Students push back as Ontario scraps mask mandates

Composite sketch of man who, police say, entered a woman's shower, naked and groped her. HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP, N.J. - Somerset County, New Jersey officials announce an investigation into a sexual offense in which an unidentified man stepped into a woman’s shower and, authorities say, groped her.The incident reportedly took place April 14, about 10:15 p.m.

Image of "The One Line" Nike sneakers. (Photo courtesy of Heritage Auctions) WASHINGTON - Sneakerheads looking for a new pair of kicks to add to their collection will have a chance to bid on a rare pair of Nike sneakers produced in 1981.Nike co-founder Phil Knight created the classic blue-and-white sneaker to gain the upper hand in a feud with the U.S.

LOS ANGELES - A Los Angeles couple is now a viral sensation after spending only $500 on their wedding day. Joel and Kiara Brokenbrough met back in 2016 in Vegas and kept in touch on social media. The two reconnected in 2018, and began dating shortly afterwards.

A randomized controlled trial found that suppressing androgen hormones in male COVID-19 patients hospitalized with the virus did not improve outcomes. The study was published yesterday in JAMA Network Open.The data come from the Hormonal Intervention for the Treatmen

Emmerdale since 2012. Having entertained viewers with a slew of memorable storylines including that deadly fire that killed Frank, Laura, 37, took a break from TV to welcome her first child with her co-star fiancé Mark Jordon.The actress' real life is much more settled as the famous duo raise their family in a stunning countryside home close to Yorkshire.From shocking hair loss struggles, on-set romance and tackling her sugar addiction, Daily Star has taken a look inside the life of soap star away from the cameras.After landing her dream job as Kerry Wyatt on the ITV soap, Laura has opened up about dealing with hair loss over the last 20 years and discussed how it has affected herself image.Laura said she has suffered with hair loss since 16, when she started using a pill to "control her horrendous periods".Sharing her journey with OK! magazine, the soap star shared that doctors never told her that certain pills are testosterone-heavy and attack hair follicles, which can make hair thinner and fall out.She revealed: “I have suffered hair loss on and off since 16, when I started using synthetic hormones to control my horrendous periods."What they never told me was certain pills are testosterone-heavy and attack hair follicles, making hair get thinner and weaker, then fall out."After years of ups and downs, falling out, growing back and so on, I reached a peak.

mission to walk 470 miles across three states this month. Krista Sheneman's goal is to inspire other people who are also battling diabetes by showing them that the condition can't stop someone from being active or accomplishing their goals.Sheneman was first diagnosed with diabetes around five years ago, and she says it was a wake-up call. Since then, Sheneman told Fox News Digital, health has become a huge part of her life.

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.

An observational JAMA Network Open study today involving young adults in Sweden suggests that short-term exposure to even relatively low levels of air pollution is tied to a higher risk of later testing positive for COVID-19, likely by worsening symptoms in those already infected.

what is 420 Day and where did it originate?According to National Day Calendar, 420 Day is celebrated every year on April 20, where cannabis producers, consumers and advocates celebrate and smoke marijuana. "Once an unconventional day, the day has become the rallying cry of those who seek to legalize marijuana for medicinal and recreational uses," the company wrote.A cannabis plant grows in the Amsterdam Cannabis Colleges (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) While federal law in the United States still classifies cannabis as illegal, many states have legalized the substance for medicinal or recreational use — or both.Since the 1970s, people have celebrated the unofficial holiday. But why is it celebrated on 4/20 and where did the celebration originate?Well, it’s not exactly clear. There are many myths that have circulated across social media and the globe about how the day 4/20 came to be, with most reports proving unverifiable. RELATED: Mike Tyson’s weed brand markets ear-shaped edibles, launches nationwide expansionHowever, most believe 420 Day originated in California in the 1970s when a group of teenagers from San Rafael High School in Marian County would ritualistically smoke marijuana at 4:20 each day.

COLUMBIA, S.C. - South Carolina’s highest court on Wednesday issued a temporary stay blocking the state from carrying out what was set to be its first-ever firing squad execution.The order by the state Supreme Court puts on hold at least temporarily the planned April 29 execution of Richard Bernard Moore, who drew the death sentence for the 1999 killing of convenience store clerk James Mahoney in Spartanburg. The last execution by firing squad in the U.S.

