Toronto Mayor John Tory says all city-owned playgrounds will be closed effective immediately amid the coronavirus pandemic. Tory said all other park amenities will be closed as well, as part of the city’s efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Tory recently declared a state of emergency for Toronto on Monday, marking the first time the city has been under one. The emergency declaration gives Tory the ability to make certain decisions that normally require full city council approval. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] On Monday, the City of Mississauga announced the closure of playgrounds, sport courts, skateboard parks and leash-free zones.

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Police: Two men wanted for armed robbery of Domino’s Pizza in North Philadelphia

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Chinese city uses traffic lights to enforce stay-at-home covid order

China enacted a similar traffic light change after one case was detected in November, only to repeal it amid outcry on social media.

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Trucker convoy: Kids in 25% of vehicles could ‘complicate’ response, cops say

Freedom Convoy” trucks and say their presence “complicates” efforts to end the demonstration.More than 100 of the trucks remaining as part of the nearly two-week-long protest in downtown Ottawa are estimated to have kids living in them, OPS Deputy Chief Steve Bell told media in a briefing Tuesday afternoon.“Almost 25 per cent of the 418 trucks have children living in them — children who could be at risk during a police operation,” Bell said.“There’s a multitude of concerns” he said, citing effects from carbon monoxide, diesel fumes, cold, noise and a lack of access to sanitation on kids. Trucker convoy — Here’s what the 10-day injunction against horns includes Ottawa police have tapped the Children’s Aid Society (CAS) for advice on how to proceed with enforcement operations in the downtown core.They’re not seeking to take the kids out of the trucks or away from their parents at this stage, Bell said, but will follow the recommendations of CAS.“We’re not at the stage of looking to do any sort of enforcement activity around that,” he said.“We just think it’s an important factor that complicates and makes this an even more challenging operation.”To date, police and bylaw officers have issued more than 1,300 tickets for traffic violations, made 23 arrests and have 85 active criminal investigations related to the protest, which began as a response to vaccination mandates but has expanded to include a wide umbrella of anti-government sentiment.OPS are also liaising with U.S.

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COVID-19: Edmonton, Calgary school boards weigh in on Kenney dropping mask mandate for kids

COVID-19: Kenney announces Alberta vaccine passport program ending at midnight In a letter to school authorities, Education Minister Adriana LaGrange outlined the impact that relaxing COVID-19 restrictions will have on schools and students.“I have been encouraged to see a downward trend in the number of Alberta schools shifted to at-home learning over the last few weeks,” she said.“At the peak of the fifth wave, there were 29 schools that were shifted to at-home learning, and today, only seven of the over 2,500-plus schools in our province remain learning at home.”Please see my letter to school authorities below: pic.twitter.com/Z3sph78dDv— Adriana LaGrange (@AdrianaLaGrange) February 9, 2022LaGrange said the masking requirement that will be removed effective Feb. 14 will apply to any students in schools or on school buses.

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Winter Olympics: Team Canada fans outraged over $68 Lululemon red mittens

Winter Olympics since 1998 in Nagano, Japan.She has a decade’s worth of knitted red mittens, purchased every year since their debut as part of the Canadian Olympic uniform in 2010.But this year Reid says she won’t be buying anything, because after the merchandising partnership changed hands from Hudson’s Bay to Lululemon, she considers the prices too steep to justify.“They were a great, affordable way to show Canadian Olympic pride and some of the money goes to support our national team,” Reid says of her iconic mittens.“I looked at the Lululemon site and I was pretty surprised to see the prices. I was OK with The Bay’s mittens going up to $20, but $68 for a pair is too much for me.”Reid isn’t alone.

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₹808 cr claims to kin of healthcare workers who died of covid: Minister

₹808 crore to families of 1,616 deceased healthcare workers from 33 states and UTs, who were involved in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

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Sri Lanka to consider vaccinating kids below 12

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Health Ministry said that it is conducting a study on the possibility of vaccinating children below the age of 12.Deputy Director-General of Health Services, Dr. G.

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International tensions causing higher gas prices stateside, experts say

PHILADELPHIA - Gas prices continue to climb across the nation as experts claim rising tensions at the Russia-Ukraine border is pushing up the cost of crude oil. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of gas jumped roughly 7 cents last week. Closer to home, AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $3.44."Financially, yeah, it hurts," said Fatima Robinson, a Lyft driver from Fairmount.

