Premier François Legault hails Quebec health-care workers as “guardian angels,” but some say they are being denied services at banks and pharmacies when they reveal their occupations.

Olijah Springer, a nursing assistant and technician at the Montreal General Hospital, voiced his displeasure on Facebook last week after he was told he couldn’t shop at a Pharmaprix in the Montreal borough of LaSalle. “It didn’t feel good,” Springer said in a subsequent interview. “I don’t know how to better describe it.” Springer was asked by a clerk when he entered the store if he had any symptoms, or if he had been exposed to anyone with symptoms of COVID-19.

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More than 49,000 boosters given yesterday; 810 community cases; 32 in hospital

The sharp increase in new cases today is another reminder that, as expected, the highly transmissible Omicron variant is now spreading in our communities as we have seen in other countries.

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Traffic Alert for motorists using Colombo – Horana Rd

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police announced that the movement of traffic will be restrict along the Colombo – Horana Road as a result of the development of the Bokundara Bridge in Piliyandala.From the 13th of February 2022 until further notice, two lanes will be open for vehicles to travel to Colombo from 6 AM to 3 PM daily, and one lane to travel to Horana during that time.Further, from 3 PM to 6 PM, two lanes will be open to travel to Horana while one lane will be open to travel to Colombo.In addition, from 6 AM to 9 AM and 4 PM to 8 PM, all heavy vehicles, excluding passenger transport buses, will not be allowed to enter these roads.Sri Lanka Police requested the general public to use the following alternatives to avoid inconveniences.* Horana to Colombo : Proceed to Galle Road from Piliyandala and then move to Colombo.* Horana to Werahera : Proceed to Ratmalana via Galle Road and then use Borupana Road to access Werahera* Colombo to Horana : Proceed to Maharagama from Boralesgamuwa and use the Maharagama Piliyandala Road.

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Trucker convoy protesters gather in Toronto for second straight weekend

Protesters supporting the trucker convoy movement that has occupied Ottawa and Windsor demonstrated in Toronto for a second consecutive weekend. It comes after the province declared a state of emergency in relation to the ongoing blockades.

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protesters fighting the Canadian government’s pandemic measures, a bank spokesperson said on Saturday.The demonstrations, dubbed the “Freedom Convoy” by Canadian truckers opposing a vaccination mandate for cross-border drivers as well as other pandemic restrictions, are now in their third week. They have gridlocked the capital Ottawa and blocked U.S.-Canada border crossings, damaging trade between the two countries.Early on Saturday, Canadian police began clearing protesters blocking a key bridge linking Canada and the United States.

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Senators introduce bill to address social media harm, addiction

In this photo illustration, the social medias applications logos, Twitter, Google, Google+, Gmail, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat are displayed on the screen of an Apple iPhone. (Photo Illustration by Chesnot/Getty Images) Two U.S.

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Philadelphia's first gun buyback kicked off Saturday

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia’s first gun buyback of 2022 kicked off on Saturday.The event was led by Bilal Qayyum with Fathers Day Rally Committee along with leaders from the Philadelphia City Council.For every gun that was turned in, no questions asked, the person was given a $100 gift certificate to a local grocer.One person turned in ten guns alone. In total, 28 guns were turned in Saturday – 24 handguns and 4 long guns. "A lot of guns and the police would tell you this, that are on the streets today, ended up legal guns in someone house, someone broke in and took that gun.

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Gas prices continue to rise in NJ amid crude oil price hikes

TRENTON, N.J. - Gas prices continue to rise sharply in New Jersey as crude oil prices increase amid ongoing global tensions related to uncertainty over Russia’s intentions toward Ukraine. AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $3.56, up 12 cents from last week. Drivers were paying an average of $2.64 a gallon a year ago at this time. The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $3.48, up six cents from last week. ___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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Police investigate non-fatal shooting of Delaware teenager

NEW CASTLE, Del. - Police in Delaware are investigating the shooting of a teen in New Castle County. New Castle Police say they received a report of a shooting Friday afternoon in the community of Sophia’s Place West. Officers arrived and found a 16-year-old boy with gunshot wounds to his upper and lower extremities. A good Samaritan had been rendering aid before police arrived. The boy was taken to the hospital and reported in stable condition. Police are investigating and asking the public to contact them if they have relevant information.___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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Group of men assault, rob man of nearly $30K in Northeast Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating after four men broke into a home and assaulted a man in Northeast Philadelphia. The incident happened at approximately 2:30 a.m. on the 6900 block of Horrocks Street. Police say four unknown men, two of which were armed, forced entry through the basement door. They then assaulted a 41-year-old man and took approximately $28,000 ($10,000 in coins, $10,000 in checks, and $8,000 in cash) in various currency from the man.