March 2022, Saxony, Ebersbach: Cornelius Maurer, co-founder and CEO of pharmaceutical company Demecan, holds dried medicinal cannabis flowers. Founded in 2017, the company is one of three that the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices has a TRENTON, N.J. - Seven medical marijuana dispensaries in New Jersey have been given the green light to start selling recreational marijuana Thursday. New Jersey became one of the 18 states that legalized recreational marijuana in November 2020 after Public Question 1 had overwhelming support in the November 2020 election. Nearly two years later, sales can finally begin, but many New Jersey residents still have questions about what they can legally purchase and where. New Jersey residents who are 21 and older can legally begin to purchase recreational marijuana and cannabis products on Thursday, April 21. According to the State of New Jersey’s NJOIT Open Data Center, there are seven dispensaries that sell recreational cannabis throughout the state, including several locations in the South Jersey area. The dispensaries are: In order to purchase marijuana and cannabis products from a dispensary, you will need a government-issued ID. State officials say dispensary personnel is not allowed to make copies of your ID or keep a record of your purchase beyond what is required to complete a single transaction. The State of New Jersey says dispensaries are allowed to sell up to one ounce of cannabis.

PHILADELPHIA - In a city full of iconic sandwiches it’s hard to stand out, but one man is having his moment.His name is Dominic Rocconi, but you may now him as "Hoagie Dom" – the man making his name on the Philadelphia sandwich scene.Rocconi’s sandwich journey started during the coronavirus pandemic when he experimented with hoagie recipes at his house. He then started collaborating with local shops and eventually landed a hoagie "residency" at Bardot Café in Northern Liberties."Hoagies are Philadelphia thing," Rocconi said.And now he can count himself part of that history! Every month, Rocconi hosts a hoagie pop-up at the café where he single-handedly makes at least 70 of his signature hoagies.

Matthew Broderick loves working with his wife on the stage.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 28: A$AP Rocky performs during Bilt Rewards X Wells Fargo Launch Event Party on March 28, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage) LOS ANGELES - Rapper A$AP Rocky was arrested at the Los Angeles International Airport Wednesday morning in connection to a 2021 shooting investigation in Hollywood, police said. Officials with the Los Angeles Police Department said on Nov. 6 2021, the rapper got into an argument with another person in an area near Selma and Argyle avenues around 10:15 p.m.

Russian ultimatum to Ukrainian troops in Mariupol to surrender or die expired on Wednesday afternoon with no mass capitulation, but the commander of a unit believed to be holding out in the besieged city said his forces could survive just days or hours.Ukraine said it had so far held off an assault by thousands of Russian troops attempting to advance in what Kyiv calls the Battle of the Donbas, a new campaign to seize two eastern provinces Moscow claims on behalf of separatists. Here’s why Russia is after Mariupol — and why it may not be the game changer it once was In a video, the commander of Ukraine’s 36th Marine Brigade, one of the last units believed to be holding out in Mariupol, asked for international help to escape the port city’s siege.“This is our appeal to the world.

COVID-19 protests.In a ruling dated April 12, Superior Court Justice Nathalie Pelletier sides with the 10-year-old’s mother, who says she learned the boy’s father forced him to lie about his age to avoid masking in public places. Quebec judge rules boy, 12, can get COVID-19 vaccine despite father’s objections The mother says the child’s father took him to the trucker convoy protests in Ottawa last winter, claiming he wanted to instill democratic values in the boy, but she argues those kinds of protests are dangerous for children.The father, meanwhile, said demonstrations against COVID-19 health orders aren’t risky for children and that he has the right to a contrarian opinion against the vaccine.

Tennessee woman forced to abandon her vehicle after running out of gas on a Memphis bridge was arrested and charged for felony possession after law enforcement inspected her abandoned SUV. The Memphis Police Department on Monday announced the arrest of 54-year-old Catherine Mardesich, who is charged with felony possession of a controlled substance, marijuana. Crump Station officers were dispatched at approximately 3:30 p.m.

