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Winnipeg protesters demand meeting with premier, changes to health orders

COVID-19 and end mandates by establishing a clear path forward with set calendar dates.That’s one of their five calls to the province in the letter, which is not signed with any individual’s names.

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Phillip Schofield out of covid isolation after missing This Morning for a week

Phillip Schofield has confirmed he’s finally out of isolation after testing negative twice for Covid.The presenter, 59, has been absent from his presenting duties on This Morning and Dancing On Ice after testing positive for coronavirus at the end of January and previously admitted he was “bored out of his brain” after isolating for a week. However, his luck seems to have now changed – on Monday afternoon he posted a negative lateral flow test, followed by another negative test today, meaning he could leave isolation. Sharing a photo of his negative test on Tuesday, Phillip wrote: “It's official!!! 2 days negative...

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COVID-19: Liberal MP calls on government for clear roadmap out of pandemic restrictions

Liberal MP Joël Lightbound on Tuesday called on his government to provide a clear roadmap out of the COVID-19 pandemic and its related public health restrictions, saying Canadians are worried they can not tell where public health ends and politics begin.

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Grand River Transit reducing ION service due to staffing shortage created by Omicron

COVID-19.“Due to staff shortages as a result of Omicron, effective Mon. Feb. 14, ION LRT service will be reduced to every 15 minutes,” the agency said on Twitter.

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Saskatoon city council votes to lift proof of vaccine requirements, keeps masking

City of Saskatoon is reducing its COVID-19 safeguards despite having some of the highest numbers of hospitalizations the city has seen.Saskatoon city council, in a special session on Tuesday morning, voted to stop requiring proof of vaccination against COVID-19, or recent negative tests for the disease, for people entering city facilities when the provincial government rescinds the public health order to that effect.Councillors also voted to keep requiring visitors to wear a mask in city buildings and on public transit even after the province no longer requires it. Saskatchewan moves to end COVID-19 public health orders The administration told councillors it recommended removing the proof of vaccination and of a recent negative test because it legally relies on the province to implement them.“It would be very challenging to continue proof of vaccination without the public health order in place,” emergency planning director Pamela Goulden-McLeod stated.Requiring masking, city solicitor Cindy Yelland said, is less invasive and therefore more defensible, compared with requiring proof of vaccination.City manager Jeff Jorgenson said the city would be in a more contentious situation were it to keep requiring COVID-19 restrictions when the province didn’t.

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Many COVID-19 mandates are in provincial jurisdiction: Health minister

Asked about Liberal MP Joel Lightbound’s comments against COVID-19 mandates during Tuesday’s session of question period in the House of Commons, Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos made it clear that lockdowns and many COVID-19 vaccine mandates are within provincial jurisdiction.

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COVID-19: 0 new deaths, 87 patients reported in hospital on Tuesday

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Man killed in broad daylight shooting in North Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA - A man was killed in a broad daylight shooting Tuesday afternoon in North Philadelphia, according to police. Investigators say an unidentified man was shot four times on the 2400 block of North Reese Street around 2:40 p.m. The victim was partially driven to the hospital by a private vehicle, then handed off to police who drove him to Temple University Hospital where he died. No arrests were reported immediately following the deadly shooting. MORE LOCAL HEADLINES___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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Super Bowl halftime show: Snoop Dogg calls it ‘dream come true’

LOS ANGELES - Snoop Dogg says he won’t let the big Super Bowl stage rattle his nerves. The ultra-smooth rapper said he will worry about his upcoming halftime performance after the fact.LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 06: Rapper Snoop Dogg attends the NFC Wild Card Playoff Game between the Los Angeles Rams and Atlanta Falcons at the Los Angeles Coliseum on January 6, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M.

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Skateboarder Josh Neuman among 4 killed in Iceland plane crash

AKUREYRI, Iceland - American skateboarder and social media influencer Josh Neuman was one of four men killed when a sightseeing plane crashed into a lake in Iceland, authorities in the North Atlantic island nation said Monday.Neuman, 22, was on the flight to create commercial content for the Belgian fashion brand Suspicious Antwerp along with Tim Alings, the company’s sponsorship manager, 27; and Nicola Bellavia, a 32-year-old skydiver and social media influencer from Belgium.The pilot, Haraldur Diego, 49, was considered one of Iceland’s most prominent aviators and a pioneer of photography tours.National park Pingvellir and Pingvallavatn, the largest lake of Iceland.. (Photo by: Prisma Bildagentur/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Four bodies believed to be the men were discovered on Sunday in Lake Thingvallavatn, Iceland’s second-largest lake with the use of an autonomous submarine and sonar technology.RELATED: Man who went to space with William Shatner dies in plane crash in New JerseyPoor weather has prevented divers retrieving the bodies, found at depths of up to 157 feet (48 meters)."For the safety of divers we have to wait until the weather improves," police chief Oddur Arnason told The Associated Press.Dramatic body-worn camera video shows the heroic rescue of an injured pilot just seconds before a train crashes into a single-engine plane in the San Fernando Valley.