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EastEnders' Maisie Smith reveals one piece of advice she would have given her younger self after previously opening up about mental health

EastEnders star has been getting close with her fellow co-stars, including Dragons Den star Sara Davies, Gordon Ramsay's daughter Tilly, and fellow actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, who made history last year as the show's first ever deaf contestant. Today (12 February) she shared a video of her spending time with CBBC TV presenter Rhys Stephenson in the dressing room before a show at London's 02 arena.

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Man dies after being shot inside car in Southwest Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA - A man has lost his life after a shooting in Southwest Philadelphia. The shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. Friday on the 6000 block of Woodland Avenue. Police say the 29-year-old man was shot once in the left armpit inside a Nissan Altima.

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CDC proposes change to opioid prescription guidelines

CDC officials said."We began to hear how the guidelines were being misused and misapplied" said the CDC's Christopher Jones, a co-author of the draft guidance.The proposed changes, contained in a 229-page draft update in the Federal Register, would roll back some suggested limits on the drugs. Their publication opens a 60-day public comment period.

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Convoy protesters tear down fence protecting National War Memorial

Protesters from the so-called “freedom convoy” in Ottawa have torn down a fence that had been put around the National War Memorial to protect it from further desecration.

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4 hurt in shooting after Justin Bieber concert at Los Angeles restaurant

According to TMZ, rapper Kodak Black was among those who were shot. The gunfire erupted outside The Nice Guy restaurant, hitting four men ages 60, 19, 20 and 22, LAPD Officer Lizeth Lomeli said. Their names were not released.When officers arrived on the scene, they located three people who had been shot.

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Rylan Clark looks picture of health in fresh update after hospital stay

as she shares a fresh update with fans. The update from Rylan comes on social media a day after he was rushed to hospital.

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Greater Manchester's latest borough-by-borough coronavirus infection rates as cases continue to plummet

The number of coronavirus infections is continuing to plummet in all 10 boroughs in Greater Manchester, latest figures show.

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Coronavirus: Quebec calls on students, laid-off workers to work in local agriculture

The Quebec government announced it will spend $45 million to recruit and support Quebecers to go help farmers with fieldwork this harvest season, amid the COVID-19 crisis.

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Does spike in coronavirus deaths signal a real trend? Watch and see, expert says

Canada’s deaths from the novel coronavirus spiked dramatically Thursday to 183, roughly three times the total the country saw as recently as Monday.

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Coronavirus: 125 military members to help in Quebec’s long-term care homes

The federal government is deploying about 125 members of the Canadian Armed Forces with healthcare training to support workers in Quebec’s long-term care facilities reeling from COVID-19-related outbreaks, deaths and staff shortages, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Friday.

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Quebec to give coronavirus update as province focuses on hard-hit nursing homes

The Quebec government is expected to provide an update on its response to the novel coronavirus pandemic on Friday.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Quebec reports an additional 143 deaths, thanks 2,000 doctors for helping in long-term care homes

Quebec Premier François Legault said on Thursday the death toll had risen to 630, but noted while the deaths increased by 143, it was due to a change in the reporting of deaths in the province. He said they were now combining all patient deaths, even those who did not test positive for COVID-19, but had signs they were infected to the total.

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In photos: Montreal marks one month on coronavirus lockdown

Thursday marks one month since the Quebec government started implementing restrictions, in what some are calling the “COVID lockdown,” to help slow the COVID-19 pandemic that has claimed more than 200 lives in Montreal as of April 15.

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Quebec COVID-19 self-care guide available in English, but no government plans to distribute

The Quebec government has distributed a COVID-19 self-care guide to every home in Quebec.

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Coronavirus: Quebec officials to provide update as province keeps close eye on 41 nursing homes

As the COVID-19 health crisis takes hold in Quebec nursing homes, the province has deemed 41 long-term care facilities in need of special attention due to high case numbers.

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Quebec pledges more inspections for long-term care homes amid coronavirus pandemic

The Quebec government will provide an update on developments of the novel coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday afternoon as long-term care centres remain hard hit by the virus.

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Coronavirus: Quebec adds home building to list of essential services

Quebec Premier François Legault said Monday that home building is being added to the list of essential services.

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Quebec officials to provide update on coronavirus response Monday afternoon

Quebec Premier François Legault is expected to provide an update on the province’s novel coronavirus response Monday afternoon after taking a day off on Easter.