COVID-19 hospitalizations in Niagara Region, the area’s top network made a plea on Tuesday for more respect from visitors and patients after saying workers have been subjected to rude conduct over the past week.A statement issued by Niagara Health suggests staff and physicians have experienced an increased number of “disrespectful behaviours” as teams manage COVID-19 activity and eight outbreaks at its Niagara Falls, St. Catharines and Welland sites.

Danya Glenny (bride), Joycelyn Bryant (catering manager) LONGWOOD, Fla. - A Seminole County bride and a wedding caterer were arrested after deputies say several wedding guests were served food laced with drugs. The bride, Danya Glenny, is facing charges including tampering, culpable negligence and delivery of marijuana. Joycelyn Bryant, who reportedly catered the wedding, is facing the same charges.On Feb.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 28: A$AP Rocky performs during Bilt Rewards X Wells Fargo Launch Event Party on March 28, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage) LOS ANGELES - Rapper A$AP Rocky was reportedly arrested at the Los Angeles International Airport Wednesday morning in connection to a shooting, sources say.According to TMZ, witnesses said he flew into LAX from Barbados on a private jet where authorities were waiting at the terminal.

Aditya Narayan Rai & Pooja Pandey are, respectively, an associate fellow and a research fellow with the education team at Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy.

Shooting at Cecil B. Moore Avenue PHILDELPHIA - A 64-year-old man is in extremely critical condition after being shot in the head in North Philadelphia Wednesday morning.The victim was sitting in his car when he was shot in the head by unknown occupants in a passing dark-colored Ford SUV on the 2200 block of Cecil B.

study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) analyzed 10 people who reported "early re-infections," or those who tested positive for the Omicron variant within 90 days of testing positive for the Delta variant. Delta was the dominant strain in the U.S.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police on Wednesday (20) said that a 20-member police team led by a Senior Superintendent of Police was appointed to investigate the shooting in Rambukkan on Tuesday (19), that led to the killing of one protestor.In addition, the police curfew imposed for the Rambukkana Police area is still in effect, said Sri Lanka Police.13 people who were injured when the protest in Rambukkana was dispersed continue receive treatment at the Kegalle Hospital, and the hospital director said three of them are in critical condition.Moreover, 15 police officers who were also injured during the unrest are receiving treatment for their injuries.One person who was rushed to the hospital after police opened fire to disperse the protest on Tuesday (19) died upon admission and he was identified as 41-year-old Chaminda Lakshan, a father of two from Narambedda.Senior DIG Attorney-at-Law Ajith Rohana, who is also the Senior Police Spokesperson, told News 1st that the investigations are taking place under the supervision of Avissawella SSP Wasantha Kandewatte.“There is a note that an attempt was made to set fire to a fuel bowser, and a filling station. If the fuel bowser that was filled be petrol was set on fire, it could led to a disaster turning the Rambukka town into rubble.

Chrystia Freeland is expected to boycott any sessions at the G20 finance ministers’ meeting where Russian representatives attempt to speak, Global News has learned.A Canadian government official said Freeland may also use the G20 gatherings to provide a direct rebuttal to any Russian statements made in the plenary session.The official spoke on background as they are not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. Mariupol may only have a ‘few days or hours left,’ Ukraine commander says The news comes as G20 finance ministers prepare to meet on Wednesday while Ukrainians continue defending their country from the Russian invasion, which began on Feb.

COVID-19 health crisis Wednesday.The number of pandemic-related hospitalizations stood at 2,381, following 235 admissions and 135 discharges in the last day.Intensive care unit cases stayed the same for a total of 101.The daily tally included 2,330 new novel coronavirus infections, though this isn’t fully representative of the situation since access to PCR screening remains limited. Quebec says mRNA COVID-19 vaccines preferable to Medicago in most circumstances On that note, 18,025 tests were administered by the province on Monday.

Dr. William Husel, 43, pleaded not guilty to 25 counts of murder charged against him by the Franklin County Grand Jury. (Franklin County Sheriff’s Office) COLUMBUS, Ohio - A jury on Wednesday acquitted an Ohio doctor accused of ordering excessive amounts of painkillers that led to multiple patient deaths at a Columbus-area hospital following a weekslong trial.Dr.

