coronavirus tests to at-risk, asymptomatic people.The province added the three Shoppers Drug Mart locations to their list of participating stores Tuesday as part of its plan to increase its daily COVID-19 testing capacity.“Expanding testing to pharmacies is part of our plan to ensure that we are ready for future waves of COVID-19,” Ontario’s health minister and deputy premier, Christine Elliott, said at a press conference Wednesday.

Ontario reports 554 new coronavirus cases, most in Toronto, Ottawa and Peel Region “With a recent increase in the number of cases, we are providing people with more options for testing to identify cases of COVID-19 early.”The pharmacy rollout is part of the province’s fall preparedness plan which kicked off.

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Canadian protesters continue to occupy key trade bridge

Canadian demonstrators led by truckers angry over Covid-19 restrictions defied police and kept occupying a key bridge yesterday, while thousands more rallied in the capital as a two-week-old protest showed no signs of abating.

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Queen 'will return to work next week' suggesting she hasn't caught Covid

The Queen is scheduled to return to work next week, which suggests that she didn't catch Covid off her son Prince Charles after having afternoon tea with him a couple of days before he tested positive.Major concerns had been raised after The Queen and Charles had afternoon tea together at Windsor Castle two days before he tested positive for Covid.Many were concerned as Charles would typically greet his mother in public with both a kiss on the hand and a kiss on the cheek.After a long-anticipated nervous wait, it's understood that the Queen, who has been triple jabbed, is showing no symptoms and has submitted a negative result.In an exclusive chat with The Sun, Royal sources told that Her Majesty has a diary of engagements at Windsor Castle next week which she is expected to go ahead with, which is an indication that she doesn't have Covid.The jobs are believed to be video calls with ambassadors and dignitaries from her desk.

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Trucker protests: Demonstrators gather in Ottawa for 3rd weekend in a row

Day 16 of what the prime minister and police are calling an illegal occupation in our nation’s capital. All available officers are being deployed to enforce safety and to encourage protesters to leave, but the disruption continues.

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Fledgling Chapelhall FC are boosting players' mental health in county village

Chapelhall FC will kick their first league ball during the summer, having been borne of a hunger for the game in the village but, more importantly, to help struggling players with their mental health battles.

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trucker convoy protesters who break the law will be “increasingly severe” as an occupation in Ottawa extends past two weeks and blockades spring up across the country.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convened a meeting Saturday with ministers and senior officials to see how protests, occupations and blockades can be brought “under control.”“I convened the Incident Response Group again today – we went over the efforts underway to address the illegal blockades and occupations,” Trudeau said on Twitter.

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Navy seizes 2 Indian trawlers and detains 12 Indian fishermen for illegally entering Sea of Sri Lanka

COLOMBO (News 1st); In an operation conducted in seas north of Talaimannar in the dark hours of 12th February 2022, Sri Lanka Navy managed to seize 02 Indian trawlers with 12 Indian fishermen, whilst poaching in Sri Lankan waters.Sri Lanka Navy is conducting regular patrols and operations to curb illegal fishing activities in Sri Lankan waters, considering the impact of foreign fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters on the local fishing community and the sustainability of fishery resources of Sri Lanka.Meanwhile, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne visiting the North Central Naval Command to review its operational readiness on 12th February 2022, gave necessary directives to beef up the operational efficiency of fleet units and naval establishments of the Command.Further, he emphasized the importance of curbing all forms of illegal activities including illegal fishing practices and ensuring the security of Sri Lankan waters.

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Pandemic scandal of almost 8,000 Scots children made homeless

Thousands of children were made homeless during the pandemic, according to shock new figures branded a “national disgrace.”

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Police: Man shot in the head and killed in Eastwick

Philadelphia Police investigate after a man was shot at least three times in the head and killed. EASTWICK - Philadelphia Police are investigating after a man was shot in the head and killed.Officials say the shooting happened on the 8100 block of Grovers Avenue, in Philadelphia’s Eastwick neighborhood, Saturday night, just before 7:30.Responding officers found the man, who was in his late 20s or early 30s, with at least three gunshot wounds to his head.MORE HEADLINES:Medics pronounced the man dead at the scene.Investigators say no weapon has been recovered and no arrests have been made.___Tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477) or texting PPD TIP (773847).

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Anti-vaccine mandate protesters force closure of Pacific Highway border crossing

Transportation officials said the main route to one of B.C.’s busiest border crossings was closed Saturday, amid the latest protest convoy by opponents of vaccine mandates and other COVID-19 measures.

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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

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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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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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Ontario reports new record of 797 coronavirus cases, nearly 48.5K tests processed

reporting 797 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Thursday, a new provincial record of cases within a 24-hour period since the pandemic began.According to Thursday’s provincial report, 265 new cases were recorded in Toronto, 182 in Ottawa, 134 in Peel Region, 78 in York Region and 33 in Halton Region.All other public health units in Ontario reported 25 or fewer cases.The total cumulative number of cases now stands at 56,742.Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said the province processed nearly 48,500 tests in the last 24 hours — which is also a new provincial record for tests.

