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COVID-19 pandemic, one expert says.Dr. Isaac Bogoch, an infectious diseases expert with University Health Network, said if you look around the province, and at “wastewater signals,” it is “pretty clear that there’s a growing burden of COVID in many communities across the province.”Bogoch said the “signals are very clear.”Data released on March 17 by the Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table said the province’s wastewater signal had stopped declining and was increasing slightly.

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Lower Mainland mother and daughter team up to raise money and send a message

When Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine, people around the world wondered how they could help. For a Metro Vancouver mother and daughter duo, that meant turning to fashion to raise money and send a message. Kylie Stanton reports.

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Ukraine floats Canada as security guarantor at peace talks. Here’s what’s happening

Ukraine proposed accepting neutral status and floated Canada as a potential security guarantor at peace talks with Russia in Turkey on Tuesday.Talks have been ongoing throughout the conflict, which began on Feb. 24 when Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his troops into the country, but have yet to produce any breakthroughs.

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Canada to increase oil production to offset reliance on Russia

As the West aims to stop relying on Russian energy, Canada is set to increase its own oil and gas production. Abigail Bimman looks at whether it compares to Russia’s output, and how this plan affects Canada’s climate goals.

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Canada must slash emissions by 40 per cent to hit new 2030 targets: minister

oil and gas industry will need to cut greenhouse-gas emissions by 42 per cent from current levels by 2030 if the country is to meet its new targets.The emissions reduction plan tabled in the House of Commons today by Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault forecasts that electricity emissions will be almost zero by the end of the decade but it will take longer to see real progress from the transportation sector.The plan is a legislated requirement under the net-zero emissions law the government passed last year.

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Star of ‘Ghosts’ Asher Grodman chats the hit series and his wacky wardrobe

Asher Grodman’s character Trevor on ‘Ghosts’ is one that fans have most been fascinated by. He speaks about the upcoming episode where all is revealed when it comes to his pants-less mystery.

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Quebec logs 20 new COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations up by nearly 40

COVID-19 and a 38-patient increase Tuesday.The number of people hospitalized with the disease came to a total of 1,153. This comes after 135 patients were admitted in the last day while 97 left.Of pandemic-related hospitalizations, 63 are Quebecers in intensive care units.

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Ontario COVID numbers: 790 people in hospital, 165 in intensive care

Testing positive weeks after a COVID-19 diagnosis: What it means for travel Meanwhile, Ontario also reported 1,610 new lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, though that is an underestimate of the true widespread transmission of the virus due to testing restrictions. The provincial case total now stands at 1,156,656.The death toll in the province has risen to 12,414 as nine more virus-related deaths were added.

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Testing positive weeks after a COVID-19 diagnosis: What it means for travel

Robin Ferré assumed his birthday trip to Los Angeles would go off without a hitch. He was triple vaccinated, had recovered from an assumed COVID-19 infection three weeks prior, and was armed with a negative rapid antigen test.

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Ontario launches new plan to prepare for health emergencies, includes PPE stockpile

Ontario didn’t replenish PPE stockpiles before COVID-19, long-term care commission says The plan includes new legislation that would, among other measures, make permanent a $3-an-hour wage enhancement for PSWs that the government has been extending for a few months at a time since 2020.The legislation would also require annual reporting on supplies of personal protective equipment, and require the province to have a provincial emergency plan that is updated every five years.The government is also announcing $81 million over two years to expand a program in which nursing graduates can receive full tuition reimbursement in exchange for committing to practice in an underserved community for two years.

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End of mandatory OT in hospitals part of Quebec’s plan to overhaul health-care system

COVID-19 pandemic has led to longer wait times for operations in the province. Quebec’s upcoming health-reform plan leaked This prong of the plan is already in place with about 15 private clinics, according to the government.

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Canada dropping pre-entry COVID-19 test as of April 1

The federal government is making it a little easier for those planning to travel. Announcing a pre-entry COVID-19 test will no longer be required for fully vaccinated travelers as of next month.

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‘It’s a war zone’: RCMP officers testify at Nova Scotia mass shooting inquiry

The three RCMP officers who responded to the 2020 Nova Scotia massacre have testified for the first time at the public inquiry into the tragedy.

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Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk has died at 62, team announces

Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk has died at the age of 62.