CLIFTON HEIGHTS, Pa. - A little girl is safe today thanks to the quick-thinking of three Clifton Heights police officers earlier this month.Sgt. Ryan Berry, Sgt.

FILE - A police patrol car is parked near a sidewalk. A Virginia physician assistant is accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend for three days before violently murdering her husband in New York and fleeing the state, according to officials and a local report. Jacob L.

Dion Marsh, 27, is facing several charges including three counts of attempted murder, bias intimidation and carjacking. LAKEWOOD, N.J. - A New Jersey man, who is accused of attacking several members of the Orthodox Jewish community in Lakewood and Jackson earlier this month, is now facing federal hate crime charges. According to the U.S.

WASHINGTON - Secret Service officers shot and killed an intruder who they say broke into the Ambassador’s Residence at the Peruvian Embassy Wednesday morning in Washington, D.C.Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and WeatherThe incident happened around 8 a.m. after the residents called police for a man who had broken and smashed several windows in the back of the residence.D.C.

COVID-19. There are 203 people in intensive care with or due to the virus.That marks an increase of 176 hospitalizations and a decrease of three people in intensive care since Tuesday’s report.Last Wednesday, there were 1,332 people reported to be in hospital with COVID-19, with 182 in intensive care.According to the latest provincial data, around 54.6 per cent of people in hospital with COVID were admitted for another reason but tested positive for the virus, while about 45.4 per cent were admitted because of COVID.Of those in intensive care, 40.65 per cent were admitted for other reasons, while 59.35 per cent were admitted because of the virus.

The Department of Health has reported 1,407 PCR-confirmed cases of Covid-19 cases today, while 1,941 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal.

national capital registered 632 new cases on Tuesday and the positivity rate was 4.42%.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); The head of Sri Lanka’s Catholic Church, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has strongly condemned the shooting of protestors in Rambukkana by Sri Lankan law enforcement personnel.He also expressed sorrow to all the families for the loss of life and those injured during the unrest in Rambukkana.“The people who are on the streets are people who are affected by the terrible economic disaster that has hit our country, due to mismanagement by the government and its financial operations,” said the Cardinal adding that it is the right of the people to protest, and their right needs to be respected as it is allowed as per the provisions of the constitution.Recalling similar incidents in Rathupaswala, the Free Trade Zone, and Chilaw where people were killed by shooting by the authorities, the Archbishop of Colombo said such incidents should not happen in the country, which is a religious-minded country with principles.He appealed to all those in governance to ensure there is no repeat of such incidents and also called on people who protest not to let their emotions cloud their judgment, and also not to allow unscrupulous parties to set up one against the other, as these plots may be part of the way that the authorities seek to exert control.“Engage in protests in a dignified and a humane fashion. Do not let your emotions carry you and cause you to react violently towards the authorities, and towards others,” he added.His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Rajith said the government must change its ways and listen to the voice of the people to ensure democracy functions in the proper way, and the request by the people for change is implemented.

COLOMBO (News 1st); TNA Parliamentarian Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam has held the newly-appointed Public Security Minister Prasanna Ranatunga responsible for the killing of a protestor in Rambukkana on Tuesday (19).“Minister Prasanna Ranatunga is someone I personally have liking on. However, you must resign immediately.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Mahanayake Theros of the three main Buddhist Sects in Sri Lanka in an open letter have held the President, and every single member of parliament responsible for the crisis that the people have to face due to their insensitive actions towards the people who are dying while waiting in queues day and night.The letter was addressed to the President, Prime Minister, Opposition Leader, and all political party leaders represented in Parliament.Further, the Mahanayakes have expressed their dismay for their proposals addressed to the President seeking immediate relief to the people dated the 4th of April 2022, being disregarded.The Mahanayake’s strongly believe that the appointment of a new cabinet of ministers will not solve the crises.In addition, they strongly note that the authorities pay heed to the calls of the people who are peacefully protesting, and provide immediate solutions to them, while refraining from engaging in any act that is against the people.While expressing their condolences over the death of a protestor on the 19th of April 2022, the Mahanayakes stressed that it is the responsibility of the government and all other stakeholders to ensure that such an unfortunate environment is NOT created in Sri Lanka.Further, the Mahanayake Theros have called on all Public Representative to act fast to abolish the 20th Amendment to the Constitution that created an imbalance between the Executive and the Legislature, and bring forth a new constitution with reasonable facts mentioned in the 19th Amendment to the Constitution.The Mahanayake Theros of the three main Buddhist Sects in Sri Lanka said that all successive governments must be responsible for the economic crisis in the country.The Mahanayake

Statistics Canada says the annual rate of inflation hit 6.7 per cent in March, the fastest year-over-year increase in the consumer price index since January 1991.

