“The sector is an important economic and social contributor to communities across the province. This immediate support will help organizations adapt and maintain operations,” she added.According to the province, the COVID-19 Emergency Support Program for Arts and Culture Organizations is a one-time, application-based program to help organizations that either receive Communities, Culture, and Heritage operating funding or that regularly receive project funding from the department.Criteria for funding will be based on need, and year-over-year financials and projections.The application deadline is Dec.

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Sheriff: Baby killed by speeding tow truck driver in northwest Harris County

HOUSTON - A tow truck driver has been arrested Sunday after crashing into another car with a baby inside in northwest Harris County, authorities said. SIGN UP FOR FOX 26 HOUSTON EMAIL ALERTSAccording to Harris Co. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, it happened in the 6600 block of Cunningham near W.

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Assam govt abolishes all Covid curbs; reopens school, colleges today

Assam government had tightened Covid curbs to contain the transmission of the Omicron variant of coronavirus. The state prohibited the entry of non-vaccinated people to public places, except hospitals. It said that all people are required to carry proof of being fully vaccinated while visiting public places/spaces. The state had allowed classes 9-12 on alternate days and had suspended offline classes up to Class 8.

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In Mumbai, Omicron found in 95 per cent of latest covid samples

Omicron variant that triggered the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic in late December and which has now ebbed in the metropolis, the city civic body said on Monday.

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Conestoga High School switches back to remote learning after school threatened over mask policy

Conestoga High School switched back to remote learning on Feb. 14 after the school received threats over its mask policy. BERWYN, Pa - Conestoga High School switched back to remote learning Monday after the school reported receiving threats. School officials updated the community with a special announcement from Superintendent Dr.

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Alberta students return to class with no mask mandate

Alberta kids who went back to class on Monday had one less thing to pack: a face mask. Morgan Black has more on the first day of the masking mandate in schools being dropped.

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The Ontario government has announced it will be fast tracking its reopening plans. Restaurant and gym owners react to the lifting capacity limits and vaccine mandates.

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Majority of Canadians want anti-mandate protestors to go home now: poll

New polling suggests Canadians have had enough of the protests, and while most indicate they’re tired of the mandates, few are happy with the way things have unfolded. Keith Baldrey has more on that side of the story.

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Ontario lays out plan to ease province’s COVID-19 public health restrictions

As hospitalizations linked to the Omicron variant decline, Ontario has unveiled its fast-tracked plans to remove pandemic restrictions on most businesses. Caryn Lieberman breaks down what rules are being lifted, which public spaces are affected, and the questions over what’s really motivating Premier Doug Ford.

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Edmonton police criticized for how convoy counter-protest was handled: ‘this is an operational choice’

Some people in Edmonton are angry with the way police handled the other side of the trucker convoy response on the weekend. While many drivers got away with blaring their horns and making noise in violation of a noise injunction, a large group of Edmonton Police Service officers showed up to threaten counter-protests with arrests and fines.

Premier Kenney steps up fight to win UCP leadership review

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is stepping up the fight to win his UCP looming leadership review. His chief of staff is stepping down to run a campaign to convince party members to keep Kenney.

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EPF & ETF NOT included in Surcharge Tax, assures Basil

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa on Monday (14) assured the Cabinet of Ministers that the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and the Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF) as well as 9 other funds will be exempted from the 25% Surcharge Tax proposed in the 2022 Budget.It had been proposed in the 2022 Budget to impose a 25% Surcharge Tax on individuals or companies earning an annual taxable income of Rs. 2,000 million or more.Concerns were voiced by experts, opposition politicians as well as members of the government itself that the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and the Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF) would also be subjected to the surcharge tax.They cited that any fund that exceeds Rs.

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Trucker protests: Trudeau invokes Emergencies Act for 1st time to aid convoy blockade response

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked the never-before-used Emergencies Act on Monday, amid ongoing protests against COVID-19 restrictions.

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Photos: Kanye West, Drake and other celebrities at Super Bowl LVI

2 Chainz, Tyga, YG, Antonio Brown, Kanye West and North West attend Super Bowl LVI between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)The Super Bowl is always one of the most-talked-about events of this year, drawing in a crowd from across the country.With the game taking place at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, the halftime show wasn’t the only star-studded gathering.Celebrities from Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who hyped up the crowd in his old wrestling persona and introduced the game, to Kanye West in his black full face mask were spotted.RELATED: Mickey Guyton gives powerful rendition of national anthem at Super Bowl 2022This year, getting into the Super Bowl at the last minute meant a big hit to the wallet.

