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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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TD Bank freezes two personal accounts that received over $1M for trucker convoy

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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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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Coronavirus: Alberta records 1,733 new cases, 8 additional deaths Monday

During her news conference on Monday, Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced Alberta recorded 1,733 new cases of COVID-19 and another eight deaths.

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Alberta’s Dr. Hinshaw to provide COVID-19 update Monday afternoon

COVID-19 situation on Monday afternoon.Dr. Deena Hinshaw is scheduled to speak at 3:30 p.m.

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More peace officers to enforce COVID-19 restrictions as Alberta records 1.2K new cases

Alberta is giving 700 more peace officers the power to enforce COVID-19 restrictions as hospitalizations for the virus continue to climb in the province. Julia Wong has the details from Friday’s Alberta Health update with Dr.

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Alberta identifies 1,227 new cases of COVID-19 and 9 deaths on Friday

Alberta chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, announced 1,227 new cases of COVID-19 in the province on Friday. Hinshaw also announced 9 additional deaths for a total of 519 since the first case of COVID-19.

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Hinshaw asks for co-operation and respect amid reports of abuse towards AHS health inspectors

Dr. Deena Hinshaw says she is concerned over reports of abuse towards AHS health inspectors trying to enforce COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta.

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Hinshaw says she is ‘happy to work with any colleagues’ after Edmonton Zone Medical Staff Association forms COVID-19 committee

Dr. Deena Hinshaw says she is “happy to work with any colleagues” after the Edmonton Zone Medical Staff Association created their own COVID-19 pandemic committee.

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Hinshaw calls COVID-19 vaccine rollout date a ‘moving target’ for Alberta

Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw says Alberta Health Services continues to work with the federal government on a rollout plan for the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Alberta justice minister to join Dr. Hinshaw at Friday COVID-19 update

COVID-19 update Friday afternoon.Dr. Deena Hinshaw and Madu are set to speak at 3:30 p.m.

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw calls leaked public health meeting recordings a ‘personal betrayal’

Dr. Deena Hinshaw said she was “profoundly disappointed” after audio recordings of civil servants and elected officials disagreeing over COVID-19 were leaked. As Julia Wong explains, Alberta’s top doctor called it a personal betrayal.

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Leaked recordings renew calls for Alberta’s top doctor to be more independent

Audio recordings of civil servants, including Dr. Deena Hinshaw, and elected officials were leaked on Thursday.

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Alberta records 1,077 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 deaths on Thursday

Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw announces the province saw 1,077 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday, while also recording 10 more deaths from the disease.

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COVID-19: Dr. Deena Hinshaw calls leaked cabinet meeting recordings a ‘personal betrayal’

COVID-19 response team.“The confidential, internal conversations have been shared – actions that are a violation of the public service oath and code of conduct. This is a personal betrayal, and a betrayal of the trust that our hard-working team has placed in each other,” Alberta’s chief medical officer of health said ahead of her provincial COVID-19 update.CBC News published the leaked recordings on Thursday, which appear to highlight tensions between Hinshaw and the Alberta government pandemic response team.

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Dr. Hinshaw set to provide another COVID-19 update to Albertans Thursday afternoon

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, deaths and new restrictions put in place for a three-week period to help curb the spread, Alberta Health has been providing in-person updates every day this week.Dr. Deena Hinshaw is scheduled to speak at 3:30 p.m.

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Alberta NDP calls on Alberta government to release Dr. Hinshaw’s full recommendations

Calling for a look at what exactly Alberta chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw advised the Kenney government, the Opposition NDP says the UCP needs to show stronger leadership.

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COVID-19: How much of Dr. Deena Hinshaw’s public health advice factored into recent restrictions?

COVID-19 restrictions announced Tuesday.Alberta’s chief medical officer of health was asked repeatedly on Wednesday whether cabinet accepted all the recommendations she presented in an eight-hour session Monday, however Hinshaw did not give a clear answer. Alberta enacts 2nd COVID-19 state of public health emergency.

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Officials looking at whether it makes sense to keep City of Edmonton rec centres open

COVID-19 measures from the province, the tighter restrictions mean the city will have to re-examine if it’s cost-effective to keep recreation facilities open.The province banned group fitness activities and amateur team sports (with some exceptions) on Nov. 12.

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Alberta to provide COVID-19 update Wednesday, 1 day after state of public health emergency declared

Jason Kenney declared a public health emergency in Alberta, the province’s chief medical officer of health will be providing another COVID-19 update Wednesday afternoon.Dr. Deena Hinshaw is scheduled to speak at 3:30 p.m.

