health officials urge British Columbians to scale back on socializing, casinos are pushing the province to roll the dice and allow them to reopen.Casinos have reopened in other provinces amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but B.C.

provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has said in the past that gambling halls would not open until there was either a wide distribution of a vaccine, community immunity or broad successful treatments.Unifor, the union representing thousands of casino workers across B.C.

and Canada, disputes the science behind the decision to shutter casinos while other businesses have been allowed to reopen.“Restaurants are open, bars are open,” Unifor western regional director Gavin McGarrigle said.

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Trucker protests: Protesters vow to protect National War Memorial in Ottawa after removal of fencing

Purported veterans and supporters of the so-called “Freedom convoy” removed fencing protecting the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Saturday. A police officer can be seen telling the demonstrators they would be responsible for taking care of the memorial, according to Global News’ Abigail Bimman, who was on the ground at the time.

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Convoy vehicles break through RCMP barricades as B.C. border crossing effectively closed

#FreedomConvoy #vancouver#military pic.twitter.com/XhnXUyDUaY— WaiverHunter (@WaiverHunter) February 12, 2022RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Elenore Sturko said late Saturday afternoon a group of vehicles, including a large truck with a military-style paint job, broke through a police blockade and over a median heading the wrong way on the northbound side of the road.It appears to be some type of, maybe military surplus … it’s not anything with the government of Canada, it’s a vehicle that is painted and lifted and looks to be a military type style, and that was one of the first vehicles to break over the median and past police barriers,” Sturko said.UPDATE #BCHwy15 – CLOSED in both directions between 8th Ave and 1st Ave due to a public demonstration.

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More than 49,000 boosters given yesterday; 810 community cases; 32 in hospital

The sharp increase in new cases today is another reminder that, as expected, the highly transmissible Omicron variant is now spreading in our communities as we have seen in other countries.

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Traffic Alert for motorists using Colombo – Horana Rd

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police announced that the movement of traffic will be restrict along the Colombo – Horana Road as a result of the development of the Bokundara Bridge in Piliyandala.From the 13th of February 2022 until further notice, two lanes will be open for vehicles to travel to Colombo from 6 AM to 3 PM daily, and one lane to travel to Horana during that time.Further, from 3 PM to 6 PM, two lanes will be open to travel to Horana while one lane will be open to travel to Colombo.In addition, from 6 AM to 9 AM and 4 PM to 8 PM, all heavy vehicles, excluding passenger transport buses, will not be allowed to enter these roads.Sri Lanka Police requested the general public to use the following alternatives to avoid inconveniences.* Horana to Colombo : Proceed to Galle Road from Piliyandala and then move to Colombo.* Horana to Werahera : Proceed to Ratmalana via Galle Road and then use Borupana Road to access Werahera* Colombo to Horana : Proceed to Maharagama from Boralesgamuwa and use the Maharagama Piliyandala Road.

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Trucker convoy protesters gather in Toronto for second straight weekend

Protesters supporting the trucker convoy movement that has occupied Ottawa and Windsor demonstrated in Toronto for a second consecutive weekend. It comes after the province declared a state of emergency in relation to the ongoing blockades.

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protesters fighting the Canadian government’s pandemic measures, a bank spokesperson said on Saturday.The demonstrations, dubbed the “Freedom Convoy” by Canadian truckers opposing a vaccination mandate for cross-border drivers as well as other pandemic restrictions, are now in their third week. They have gridlocked the capital Ottawa and blocked U.S.-Canada border crossings, damaging trade between the two countries.Early on Saturday, Canadian police began clearing protesters blocking a key bridge linking Canada and the United States.

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Senators introduce bill to address social media harm, addiction

In this photo illustration, the social medias applications logos, Twitter, Google, Google+, Gmail, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat are displayed on the screen of an Apple iPhone. (Photo Illustration by Chesnot/Getty Images) Two U.S.

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Philadelphia's first gun buyback kicked off Saturday

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia’s first gun buyback of 2022 kicked off on Saturday.The event was led by Bilal Qayyum with Fathers Day Rally Committee along with leaders from the Philadelphia City Council.For every gun that was turned in, no questions asked, the person was given a $100 gift certificate to a local grocer.One person turned in ten guns alone. In total, 28 guns were turned in Saturday – 24 handguns and 4 long guns. "A lot of guns and the police would tell you this, that are on the streets today, ended up legal guns in someone house, someone broke in and took that gun.

