COVID-19 in the province.“To be clear, school divisions were not given a heads up about this announcement from the provincial government,” Trisha Estabrooks tweeted Tuesday night. “Not one inkling.“This is a massive change, and the Edmonton Public School Board can do it — we will be ready to welcome grade 7-12 (students) online… but a heads up would have been nice.”The provincial government is bringing in a wide array of new public health measures as the number of COVID-19 cases in Alberta continues to rise sharply this month.

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Damaging health restrictions, freedom: Alberta government’s pandemic language rapidly changing amid convoys, protests and leadership reviews

The language of the UCP has seen a significant shift this week as it moves to drop COVID-19 restrictions in the province, with words like “damaging” and “freedom” being used much more often in public communications.

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Alberta government expects post-secondary institutions to drop vaccine and mask mandates

The University of Alberta is reviewing a letter from the advanced education minister, detailing expectations for post-secondary students to return to school in March — including dropping vaccine and mask mandates.

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Global’s Keith Baldrey looks a how B.C.’s COVID-19 numbers have improved since January.

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Authorities find stockpile of illegal firearms in home of Pennsylvania father and son

FILE - Police lights are shown in a close up image. (Credit: FOX TV Stations) BETHLEHEM, Pa. - A Pennsylvania father and son were arrested after law enforcement agents uncovered a stockpile of unregistered fully automatic firearms during a search of the family's home. U.S.

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Bucks get Serge Ibaka; Donte DiVincenzo out in 4-team trade

MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Bucks traded for center Serge Ibaka from the Los Angeles Clippers in a four-team trade that also includes the Detroit Pistons and Sacramento Kings.To complete the deal, the Bucks traded guard Donte DiVincenzo to the Kings and forwards Rodney Hood and Semi Ojeleye to the Clippers. Milwaukee has also acquired a second-round draft pick from Sacramento, a second-round draft pick from Detroit and cash considerations from Los Angeles.In his 13th season, Ibaka is a three-time All-NBA Defensive First Team selection who has appeared in 884 career games (695 starts) with the Thunder, Magic, Raptors and Clippers.

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Crystal Hefner Opens Up About Her Mental Health Journey

Crystal Hefner has shared a new update in her mental health journey.

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COVID-19: 867 people in B.C. hospitals who have tested positive, 138 in critical care

B.C. health officials release a written report Thursday, Feb. 10, with the latest COVID-19 case numbers. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has analysis.

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What is Galentine’s Day? Everything to know about the popular holiday

Valentine’s Day. Some believe the holiday is just a marketing tactic spread by greeting card companies or is only for people who are romantically involved.Cue the solution to those worries: Galentine’s Day. But what is this unofficial holiday, who can celebrate the occasion and when is it? Gather up your gal pals, and find out the details below.According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, Galentine’s Day is a "day for women to celebrate their friendships with their lady friends." Essentially, the meaning of Galentine’s Day is Valentine’s Day for your gals.

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Remote schooling means snow days could become optional in NJ

MONTCLAIR, N.J. - Many New Jersey children may soon have to experience snow days from the inside looking out if some state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle get their way.Legislation before the state would give school districts the option of using snow days during inclement weather. But if the districts choose not to take a snow day, then the day away from the physical school building would be a remote learning day and it would count toward the state's 180-day education requirement.There's no denying that the unfettered joy of waking up to word of a snow day is a rite of passage for many kids.

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Ontario freezes funds from GiveSendGo trucker convoy fundraiser

The Ontario government says it has successfully petitioned a court to freeze access to millions of dollars donated through online fundraising platform GiveSendGo to the convoy protesting COVID-19 restrictions in Ottawa and at several border crossings.

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LA County to issue safer-at-home order starting Monday, Nov. 30 amid COVID-19 case surge

LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles County health officials are issuing another safer-at-home order as the county continues to see a surge in COVID-19 cases.The announcement comes as the Los Angeles County Public Health saw a 5-day average of 4,751 new coronavirus cases. According to thresholds announced earlier in the month, a renewed safer-at-home order would be issued if the county's 5-day average of new cases exceeds 4,500, or if hospitalizations topped 2,000."As new COVID-19 cases remain at alarming levels and the number of people hospitalized continue to increase, a temporary Los Angeles County Health Officer Order will be issued to require additional safety measures across sectors," LA County Public Health said in a statement.The temporary

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As number of COVID-19 cases rises in Alberta, so does tension over world junior championship

The Canadian Press.“We do need to give people some satisfaction and happiness where we’re able to, but I am concerned with this tournament. With Alberta’s numbers as high as they are, it’s difficult to endorse this.“The number of cases that we now have is completely different than what we had then.”Alberta had 1,386 active cases Aug.

