesday

coronavirus in New Brunswick on Wednesday. N.B. Chief Electoral Officer says masks to be mandatory at election polls but not enforced New Brunswick reports no active cases of COVID-19

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New Brunswick reports no active cases of COVID-19

coronavirus in the province on Monday.The province has completed 53,243 tests to date, and reported a total of 170 COVID-19 cases.There have been 168 recoveries in the province and two deaths.There are currently no New Brunswickers in hospital due to COVID-19. U.S.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
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