While not necessarily a surprise, the announcement on Monday that Stratford Festival would be putting its 2020 season on hold for the foreseeable future was still a tough pill to swallow given its prominent economic role in the community, Stratford’s mayor says.

The Stratford landmark generates some $135 million in local economic activity, and is directly or indirectly responsible for about 3,000 jobs in the city, said Dan Mathieson. “They are very much a foundational piece of our economy,” Mathieson told 980 CFPL’s Devon Peacock on Wednesday. “They’re really our major piece for the summer.

It will have a lot of impact on tourism and hospitality. Accommodation sector, restaurants, retail will be affected. And of course, the services that

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Countryfile star worried life-changing health issue could affect future of BBC job

Countryfile's John Craven has admitted he is "worried" a series of life-changing health condition might affect the future of his job after 50 years on television.The 81-year-old, who has hosted the BBC One environmental-themed show since 1989, opened up about some of the health issues that have crept in as he's grown older.The veteran presenter first noticed he was struggling to hear around 15 years ago, and that the worsening condition has caused him to lose his ability to hear nature.Craven told Wise Living Magazine: "Outdoors, I wasn't hearing many of the gentler sounds of nature that everyone else was. All very frustrating."After visiting the doctor, he was told his hearing has decreased substantially, causing concern for his ability to do his job..John, who started off on Newsround in 1972 before popping up on children's shows including Saturday Superstore and Multi-coloured Swap Shop, began using hearing aids in a bid to prolong his hearing.He told the Daily Mail: "When I had a routine check, I was told my levels had dropped by around 20 per cent since my first test in 2008.

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‘We aren’t far away’ from lifting Ontario’s mask mandate, Doug Ford says

Doug Ford said the province isn’t “far away” from lifting its mask mandate.Ford made the comment at an unrelated press conference Monday morning in response to a question from a reporter about the status of masking requirements in the province.“Right from the get-go, I’m listening to the chief medical officer,” Ford said. Mask mandate will likely be lifted in schools when it is removed for wider public: Ontario top doc “It’s his advice when they’re going to come off and we’ll wait for his advice and recommendations and once he gives the recommendations, we’ll be able to move forward.”Ford hinted that the province’s masking requirements could be lifted in the third week of March.“What I’m hearing: over the next few weeks, maybe after March break when the kids get back, but we’ll see.

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20 Celebrities Are Publicly Refusing to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine (So Far) & the Latest Addition Had to Skip the SAG Awards Because of It

So far, so many celebrities have received the COVID-19 vaccine to help the pandemic come to an end and keep everyone safe against the deadly virus.

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Winnipeg businesses employ ‘wait and see’ method on mandates: Chamber of Commerce

vaccine mandates expiring Tuesday and mask mandates on March 15 in Manitoba, local businesses are deciding how they want to proceed in order to keep staff and customers safe.Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce president Loren Remillard said many of his members are taking a “wait and see” approach when it comes to maintaining — or completely removing — some restrictions.“We are definitely hearing from a lot of our members. We’re reaching out and talking to them and getting a sense of where they’re leaning,” Remillard told 680 CJOB.Businesses have not made a decision one way or the other, he said.“Businesses really are concerned about potential backlash primarily for their public-facing staff,” he said.“There’s significant concern that if they proceed with a vaccine mandate, that some of the issues we’ve seen throughout the pandemic will become even more heightened for their staff, so there is a lot of trepidation in the business community.”If there’s any consensus, he said it’s that many businesses will be moving away from requiring vaccinations, but strongly encouraging customers and staff to continue wearing masks.

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Switzerland breaks neutral status to sanction Russia over Ukraine invasion

In a statement Monday, Switzerland’s federal council said it would adopt sanctions against Russia effective immediately. The measures, it said, would match those of the European Union, of which Switzerland is not a member.The sanctions package targets various Russian companies and individuals, and involves freezing the personal assets of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.The federal council said it would also close its airspace to all flights from Russia and “all movements of aircraft with Russian markings,” bar people close to Putin from entering Switzerland, and send relief supplies to Poland to help with settling Ukrainian refugees.FULL STATEMENT:In view of Russia’s continuing military intervention in Ukraine, the Federal Council took the decision on 28 February to adopt the packages of sanctions imposed by the EU on 23 and 25 February.