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A look at new COVID-19 restrictions coming to Alberta

Julia Wong tells us about the new COVID-19 restrictions coming to Alberta.

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Alberta’s 2nd state of public health emergency introduces new restrictions to battle rising COVID-19 infections

To combat record-high rates of COVID-19 infections in the province, the Alberta government announced new restrictions Tuesday — which are not as widespread and sweeping as those introduced in the spring.

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Alberta identifies 1,115 new COVID-19 cases and 16 additional coronavirus deaths on Tuesday

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw announces the province saw 16 additional deaths and 1,115 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday.

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New COVID-19 restrictions expected to be announced in Alberta Tuesday afternoon

COVID-19 in Alberta are expected to be announced by the premier and health officials on Tuesday afternoon.Premier Jason Kenney is scheduled to speak at 4:30 p.m. MT.

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Alberta adds 1,549 new COVID-19 cases Monday

As Alberta added an additional 1,549 cases of COVID-19 in the province, chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said Monday she will be advising the Alberta government on new recommendations for additional restrictions.

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Hinshaw calls COVID-19 ‘snowball rolling down a hill, growing bigger and faster’

Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw says the province must take action in order to slow the spread of COVID-19 ahead of a cabinet meeting to discuss new measures.

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Coronavirus: 1,549 new COVID-19 cases and 5 additional deaths recorded in Alberta Monday

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, announces the province recorded 1,549 new cases of COVID-19 and five additional deaths on Monday.

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Coronavirus: Alberta updates contact tracing procedure as COVID-19 spike leads to backlog

Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw announces new COVID-19 contact-tracing measures as an increase in cases has resulted in a backlog.

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Alberta government expected to announce new COVID-19 restrictions Tuesday

COVID-19 cases in the province, Global News has learned the Alberta government is set to announce new restrictions Tuesday.Government sources said the priorities implementation cabinet committee is meeting today to discuss options on stricter measures in the province. Officials told Global News the actual announcement is not likely until Tuesday.While no elected officials are expected to join her, Alberta’s chief medical officer of health Dr.

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UCP associate minister backtracks on comments suggesting Alberta is holding off COVID-19 shutdown

Despite no COVID-19 deaths reported Sunday, Alberta adds another record-breaking 1,584 cases NDP health critic David Shepherd called it “an incredibly embarrassing bozo eruption” from Luan.“He is accountable for his words, he is accountable for pushing this kind of misinformation and creating this kind of fear and anxiety in the province of Alberta,” Shepherd said Sunday.“What we see is this government continues to push mixed messaging, downplay the very reality, the real impact of COVID-19.”In his statement Sunday, Luan said the government continues to act on advice from health officials like Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw.“I truly regret any confusion my statement has caused.

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New mobile assessment centres for COVID-19 testing to open near Edmonton on Monday

here and complete an online self-assessment first. People without internet access can call HealthLink at 811.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Anyone who has booked an appointment but can’t make it is asked to cancel or change it as soon as possible.In September, Alberta stopped offering testing to people who were asymptomatic.

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AHS sees several cases where designated family or supports intentionally did not disclose COVID-19 status

Dr. Deena Hinshaw says Alberta Health Services has seen several cases where a designated family member or support worker intentionally did not disclose COVID-19 status in health-care facilities

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Hinshaw says finding balance in fighting COVID-19 ‘challenging’ amid calls for more restrictions

Dr. Deena Hinshaw says finding a balance between fighting COVID-19 spread and mitigating the number of restrictions to citizens has been challenging and if the province doesn’t reduce spread, more restrictions will have to be put in place.

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Hinshaw assures Albertans there are enough ICU beds for COVID-19

Dr. Deena Hinshaw assures Albertans that there is enough ICU capacity in the province as COVID-19 cases climb, but added that continued coronavirus spread still comes at the cost of other health-care needs.

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‘Our current situation is grim’: Alberta record 1,155 COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths on Friday

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw announces 1,155 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, with 11 additional deaths.

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Don’t wait for government rules to do ‘right thing,’ mayor says ahead of Alberta COVID-19 update Friday

COVID-19 cases.On Thursday, Alberta Health announced eight additional deaths connected to the novel coronavirus, including a man in his 30s from the Edmonton zone. The provincial death toll rose to 451.

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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

Visitation rules changing at some AHS facilities as Alberta reaches 500 COVID-19 deaths

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