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Build-A-Bear launches ‘after dark’ collection for adults for Valentine’s Day

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Doug Emhoff ushered out of event at Dunbar High School following security concern

WASHINGTON (AP) - Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, was whisked out of an event Tuesday at a D.C. high school by Secret Service agents following an apparent security concern.Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and WeatherEmhoff was at Dunbar High School for an event in commemoration of Black History Month.

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Coronavirus: Ontario premier pushes for clear delivery date for COVID-19 vaccines

Doug Ford says he wants a clear delivery date for the province’s share of COVID-19 vaccines, stressing that “the clock is ticking” when it comes to fighting the novel coronavirus.Ford says he’s been asking the federal government for clarity as to how much of what vaccine the province will receive and when, but hasn’t gotten the answers he needs.The premier says he’s set to speak to Pfizer, one the drugmakers that has entered into an agreement with Canada, this afternoon but expects he will be told the information must come from Ottawa.

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New COVID-19 cases in Ottawa fall after one-day spike

OTTAWA -- Ontario health officials are reporting 29 more people in Ottawa have tested positive for COVID-19, a drop in figures from the 79 new infections reported on Sunday.

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Ontario reports 1,708 new coronavirus cases, 24 deaths

coronavirus on Sunday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 114,746.It marks the third-largest single-day increase in cases to date in Ontario, behind Friday’s total of 1,855 and Saturday’s 1,822.“Locally, there are 503 new cases in Peel, 463 in Toronto and 185 in York Region,” Health Minister Christine Elliott said.“There are 1,443 more resolved cases.” Coronavirus cases are soaring but Trudeau’s approval ratings hold steady: Ipsos Nearly 54,000 additional tests were completed.

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New COVID-19 cases edge down in Ottawa on Saturday

OTTAWA -- Ontario health officials are reporting that 46 more people in Ottawa have tested positive for COVID-19, down slightly from the 55 reported on Friday.

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Ontario reports more than 1,800 new coronavirus cases for 2nd straight day

coronavirus on Saturday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 113,038.“Locally, there are 566 new cases in Toronto, 516 in Peel, 145 in York Region, 105 in Waterloo and 102 in Hamilton,” Health Minister Christine Elliott said.“There are 1,510 more resolved cases.” Here’s a look at what provinces, territories have said about vaccine plans More than 55,000 additional tests were completed in the last day.

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Coronavirus: Vaccine rollout will be ‘massive logistical undertaking’ Ontario has ‘never seen,’ says Ford

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Ontario may now not receive COVID-19 vaccines in early 2021, health minister says

COVID-19 vaccine in early 2021 as previously stated.Premier Doug Ford said on Monday the province was expecting to start receiving the vaccine in the early part of the year. Elliott said the same on Nov.

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Coronavirus: Ontario to provide $13.6 million to school boards in Durham, Halton, Hamilton, Waterloo regions

As Ontario’s Durham, Halton, Hamilton and Waterloo regions have moved into the red control level of coronavirus risk in recent weeks, Premier Doug Ford on Thursday announced $13.6 million in funding to provide “extra support” for school boards in those areas.

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Ontario may not get coronavirus vaccine in early 2021: Health minister

Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said the province may no longer be receiving the coronavirus vaccine in early 2021, as previously stated. Elliott said the news is concerning and hopes the Prime Minister takes care of Canada.

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Coronavirus: ‘Let’s get some answers,’ says Ford after feds say Ontario may not get vaccines in early 2021

After Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott on Thursday mentioned the Canadian federal government reportedly said the province may no longer be receiving COVID-19 vaccines in early 2021 anymore as details have not yet been finalized, Premier Doug Ford told reporters during a press conference in Mississauga, Ont., “let’s get some answers,” regarding the rollout of vaccines.