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Will Smith says he was ‘out of line’ for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars

The day after slapping Chris Rock on the stage of the 94th Academy Awards, Will Smith issued an apology to the comedian, the academy and viewers at home, saying he was “out of line” and that his actions are “not indicative of the man I want to be.”

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Jada Pinkett Smith fans support her hair loss after Oscars joke-gone-wrong

There’s no doubt the most talked-about Oscars moment was when Will Smith climbed up on stage to slap presenter Chris Rock after Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s shorn head.

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Will Smith slapping Chris Rock overshadows historic Oscar wins

The 94th Academy Awards ceremony came to a standstill after actor Will Smith walked up on stage and slapped comedian Chris Rock, over a joke aimed at Jada Pinkett Smith. During Will Smith’s acceptance speech for best actor, he apologized to his fellow actors and the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, which is now launching an investigation.

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Health Matters: How the pandemic increased stroke deaths & Will Smith slap leads to alopecia awareness

Health Matters March 28: A new Alberta study suggests hospital avoidance during the pandemic led to more Albertans dying of stroke. And a fight between Will Smith and Chris Rock at the Oscars has helped to increase awareness of a hair loss condition called alopecia.

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How many school kids are vaccinated in B.C.?

With concerns over no mask mandate as B.C.’s children return to school, Keith Baldrey has the latest numbers on how many of them are vaccinated.

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Why returning to work may be benefical for some employees

Returning to work either in a hybrid format or full time may also bring some benefits for employees. Lisa Belanger, the CEO of Conscious Works tells us some of these benefits and how we can make the most out of them.

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Moment: Will Smith slaps Chris Rock on-stage after Oscars joke about wife’s hairstyle

After presenter Chris Rock made a joke about Will Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s hairstyle during the Oscars on Sunday night, Smith stood up from his seat near the stage, strode up to Rock and slapped him during the live show.

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Brampton house fire leaves family of 5 dead

A family of five has died after a house fire in Brampton overnight. As Caryn Lieberman reports, the victim’s father says there were no smoke alarms in the home following a recent renovation.

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Dump truck protest enters second week

Ontario’s Dump Truck Association has been striking for a week, they’re asking for increased wages and better safety standards. Morganne Campbell has more in this report.

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Ontario signs onto Federal Childcare Deal just days ahead of deadline

With the March 31 deadline looming large, Ontario finally signed a deal with the federal government to achieve $10 per day childcare by 2025. Ontario is the last jurisdiction in Canada to get on board, experts and advocates say the real work in pulling off the plan must now take place.

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MPP Randy Hillier charged in wake of Ottawa convoy protest

MPP Randy Hillier is facing several serious charges in connection to a weeks long protest in Ottawa. Shallima Maharaj reports.

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Easing back into the workplace

It’s been two years since many of us swapped our work desks for a home office. But as we prepare for post-pandemic life, many people are feeling anxious about returning to work.

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Quebec public health experts say province has already entered a sixth wave of COVID-19

COVID-19 pandemic driven by the BA.2 subvariant.While the province’s public health director has been reluctant to confirm a new wave, Dr.

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Red Carpet Recap: Most memorable looks from the Oscars

Style expert Suzie Wall has a full breakdown of the top trends from the red carpet during the 94th Annual Academy Awards.

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Guelph, Ont. police seeing an increase in cryptocurrency investment scams

Guelph, Ont., police are seeing an increase in cryptocurrency investment scams and trying to warn the community about some of the ways people are losing money.

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COVID-19: BA.2 Omicron variant now dominant in three Saskatchewan cities’ wastewater

Wastewater samples of COVID-19 RNA show the more transmissible BA.2 subvariant of Omicron now comprises most of the detected virus in three cities.BA.2 accounts for 78.9 per cent of all detected virus samples in Saskatoon, up from 34.1 per cent in the previous reporting period.The subvariant comprises 81.1 per cent of the virus detected in Prince Albert, increasing from 17.9 per cent. And it makes up 68.6 per cent of the wastewater in North Battleford, increasing from 49.4 per cent.

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Ottawa expected to announce final talks underway to procure F-35 fighter jet: sources

The Canadian government is expected to announce on Monday that it is moving forward with finalization talks towards procuring Lockheed Martin’s F-35 fighter jet, according to an industry source.

