Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Wednesday that they were waiting for advice from chief medical officer of health Dr. David Williams and the health table on whether the province could move into Step 1 of the reopening plan earlier than the originally planned date of June 14..

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COVID-19 hospitalizations decrease slightly as Alberta’s vaccine passport program officially expires

COVID-19 decreased slightly on Wednesday as Alberta’s vaccine passport program officially expired.Premier Jason Kenney announced Tuesday that the restrictions exemption program would be lifted at midnight. The REP came into effect in September, and required Albertans to show proof of double vaccination or a negative rapid test result to obtain entry to businesses operating under the program.

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B.C. bringing in vaccine mandate for all remaining health-care workers

COVID-19, the province is finally implementing the policy.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced on Wednesday family doctors, dentists, chiropractors, physiotherapists and pharmacists will be required to be vaccinated by March 24, 2022.Henry said there is a process in place for medical exemptions, which can be submitted to her office.“We have been working with the colleges to sort through the details on the notice we put forward in October.

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Rapid tests to be made available for free at Ontario grocery stores, pharmacies

Whether you’re heading to the pharmacy to pick up a prescription or doing your groceries, you’ll now be able to pick up a kit of rapid antigen tests for free. It comes as COVID-19 cases across Ontario are on the decline and the province prepares to lift additional public health measures of the coming weeks.

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Road closures put in place around Queen’s Park ahead of possible protest

Toronto Police has put in place a number of road closures over rumblings on social media that a protest connected to the Ottawa convoy could come to the city. Erica Vella has more.

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Govt. program does not pay for crack pipes, White House says

Man holding a crack pipe. WASHINGTON (AP) - Following outrage on the political right, the Biden administration said Wednesday that a grant program to help prevent additional harm to people who use illicit drugs will not pay for safer pipes to smoke crack or meth."No federal funding will be used directly or through subsequent reimbursement of grantees to put pipes in safe smoking kits," Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and White House drug policy adviser Rahul Gupta said in a statement.White House press secretary Jen Psaki said separately that was never the intention, complaining that impression was created by "inaccurate reporting."Monday was the deadline for service organizations and state and local governments to apply for a share of $30 million in federal money for "harm reduction" efforts intended to prevent disease, injury and other collateral trauma to people addicted to illicit drugs.RELATED: 93,000 Americans died of overdoses last year, a new recordThe original request for funding proposals from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration had listed "safe smoking kits/supplies" among the items that could be purchased with taxpayer money.

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Smithsonian Museum is asking for pictures from Disney vacations

FILE - Crowds fill Main Street USA in front of Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom on the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. Vacation photos have a new use.The Smithsonian National Museum of American History is asking for vacation photos from Disneyland in California or Disney World in Florida.

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2 men charged in string of New Castle County residential burglaries

NEW CASTLE, Del. - Police in New Castle County arrested two men they say are behind a string of home burglaries. Police say the men chose their victims because of their ethnicity.They say crimes similar to these have been reported to multiple police agencies from outside the state, including as far south as Georgia.Watches, jewelry, designer bags and sneakers.

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COVID-19: Ontario health minister says ‘not in the clear’ yet to end proof of vaccination, masking

As Alberta and Saskatchewan drop most COVID-19 restrictions, Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said on Wednesday there was no plan to drop the proof of vaccination or masking requirements yet as the province is “not in the clear” to do so.

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The Healing: Black men yoga takes shape to combat mental health

CHICAGO - When friends Tristan Lewis and Andrew Smith invited a few Black men to take part in a yoga class in Chicago in 2020, they didn’t know it would spur a nationwide movement.The two men created The Healing, a nonprofit aimed at promoting mental health for Black men and offering resources for improvement. Services include events where participants can share with each other about various struggles or sessions with mental health professionals.Most notably, the organization offers virtual yoga classes for Black men with the next one scheduled to place on Feb.

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Camden officials distribute KN95 masks, as slow rollout of free masks nationwide begins

CAMDEN, N.J. - Thousands of KN95 masks, recently donated by Cooper University Hospital, were given out in Camden County Wednesday, by city officials, in an effort to help halt the spread of COVID-19.Last month, the U.S. Government announced it would be handing out 400 million N95 masks to everyone in the country and those masks have started to appear in some stores.