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Ontario reports 1,478 new coronavirus cases, 21 deaths

coronavirus on Thursday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 109,361.“Locally, there are 572 new cases in Peel, 356 in Toronto and 111 in York Region,” Health Minister Christine Elliott said.“There are 1,365 more resolved cases and nearly 47,600 tests completed.”Ontario has now completed a total of 6,068,428 tests, while 52,852 remain under investigation.

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Bill Kelly: Auditor general’s report shows Ford government’s poor leadership amid COVID-19 crisis

COVID-19 crisis, and it’s a damning assessment of mismanagement and poor leadership.The auditor general cites confusing and contradictory information from the Ford government and the chief medical officer, Dr. David Williams.In fact, Williams was the focus of much of the AG’s negative review, to the point of questioning if Williams is the right choice for the job.

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Ontario’s auditor general tables damning report on provincial government’s COVID-19 response

An extraordinary report from the province’s auditor general on the Ontario government’s COVID-19 response led to an extraordinary news conference with Premier Doug Ford taking aim at Bonnie Lysyk’s work. Travis Dhanraj reports.

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5 things to know about the auditor general’s report on Ontario’s COVID-19 response

COVID-19 response. Among other things, auditor general Bonnie Lysyk said that Ontario’s measures were “slower and more reactive relative to most other provinces.”Here are five highlights from the auditor general’s report.The auditor general’s report said that Ontario’s command structure had become “overly cumbersome” and was not led by public health experts.

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23 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Wednesday

OTTAWA -- Ontario health officials are reporting 23 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Wednesday, a slight increase over the day before, but still well below the province's hot spots in the GTA.

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Auditor general to release report on Ontario governement’s handling of COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 pandemic so far, including how it has made decisions during the global health crisis.The special report issued by Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk will look at emergency management in the context of the pandemic, as well as outbreak planning and decision-making.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]It will also include an audit of government processes related to COVID-19 testing, case management and contact tracing.

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Rapid coronavirus tests deployed to some Ontario hospitals, long-term care homes

COVID-19 rapid tests, with the new tools already being used in some hospitals and long-term care homes.Premier Doug Ford says rapid tests, which can produce results in minutes rather than days, have been sent to 36 long-term care homes and 27 retirement homes, as well as some hospitals.He says the province will continue to deploy the 98,000 ID Now tests and 1.2 million Panbio tests it has received from the federal government in the coming weeks.

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A look at what has gone wrong in Ontario long-term care amid the coronavirus pandemic

coronavirus pandemic around eight months ago, more than 2,200 long-term care residents in Ontario have died from COVID-19.Long-term care deaths account for nearly two-thirds of all COVID-19-related deaths in the province.Out of the province’s 626 long-term care facilities, the virus crept into over half of them, causing outbreaks in more than 400.It’s clear that the homes have been among the hardest-hit areas in Ontario during the pandemic, both in the first and second waves.

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Premier Doug Ford announces COVID-19 vaccine distribution task force

Premier Doug Ford has enlisted the help of a retired Canadian military general to help his government plan the logistics involved in distributing millions of doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Ontario expects to begin receiving COVID-19 vaccines in early 2021, appoints distribution task force

COVID-19 vaccines in early 2021, he has appointed Canada’s former Canadian Forces chief of defence staff to lead the province’s vaccination effort.“When those doses are ready, we have to be ready as well,” Ford said.“The easy part of this is to cut a cheque and order the vaccines … the toughest thing for all provinces is logistics and distribution.”In Ford’s daily update on Monday, he announced the task force will advise the province’s development and implementation of an immunization program, including the “ethical, timely and effective distribution” of the COVID-19 vaccines in Ontario.

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Coronavirus: Ontario says it plans to extend Dr. William’s term as chief medical officer of health

COVID-19 pandemic.Williams’ term was set to end Feb. 16.

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Ottawa sees 40 new COVID-19 cases, one new death as province sets new case count record

OTTAWA -- Ottawa Public Health is reporting 40 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Monday, on a day when the number of new cases across Ontario reached a new high watermark.

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Ottawa sees 40 new COVID-19 cases as province sets new case count record

OTTAWA -- Ontario health officials are reporting 40 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Monday, on a day when the number of new cases across Ontario reached a new high watermark.

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Toronto, Peel Region enter lockdown phase of Ontario’s COVID-19 pandemic plan

pandemic protection plan.It means that for at least the next 28 days, non-essential retailers can only offer curbside pickup, while restaurants are closed to all but takeout and delivery orders in the two COVID-19 hot spots.Personal services have also been forced to close, but schools and child-care centres remain open. Here’s what you can and can’t do in Toronto, Peel Region during coronavirus lockdown stage Premier Doug Ford announced the move on Friday, but it didn’t come into effect until 12:01 a.m.