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Gas prices continue to rise in NJ amid crude oil price hikes

TRENTON, N.J. - Gas prices continue to rise sharply in New Jersey as crude oil prices increase amid ongoing global tensions related to uncertainty over Russia’s intentions toward Ukraine. AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $3.56, up 12 cents from last week. Drivers were paying an average of $2.64 a gallon a year ago at this time. The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $3.48, up six cents from last week. ___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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Police investigate non-fatal shooting of Delaware teenager

NEW CASTLE, Del. - Police in Delaware are investigating the shooting of a teen in New Castle County. New Castle Police say they received a report of a shooting Friday afternoon in the community of Sophia’s Place West. Officers arrived and found a 16-year-old boy with gunshot wounds to his upper and lower extremities. A good Samaritan had been rendering aid before police arrived. The boy was taken to the hospital and reported in stable condition. Police are investigating and asking the public to contact them if they have relevant information.___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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Group of men assault, rob man of nearly $30K in Northeast Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating after four men broke into a home and assaulted a man in Northeast Philadelphia. The incident happened at approximately 2:30 a.m. on the 6900 block of Horrocks Street. Police say four unknown men, two of which were armed, forced entry through the basement door. They then assaulted a 41-year-old man and took approximately $28,000 ($10,000 in coins, $10,000 in checks, and $8,000 in cash) in various currency from the man.

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EastEnders' Maisie Smith reveals one piece of advice she would have given her younger self after previously opening up about mental health

EastEnders star has been getting close with her fellow co-stars, including Dragons Den star Sara Davies, Gordon Ramsay's daughter Tilly, and fellow actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, who made history last year as the show's first ever deaf contestant. Today (12 February) she shared a video of her spending time with CBBC TV presenter Rhys Stephenson in the dressing room before a show at London's 02 arena.

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Man dies after being shot inside car in Southwest Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA - A man has lost his life after a shooting in Southwest Philadelphia. The shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. Friday on the 6000 block of Woodland Avenue. Police say the 29-year-old man was shot once in the left armpit inside a Nissan Altima.

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CDC proposes change to opioid prescription guidelines

CDC officials said."We began to hear how the guidelines were being misused and misapplied" said the CDC's Christopher Jones, a co-author of the draft guidance.The proposed changes, contained in a 229-page draft update in the Federal Register, would roll back some suggested limits on the drugs. Their publication opens a 60-day public comment period.

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Convoy protesters tear down fence protecting National War Memorial

Protesters from the so-called “freedom convoy” in Ottawa have torn down a fence that had been put around the National War Memorial to protect it from further desecration.

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4 hurt in shooting after Justin Bieber concert at Los Angeles restaurant

According to TMZ, rapper Kodak Black was among those who were shot. The gunfire erupted outside The Nice Guy restaurant, hitting four men ages 60, 19, 20 and 22, LAPD Officer Lizeth Lomeli said. Their names were not released.When officers arrived on the scene, they located three people who had been shot.

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Rylan Clark looks picture of health in fresh update after hospital stay

as she shares a fresh update with fans. The update from Rylan comes on social media a day after he was rushed to hospital.

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Greater Manchester's latest borough-by-borough coronavirus infection rates as cases continue to plummet

The number of coronavirus infections is continuing to plummet in all 10 boroughs in Greater Manchester, latest figures show.

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Injunction granted to prevent protesters from blocking Ambassador Bridge

Late Friday afternoon, a judge granted an injunction which prevents protesters from stopping the flow of traffic across the Ambassador Bridge. Sean O’Shea reports.

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Live blog: Ottawa convoy protest enters 16th day, as police clear Ambassador Bridge

“Freedom Convoy” originally meant to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates and quarantine rules for cross-border truck drivers has entered its 16th day on Saturday.Police in Windsor, Ont. say they’ve begun enforcement actions against protesters who blocked access to the Ambassador Bridge for days.They say they’ve told protesters at the scene to head home, and several have begun packing up tents.

