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New York City firefighter and a civilian died Sunday in a Brooklyn house fire where a ceiling partially collapsed, injuring several other firefighters, authorities said.Firefighter Timothy Klein, 31, had been on the job six years and his father and other relatives were also members of the Fire Department of New York, Acting Commissioner Laura Kavanagh said.“I cannot describe the heartbreak of the FDNY today to have lost a member doing what our members do best: putting their lives on the line to save others,” Kavanagh said.A person’s body was recovered from the scene, an FDNY spokesperson said late Sunday. Earlier, the department said a person was unaccounted for after the fire, however a medical examiner will need to confirm the identity of the person found in the building.Eight firefighters were injured in the blaze and another resident sustained minor injuries, the spokesperson said.

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More Canadian families expected to begin travelling amid eased restrictions: Expert

Canada changes COVID-19 border rules for unvaccinated, partially vaccinated kids “Every easing of restrictions makes it easier for people to travel, especially for families,” Travel Best Bets President Claire Newell told Global News.“With this round of restrictions…that’s where I really noticed a lot more families excited to start travelling.”Newell says the testing requirements were a hindrance for many families with younger children.“That pre-flight test has been expensive and it’s also been a hassle,” she said. “It (was) an added step and an added cost.”However, pre-entry tests will still be required for partially vaccinated or unvaccinated travellers ages 12 and older who are currently eligible to travel to Canada.That’s something Winnipeg parent Erica Suderman is familiar with.

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COVID-19: Quebec reports 20 more deaths, drop in hospitalizations two days in a row

COVID-19, the second day in a row the province reported a decline after hitting a sixth-wave high of 2,410 patients on Friday.The number of hospitalizations also dropped Saturday by 39 patients.There were 90 patients listed in intensive care Sunday, an increase of one patient compared to the previous day.Last week, the province’s interim public health director, Dr. Luc Boileau, said there were indications that community transmission was beginning to slow and new daily hospitalizations were trending down.But Boileau announced mask mandates for indoor public spaces and public transit would remain in place until mid-May as the situation remains difficult despite promising signs.In addition to 20 deaths on Sunday, authorities reported 34 deaths on Saturday attributed to COVID-19.

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France election: Macron beats Le Pen to win second term, projections show

French President Emmanuel Macron defeated his far-right rival Marine Le Pen on Sunday by a comfortable margin, securing a second term and heading off what would have been a political earthquake.Cheers of joy erupted as the results appeared on a giant screen at the Champ de Mars park at the foot of the Eiffel tower, where Macron supporters waved French and EU flags. People hugged each other and chanted “Macron.”Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau congratulated Macron on Twitter, saying he’s looking forward to continuing to work with him.In a tweet Sunday afternoon, Trudeau wrote, “Looking forward to continuing our work together on the issues that matter most to people in Canada and France – from defending democracy, to fighting climate change, to creating good jobs and economic growth for the middle class.”Congratulations, @EmmanuelMacron.

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Speculation by Canadians ‘absolutely’ playing a role in red-hot home prices: expert

Speculation by Canadians investing in the real estate market is “absolutely” one of the factors contributing to sky-high home prices, says one economist studying housing trends.

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Masks required in TVDSB schools until local health units say otherwise: Trustee

Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) Board of Trustees suggests that masking is still required by staff and students unless local health units intervene.Lori-Ann Pizzolato tweeted at 6:50 p.m. Friday that “out of an abundance of concern for the health and safety of all… masking in TVDSB building is required until the Local Public Health Units in TVDSB explicitly advise otherwise.”During a meeting Tuesday, trustees voted to approve a motion put forward by Trustee Corrine Rahman to enact a masking requirement.It came in response to a growing number of staff absences at TVDSB that have been linked to illness amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.pic.twitter.com/rdgqZ5gTKl— Lori-Ann Pizzolato (@lapizzolato) April 22, 2022However, TVDSB general legal counsel Ali Chahbar told trustees that while they had the right to pass the motion, TVDSB would not be able to enforce a masking requirement.“When the government of Ontario decided to lift that mask requirement as of March 21 of this year, the end result of that was that it served to remove the enforcement mechanism that existed,” Chahbar said at the time.Pizzolato’s tweet recognizes that the masking requirement is separate from that of the province’s, stating, “We recognize that this may be a challenge for some and is a safety measure above provincial mandates, exemptions will be provided to all students and staff who choose to opt-out.”Speaking with 980 CFPL, Pizzolato specified that the TVDSB is not enforcing a mask mandate, but instead, a mask requirement.“The Trustees just wanted ‘required.’ They’re not saying we have to ‘mandate’ it,” she said.