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New Saskatchewan COVID-19 restrictions good, but more needed: Saskatoon doctor

COVID-19.“I certainly think that some of the more restrictive measures are a really good thing. I think that more could be done and should be done and should be done immediately,” Dr.

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N.S. offers one-time grant for businesses ordered closed as a result of COVID-19 restrictions

COVID-19 restrictions may now be able to receive support from the provincial government.Nova Scotia officials announced on Thursday a one-time grant for businesses in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and Hants County.The goal, according to a press release, is meant to support “small, independently owned dine-in restaurants, bars, and fitness and leisure establishments” that have been directly affected by the health orders that took effect on Thursday.

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New Brunswick to provide provincial COVID-19 update

coronavirus on Thursday.Chief of health Dr. Jennifer Russell will be joined by Premier Blaine Higgs at 2:30 p.m.The briefing will be livestreamed on the Global News website.

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N.S. health minister to retire from politics after term ends

Leo Glavine has announced he is stepping down after his term.Glavine said in a Thursday cabinet meeting he will not be re-offering in the next election and is choosing to retire from politics.But, he will carry out his term.“I certainly plan to put my heart and soul into the next number of months,” Glavine said.“The premier called upon me to fill the role of minister of health which I will certainly do until Feb. 6, and maybe the new premier will ask me to carry on, which I would certainly be honoured to do, as tough as it is.” N.S.

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N.S. Health warns of additional COVID-19 exposures across Halifax

to COVID-19 at 14 locations in the Halifax area.The locations and dates of potential exposure are:[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Public Health said it is currently in the process of contacting all businesses listed above.Health officials say anyone who visited these locations on the specified date and time should immediately visit the online self-assessment form to book a coronavirus test, regardless of whether or not they have COVID-19 symptoms.

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COVID-19: Legal expert questions Premier Kenney’s Charter assertions when it comes to health restrictions

For weeks, the Kenney government has been resisting calls for stronger measures from doctors and the Opposition, citing concerns over how a widespread lockdown would impact small- and medium-sized business owners, and workers who would potentially lose their jobs.On Tuesday, he added another reason.“In so much of the debate… have (we) forgotten about the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?” the premier asked.Kenney argued governments should not start with the impairment of fundamental rights protected in the Charter, instead they should only be used as a final resort.“The Charter jurisprudence is very clear about this, that if governments are to impair Charter rights, it must be a minimal impairment to achieve a policy goal,” he said.According

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Saint John businesses fear potential move to red phase COVID-19 restrictions

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“One of the strengths that we had as a community in Saint John is that we had this amazing group, critical mass of fantastic restaurants,” Hooten said. “So it’s top-of-mind.

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‘Low risk’ in distributing pizza at COVID-19 testing line: infectious disease doctor

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Public Health advises on 21 new potential coronavirus exposure locations in HRM

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‘All we’ve done is taken our foot off the gas’: doctor responds to new Alberta COVID-19 restrictions

new COVID-19 safety measures in Alberta target social gatherings, schools, restaurants, retail and gyms.“These mandatory measures will place new restrictions on social gatherings, worship services, businesses, schools and all Albertans,” Premier Jason Kenney said, adding the restrictions weren’t determined lightly.“We believe these are the minimum restrictions needed right now to safeguard our health-care system while avoiding widespread damage to peoples’ livelihood.”Schools across the province will see students in Grades 7 to 12 moving to online learning until the new year beginning on Nov. 30.

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Some Alberta businesses taking extra COVID-19 precautions as cases surge

COVID-19 restrictions.The province reported 1,584 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, higher than counts that day in Ontario and in Quebec.Kelly Dyer, manager of Audreys Books in downtown Edmonton, says the shop has not opened its doors since March and only offers curbside pickup and delivery.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Dyer says there need to be more restrictions in Alberta and, if there are ways for businesses to operate more safely, they should.Color De Vino in Edmonton only allows curbside pickup and delivery of its wine, beer and spirits as well.Co-owner Juanita Roos says she’s feeling more anxious as case numbers climb and doesn’t think the government has enough regulations in place.