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Delaware's school mask mandate to end Tuesday, March 1

DOVER, Del. - Delaware public and private schools will no longer be required to wear masks in school as of Tuesday evening – one month before the mandate was originally set to end. On Monday, Gov. John Carney announced that masking requirements in Delaware school will no longer be in effect as of 6 p.m.

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Railways resumes general class passenger services as Covid situation stabilizes

the railways have decided to resume general class passenger services.

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Man, 23, arrested in non-fatal shooting of woman in Overbrook, police say

PHILADELPHIA - A man has been arrested for his role in the shooting of a woman in the Overbrook section of the city earlier this month. The shooting happened on Feb. 22 shorty before 2 a.m.

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Quebec reports less than 10 new COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations also dip

COVID-19 health crisis.The province’s pandemic-related hospitalizations totalled 1,446, representing a decrease of 10 from the previous day. This includes 94 intensive care unit cases, a drop of four.Officials say 59 patients were admitted to hospitals in the past 24-hour period, while 69 were discharged.Quebec’s daily novel coronavirus case count stood at 845, though this only takes into account PCR testing, which is limited to high-risk groups.

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Toyota suspends Japan factory production over suspected cyberattack

FILE PHOTO-Employees of Toyota Motor Corporation work during the assembly process at the company's Takaoka Plant in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. (Photo by Junko Kimura/Getty Images) TOKYO - Toyota is suspending production at all 28 lines of its 14 plants in Japan starting Tuesday, because of a "system malfunction" that a domestic supplier suspects is a cyberattack.Kojima Industries Corp., based in Toyota city in central Japan, said Monday the problem could be a cyberattack as an error was detected in its computer server system.As a result, the company said its system could not communicate properly with Toyota or monitor production, although there was nothing physically wrong with the production equipment.Kojima spokesman Tomohiro Takayama said the company was investigating and working to fix the problem.RELATED: Toyota to send vehicle to moon"This has never happened before," Takayama said.

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Arrest made in deadly January hit-and-run in East Oak Lane, police announce

PHILADELPHIA - Police in Philadelphia have announced an arrest made in a deadly hit-and-run that happened in early January. According to investigators, the 64-year-old victim was hit on the 6300 block of Crescentville Road just after 7 p.m on January 7. The victim was later identified as Angela Kee. Emergency medical responders rushed Kee to Albert Einstein Medical Center where she died, police said. On Feb.

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World’s largest plane Antonov An-225 'destroyed' in Ukraine-Russian conflict

Maxar Technologies imagery shows damage to Antonov International Airport in Hostomel, Ukraine, outside Kyiv, on Feb. 27, 2022.

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Maharashtra's declining trend in Covid cases continue, active tally at 6,663

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COVID Vaccine: Over 177.67 crore doses administered in India so far

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Delhi reports 258 fresh COVID cases in 24 hrs; positivity rate drops to 0.71%

₹500 from ₹2,000 earlier. However, the government has advised people to be more responsible and wear masks whenever they go outside.

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Odisha relaxes Covid curbs, bans Holi celebrations in public. Details

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Dianne Feinstein's husband, Richard Blum, dies after battle with cancer

Dianne Feinstein, U.S.Senator and Richard Blum arrive at the State Dinner for China's President President Xi and Madame Peng Liyuan at the White House in Washington, DC for an official State Visit Friday, September 25, 2015. Credit: Chris Kleponis / WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) on Monday announced that her husband, Richard Blum, has died after a long battle with cancer.He died at home on Sunday.

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Over $154M tied to detained Chinese-Canadian oligarch invested in GTA real estate

A drab, bluish-green glass office tower just north of Toronto, 50 Minthorn Blvd. is unassuming save for a “Bank of China” sign that sits atop the eight-storey building.