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Quebec reports 28 more COVID-19 deaths, logs 71 patient drop in hospitalizations

COVID-19 today as virus-related hospitalizations continue to decline across the province.The Health Department says 2,143 people are in hospital with the disease, after 144 patients were admitted in the past 24 hours and 215 were discharged.#COVID19 – En date du 11 février, voici la situation au Québec: https://t.co/pwoUoaBgaF pic.twitter.com/aR2nlnEvXO— Santé Québec (@sante_qc) February 12, 2022It says the number of overall virus-related hospitalizations are down by 71.Officials say 153 patients are listed in intensive care, a drop of 11.The province is also reporting 2,359 new cases confirmed by molecular testing, which is limited to certain higher-risk groups.They say 33,661 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine were administered on Friday.

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Dr. Henry lays out rules for B.C. school COVID-19 outbreaks

B.C. provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says the province is looking at different responses to possible COVID-19 transmissions.

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B.C. officials report 139 new cases of COVID-19, highest daily total since outbreak in March

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry reports 139 new cases of COVID-19 in the province and no additional deaths for Thursday, September 10. This marks another single-day record high for British Columbia.

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Nightclubs, banquet halls warn they cannot survive another COVID-19 shutdown

COVID-19 cases.“A few weeks ago on Granville Street, (in Vancouver), people couldn’t get into the bars as they were at their COVID capacity so they were partying on the street in the middle of a pandemic,” Jeff Guignard from B.C.’s Alliance of Beverage Licensees told Global News. “We knew if you continue that type of behaviour, further lockdowns are happening and that’s what Dr.

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‘Kicked when we’re down’: New COVID-19 restrictions hit already struggling B.C. restaurants

COVID-19 public health orders limiting service.“It’s gutting. It really is,” said Christina Cotell, who runs Gringo restaurant in Vancouver’s Gastown.“We’re already hit because of tourism, we’re already hit because of capacity.

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Fall season presents additional COVID-19 risks and a ‘chaotic couple of months,’ experts suggest

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Frequent cross-border weddings in Peace Arch Park spur COVID-19 concerns

Coronavirus: Peace Arch Provincial Park to close again due to spike in visitors “I think British Columbians are doing a good job and trying hard to follow (provincial health officer Dr.) Bonnie Henry’s lead … but when they get to the park they seem to think that the rules don’t apply to anybody,” Johnston told Global News, Wednesday.“The hugging and hand-shaking, the mixing of Americans and Canadians together … my concern is that people come back to Canada and don’t isolate, and go into the stores that I might be in.”[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Washington state Park Ranger Rick Blank said the park is seeing anywhere from 10 to 20 weddings per week, along with birthday parties, anniversaries

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B.C.’s top doctor says she thinks Halloween can be rescued this year

Halloween can be rescued for kids across this province amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said she will be providing more guidance on Halloween festivities closer to Oct.

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Dr. Bonnie Henry orders bars, nightclubs and banquet halls to shut down again

With B.C.’s COVID-19 cases on the rise, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has ordered bars, nightclubs and banquet halls to close again. Keith Baldrey reports.

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B.C.’s top doctor on whether out-of-school activities will be allowed this fall

Global BC reporter Richard Zussman asks provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry about field trips and interschool competitions being allowed during the pandemic.

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B.C. health officials report 429 new cases of COVID-19, 2 deaths over four-day reporting period

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, September 8, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry reports 429 new cases of COVID-19 and two additionals deaths over the previous four days.

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B.C. nightclubs must close once again as COVID-19 cases rise

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said all nightclubs in B.C. must close once again as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise. Effective immediately, nightclubs must close until further notice.

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All B.C. nightclubs, banquet halls ordered closed again as COVID-19 cases rise

COVID-19 cases climbs back up in B.C., provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on Tuesday ordered all nightclubs and banquet halls to close once again.In addition, all liquor sales in all bars, pubs and restaurants in the province must cease by 10 p.m.