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COVID-19 shots still work but researchers say they’re testing new approaches

vaccines that still offer very strong protection against COVID-19’s worst outcomes, said Dr. Beth Bell of the University of Washington, an adviser to the U.S.

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Ontario sees COVID-19 hospitalizations drop by 322 people

COVID-19 on Sunday and a further 212 in intensive care.That is a decrease of 322 people in hospital compared to the previous day, according to data released by the provincial government. The number of people in an ICU remained steady.Ontario reported 1,684 people in hospital and 212 in intensive care on Saturday. The province did not report data last Sunday due to the Easter Sunday holiday.

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Fred VanVleet out of Raptors’ playoff game

TORONTO – Raptors star guard Fred VanVleet left Game 4 of Toronto’s series with the Philadelphia 76ers Saturday with an injury.VanVleet tore off his jersey as he left the game late in the second quarter.The Raptors confirmed in the third that VanVleet would not return to the elimination game due to a left hip strain.Toronto trailed the best-of-seven series 3-0 heading into the game.VanVleet missed a total of 13 games with a bruised right knee as the Raptors’ regular season wound down.He averaged 20.3 points, 6.7 assists, and 4.4 rebounds per game this season and was named an all-star for the first time.This report by The Canadian Press was first published April, 23, 2022.

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B.C. junior hockey commentator removed mid-broadcast, banned over racist comments

A colour commentator with the junior-level B.C. Hockey League was removed midway through a game on Friday after making racist comments about a player on air.

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At least 1 child has died after 169 cases of acute hepatitis reported in children: WHO

World Health Organization said on Saturday that at least one child death had been reported following an increase of acute hepatitis of unknown origin in children, and that at least 169 cases had been reported in children in 12 countries.The WHO issued the figures as health authorities around the world investigate a mysterious increase in severe cases of hepatitis – inflammation of the liver – in young children.The WHO said that as of April 21 acute cases of hepatitis of unknown origin had been reported in the United Kingdom, the United States, Spain, Israel, Denmark, Ireland, the Netherlands, Italy, Norway, France, Romania and Belgium. It said 114 of the 169 cases were in the United Kingdom alone.

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Canadian flight crew held in Dominican Republic released on bail: airline

Dominican Republic after five of its crew members were among 11 people detained in the country when 200 packages of presumed cocaine were seized onboard an aircraft in early April.Pivot Airlines told Global News its crew members, detained at the beginning of the month, had now been released on bail but were required to remain within the country.The alleged drugs bust was made on April 6 at Punta Cana International Airport, according to the country’s National Directorate for Drug Control.Pivot Airlines said that five of its crew members discovered and reported what they believed to be contraband in the maintenance compartment of the plane. They were then detained, the airline said.

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Russia’s economy has avoided collapse so far, but trouble is looming. Here’s why

Russia’s economy has averted a devastating collapse so far despite unprecedented sanctions sparked by the war in Ukraine, allowing Vladimir Putin to rally his people against the West and in support of his invasion.Yet experts — and even top Russian officials — say trouble is right around the corner. Reserves that have propped up the economy to this point are starting to run out, and Moscow’s mayor is warning of mass job losses.

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‘I thought I was gone’: N.B. man survives a bear attack outside his home

A New Brunswick man says he feared for his life when a black bear attacked him outside his home on Thursday night.

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Inappropriate behaviour complaint against Bill Murray halts ‘Being Mortal’ production: report

Being Mortal, a complaint of inappropriate behaviour against actor Bill Murray is also being investigated.Murray, 71, is slated to star in the film, which began principal photography in late March.Deadline was the first to report of the allegations against Murray. The full details of the complaint are unknown.

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How you watch Netflix might change as the company tries to recoup losses

Netflix’s share value plummeted this week on the news that the streaming platform lost roughly 200,000 subscribers in the last quarter.The Los Gatos, Calif., company also told investors to expect deeper losses in the months ahead, signalling that the days of unlimited growth for the streaming pioneer might be over.It’s a far cry from two years ago, when lockdowns tied to the COVID-19 pandemic were forcing consumers indoors with little else to do than watch Netflix.Now, not only is the global economy reopening to consumers eager to take in concerts and activities outside the home, but the streaming landscape has filled up with competitors launching or expanding their offerings to take more of the pie from Netflix. Netflix Canada raises prices to start 2022 The company showed in a letter to shareholders this week that while its share of the overall streaming market grew over the past year, so too has the amount taken up by Disney+, Amazon Prime, and assorted other on-demand platforms, including traditional cable giants launching their own collections.“Two years into the pandemic, the streaming market is a very different place,” says Carmi Levy, a Canadian tech analyst who’s been following Netflix’s struggles.As Netflix sees its subscriber growth dwindle and even start to reverse, Levy says the company has less free rein to jack up its subscription prices to offset revenue losses, lest it risk pushing consumers into the hands of an increasingly tight market.“It takes a lot less for consumers to drop one service and move to another,” he says.