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Ontario COVID numbers: 849 people in hospital, 279 in intensive care

COVID on Monday with 279 in intensive care units as numbers continue to trend downward.This is up by seven hospitalizations but a decrease of two for ICUs since the previous day, though officials noted not all hospitals reported updated figures due to the weekend.Last Monday, there were 1,064 hospitalizations with 320 in ICU.The province recently began distinguishing between those who were admitted to hospital directly because of COVID, and those who were admitted for other reasons but tested positive for the virus.Those figures aren’t updated on Mondays due to incomplete data reporting from hospitals over the weekend.However, latest figures from last week show roughly 54 per cent of those hospitalized with COVID were admitted for other reasons. Of those in intensive care with the virus, roughly 18 per cent were admitted for other reasons.

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Former Canadian diplomat speaks out about detention of Chinese-Canadian billionaire

Former ambassador Charles Burton speaks about abduction of Chinese-Canadian billionaire Xiao Jianhua.

MLB: It's deadline day to save opening day, 162-game season schedule

JUPITER, Fla. - Major League Baseball negotiations to end the lockout are extending to the limit.Management says a deal must be reached by the end of Monday's negotiations to salvage a March 31 start to the regular season and a 162-game schedule.With that in mind, the sides are scheduled to meet starting at 10 a.m., three hours earlier than usual. This will be the eighth straight day of talks at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Florida, the vacant spring training home of the Miami Marlins and St.

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Target could raise workers pay up to $24 an hour this year

FILE PHOTO-A we're-hiring sign is posted outside of a Target store in Sausalito, California in 2019. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) NEW YORK - Workers at Target stores and distribution centers in places like New York, where competition for finding and hiring staff is the fiercest, could see starting wages as high as $24 an hour this year.The Minneapolis-based discount retailer said Monday that it will adopt minimum wages that range from $15 to $24 an hour, with the highest pay going to hires in the most competitive markets.

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Police: Man drives himself to the hospital after being shot during attempted carjacking

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police detectives are investigating a shooting that stemmed from an attempted carjacking Sunday night.According to authorities, the shooting happened around 10: 42 p.m. in the area of 1020 South Street.

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Ukraine, Russia officials meet in Belarus for ceasefire talks as war rages on

Ukrainian and Russian officials began talks in Belarus on Monday to bring Moscow’s invasion of the eastern European nation to an end.Though the talks are underway, war rages on between the two nations on the fifth day of the campaign, which began last Thursday after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a full-scale attack on Ukraine.Talks began with the aim of an immediate ceasefire and the withdrawal of Russian forces, the Ukrainian president’s office has said, after Russia’s advance has gone more slowly than expected. Ukraine slows Russian invasion under looming threat of nuclear attack Five days in, Russian forces have seized two small cities in southeastern Ukraine, and the Zaporizhzhya area, which is home to a nuclear power plant, the Interfax news agency said on Monday.

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FedEx, UPS halting shipments to Russia and Ukraine amid conflict

the country’s military assault on Ukraine, a conflict that entered its fifth day on Monday. The U.S.-based shipping companies had previously suspended all shipping services to and from Ukraine. Later updates shared online noted how both have temporarily stopped delivering all shipments bound for Russia, as well. UPS noted in a service alert that packages already en route to Russia or Ukraine will be returned free of charge to the sender if possible. "Our focus is on the safety of our people, providing continued service and minimizing disruption to our customers," the Atlanta-based company said in a notice.

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Long Island man wins $10M lottery... again!

Credit: New York Lottery LONG ISLAND - Just call him "Lucky"!A Long Island man has won a $10M lottery for the second time.Juan Hernandez of Uniondale has won a $10,000,000 top prize in the New York Lottery's $10,000,000 Deluxe scratch-off game. And this isn't the first time he's gotten lucky."I'm still trying to spend the $10M I won in '19," Hernandez said.Get breaking news alerts in the free FOX5NY News app! | Sign up for FOX 5 email newslettersIn 2019, Hernandez won $10M after claiming a top prize on the $350,000,000 Cash Spectacular scratch-off ticket. Hernandez bought his second winning ticket at a Stop & Stop located at 150 Fulton Avenue in Hempstead.He took a lump-sum payment of $6,510,000 after required withholdings.AdvertisementThere are currently three top prizes left on the $10,000,000 Deluxe ticket, officials said.