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Green Day singer Billie Joe Armstrong's stolen classic car recovered in OC

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 24: Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day performs onstage during the 2019 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for dcp) ORANGE, Calif. - The Costa Mesa Police Department announced Wednesday the cherished classic car belonging to Green Day’s lead vocalist, Billie Joe Armstrong, has been recovered days after it was reported stolen.Green Day, formed in San Francisco's East Bay Area, is a Grammy award-winning rock band whose biggest hits include "Wake Me Up When September Ends," "When I Come Around," and "Holiday." The band's music is also featured in the musical "American Idiot." On the morning of Feb.

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Lanarkshire locals encouraged to beat winter blues with health walks

Lanarkshire locals are being encouraged to shake off the winter blues with free health walks throughout the area.

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‘It’s a lot’: At least 2M Quebecers infected during fifth wave of COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19: Quebec announces staggered reopening plan through to mid-March Nearly one million infections have occurred since Dec. 31, Boileau said.The government on Tuesday presented a road map to gradually lifting restrictions over the coming weeks, with most expected to be gone by March 14 — except mask mandates and the vaccine passport system.

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Global COVID cases top 400 million as levels decline again

The global COVID-19 total has passed the 400 million mark early into the third year of the pandemic, with cases last week declining in the world's fourth and biggest surge, fueled by the more transmissible Omicron variant.

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Police: Gunman opens fire on officer during shootout in Germantown, no injuries reported

PHILADELPHIA - No one was injured after a gunman opened fire on a Philadelphia police officer during a shootout Wednesday afternoon in Germantown.Philadelphia Police Sergeant Eric Gripp told reporters that two plainclothes officers in an unmarked car were patrolling the 4800 block of Keyser Street around 2 p.m. when they came upon a shootout between a 23-year-old and a 20-year-old. The officer in the passenger's seat identified himself as police and ordered both men to drop their weapons when one of the men fired towards the officer, Gripp said. The officer ducked behind cover as the suspect attempted to flee down Keyser Street. According to investigators, the officer that was still inside the vehicle drove after the suspect and fired once through the windshield but missed. Both suspects were uninjured and captured nearby due to a massive police response, Gripp said.Investigators believe something happened between the men before police arrived that involved more than just the two gunmen. Gripp said police are still looking for other suspects, but he did not provide a description. "It just continues to speak to level the gun violence that we're seeing almost every day in this city," Gripp said.

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CDC head says COVID-19 mask guidance stands, for now

Today Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said the agency is working on updating and evaluating its mask guidance, but said COVID-19 transmission and hospitalization rates were still high throughout the country, and the recommendation of masking in indoor settings regardless of vaccination status remains in place.

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Body of missing Philadelphia woman, Kim Ezell, found on Delaware college campus, family says

Kim 'Darlene' Ezell (Family Handout) NEWARK, Del. - The body of a missing Philadelphia woman has been found weeks after she was reported missing when authorities found her roommate dead inside their home, family members tell FOX 29.The family of Kim Ezell says authorities informed them that they identified a body that was found in a vehicle at the Delaware Technical Community College - Stanton Campus in Newark as their mother. Ezell, 59, was also known as Darlene. Family members say Ezell last spoke to her daughter on the phone on Jan.

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Judge restores visiting rights for Quebec father unvaccinated against COVID-19

Quebec judge suspends unvaccinated man’s visitation rights with child With the suspension due to end Tuesday, the child’s mother had asked the court for it to be extended.The father, who described the suspension of his parental rights as “draconian,” argued that he is not a conspiracy theorist and that while he does not plan to be vaccinated, he will respect all public health regulations during visits with his son, who is vaccinated against COVID-19.Paquette ruled that the man, who has not had any parenting time with his son since Dec.

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TVDSB to proceed with virtual graduations for students in grades 8, 12

Premier Doug Ford said his government would work with school boards and health officials to have outdoor graduation ceremonies for students in every grade this summer.The push for outdoor ceremonies drew questions from plenty of education officials, with the Ontario Principals’ Council calling the idea “impractical and unrealistic,” and the Ontario Public School Board Association referring to the directive as an “apparent contradiction” to closing schools.

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COVID-19: Ontario reports 870 new cases

Speaking to the media on Thursday, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. David Williams reported 870 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, marking the fourth day in a row it’s below 1,000 again.

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Principals, school boards question Ontario’s plan to host outdoor graduations

premier’s plan to have outdoor “graduation” ceremonies for all classes is not possible this late in the game.The Ontario Principals’ Council says schools have been planning virtual ceremonies for weeks or months, and don’t have time to pivot to an outdoor in-person gathering.Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday that he’s encouraging schools to hold outdoor grad ceremonies for all grades — not just grades 8 and 12 — as he announced that classes would not resume in person until September due to COVID-19.