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Sailors’ families search for answers after Russian ship sinks in Black Sea

Russian military over a week to acknowledge that one serviceman died and two dozen others were missing after one of its flagship cruisers sank in the Black Sea, reportedly the result of a Ukrainian missiles strike.The acknowledgment happened after families started searching desperately for their sons who, they said, served on the ship and did not come home, and relatives are posing sharp questions about Russia’s initial statement that the entire crew was evacuated.Russia’s Defense Ministry said Friday in a terse announcement that one crew member died and 27 went missing after a fire damaged the flagship Moskva cruiser last week, while 396 others were evacuated. The ministry did not offer any explanation for its earlier claims that the full crew got off the vessel before it sank.The loss of the Moskva, one of three missile cruisers of its kind in Russia’s fleet, was shrouded in mystery from the moment it was first reported early on April 14.

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COVID-19: ‘Difficult’ week ahead as Ontario battles 6th wave, chief medical officer says

Ontario hospitals are about to enter a “difficult” week according to the province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health with the sixth wave of COVID-19 projected to send more people to hospital and intensive care.In an interview with Global News, Dr. Kieran Moore said the B.A.2 variant of the virus “continues to circulate at a high level” and could take several weeks to subside.“We drew the epidemic curve, the complete wave and anticipate June 11th to be the very end of the tail of that wave,” Moore told Global News on Friday.

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Announcement regarding masking in higher-risk settings coming Friday: Ontario health minister

Ontario’s health minister says an announcement will be made Friday regarding masking in settings deemed high-risk.Christine Elliott was asked by a reporter at an unrelated press conference whether the province would be extending the mandate for high-risk settings beyond April 27 and announcing the decision ahead of time to avoid confusion.“Yes. Dr.

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Canada changes COVID-19 border rules for unvaccinated, partially vaccinated kids

COVID-19 test to enter Canada.The federal government said on Friday that beginning on April 25 at 1 a.m. ET, children in that age group who are accompanied by a fully vaccinated parent, step parent, guardian or tutor will no longer be required to complete a pre-entry COVID-19 test.However, pre-entry tests will still be required for partially vaccinated or unvaccinated travellers ages 12 and older who are currently eligible to travel to Canada.Children under five years of age are not required to provide a COVID-19 test result, the government added.

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Mike Tyson punches fellow airline passenger in newly surfaced video

surfaced online Thursday, former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson is seen repeatedly punching a fellow passenger on an airplane.Tyson’s representative Joann Mignano confirmed the altercation, which took place Wednesday aboard a JetBlue flight that was on the tarmac in San Francisco before heading to Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Donald Trump denies storming out of Piers Morgan interview, leaks audio to prove it “Unfortunately, Mr.

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Quebec reports 34 more COVID-19 deaths as hospitalizations rise by 5

coronavirus Friday and a five-patient increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations.Health officials say 2,410 people are hospitalized with the disease after 265 patients were admitted to hospital in the past 24 hours and 260 were discharged.The number of people in intensive care is stable at 88.

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Ontario COVID numbers: 1,591 people in hospital, 214 in intensive care

COVID on Friday, with 214 in intensive care.This is down by 35 for hospitalizations but an increase of seven for ICUs since the previous day.Last Friday, there were 1,427 hospitalizations with 182 in ICU. This is about an 11 per cent and 18 per cent increase, respectively, to the figures this week.According to the latest breakdown for hospitalizations, 54 per cent were admitted for other reasons but tested positive for COVID-19.

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LHSC to extend virtual pediatric urgent care clinic beyond pandemic

London Health Sciences Centre says it will extend its virtual pediatric urgent care clinic beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.The move by the London, Ont., hospital network will be done in consultation with regional partners, LHSC said. Children’s Hospital in London, Ont., launches virtual emergency clinic The service currently provides patients with a chance to connect with a care provider remotely.This could include having a family discuss a child condition’s with a pediatric emergency room physician by video.The virtual clinic has seen more than 5,600 patients since its launch in May 2020 as a response to the pandemic.