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UN report on climate change: Urgent action needed to secure a 'liveable' future

UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report said Monday if human-caused global warming isn’t limited to just another couple tenths of a degree, an Earth now struck regularly by deadly heat, fires, floods and drought in future decades will degrade in 127 ways with some being "potentially irreversible.""The cumulative scientific evidence is unequivocal: Climate change is a threat to human well-being and planetary health," says the major report designed to guide world leaders in their efforts to curb climate change. Delaying cuts in heat-trapping carbon emissions and waiting on adapting to warming's impacts, it warns, "will miss a brief and rapidly closing window of opportunity to secure a liveable and sustainable future for all."Today’s children who may still be alive in the year 2100 are going to experience four times more climate extremes than they do now even with only a few more tenths of a degree of warming over today's heat.

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Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen set up near Ukraine border to feed refugees

FILE IMAGE - Celebrated Chef Jose Andres talks to journalists about why he was converting Zaytinya into a grab-and-go meal restaurant in response to the novel coronavirus March 17, 2020, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) As thousands of refugees from Ukraine continue to flee Russia’s military assault on the country, many sought opportunities to help those caught in the chaos — including famed Chef José Andrés and his nonprofit World Central Kitchen."It is below freezing tonight & I am meeting so many refugees, families who are escaping & don’t know what’s next…We will do our best not to let them down," Andrés wrote in a tweet on Sunday. The celebrity chef with two James Beard awards, nearly three dozen restaurants and four Michelin stars, founded World Central Kitchen in 2010 and has served millions of meals on the front line of emergencies.

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Police: Man, 24, shot and killed in North Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - A young man has died after being shot in North Philadelphia. The shooting happened just before 1:30 a.m.

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Winslow Township Mayor Barry Wright dies at 69

Winslow Township Mayor Barry Wright has died at the age of 69 WINSLOW TOWNSHIP, N.J - Winslow Township and its residents are mourning the loss of its mayor Barry Wright who died Sunday.Wright was a life-long resident of Winslow Township and served as a member of the police department for 27 years before becoming mayor.Commissioner Louis Camppelli Jr and Jeffrey Nash released the following statement on behalf of the Board."The Camden County community has been crushed with the passing of Winslow Township Mayor Barry Wright today. As a Board, we are shocked to lose someone that dedicated his life to the selfless endeavor of serving the residents of Winslow Township and Camden County as a dedicated civil servant.

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COVID can cause severe heart diseases: Watch out for these 4 early symptoms

COVID, we usually refer to respiratory diseases. But recent studies have shown the virus can affect us in more ways than what we already know. Coronavirus can affect every organ of your body causing serious health issues like heart attack and stroke. Read here to understand how the virus is affecting your heart health, how severe it can be and also what are the common symptoms.

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This Morning fans urge Holly Willoughby to 'lick Phil's face' as Covid rules end

This Morning fans were not about to let Holly Willoughby off the hook with a past promise she'd made about "licking" Phillip Schofield's face when Covid-19 restrictions had ended. On Monday's show (February 28), the pair rubbed shoulders for the first time in ages as coronavirus restrictions across the UK were lifted by Prime Minister Boris Johnson last week.

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Ukrainian troops slow Russian advance under shadow of nuclear threat

KYIV, Ukraine - Outgunned but determined Ukrainian troops slowed Russia’s advance and held onto the capital and other key cities — at least for now. In the face of stiff resistance and devastating sanctions, President Vladimir Putin ordered Russia’s nuclear forces put on high alert, threatening to elevate the war to a terrifying new level.Explosions and gunfire that have disrupted life since the invasion began last week appeared to subside around Kyiv overnight, as Ukrainian and Russian delegations met Monday on Ukraine’s border with Belarus.