All West Lothian Council employees will get an extra day’s holiday to say thank you for going “beyond the call of duty” during the pandemic.

SAN QUENTIN, Calif. - For years, San Quentin state prison has offered courses in literature, American government and other high education classes.But now, the college there has gained accreditation, which means incarcerated people will officially be students of Mount Tamalpais Community College.It's part of the bigger efforts to rehabilitate the prison population. Jody Lewen, president of the college, said the program is the first of its kind."For 20 years, we were an extension site of a small college in Oakland," she said. "Then a couple of years ago, we decided we wanted to become independent.

At the beginning of the month, free Covid-19 tests were scrapped in England as the government moved forward with its ‘Living with Covid’ plans. As part of the announcement, only a small minority of the general public are still eligible for free tests, meaning that everyone else must now pay should they want to be tested. However, soon you may be able to save costs and test for Covid 19 using an app on your phone.

SKYFOX flew over an apartment on Egbert Street in Pemberton where a three-alarm fire sent three people to the hospital.  PEMBERTON, N.J. - Three people were injured in a Wednesday morning fire in Pemberton according to authorities. The three-alarm fire broke out on Egbert Street at 5:45 a.m., according to officials. Two people were airlifted to Temple Hospital for treatment and another person was taken to Virtua Memorial. SKYFOX was over the scene of the apartment building while firefighters were on scene. No additional information was released. ___MORE LOCAL HEADLINES___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | TwitterAdvertisement 

COLOMBO (News 1st); Minister of Finance Ali Sabry P.C. and his delegation, met with the top officials of the World Bank & the International Finance Corporation (IFC) including Country Director (World Bank) Faris Hadad-Zervos and Managing Director of IFC Makhtar Diop in Washington DC on 19th April 2022.The discussion premised on the areas of assistance and possible paths for economic growth and economic stability.

SAN FRANCISCO - After a two-year hiatus, San Francisco is preparing for thousands of people to return to Golden Gate Park's Hippie Hill, for the annual 420 marijuana gathering on Wednesday. This year, there will be some big changes to the event. Vendors will be selling marijuana products, so the gathering will be fenced off and limited to adults only."Because this is the year where there are legal sales, state law requires that you will not be allowed in unless you are 21," said Phil Ginsburg, general manager of the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department.Ginsburg says officials will be checking IDs and there will be park rangers, security guards, and police on hand."Our goal was to try to make it as safe as possible," said GInsburg.For some people the grass is always greener at Hippie Hill on 420.

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - Johnny Depp is expected to continue his testimony Wednesday in the defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard.The actor took the stand in a Fairfax County, Virginia courtroom Tuesday for the first time since the trial began more than a week ago. It is possible a cross-examination will happen today.Johnny Depp is expected to continue his testimony Wednesday in the defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard.During his testimony Tuesday, Depp denied ever hitting Heard, calling the physical and sexual assault allegations against him disturbing, heinous and "not based in any species of truth.""It's been six years of trying times.

in the deaths of Vallow's children.On April 19, Vallow was arraigned on charges related to the disappearance and deaths of JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan. Her attorney asked for a "not guilty" plea to the charges against her: two counts of first degree murder, one count of conspiracy to commit murder, two counts of criminal conspiracy, and one count of grand theft. Lori Vallow Daybell and her new husband, Chad Daybell, were both at the courthouse in the eastern Idaho town of St.

Ottawa aims to cool Canada’s housing market by cracking down on foreign investors. Though, experts say foreign investors aren’t too different from corporate investors and every day Canadians, including dozens of MPs from all political parties, who are landlords.