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Canadian military officer retires and heads to Ukraine amid sexual misconduct probe

Canadian Armed Forces has retired and travelled to Ukraine to help defend the country from Russia’s invasion while still under investigation for alleged sexual misconductThe Department of National Defence confirmed Thursday that lieutenant-general Trevor Cadieu retired on April 5 after more than 30 years in uniform, even as military police continue their investigation into his conduct.“His release was done in accordance with proper procedures and in accordance with his legal rights to release from the CAF,” Defence Department spokesman Daniel Le Bouthillier said in a statement.“There has been no CAF support, material or otherwise, given to Cadieu since his departure as it pertains to his personal endeavours.”Several defence sources say Cadieu has since headed to Ukraine to volunteer to help fight back against a Russian invasion that is about to enter its third month. The sources were not authorized to comment publicly on his whereabouts.

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Johnny Depp takes stand against Amber Heard for 2nd day in defamation trial: ‘It seemed like pure hatred’

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Flair Airlines says it will keep operating in Canada. Here’s how

Flair Airlines downplayed concerns Thursday that the ultra low-cost carrier could lose its licence to fly in Canada.Stephen Jones outlined steps the airline is taking to overhaul its board and refinance its debt to reduce foreign influence on the company.Flair is in the midst of a licence review from the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA), which said in a preliminary finding last month that the Edmonton-based airline might not meet Canadian ownership requirements to fly in the country.The air industry watchdog said Flair’s Miami-based business partner, 777 Partners, might have “control in fact” over the airline, which would violate rules under the Canada Transportation Act. Flair Airlines could be grounded in Canada over foreign control concerns Flair has until May 3 to respond to the CTA’s concerns, or it risks having its licence suspended.Jones told reporters Thursday the company will meet that deadline to formally respond and added there is “zero chance” the company loses its licence on that day.May 3 is not a “drop dead date,” Jones said, but is rather a point at which the CTA is expecting a formal response.

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Insignia air fryers, ovens recalled in Canada due to potential burn, fire hazard

Insignia air fryers and air fryer ovens are being recalled after the Government of Canada announced Thursday that the products can overheat, posing a potential burn and fire hazard.This recall involves the Insignia™ Digital Air Fryers, Insignia™ Analog Air Fryers and Insignia™ Digital Air Fryer Oven.The affected products were sold between November 2018 and April 2022. Kinder chocolates recalled due to possible salmonella contamination According to the government website, as of March 25th, the company has identified 36 reports of incidents including one report of minor injury in Canada caused by the now-recalled products.In the United States, the company has identified 68 reports of incidents including one report of minor injury.The recalled products were sold by Best Buy and online through eBay.ca and Amazon.ca., according to the government.“Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled air fryers and air fryer ovens, check to see if their model is included in the recall and return the product through the return process of the original place of purchase,” the government website said.Only certain model numbers are affected by this recall, which includes the 3.4qt Analog Air Fryer in Black (NS-AF32MBK9-C) and the 10 Qt.

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Coroner to reopen case into B.C. woman’s drowning during 2016 canoe trip with husband

Crime Beat: Arlene Westervelt – murder or misadventure? Jurisdiction has been assigned to another coroner who will review the entirety of the investigative material and evidence gathered in the case, according to the letter, including the findings of the initial autopsy and the autopsy review. Coroner Carolyn Maxwell has been assigned to complete that review.“The Coroners Act permits the chief coroner to reopen an investigation if new evidence arises or if the chief coroner considers it would be in the public interest,” a representative from the Coroner’s office said in an emailed statement.“In this case, the chief coroner has determined that it is in the public interest for another coroner to undertake a new investigation to include any new or additional information that may assist the public’s understanding of the circumstances of Arlene Westervelt’s death.”A coroner’s investigation is independent, impartial and objective, the representative continued.“The coroner does not have a vested interest in the outcome of an investigation but will endeavour to ensure that all relevant information is gathered and considered,” they said.

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Johnny Depp jurors shown actor’s explicit, disturbing texts about Amber Heard

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Toronto Zoo to vaccinate 120 animals against COVID-19

Toronto Zoo says it has begun administering COVID-19 vaccines to its most susceptible animals.In a press release issued Thursday, the zoo said it has received COVID-19 vaccines for animals developed and donated by Zoetis.According to the zoo, it has received 320 doses of the vaccine. Each animal will need two doses, administered two-to-three weeks apart.