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CHOP endorses optional masks in school districts with low COVID-19 numbers

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DWP updates PIP guidance for assessments involving people with mental health conditions

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced significant changes to its guidance for health professionals carrying out Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments across the UK.

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India adds 71,765 new cases of coronavirus, 1,217 deaths in 24 hrs

coronavirus cases have surged to 41,610,976. On the other hand, the fatalities count has surged to 5,05,279, which accounts for 1.19% of the total caseload.

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With declining Covid-19 cases, restrictions to be eased in Kerala, Mumbai soon

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Mahindra Lifespaces offers group health insurance for homebuyers

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COVID-19: Alberta doctors, mayors react to Kenney removing vaccine passport, restrictions

announced plans to lift COVID-19 restrictions in phases on Tuesday. COVID-19: Kenney announces Alberta vaccine passport program ending at midnight “It’s time for us to learn to live with COVID-19,” he said at a press conference, listing the challenges of the pandemic: disrupting livelihoods, dividing people and hurting mental health.“It’s time to let kids be kids.”Kenney said the restrictions exemption program has “outlived its useful purpose,” announcing that after Feb.

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COVID-19: Kenney announces Alberta vaccine passport program ending at midnight

Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccine passport program will cease to exist when the clock strikes midnight on Feb. 9, and almost all public health restrictions will be lifted March 1 if the situation in hospitals continues to improve, Premier Jason Kenney announced Tuesday.

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Killer cop Wayne Couzens 'suffering badly' and 'seriously ill' with Covid in prison

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Alberta ending vaccine passport program and other COVID-19 public health restrictions

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Kenney: Turning public health policy into ‘political football’ not helpful

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Businesses can continue using COVID-19 QR codes as long as they are issued: Kenney

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Coronavirus outbreak: Toronto imposes $1,000 set fine for not complying with physical distancing rules

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₹2.6 lakh in Toronto for violating the 6 feet distance rule

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Coronavirus: Toronto mayor signs bylaw to enforce physical distancing at city parks, squares

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Coronavirus outbreak: Numerous businesses closed for being non-compliant with Emergency Act, mayor says

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Coronavirus outbreak: Toronto mayor imposes 2 metre distancing bylaw in public parks

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Coronavirus: Toronto officials increase health measures amid worsening pandemic

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Toronto cancels city-led and permitted events to June 30

TORONTO, ONT – Canada's largest city, Toronto, announced Tuesday it is canceling all city-led and permitted events through June 30 amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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New COVID-19 deaths in Toronto as long-term care facilities grapple with outbreaks

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Coronavirus outbreak: Toronto cancels all public events through June 30

Toronto Mayor John Tory announced on Tuesday the city would be cancelling all public events through June 30, including the Pride Parade, in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and ensure the safety of the community.

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Coronavirus outbreak: TTC to add additional buses to busier routes

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Coronavirus: City of Toronto cancels events through June 30, including Pride Parade

The City of Toronto has cancelled events through June 30 amid the coronavirus pandemic, including the annual Pride Parade.

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Coronavirus: Toronto issuing fines up to $5K for people using prohibited parks amenities

The City of Toronto has begun issuing fines for those who are using park amenities previously shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Public park trespassers in Toronto could face $750 fine

On Monday, Toronto Mayor John Tory warned that if people are caught defying city by-laws by continuing to use city parks and amenities closed due to COVID-19, they could be fined a minimum of $750.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Public park trespassers in Toronto could face $750 fine

On Monday, Toronto Mayor John Tory warned that if people are caught defying city by-laws by continuing to use city parks and amenities closed due to COVID-19, they could be fined a minimum of $750.

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Coronavirus outbreak: City of Toronto sending surveys to support businesses affected by COVID-19 pandemic

Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Toronto Mayor John Tory said the mayor’s economic support and recovery task force is moving to send surveys to businesses to hear directly from them about how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting them.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Mayor of Toronto encourages residents and businesses to make their payments on time ‘if they can’

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Coronavirus: Trudeau rules out phone-based surveillance for now

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Coronavirus outbreak: Toronto mayor declares state of emergency due to COVID-19

Mayor John Tory declared a state of emergency for the City of Toronto on Monday in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Toronto mayor to declare state of emergency in wake of COVID-19 pandemic

Global News has learned that Mayor John Tory is set to declare a state of emergency for the City of Toronto in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

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