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Kingston public health reporting 2 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend, 16 recoveries

COVID-19 in the Kingston region, and 16 resolved cases.The large number of recoveries has brought the region back down to only 10 active cases.Active cases were at an all-time high of 38 just a week ago. Coronavirus: Kingston-area braces for category yellow The steady rise in cases seen from Nov.

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Nova Scotia reports 11 new COVID-19 cases on Monday

coronavirus cases for the second day in a row.There are currently 51 known active COVID-19 cases in Nova Scotia.Chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang said in a news release “COVID-19 has found its way back into our communities.”“It is the responsibility of all of us to move quickly and stop it from spreading further.

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2 Dalhousie University students confirmed positive for COVID-19

“The students are studying virtually and are not associated with our residence community,” said the university in a statement.In the meantime, the university stated that Nova Scotia Public Health has not identified any campus locations for an exposure notification at this time.As of Saturday, the number of active cases has increased to 33.There have been 65 deaths in the province attributed to the virus.

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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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KFL&A Public Health enters ‘yellow’ COVID-19 response framework status

COVID-19 cases dropping in the Kingston region, the province moved the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington area into “yellow” under its COVID-19 response framework.Moving from green (Prevent: standard measures) to yellow (Protect: strengthened measures) means enhanced targeted enforcement, fines and enhanced education to limit further transmission in the region, according to the province. Ontario puts Toronto, Peel into lockdown; curbside retail, restaurants move to takeout only According to Dr.

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New Brunswick to provide provincial update on COVID-19 Friday

coronavirus situation in the province at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.The update will be livestreamed on the Global News website.In a provincial update on Thursday, top doctor Dr.

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Nova Scotia to provide provincial update on COVID-19

coronavirus in the province on Friday.Premier Stephen McNeil and chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang are meeting at 1 p.m.

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Girvan school and nursery hit by coronavirus as South Ayrshire heads into tier 4 lockdown

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterA secondary school and nursery have been hit by coronavirus as South Ayrshire heads into tier 4 lockdown.Girvan Academy and Girvan Early Years Centre are dealing with cases of COVID-19 with “a small number of individuals” advised to self-isolate.NHS Ayrshire and Arran’s Test and Protect team have confirmed they are carrying out contact tracing in the town.Health bosses also stressed that every measure is being taken to protect pupils and staff.Lynne McNiven, Joint Director of Public Health, said: “A small number of individuals are being contacted by the Test and Protect team and told to self-isolate at home for 14 days following contact with a

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COVID-19: Olympic champ Kyle Shewfelt laments closure of gymnastics club in Calgary

The Canadian Press on Thursday.“I think everyone’s frustrated because we don’t feel that the arrow was aimed at the right target. All of us have been working so hard.

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Blood Tribe Department of Health confirms 3 cases of COVID-19 at Kainai Continuing Care Centre

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“I have to say, I’m very proud of our staff and the whole community,” Fox said. “We are very emotional because we care so much for our grandparents, our elders.

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Saint John Sea Dogs suspend team activities following positive COVID-19 test

COVID-19 test among the staff and are suspending team in-person activities until further notice.According to a news release, the Cape Breton Eagles, who played the Sea Dogs Wednesday night, will also not be competing until the investigation by public health officials is complete. Coronavirus — U Sports cancels remaining national championships in 2021 because of pandemic The league said players and staff will now be isolated and members of the organization who have been in contact with the infected person will be tested.“Public Health Officials have been contacted by the League.

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Nova Scotia reports 1 new COVID-19 case on Thursday

coronavirus on Thursday and said 23 cases remain active in the province.The new case is under investigation.In a Tuesday provincial briefing, top doctor Dr.

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New Brunswick to provide provincial COVID-19 update on Thursday

COVID-19 at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday.The update with be livestreamed on the Global News website.New Brunswick reported nine new cases of COVID-19 in the province on Wednesday and said there were 40 active cases.

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New Brunswick reports 9 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, 40 active cases

COVID-19 in the province on Wednesday.Five cases located in the Moncton region involve three people aged 20 to 29, one individual aged 30 to 39 and one individual aged 40 to 49.Two cases in the Saint John region involve one person in their 20s and one in their 30s.The other two cases consist of one individual in their 30s in the Fredericton region and another person in their 50s in the Bathurst region. P.E.I implements mandatory mask policy as COVID-19 cases surge in Canada All nine people are self-isolating and are under investigation, health officials say.There are now 40 active cases of the coronavirus in New Brunswick.Dr.