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COVID-19: Quebec’s hospitalizations rise again as province reports 1 new death

COVID-19 as the province continued to see an uptick in patients being treated for disease Monday.Pandemic-related hospitalizations came to 1,115, a rise of 27 compared with the previous day. In that time, 92 patients were admitted while 65 left.The health department says 53 people were in intensive care units.

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Winnipeg woman awarded $20,000 for her non-profit organization

L’Oreal Paris has awarded Tara Torchia $20,000 for her non-profit organization, Angels Ink Foundation Manitoba, which funds paramedical tattooing.

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Will Smith slap: Actor hitting Chris Rock at Oscars prompts LAPD statement, flood of memes

The reverberations from actor Will Smith‘s slap at the Oscars continue to vibrate around the globe and on the internet.

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Ontario COVID numbers: 655 people in hospital, 158 in intensive care

COVID on Monday, with 158 in intensive care.This is up by 102 for hospitalizations and an increase of one for ICUs since the previous day, though officials noted not all hospitals reported updated figures due to the weekend.Last Monday, there were 551 hospitalizations with 181 in ICU.According to latest data for hospitalizations from the weekend, 47 per cent were admitted for other reasons but tested positive for COVID-19. For those in ICUs, 24 per cent were admitted for other reasons.

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Oscars 2022: Will Smith slaps Chris Rock in shocking on-stage confrontation

While presenting the award for Documentary Feature (won by Summer of Soul), Chris Rock made a joke about Will Smith‘s wife Jada Pinkett Smith that prompted an unbelievable exchange. After Rock joked to Smith that he was looking forward to a sequel to G.I.

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Is Russia’s strategy shifting to split Ukraine apart?

Ukrainian officials say Russian attacks have destroyed 85 per cent of Mariupol and some now say it’s only a matter of time before it falls to the Russians. Meanwhile, we are learning more about the destruction left behind after rockets landed yesterday in Lviv.

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Indigenous leaders pushing Pope Francis for an apology

Pope Francis is getting ready to meet with Canadian Indigenous leaders who have now arrived in Rome for these historic meetings. The 32 delegates will push for an apology for the abusive residential school system in Canada, run largely by the Catholic Church.

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‘Rise of the BA.2 variant is worrisome’: Quebec urges caution as it warns of ‘possible’ 6th COVID wave

Quebec is urging people to be prudent amid rising COVID-19 cases as the province says it is possibly gearing up for a sixth wave of the pandemic driven by the even more transmissible BA.2 Omicron subvariant. Felicia Parrillo reports.

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Ukraine invasion ‘not going well’ for Putin: fmr. US NATO ambassador

It has been one month since Russia invaded Ukraine, and the former U.S. ambassador to NATO, Kurt Volker, does not see it going well for President Vladimir Putin.

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Oscars 2022: Will Smith-Chris Rock incident derails show, ‘CODA’ wins best picture

It was an interesting night in Hollywood when a rather jovial Oscars ceremony was thrown into upheaval by a surprising celebrity outburst.

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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy ready to discuss neutral status as part of peace deal with Russia

Latest updates as of 10:18 p.m. on Sunday:

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Oscars 2022: Best and worst-dressed celebrities on the red carpet

The Oscars, with all of its glamour and high fashion, delivered again.

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Humanitarian aid for Ukraine starting to wane as Russian invasion continues, health official says

Ukraine’s Deputy Health Minister Oleksii Iaremenko said on Sunday that the humanitarian aid being sent to the country is beginning to wane, even as Russia’s invasion continues.

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Canada men’s soccer team qualifies for World Cup with 4-0 win over Jamaica

The Canadian men’s soccer team clinched a spot in the 2022 World Cup with a 4-0 win over Jamaica on Sunday at BMO Field. Canada’s only other World Cup appearance was in 1986.

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Canadian men’s soccer team qualifies for World Cup with 4-0 win over Jamaica

Canada put on a show Sunday, qualifying for the men’s World Cup for the first time since 1985.

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Canadians must confront ‘very high’ cost of conflict with Russia: UN ambassador

The cost of conflict with Russia will inevitably be “very high” as the world becomes more dangerous, says Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations.

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‘Rise of the BA.2 variant is worrisome’: Quebec urges caution as it warns of possible 6th COVID wave

COVID-19 cases as the province says it is possibly gearing up for a sixth wave of the pandemic driven by the even more transmissible BA.2 Omicron subvariant.Interim public health director Dr.

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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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