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Manitoba reports another increase in new COVID-19 hospitalizations, 12 more deaths

COVID-19.The latest data comes from the province’s weekly epidemiology update covering April 6-10, a week that saw 206 new COVID-19 patients hospitalized including 22 Manitobans admitted to ICU. Manitoba expands eligibility for 4th dose of COVID-19 vaccine Health officials say 12 Manitobans with COVID-19 died during the week covered in the report, the highest death toll reported since the province moved to weekly reporting March 31.Further details about the latest deaths like age, gender and health region are not included in the weekly updates.While the province reported 12 deaths linked to COVID-19 in Thursday’s update, Manitoba’s total COVID-19 death toll rose to 1,774, 15 more than had been reported last week.For the week ending April 9, health officials reported 177 new hospitalizations and five deaths.

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Masks stay optional after all at Thames Valley District School Board

Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB), even after its Board of Trustees voted to enact a masking requirement, TVDSB officials said on Thursday.Put forward in a motion from Trustee Corrine Rahman, trustees voted to approve the requirement during a special meeting held on Tuesday. It came in response to a growing number of staff absences at TVDSB that have been linked to illness amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.During Tuesday’s meeting, TVDSB general legal counsel Ali Chahbar told trustees that while they had the right to pass the motion, TVDSB would not be able to enforce a masking requirement.“When the government of Ontario decided to lift that mask requirement as of March 21 of this year, the end result of that was that it served to remove the enforcement mechanism that existed,” Chahbar said at the time.

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COVID-19: Quebec prolongs mask mandate to middle of May now

COVID-19.Luc Boileau, the province’s interim public health director, announced the decision Thursday to prolong the requirement by another two weeks.He said that COVID-19 transmission and pandemic-related hospitalizations appear to be slowing in Quebec, but overall the number of patients isn’t dropping yet. Quebec adds 38 new COVID-19 deaths as hospitalizations top 2,400 Despite that, Boileau said transmission of the virus is still high among seniors, especially in greater Montreal area.The Quebec government has largely lifted most health measures in recent months, with officials saying it was time to find a way to live with the novel coronavirus.

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Russia bans 61 Canadians from entering country, calls Ottawa’s actions ‘Russophobic’

Russian Foreign Ministry announced Thursday.These banned individuals include senior government officials, active and retired military personnel, academics and leading media figures.Among the Canadians banned are foreign and defence policy adviser to the prime minister of Canada Dan Costello, Toronto Mayor John Tory, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Premier of Alberta Jason Kenney, chairman of the Bank of Canada Tiff Maclem, and president and CEO of CBC/Radio Canada Catherine Tait. Wimbledon bans Russian, Belarusian tennis players over Ukraine war In a release, the Russian ministry said this move has been made in response to the sanctions imposed on Russia by the federal government.The ministry also went on to say that in the near future, the Russia “stop list” will continue to expand.“The Russian side will continue the principled line, which implies a resolute rebuff to the Russophobic actions of the official Ottawa, including the supply of weapons and connivance in sending mercenaries to Ukraine,” the ministry said in a statement.“In this regard, we warn the Canadian curators of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the national battalions of responsibility for the war crimes committed by their wards.

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Queen Elizabeth celebrates 96th birthday, Mattel makes Barbie for Platinum Jubilee

Queen Elizabeth celebrated her 96th birthday at her Sandringham estate on Thursday as gun salutes rang out across London and Windsor and military bands played Happy Birthday.Britain’s longest-serving monarch, who celebrates a historic Platinum Jubilee this year, was pictured with two white ponies in a photo released for the occasion.A post shared by The Royal Family (@theroyalfamily)U.K. government ministers joined members of the royal family in sending their best wishes to the Queen, who has stepped back from most public duties this year over concerns about her health.

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Ukraine scoffs at Putin’s Mariupol victory claim: ‘They suffered huge losses there’

Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed victory in the strategic city of Mariupol on Thursday, even as he ordered his troops not to risk more losses by storming the last pocket of Ukrainian resistance in the war’s iconic battleground.Russian troops have besieged the southeastern port city since the early days of the conflict and largely reduced it to ruins. Top officials have repeatedly claimed it was about to fall, but Ukrainian forces have stubbornly held on in the face of overwhelming odds.