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B.C. Loblaws employees rally on Labour Day to restore COVID-19 pandemic pay

COVID-19 crisis.Members of Unifor want Loblaws to settle a two-week strike in Newfoundland and to restore the pandemic pay to all workers across the country.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Loblaws was one of a number of major grocery chains who ended their temporary pandemic pay bonuses back in June. Unions will still be ‘picketing and demonstrating’ despite no Labour Day parades due to COVID-19 “Today is a day for workers, and what we see is a lot of politicians and corporations put out these nice platitudes about workers, but when push comes to shove, they’re not prepared to treat them fairly,” Gavin McGarrigle, Unifor’s western regional director, told Global News.

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Anxiety high for B.C. teachers as they prepare to return to school on Tuesday

COVID-19.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says the expectation is students will be one metre apart when looking forward and should avoid face to face contact when closer than two metres.

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COVID-19: Why B.C.’s top doctor says one metre of distance is sometimes good enough

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada: keep two metres apart to stop the spread of the virus.But that guidance has now changed, at least in some circumstances.At her Thursday briefing, B.C.’s provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said a one metre spacing can be good enough in school and workplace settings.

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B.C. officials report 121 cases of COVID-19, second-highest number since pandemic began

B.C. health officials release a written statement with the daily COVID-19 numbers for Friday, Sept. 4. Legislative Bureau Chief Keith Baldrey has analysis and a long weekend message from Dr. Bonnie Henry.

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What do the latest COVID-19 modelling numbers mean for British Columbians?

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry explains what the September 3 modelling numbers mean for British Columbians.

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B.C. officials report 89 new cases of COVID-19, one additional long-term care home death

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry reports 89 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, September 3.

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B.C. reports one death and 89 new COVID-19 cases, total cases now top 6,000

COVID-19 on Thursday.The number of active cases in the province also edged upward to 1,175, said provincial health officer, Dr.

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Talking to an expert about Dr. Bonnie Henry’s advice to ‘shrink our bubbles’ once again

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is telling British Columbians that after a summer of relaxed restrictions, it’s time to cut back once again on our socializing.

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B.C.’s top doctor asks us to shrink social circles again amid COVID-19. Will anyone listen?

COVID-19 pandemic, one that will require British Columbians to adjust to a new normal after many widened their social circles over the summer.“After many months of restrictions, we all needed to reconnect with family, our friends with our communities this summer,” provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said.“We travelled, we enjoyed our province, and many of us recharged.

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B.C. reports 58 new COVID-19 cases, one death as hospitalizations continue to rise

coronavirus continues to rise.There are now a record 1,124 active cases of COVID-19 in the province.Thirty-one people are in hospital — the highest number since June 3. Ten of those patients are in intensive care.The 58 new cases, including one epi-linked case, reported on Tuesday is significantly lower than the 14-day average, which is 84.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Officials also announced one new death at a long-term care facility, bringing the provincial death toll to 209.Provincial health officer Dr.

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Dr. Bonnie Henry provides Monday COVID-19 numbers for the province of B.C.

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry provided an update on the province’s response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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B.C. health officials to provide Monday COVID-19 update following record single-day jump in cases

novel coronavirus pandemic.The province will present three days’ worth of data, after reporting its highest-ever single-day jump in new COVID-19 cases on Friday.Officials said in a statement Friday that the province had recorded 124 new cases of the virus. The previous single-day record was 109.All but 10 of those new cases were in the Lower Mainland, with 60 in the Fraser Health region and 54 in the Vancouver Coastal Health region.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The province’s COVID-19 death toll remained unchanged at 204.

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Coronavirus: Face coverings to be mandatory at all Starbucks Canada locations

COVID-19 and keep their employees and customers safe.Customers who do not want to wear a covering can still order through the drive-thru, use curbside pickup through the Starbucks app or place an order for delivery. Walmart Canada making masks mandatory in all stores starting Aug.

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‘Unrealistic’: Critics slam B.C. back-to-school COVID-19 ad featuring Dr. Bonnie Henry

COVID-19 protocols.In the ad, Henry runs through a few of the precautions that will be in place: frequent hand washing, student learning cohorts and the use of masks in some situation.In-class learning for our kids is more important than ever. That’s why we have new guidelines in place to keep everyone safe.

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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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