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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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Edmonton installs signs on Royal Glenora stairs discouraging use for exercise due to COVID-19

The City of Edmonton has installed signs asking residents not to exercise on the Royal Glenora staircase, one week after a tweet showed dozens of runners coming into close contact with one another at the popular running spot.

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Edmonton mayor on social distancing punishments and why he wasn’t tested for COVID-19

Don Iveson said while it’s good there are fines and tools in place to punish those who don’t comply with social distancing rules, his preference is to continue to ask nicely. He also addressed why he has not been tested for COVID-19.

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City of Edmonton closes personal service shops to combat COVID-19

On Thursday Edmonton city council voted to shut down personal services like eyelash studios, nail salons, massage services, body rub parlours and hairdressers, which Mayor Don Iveson and interim city manager Adam Laughlin said it had to be done because there is not way to enforce social distancing in those lines of work.

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Edmonton mayor addresses speeding drivers on city roads

City data shows an increase in speeding this past week, which Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson chastized on Thursday, saying the health care system and police do not need to be dealing with collisions during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Edmonton mayor supports all social distancing measures to avoid Italy scenario

Mayor Don Iveson says council fully supports all of the emergency measures the City of Edmonton has taken to enforce social distancing in order to flatten the COVID-19 curve, and says he doesn’t want to go to the measures mayors in Italy have, but he will if he has to.

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Coronavirus: City of Edmonton to provide update on state of local emergency

Mayor Don Iveson and interim city manager Adam Laughlin will provide an update Thursday on the state of local emergency and the City of Edmonton’s ongoing response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Officials to update Edmonton response to COVID-19 Tuesday afternoon

Edmonton interim city manager Adam Laughlin is scheduled to give an update on the city’s response to COVID-19 at 2:15 Tuesday afternoon.

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Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson self-isolating over ‘mild symptoms’ amid COVID-19 pandemic

Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson said Monday he will continue to perform his duties but from home as he self-isolates because of “mild symptoms” as the COVID-19 pandemic takes further hold in Alberta.

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Alberta launches ‘prevent the spread’ COVID-19 video featuring Gretzky, Kenney, Nenshi and Iveson

The province has enlisted the help of some famous faces in Alberta for a video with a public health message: prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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City of Edmonton declares local state of emergency

Mayor Don Iveson explains why council voted to declare a local state of emergency to deal with the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and what powers that grants the city.

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City of Edmonton mayor says local state of emergency ‘All about the rule of law’

Mayor Don Iveson said declaring a local state of emergency gives the city extraordinary authority under extraordinary circumstances during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

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Edmonton declares local state of emergency over COVID-19, suspends some fees for citizens

Mayor Don Iveson announced late Friday afternoon that city council voted to declare a local state of emergency in response to the deepening COVID-19 crisis. Councillors also agreed to take steps to ease financial burdens many Edmontonians are facing because of the pandemic.

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Mayor Iveson on Edmonton Expo Centre being used for vulnerable population

Mayor Don Iveson talked about the temporary use of the Edmonton Expo Centre as an additional homeless shelter and how it will help spread out demand for health services.

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Coronavirus: Kenney says Edmonton Expo Centre will be used for vulnerable population

One day after Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson pleaded with the provincial government to make a decision on supporting the vulnerable population amid the novel coronavirus outbreak, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has announced the Edmonton Expo Centre will be used.

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Edmonton mayor pushes ‘province to make a decision now’ to help homeless amid COVID-19 pandemic

Mayor Don Iveson said he pleaded with Premier Jason Kenney Thursday, in an effort to fast track help for the most vulnerable when it comes to the covid-19 crisis. As Vinesh Pratap explains, a delay in getting a plan into action prompted Iveson to voice his frustration.

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Edmonton is waiting on Alberta Health to approve homeless plan

‘I need the province to make a decision now’: Mayor Don Iveson said the City of Edmonton is waiting on Alberta Health to approve a plans to support the city’s most vulnerable as the novel coronavirus pandemic continues.

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Action to protect vulnerable Edmontonians from COVID-19 needed now: Iveson

Mayor Don Iveson said if the coronavirus begins to spread amongst the city’s homeless community, it will “significantly” impair the ability to flatten the curve and action needs to be taken now, not in several days. Iveson said the city needs direction from Alberta Health.

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Mayor to address Edmonton’s plans for vulnerable population amid COVID-19 pandemic

Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson is expected to address the media on Thursday to talk about plans to support the city’s most vulnerable as the novel coronavirus pandemic continues. Vinesh Pratap has more on Global News at Noon.

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Mayor to address Edmonton’s plans for vulnerable population amid COVID-19 pandemic

Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson is expected to address the media on Thursday to talk about plans to support the city’s most vulnerable as the novel coronavirus pandemic continues.

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Support local businesses, Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson urges

Order takeout, buy as gift card, shop at local grocers were some of the suggestions Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson suggested as ways to support local businesses through the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

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Edmonton homeless supports in the work: Iveson

Support local businesses, Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson said homlessness is a public health problem, and the city is working with the province on ways to protect a vulnerable segment of the population during the the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

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City of Edmonton considering deferring tax, utility collection: Iveson

Mayor Don Iveson said the city is looking at deferring property tax and utility collection, adding the city was in talks with Calgary and other levels of government about taking a consistent approach if that were to happen.

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City of Edmonton will not declare a local state of emergency: Iveson

Mayor Don Iveson said on Wednesday there is no need to declare a local state of emergency to deal with the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Edmonton officials to provide update on city’s response to COVID-19

Mayor Don Iveson and interim city manager Adam Laughlin will provide an update to the City of Edmonton’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic Wednesday.

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Don Iveson responds to overcrowding on Edmonton transit after COVID-19 schedule changes

Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson apologized Tuesday after a city decision to limit Edmonton transit schedules in response to COVID-19 led to overcrowding on some buses Tuesday morning. Vinesh Pratap has more from city hall.

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‘We’ll fix this’: Edmonton mayor responds to overcrowding on transit after COVID-19 schedule changes

Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson apologized after a decision from the City of Edmonton to limit transit schedules in response to COVID-19 led to overcrowding on some buses Tuesday.

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