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Russian skater can compete, medal ceremony won't be held amid doping case

Russia's Kamila Valieva attends a training session on February 13, 2022 prior the figure skating event at the Beijing 2022 Olympic Games. (ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images) Russian teenager Kamila Valieva has been cleared to compete in the women's figure skating competition at the Winter Olympics despite failing a pre-Games drug test, setting her up for an attempt at a second gold medal.Whatever happens on the ice, Valieva will not get a medal ceremony moment in Beijing.

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COVID-19: Saskatchewan businesses react to proof of vaccine requirement lifting

Saskatchewan government’s proof of vaccination health order, designed to stop the spread of COVID-19, is no longer in effect.That means Saskatchewan residents can attend events, go to restaurants and bar and work out with no limits.Business owners who spoke to Global News said they’re relieved — not because they think it’s the right or wrong thing to do, but because it’s one less thing they’re responsible for. Saskatchewan dropping proof of vaccination requirement “We’ve been operating throughout the entire pandemic and we’ve gotten pretty used to pivoting our business and changing on the fly,” Cierra Sieban-Shuback said.“So for us, it’s honestly moreso ‘normal’ than anything else.”Sieban-Shuback owns Living Skies Cannabis in Saskatoon.

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Nikki Bella Shares Health Update on Artem Chigvintsev's 'Terrifying' Pneumonia Battle (Exclusive)

Nikki Bella is opening up about fiancé Artem Chigvintsev's ongoing struggle with pneumonia. Nikki and her sister, Brie Bella, spoke with ET's Lauren Zima on Saturday at the 2022 Fanatics Super Bowl Party in Culver City, California, and the 38-year-old TV personality and pro wrestler shared some news about Artem's «terrifying» and persistent case of pneumonia.«He's doing well. He still has pneumonia, it's crazy!» Nikki shared.

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DCGI's expert committee recommends Corbevax Covid vaccine for 12-18 year age group: Report

Corbevax will be the second vaccine after Covaxin which has received EUA for those below 18 years of age. The Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical company will be submitting data soon for clinical trials done on children aged below 12 years, the news agency added.

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COVID-19: Ontario dropping use of proof of vaccine March 1, masking to remain

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced Monday that the province would drop the proof of vaccination requirement starting March 1, though masking would remain in place. Capacity limits will also be removed on restaurants, bars and other indoor venues on Feb.

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COVID-19: Challenge on lifting mask mandate in Alberta schools denied in court

Alberta students are no longer required to wear masks in school, and kids 12 and under don’t have to be masked in any setting.Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports on how students and parents reacted on Monday.

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Ontario fast tracks reopening plans

A few days ahead of schedule, Ontario will be moving forward with its reopening plans and within a few weeks, the province is scrapping the vaccine passport program. Caryn Lieberman reports.

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Trucker protests: Conservatives ‘concerned’ about Trudeau invoking Emergencies Act, Bergen says

Interim Conservative Party Leader Candice Bergen reacted Monday evening to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoking the Emergencies Act to help put an end to the anti-COVID-19 mandates protests. “Conservatives want to see the end of the blockades, we want them ended peacefully and quickly and in a way that Canadians feel that they’ve been listened to, heard and respected by their prime minister.

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DA: Bucks County man sentenced for selling guns he stole from unlocked cars

Bobby Andrew Johnson, 25, was sentenced to six to 15 years in state prison for selling five handguns he stole from unlocked cars in Bucks County. (Bucks County District Attorney's Office)BUCKS COUNTY, Pa - A 25-year-old man was sentenced to six to 15 years in state prison on Monday for stealing five handguns and selling them, authorities said. According to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office, Bobby Andrew Johnson, formerly of Richlandtown, stole handguns and other objects from unlocked cars in Upper Bucks County from April 2018 to September 2018.Johnson is accused of selling five stolen handguns, including one which was found at the home of a minor, according to the DA. During an investigation into stolen guns in multiple counties, police were led to Johnson, who admitted he took items from cars and made about $30,000 in profits. A previous 2015 felony burglary conviction also prevented Johnson from being able to possess a firearm. He pleaded guilty to multiple charges including five counts each of not to possess a firearm, illegal sale or transfer of firearms, theft by unlawful taking, theft from a motor vehicle and receiving stolen property. In addition to his sentence, Commons Pleas Judge Theodore C. Fritsch ordered Johnson to pay $1,785 in restitution.