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Ontario reports 1,534 new coronavirus cases, 14 deaths

coronavirus on Sunday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 103,912.“Locally, there are 490 new cases in Peel, 460 in Toronto and 130 in York Region,” Health Minister Christine Elliott said.“There are 1,429 more resolved cases and nearly 46,400 tests completed.” Here’s what you can and can’t do in Toronto, Peel Region during coronavirus lockdown stage Ontario has now completed a total of 5,920,252 tests, while 30,427 remain under investigation.Fourteen more deaths were also announced on Sunday, bringing the provincial death toll to 3,486.The newly reported numbers are valid as of Saturday afternoon.There are 484 people hospitalized with the virus (down by 29), with 147 in intensive care (up by one) and 89 on ventilators

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Ontario reports nearly 1,600 new coronavirus cases, 21 more deaths

coronavirus on Saturday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 102,378.It marks the largest single-day increase in cases to date, ahead of 1,581 on Nov. 14.“Locally, there are 522 new cases in Peel, 450 in Toronto and 153 in York Region,” Health Minister Christine Elliott said.

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Coronavirus: Indigo, Penguin Random House want bookstores deemed essential in Ontario

COVID-19 cases continue to surge.Retailer Indigo Books & Music Inc.

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Coronavirus: Ontario to move Toronto, Peel Region under lockdown

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced on Friday that Toronto and Peel Region would move into lockdown amid the second wave of COVID-19, beginning Monday Nov. 23.

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Coronavirus: Ontario health officials outline lockdown measures for Toronto, Peel Region

Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott outlined the COVID-19 lockdown measures for Toronto and Peel Region Friday, which include prohibiting indoor private gatherings with anyone outside the household, limiting outdoor gatherings to a maximum of 10 people and allowing retail stores that offer non-essential services to operate through pickup or delivery.

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What to expect from Ontario’s new COVID-19 hotspot restrictions

Infectious disease specialist Dr. Sumon Chakrabarti shares insight on the new restrictions for COVID-19 hotspots to be announced by Premier Doug Ford on November 20.

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Bill Kelly: Why the secrecy, Premier Ford?

non-disclosure agreements that prohibit them from commenting on the recommendations or opinions they offer the government.That begs some obvious questions: why the secrecy, premier? Why are we, the people who are living this pandemic nightmare, not privy to the expert advice of these health care experts?Instead, that advice is presented to us through a political filter. Yet this shouldn’t be a political or partisan issue.

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Ontario to unveil new COVID-19 hot spot rules, possible lockdowns, to fight coronavirus

COVID-19 in hot spot regions.Premier Doug Ford said earlier this week that the restrictions will affect Toronto, Peel, and York Region where virus cases have been increasing in recent weeks.Ford says the province must make the move to protect hospital capacity and residents of long-term care homes.Ontario’s chief medical officer of health has made recommendations to Ford’s cabinet which is expected to make a decision this morning ahead of the afternoon announcement. Coronavirus: Ontario to discuss new restrictions for Toronto, Peel and York The province’s associate medical officer of health said Thursday that 80 per cent of the new cases in Ontario are from the hot spot regions which are currently in the red restriction zone.Dr.

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Coronavirus: Ontario to deploy 200 provincial offence officers amid pandemic

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced on Thursday that the province is launching another series of workplace health, safety, education and enforcement campaigns, and will be deploying 200 provincial offence officers from across several ministries to visit businesses in COVID-19 hotspots.

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Coronavirus: Ford says additional COVID-19 restrictions ‘will have to be tough in the hardest hit areas’

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Thursday that the additional COVID-19 public health restrictions being released Friday “will have to be tough in the hardest hit areas,” adding the province is seeing “concerning trends” amid the pandemic.

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Province hits ‘critical’ 150 COVID-19 patients in ICU: Ontario Hospital Association

COVID-19 patients in its intensive care units.Earlier this month, medical experts advising the government noted that the figure would mark a point where Ontario hospitals have to begin cancelling surgeries. Ontario reports 1,210 new coronavirus cases, 28 more deaths The CEO of the hospital association says all regions are reporting increased admissions.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Premier Doug Ford said yesterday that further restrictions are coming in virus hot spots because hospitals are reaching capacity.

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