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Nova Scotia reports 3 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday

coronavirus on Wednesday and said 24 cases remain active in the province.The province said all three cases are located in the central zone and are close contacts of previously reported cases.In a Tuesday provincial briefing, top doctor Dr. Robert Strang issued a stern warning to Nova Scotians, confirming for the first time that the province is starting “to see community spread.”There have been at least seven cases for which Public Health has not been able to trace close contacts.

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Coronavirus Ayrshire: 9 Covid patients have died in the past 24 hours

Ayrshire, it was revealed this afternoon.New Scottish Government data shows that 32 NHS Ayrshire & Arran patients have died in the last seven days after testing positive for the virus.The news means 270 people have now died, according to Public Health Scotland figures.Of the people to die overnight, five were from South Ayrshire, two were from East Ayrshire and two were from North Ayrshire.The tragic news emerged as the region recorded 86 new positive tests overnight bringing the total to 5,857.North Ayrshire accounted for 39 of the new cases, while East Ayrshire had 26 and South Ayrshire recorded 18.There are 111 people in NHS Ayrshire & Arran hospitals with confirmed coronavirus a rise of two from yesterday.The number of patients in ICU

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One man’s experience in Italy a warning for Nova Scotians amid COVID-19 2nd wave

COVID-19 crisis.“People’s attitudes are like 90 per cent of how you fight this virus,” Anthony Rosborough said, a Haligonian who travelled to Italy this summer to begin his PhD studies in law.The experience may be instructive for Nova Scotians as the province’s top doctor announced on Tuesday that the province is at the beginning of the second wave.“Clearly we are in the beginning of the second wave but the trajectory we take is up to us,” Dr. Robert Strang said at a provincial COVID-19 update.Since the beginning of November, the province has had 42 cases.

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Nova Scotia to provide provincial COVID-19 update on Tuesday

coronavirus in the province at 3 p.m. Tuesday.The update will be streamed live on the Global News website.This week Nova Scotia reported its first cases of COVID-19 associated with schools.According to the province, one person at Graham Creighton Junior High in Cherry Brook and one person at Auburn Drive High in Cole Harbour tested positive for the virus.

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Nova Scotia advises of potential exposure at Dartmouth tire store

COVID-19 at a tire store in Dartmouth.The province says there may have been a potential exposure at GCR Tire & Service Centre on 42 Isnor Dr. on Nov.

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Nova Scotians urged to ‘tighten up’ as potential COVID-19 exposures, cases increase

Nova Scotia reports 2 new cases of COVID-19, has 23 active cases From coffee shops to grocery stores and restaurants, the risk of virus transmission continues to grow in places where people are gathering.Barrett says the three key factors in reducing transmission are handwashing, distancing and mask-wearing. However, she adds that if people don’t reduce the number of people they’re interacting with due to an increasing number of cases, those safety measures quickly lose their effectiveness.“If you also have about 15 to 20 non-essential contacts every work week, they all have a number of people around them and then suddenly one case turns into 50 very, very quickly.

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Coronavirus: Toronto school declares outbreak after 13 students test positive

COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at a Toronto high school after 13 students tested positive for the virus.The Toronto District School Board says Lester B. Pearson Collegiate Institute remains open.When asked about the outbreak, Toronto Public Health says it will advise if a class, cohort or a school should be closed for a period of time.

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New Brunswick reports 8 new COVID-19 cases on Monday

New Brunswick health officials reported eight new cases of the coronavirus on Monday.Six of the new cases in the Moncton region include:The other two cases were reported in the Fredericton region and involve two people in their 20s.The province said 28 cases remain active.There have been 375 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus since the outbreak of the pandemic, with 341 people having recovered and six deaths reported.New Brunswick also said on Monday that a new gargle test method for children is now available at all COVID-19 assessment centres.“The addition of the new sample collection method will make testing easier for parents and children,” said Dr.

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Nova Scotia reports 2 new cases of COVID-19, has 23 active cases

coronavirus on Monday.Health officials say both cases are in the central health zone, which includes Halifax, and are connected to previously reported cases.The province said the source of infection is still under investigation.

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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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