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Allens Lane in Mount Airy rededicated to honor Black leader Richard Allen

PHILADELPHIA - A street in Mount Airy was rededicated Monday to honor Richard Allen, one of America’s most influential Black leaders. Allens Lane was originally named after former Philadelphia mayor William Allen. He was one of the wealthiest in Philadelphia during his time, using his money to support public interests including the building of Independence Hall and the establishment of the University of Pennsylvania. William Allen also opposed the Declaration of Independence and was a known slave owner. The street has now been rededicated to honor Richard Allen, a former slave who started the African Methodist Episcopal Church, which became the first national Black church denomination in the United States. Richard Allen fought endlessly for racial justice and equality.

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Police identify man shot and killed in Delaware gym parking lot

Police say 21-year-old Kwa’jree Turner was walking to his car outside of LA Fitness in Bear, Del. when someone shot him several times.

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More than 47,000 boosters given yesterday; 744 community cases; 40 in hospital

The Big Boost Week continues to see tens of thousands of people going out to get their booster dose each day. Yesterday, 47,573 booster doses were administered across the motu – that’s twice as many as Sunday – and brings the total so far to almost two million doses.

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Trump's accounting firm says financial statements 'contain discrepancies,' aren't reliable

Trump Tower, home to the Trump Organization, stands along Fifth Avenue on June 30, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) NEW YORK - The accounting firm that prepared former President Donald Trump’s annual financial statements says the documents, used to secure lucrative loans and burnish Trump's image as a wealthy businessman, "should no longer be relied upon" after New York's attorney general said they regularly misstated the value of assets.In a letter to the Trump Organization's lawyer Feb.

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California mask mandate ignored by high-profile celebrities spotted enjoying Super Bowl LVI

INGLEWOOD, Calif. - Several high-profile celebrities were shown on NBC’s telecast of the Super Bowl flouting California’s indoor mask mandate.Social media erupted after seeing Jay-Z, Charlize Theron, LeBron James, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck enjoying themselves at the game without a mask while they were not eating or drinking, a violation of California’s indoor mask mandate that is in place until Feb. 15.Twitter users were quick to point out that children in California are forced to wear masks at schools where strict coronavirus restrictions include being forced to eat outside in the rain in some cases. "Here’s the video of every celebrity without a mask during the Super Bowl.

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Man, 21, driven to hospital by police after shooting in Hunting Park

A 21-year-old man was shot multiple times in the side Monday night in Hunting Park.

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Megadrought: American West's dry spell worsens to levels not seen in over a millennia

Nature Climate Change.The study calculated that 42% of this megadrought can be attributed to human-caused climate change."Climate change is changing the baseline conditions toward a drier, gradually drier state in the West and that means the worst-case scenario keeps getting worse," said study lead author Park Williams, a climate hydrologist at UCLA. "This is right in line with what people were thinking of in the 1900s as a worst-case scenario.

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Restaurant, gym owners react to lifting of capacity limits, vaccine mandates

On the heels of the Ford government’s announcement of the easing of restrictions, business owners in Ontario expressing a cautious optimism over the changes. Erica Vella reports.

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Local community battles opioid epidemic as CDC proposes controversial guideline changes

FALLS TOWNSHIP, Pa. - A Bucks County community in the throes of the opioid epidemic is questioning a new proposal from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that would loosen guidelines on prescribing powerful prescription drugs. "If the last 20 years tells us anything the medical community underestimated how addictive these drugs were going to be," Falls Township Police Department Chief Nelson Whitney said. The CDC's previous guidance, issued six years ago, helped slow the kind of prescribing that ignited the worst overdose epidemic in U.S. history.

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Nova Scotia reports no new COVID-19 cases on Thursday

coronavirus on Thursday, for the first time since Oct. 29.There are 19 active cases in the province.

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Nova Scotia reports potential exposure to COVID-19 on flight from Montreal to Halifax

“Passengers in these seats are asked to call 811 for advice and to continue to self-isolate,” says a news release.The province says anyone exposed may develop symptoms up to and including Nov.

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Nova Scotia reports 3 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday

coronavirus on Tuesday and says 18 cases remain active.One of the new cases is related to travel outside of the Atlantic bubble and the person is self-isolating.Two of the cases are linked to a cluster of cases in Clayton Park.The province said in a release that one is a close contact of a person previously reported with COVID-19 and the other is connected to the Bitter End potential exposure. N.S.