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Russia-Ukraine conflict: Toronto marches in solidarity with Ukrainians

More than one thousand people took part in a rally held downtown Sunday in support of Ukrainians.

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Clifton Heights police investigating alleged road rage shooting involving Amazon delivery driver

CLIFTON HEIGHTS, Pa. - Police are investigating a shooting that may have stemmed from an altercation on Sunday afternoon. The incident took place at the corner of North Springfield and Oak Avenues, according to authorities. Witnesses say an Amazon delivery driver and a man driving a pickup truck got into an altercation and then a fistfight. After the fight, the Amazon delivery driver allegedly shot the other driver, according to witnesses. Police have not yet confirmed who was shot or revealed the identities of the people involved. Amazon did not respond to FOX 29's request for comment. This is a developing story.

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3-hour island-wide power cut on Tuesday (1)

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka said a 3-hour power cut will be imposed between 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM on Tuesday (1), for all groups.However, 30 minutes of unscheduled power shedding may take place, if necessary ONLY during the night peak to manage excess demand, said the PUCSL.Therefore consumers are kindly advised to reduce consumption between 6 pm. to 10 pm.

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What are the new Covid rules in Scotland? Two major changes today explained

A number of important Covid rule changes come into force in Scotland today.

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Is Covid 4th wave coming? IIT Kanpur scientists design model on next coronavirus peak, new variants

COVID wave is likely to hit India around mid to late June and it is likely to peak in August, a recent study by a team of Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur suggested. They further added that the fourth wave of the coronavirus is likely to continue for the next four months. Speaking about the severity of the infection, the team said that will depend on the coronavirus variant and the vaccination status across the country.

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Hugs, reunions as 'Fortress New Zealand' eases border restrictions

New Zealanders stranded overseas by the pandemic have returned home to tears and hugs, as the country begins dismantling some of the world's toughest Covid-related border restrictions.

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Ukrainian troops fight to hold Kyiv, but mayor warns city is surrounded by Russian forces

There is word Sunday that the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv is surrounded, with the mayor putting out a statement that all exits are now blocked and it is too dangerous for citizens to leave.

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Ukrainian families faced with impossible choices as war tears them apart

One of the sad realities of war is that innocents get caught in the crossfire and in Ukraine, that’s even more complicated because all men 18-60 are prevented from leaving the country to join the fight against a Russian invasion.

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Vancouver resident’s ordeal in Ukraine

A Vancouverite in Ukraine talks to Global News of his ordeal escaping the fighting in his homeland. Emad Agahi reports.

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Russian invasion of Ukraine continues

The battle for Ukraine continued Sunday with street fighting intensifying just as peace talks were set to begin and the Russian president put his nuclear forces on high alert. Paul Johnson has the latest.

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5 hour Power Cuts for Monday (28)

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka has announced power cuts for Monday (28), as the Ceylon Electricity Board has run out of fuel.Power Cuts for Monday (28)Groups A, B, C:4 hrs & 40 MinGroups P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W:5 hrs & 15 Min

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Basil Rajapaksa, acquitted & released from another misappropriation case

COLOMBO (News 1st): Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa was acquitted and released on Monday (28) from a case filed with Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court on charges of misappropriation of public funds.

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BLACKPINK member Rosé diagnosed with COVID-19

Rosé of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK has tested positive for COVID-19.Today (February 28), YG Entertainment shared in an official statement to Star News that the Korean-Australian musician has tested positive for the coronavirus ahead of a flight she had scheduled later the same day. The agency added that Rosé is currently asymptomatic.According to YG Entertainment, the singer had taken a PCR test prior to departure, and later received a positive result.

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Mask mandate comes to an end as most restrictions lifted

The wearing of masks in retail settings and on public transport is no longer mandatory from today.

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Stratford Festival season postponement to have big impact on city’s economy, mayor says

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