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Quebec adds 38 new COVID-19 deaths as hospitalizations top 2,400

COVID-19 on Thursday as the province reported 38 new deaths linked to the disease.Pandemic-related hospitalizations stood at 2,405, a rise of 24 compared with the previous day. This comes after 243 admissions and 219 discharges.Health authorities say 88 people were in intensive care units, a decrease of 13.The province recorded 2,909 new novel coronavirus cases — but the daily tally only accounts for infections detected by PCR testing, which is limited to certain groups.

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Ontario COVID numbers: 1,626 people in hospital, 207 in intensive care

COVID on Thursday, with 207 in intensive care.This is down by 36 for hospitalizations but an increase of four for ICUs since the previous day.Last Thursday, there were 1,392 hospitalizations with 177 in ICU. This is about a 17 per cent, for both, to the figures this week.According to latest breakdown for hospitalizations, 55 per cent were admitted for other reasons but tested positive for COVID-19. For those in ICUs, 39 per cent were admitted for other reasons.

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‘Living in pain’: Canadians travel across the world to avoid surgery backlog

A surgery backlog exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic has steered some Canadians thousands of miles away from home to get life-changing procedures done without the wait.

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$60-million Lotto Max winning ticket sold to someone in Ontario

Lotto Max winning ticket worth $60 million was sold online.The unofficial winning numbers for Tuesday night’s Lotto Max draw were 01, 06, 10, 27, 42, 45 and 50 with the bonus number being 43. Regina resident wins record $70 million Lotto Max jackpot A spokesperson for OLG says they know who won the prize, but that they cannot reveal the winner until they have claimed the jackpot.The unofficial winning numbers for Encore were 6454564 with one matching ticket being sold in the Oakville area.Encore winners worth $100,000 apiece were purchased in Thunder Bay and Whitby.

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Inadmissible: How a U.S. policy is wreaking havoc on the lives of Iranian-Canadians

a waiver to see his father before he passed away on Jan. 4.Movassagh, a Vancouver resident born in Iran, was deemed “inadmissible” to the United States in June last year when he tried to visit his parents who are American citizens.

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Pierre Poilievre among the dozens of MPs with rental property amid housing crunch

Conservative leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre is among the dozens of MPs who own rental property even as he blasts the unfairness of Canada’s housing market for young Canadians, Global News has learned.

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Russia tests nuclear-capable missile that Putin says has ‘no analogs in the world’

Russia said on Wednesday it had conducted a first test launch of its Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, a new addition to its nuclear arsenal which President Vladimir Putin said would give Moscow’s enemies something to think about.

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Saskatchewan NDP Leader Ryan Meili, family test positive for COVID-19

Ryan Meili, leader of the Saskatchewan NDP, tested positive for COVID-19, shortly after tweeting about how the disease sent his four-year-old son to hospital.Meili tweeted a photo of four rapid tests on Wednesday, stating he was the last to test positive in his family and he had few symptoms.He was responding to his own tweet threat dedicated to his son Gus’ status. Gus contracted the virus on Thursday.

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Boy’s body found in Indiana woods stuffed inside Las Vegas suitcase

found dead over the weekend, his body stuffed inside a suitcase in rural Indiana, police have confirmed.According to Indiana State Police, the boy is likely between five and eight years old. He was found by a wild mushroom picker who came across the suitcase while picking in Washington County on Saturday.The body was found inside a hard-shell suitcase that featured an image of the famous Las Vegas sign.“The suitcase has a distinctive Las Vegas design on its front and back,” Sgt.

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TVDSB working on next steps after trustees vote to re-enact masking requirement

a growing number of staff absences at TVDSB and recent guidance from Public Health Ontario that suggests reimplementing a mask mandate may help the province in protecting itself from the sixth wave of COVID-19. Trustees pass indoor masking requirement for Thames Valley District School Board Under the now-approved motion, staff, students and visitors must all wear a mask while inside TVDSB buildings “until such time as Public Health Ontario updates this guidance or the Local Public Health Units in TVDSB explicitly advise otherwise.”“Students will not be required to submit medical documentation for exemptions,” the motion added.In an email to Global News on Wednesday morning, a spokesperson for TVDSB said administration is meeting “to discuss how the Trustee motion can be operationalized in schools and TVDSB buildings.”“Once final decisions have been made after meeting with the Ministry of Education, clear communications around next steps will be shared with TVDSB staff and families,” the spokesperson added.Questions surrounding the enforceability of the requirement emerged during Tuesday night’s meeting, during which TVDSB general legal counsel Ali Chahbar responded that the board lost its enforcement mechanism once the province lifted mask mandates in schools on March 21.

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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

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