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Nova Scotia imposes new rules around self-isolation

In the past week Nova Scotians have seen over a dozen new cases, and Strang says for the most the most part they are related to a cluster in Clayton Park.

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Nova Scotia reports potential exposure to COVID-19 in 2 Bedford stores

coronavirus in Bedford.The exposures may have occurred at:“Anyone present at the location during this time is asked to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19,” says a press release.The province says anyone exposed may develop symptoms up to and including Nov. 20.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Nearly a dozen potential exposure locations have been identified in Halifax last week.

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Nova Scotia implements stricter self-isolation requirements for non-essential travel

Nova Scotia reports 1 new COVID-19 case on Monday Nobody in that home can leave the property for 14 days and they cannot have visitors, the province said in a statement.“As we see the surge in COVID-19 cases in other parts of Canada, we need to take further steps to slow the spread here,” said Premier Stephen McNeil.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“I am worried people are becoming complacent.

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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia intrudes new isolation rules as Canada rides 2nd COVID-19 wave

As rotation workers enter and exit Nova Scotia amid Canada’s second coronavirus wave, Premier Stephen McNeil said on Monday that the province is working to create a new isolation strategy for these workers that would be similar to that of Newfoundland’s — isolating alone.

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Nova Scotia reports 1 new COVID-19 case on Monday

coronavirus on Monday.The province says the case is located in the Central Zone and is a close contact of a previously reported case.On Sunday, three cases in the Central Zone were reported and the sources were under investigation. In addition, nearly a dozen potential exposure locations have been identified in Halifax last week.Provincial health officials will meet for an update on COVID-19 in Nova Scotia at 3 p.m.

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Nova Scotia reports 3 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday

coronavirus on Sunday.The cases are located in the Central Zone and are under investigation.“I am concerned about the recent increase in both the number of cases and public exposure notices,” said Premier Stephen McNeil in a news release.“We cannot become complacent about this virus. That means we all must continue to follow public health protocols, including social distancing, wearing a mask, proper hand hygiene and limiting social contacts.”Chief of health Dr.

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Nova Scotia reports new potential exposures, advises Bitter End patrons to get tested

coronavirus at the bar on Argyle Street was reported on Thursday.The province says the exposure timeline was between 9 p.m. and closing.

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4 new coronavirus cases reported in Nova Scotia on Saturday

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]To date, Nova Scotia has 116,300 negative test results, 1,125 positive COVID-19 cases and 65 deaths.No one is currently in hospital, the province said.Due to a technical issue, the province said a number of completed tests and negative test results from laboratories outside of Central Zone are not included in Saturday;s testing number.“Numbers will be updated when the issue is resolved and the information is available,” said the province in a news release.

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Nova Scotia reporting 2 new COVID-19 cases, 4 recoveries Friday

coronavirus on Friday.The province also reported four new recoveries, and said the total number of active cases is now 16.

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Nova Scotia releases guidance for Remembrance Day ceremonies during COVID-19

Remembrance Day ceremonies five days ahead of Nov. 11.Many of the rules will be familiar for those who’ve been paying attention to the province’s COVID-19 restrictions but there are some additional points Nova Scotia has added specifically regarding Remembrance Day.

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1 new coronavirus case, 2 recoveries reported by Nova Scotia Thursday

coronavirus, the total number of active cases in the province has dropped Thursday.That’s the result of two new recoveries.The newest case is located in Nova Scotia’s Central Zone. The source remains under investigation.

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N.S. municipalities receiving more than $67M to cover COVID-19 costs

COVID-19 infection prevention measures. Nova Scotia reports 4 new coronavirus cases, 1 new recovery Wednesday In June, the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities published the COVID-19: Lost Revenue Report.

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Nova Scotia reports 4 new coronavirus cases, 1 new recovery Wednesday

‘We cannot become complacent’: N.S. top doc says decisions made now will affect holiday season There are now 19 active cases of the novel coronavirus in Nova Scotia.Health officials have yet to provide details on the cases that were under investigation earlier this week.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The province has completed 853 tests, pushing the total number of tests to 115,155.Since the pandemic began there have been 65 deaths related to COVID-19 in the province.There have been 1,118 confirmed cases of the virus in Nova Scotia, 1,034 are now considered to be resolved.There are now zero patients in the hospital.N.S.

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