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Ontario spa owner calls on government to include destination spas in COVID-19 reopening plans

Ste. Anne’s Spa in Grafton, Ont., is to offer guests an opportunity to rest, repair and relax, but the last 15 months have been anything but relaxing for the spa’s owner, Jim Corcoran, and his 250 employees.On Thursday, Corcoran wrote an email to pasts guests telling them “our revenue has dropped on average by a breathtaking 70 per cent while we have been closed or partially closed.”He asked guests to write an email of support to Premier Doug Ford.

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COVID-19: Advocates call for extension of Ontario eviction ban as stay-at-home order lifts

Ontario to keep a ban on residential evictions in place even though the province’s stay-at-home order has lifted.The government halted all residential evictions when it imposed the stay-at-home order amid soaring COVID-19 cases in April.The order lifted today, as did the accompanying ban on evictions, although the vast majority of public health restrictions remain.

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Ford defends decision to keep schools closed until fall

Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended his government’s decision on Wednesday to keep schools closed for the remainder of the school year when asked why he didn’t listen to recommendations by health-care professionals.

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Ford says waiting on advice from top doctor whether Step 1 reopening can start sooner

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Wednesday that they were waiting for advice from chief medical officer of health Dr.

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Doug Ford says Ontario could enter COVID-19 reopening plan before June 14, but only if doctors sign off

Doug Ford says Ontario could enter the first step of the provincial COVID-19 reopening plan earlier than the original goal, but insisted that it will ultimately come down to a recommendation from the chief medical officer of health.“I’m so hopeful that as things are going, we may be able to enter Step 1 safely earlier than June 14,” Ford told reporters at Queen’s Park Wednesday afternoon.“As we see the numbers come down, and they’re dropping rapidly, we put forward to Dr. (David) Williams and the medical team that option of opening up earlier based on a cautious approach, based on the numbers coming down.

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COVID-19: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on June 2

COVID-19 pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Wednesday:Premier Doug Ford is expected to announce today whether or not schools in Ontario will reopen to in-person learning this month.Ford is scheduled to address the media with Education Minister Stephen Lecce and Health Minister Christine Elliott this afternoon.The schools announcement comes as Ontario’s stay-at-home order lifts, but most other public health measures remain in place.

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Opposition calls on Doug Ford to provide clarity on school reopening decision

Premier Doug Ford to announce whether Ontario schools will reopen for the rest of the month.Opposition politicians say Ford is failing to show leadership by leaving families in the dark.Ford was still deliberating on Tuesday whether to keep schools closed, after requesting expert advice on the issue late last week.NDP Leader Andrea Horwath says the uncertainty for parents and students has dragged on too long and the government should provide clarity.

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Uncertain path ahead to 2022 Ontario election, experts say

Premier Doug Ford and his Progressive Conservatives will be vying for re-election, a prospect that has been cast into serious doubt by their handling of the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and the chaotic vaccine rollout.Ford’s approval ratings have seen a sharp drop in recent months and his chances to hold on as premier will hinge on his ability to bring the province out of the pandemic and change the channel to issues more suited to his party’s strengths, the experts say.

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Questions raised over selection of new Ontario chief medical officer of health

The Ontario government’s decision to appoint Kingston’s medical officer of health to replace Dr. David Williams is raising many questions.

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Ontario to move to replace chief medical officer of health

province’s top public health doctor.Health Minister Christine Elliott says the province is moving to replace Dr. David Williams with Dr.

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ON replacing retiring top doctor David Williams amid ongoing pandemic

The COVID-19 crisis is not yet over, but in Ontario, Dr. David Williams announced his retirement, and is set to be replaced as the provinces chief public officer of health.

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COVID-19: Ontario’s science table says schools can safely reopen on regional basis

COVID-19 science table says the province can re-open schools safely on a regional basis while limiting the risk of further virus transmission.The new advice comes in response to Premier Doug Ford’s request for input on whether or not the province should reopen schools as virus cases trend downward.The group says some regions could reopen based on the advice of local medical officers of health and continued adherence to public health measures.

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Ford defends keeping Ontario schools closed following letter to doctors, experts

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Friday that he stands behind his decision to seek guidance from others as to whether or not schools should be reopened in the province. “I don’t want to rush this.