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Officials to provide update on COVID-19 measures for foreign workers, seniors

Federal officials are due to provide an update on measures for seniors, home care and temporary foreign workers during the COVID-19 crisis today.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Quebec coroner to investigate 31 deaths at seniors’ home in Montreal

The Quebec coroner’s office announced Sunday it will investigate the deaths of dozens of seniors at a private long-term care facility west of Montreal linked to what Premier Francois Legault has described as a possible case of “gross negligence.” Global’s Dan Spector reports.

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Quebec coroner to investigate 31 deaths at seniors’ home in Montreal

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Coronavirus: Montreal police launch online system to report disobedient citizens

Montreal police have launched an online system allowing citizens to report suspicious activity, such as group gatherings, amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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Criminal investigation after 31 deaths at Montreal care home

Quebec Premier François Legault ordered for a criminal investigation into a private care home in Montreal, where 31 residents have died in the last month.

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Legault assures Quebec won’t reopen schools, daycares without weighing risks for kids

Quebec Premier François Legault says he won’t put children at risk after blowback from parents and teachers over talk of sending kids back to school and daycare in the coming weeks after an extended COVID-19 shutdown.

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Coronavirus: 31 dead, elderly covered in feces at Dorval long-term care facility

Quebec Premier François Legault said Saturday that he believed there might have been “gross negligence” by management of a private long-term care facility in Montreal that has seen 31 deaths since March 13.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Legault says hospital cases of COVID-19 ‘under control’ as death toll rises to 48

Quebec Premier François Legault said on Saturday that there were 48 new deaths from COVID-19 and the number of cases had risen to 12,292. He said on the hospitalization front they had 778 people in hospital, an increase of 45, and 25 additional people were in intensive care.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Schools won’t reopen unless health officials confident children will be safe

Quebec Premier François Legault said on Saturday, amid some concerns he had seen from parents over potentially re-opening schools after May 4, that he would not re-open them unless he gets agreement from Public Health officials and the province could ensure children were safe.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Legault says investigation underway into deaths at Herron long-term care home

Quebec Premier François Legault said on Saturday that an investigation was underway into 31 deaths at the Herron long-term care home over the past few weeks, saying that at least five were due to COVID-19 but adding that it not known at this time if the other deaths were also a result of the novel coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Quebec case count passes 12,000; long-term care centres struggling

Cases of novel coronavirus in Quebec have climbed to over 12,292 as of Saturday, as worries about residents in long-term care centres continue to grow.

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Coronavirus: Quebec case count passes 11,000; long-term care centres struggling

Cases of novel coronavirus in Quebec have climbed to 11,677 as of Saturday morning, as worries about residents in long-term care centres continue to grow.

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Coronavirus outbreak: 25 COVID-19 deaths reported in Quebec, provincial total now at 241

Quebec premier François Legault announced 25 new deaths due to COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the total number of deaths to 241 across the province. Legault offered condolences to the families of the victims of those who had lost their lives as a result of COVID-19.

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Coronavirus: Premier François Legault offers glimmer of hope for Quebec’s economy

Quebec Premier François Legault expressed optimism about the possibility of getting Quebec’s economy back on track, after taking a hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Quebec prioritizing care for seniors in hard-hit long-term care homes

As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Quebec continues to climb, so to do the fatalities.

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Coronavirus: Tooth Fairy added to Quebec’s list of essential services

Children across Quebec, fear not. Your teeth will be collected and your earnings will be dropped off.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Quebec premier dubs tooth fairy an ‘essential service’

In a lighter moment, Quebec Premier François Legault on Tuesday dubbed the tooth fairy an essential service amid the COVID-19 outbreak, reassuring children she will remain working because she “has immunity against the coronavirus.”

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Coronavirus outbreak: Quebec premier urges public to leave medical masks for health-care workers

Quebec Premier François Legault urged the public on Tuesday to leave medical face masks for health-care workers, saying there’s a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE), and that people could “make other kinds of masks” to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Quebec facing shortage of testing material for COVID-19

On Tuesday, Quebec Premier François Legault said that the province is facing a shortage of something called reagent, a material needed to conduct the COVID-19 screening tests, stating there’s only has about six or seven days-worth of supply left in the province.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Quebec announces 29 new COVID-19-related deaths, total 150

Quebec Premier François Legault said on Tuesday that the province has reported 29 new COVID-19-related deaths, which brings the total death toll to 150.

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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

Some Montreal health-care workers say they were turned away at banks, pharmacies over COVID-19

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