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Ontario to accelerate 2nd COVID-19 vaccine shots, shorten dosage interval

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced on Friday that the province is pushing forward with second COVID-19 vaccinations, due to a stable supply of vaccines, and will begin by prioritizing those aged 80 and older.

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Ontario to shorten interval for 2nd COVID-19 dose for a two-dose summer: Doug Ford

The Ontario government rolls out new accelerated schedule for second doses of COVID-19 vaccines. Doug Ford said Ontarians will have a two-dose summer. Kamil Karamali has the details.

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COVID-19: Doug Ford defends not reopening Ontario schools, trying to get general ‘consensus’

COVID-19 pandemic.Ford’s stance comes despite admitting his chief medical officer of health supports the decision to reopen schools, despite modelling suggesting the province could see an increase in cases by six to 11 per cent.However, the province’s science advisory table has said that increase would be “manageable.”“… That could equal to thousands of cases.

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COVID-19: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on May 28

COVID-19 pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Friday:The Ontario government says it is pushing forward with second COVID-19 vaccinations, due to a stable supply of vaccines, prioritizing those aged 80 and older.

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COVID-19: Doug Ford pens letter to educators, doctors asking for advice on reopening schools

Premier Doug Ford has written a letter to nearly 50 stakeholders in the health and education sectors, seeking advice on school reopenings, while his own science table has differing views on the matter. Kamil Karamali reports.

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Simcoe Muskoka top doc supports return to school as COVID-19 cases dip

COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario.“We believe that our rates are down sufficiently that we can follow up with cases and their contacts and would be able to do so for any exposures in schools,” Dr. Charles Gardner, the local health unit’s medical officer of health, said at a video press conference Wednesday.

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COVID-19: Doug Ford pens letter asking doctors, experts whether Ontario schools should reopen

Ontario Premier Doug Ford issued a letter on Thursday asking for input from doctors and educators as to whether or not schools should reopen amid the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.Ontario students have been in remote learning since the April Break (delayed March Break), with the exception of Peel, Toronto and Guelph students having been moved prior.Ford asked for responses to be submitted by Friday at 5 p.m. and attached seven questions.

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All Ontario long-term care homes now partially air conditioned

Ontario long-term care homes now have air conditioning, although many resident rooms still do not.Regulations that took effect this spring require air conditioning in common areas on days when temperatures hit 26 degrees Celsius or warmer.

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Why is Ontario’s COVID-19 reopening plan timeline slower than other provinces?

COVID-19 economic reopening plans, but Ontario’s timeline appears to lag noticeably behind others even though certain provinces had higher cases per capita during the third wave.“I think there is a paralysis, a fear of making mistakes based on the past,” political commentator Sarbjit Kaur told Global News.Calgary-based political strategist Zain Velji said Ontario Premier Doug Ford “probably paid a greater political consequence” in the second and third waves compared to Alberta Premier Jason Kenney.

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As Ontario gains control of third COVID-19 wave, should in-person learning resume?

Ontario students have been in virtual classrooms since April 19. With only a few weeks to go until summer break, Premier Doug Ford is now facing pressure to reopen schools. Eric Sorensen has reaction from families.

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COVID-19: Regional approach to Ontario school reopening being discussed

Ontario’s chief medical officer of health wants students back in the classroom before step one of reopening, which is set to begin the week of June 14. As Caryn Lieberman reports, Dr.

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Ontario fiscal watchdog to release new long-term care spending report

long-term care.The Financial Accountability Office says the new report is based on the province’s 2021-22 expenditure estimates.It says the overview of the ministry will identify key financial issues including the government’s promise to add and redevelop 30,000 long-term care beds.

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Chris ‘Sky’ Saccoccia charged after allegedly threatening to kill Doug Ford, other elected officials

Chris ‘Sky’ Saccoccia is facing numerous charges after he allegedly threatened to killed Premier Doug Ford and other elected officials, according to court documents. Erica Vella reports.

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Ontario’s chief medical officer wants in-person schooling to resume before provincial reopening

Ontario’s top doctor said Tuesday he would like to see students return to their classrooms before the province starts reopening in mid-June.Dr. David Williams made the comments on the same day as a group of researchers studying the effects of the pandemic on children warned of “a generational catastrophe.”Williams said most public health units in the province support the reopening of schools, which have been shut to in-person learning since early- to mid-April.“My position has been always, like our public health measures table and our medical officers of health, that feel that schools should be the last to close and the first to open,” Williams told a news conference.

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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

Ontario premier Ford says students won’t return to in-class learning until fall

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