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Record 182 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Thursday

OTTAWA -- Ontario health officials are reporting 182 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Thursday, the highest one-day increase in new cases of COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic.

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New COVID-19 cases in Ottawa back above 100

OTTAWA -- Ontario health officials are reporting 121 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Wednesday.

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Ontario reports 583 new coronavirus cases with majority in Toronto, Ottawa

reporting 583 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Wednesday, bringing the provincial total to 55,945.Wednesday’s case count is an increase from Tuesday’s which saw 548 cases, but a decrease from Monday’s with 615.According to Wednesday’s provincial report, 180 new cases were recorded in Toronto, 121 in Ottawa, 75 in York Region, 70 in Peel Region, 25 in Hamilton and 23 in Simcoe Muskoka.All other public health units in Ontario reported 20 or fewer cases.

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Number of active cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa falls thanks to surge of recoveries

OTTAWA -- Ottawa Public Health is reporting 63 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Tuesday, the lowest number of daily new cases in more than a week.

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Ottawa sees lowest number of new daily COVID-19 cases in over a week

OTTAWA -- Ontario health officials are reporting 62 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Tuesday, the lowest number of daily new cases in more than a week.

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Ontario reports 548 new coronavirus cases, 7 more deaths

reporting 548 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday, bringing the provincial total to 55,362.Tuesday’s case count is a decrease from Monday’s which saw 615 new cases and Sunday with 566.According to Tuesday’s provincial report, 201 new cases were recorded in Toronto, 90 in Peel Region, 62 in Ottawa, 56 in York Region, 30 in Halton Region and 21 in Waterloo Region.All other public health units in Ontario reported 20 or fewer cases.The death toll in the province has risen to 2,987 as seven more deaths were reported.

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Active COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Ottawa on the rise

OTTAWA -- Ottawa Public Health is reporting 82 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, the same figure they reported on Sunday, with a continued rise in hospitalizations.

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Number of new COVID-19 cases in Ottawa holds steady; hospitalizations on the rise

OTTAWA -- Ottawa Public Health is reporting 82 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, the same figure they reported on Sunday, with a continued rise in hospitalizations.

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Ontario reports 81 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Monday

OTTAWA -- Health officials in Ontario are reporting 81 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Monday.

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Ontario reports 615 coronavirus cases after over 38K tests completed

coronavirus on Monday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 54,814.“Locally, there are 289 new cases in Toronto, 88 in Peel and 81 in Ottawa,” Health Minister Christine Elliott said on Twitter.“Fifty-eight per cent of today’s cases are in people under the age of 40.

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Ontario reports 566 coronavirus cases with most in Toronto, Peel and Ottawa

coronavirus on Sunday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 54,199.“Locally, there are 196 new cases in Toronto, 123 in Peel and 81 in Ottawa,” Health Minister Christine Elliott said on Twitter.“Sixty-two per cent of today’s cases are in people under the age of 40. There are 534 more resolved cases.”Elliott said the province completed nearly 39,700 additional tests.

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Number of new COVID-19 cases in Ottawa drops for second day in a row

OTTAWA -- The daily number of new COVID-19 cases in Ottawa has fallen for a second day in a row after a record-breaking one-day peak of 142 cases on Friday.

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Ontario reports 653 coronavirus cases after record number of tests completed

coronavirus on Saturday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 53,633.“Locally, there are 284 new cases in Toronto, 104 in Peel and 97 in Ottawa,” Health Minister Christine Elliott said on Twitter.“Sixty-four per cent of today’s cases are in people under the age of 40. There are 435 more resolved cases.”Elliott said the province completed nearly 46,300 additional tests, which is a single-day record.

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New COVID-19 cases in Ottawa drop below 100 after record-breaking one-day surge

OTTAWA -- Ontario health officials are reporting 97 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Saturday.

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Record 142 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Friday

OTTAWA -- Ottawa Public Health is reporting 142 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa today, the highest one-day increase in new cases of COVID-19 in the capital since the start of the pandemic.

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66 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Thursday

OTTAWA -- Sixty-six new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Ottawa today, the fourth straight day with more than 60 new cases of novel coronavirus in the capital.

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Ontario reports 538 new coronavirus cases, 3 additional deaths

coronavirus on Thursday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 52,248.It marks a drop compared to Wednesday, which saw 625 cases reported.“Locally, there are 229 new cases in Toronto with 101 in Peel, 66 in Ottawa and 43 in York Region,” Health Minister Christine Elliott said on Twitter. Latest COVID-19 modelling suggests Ontario could see around 1,000 cases a day in October “Sixty per cent of today’s cases are in people under the age of 40.

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Ottawa records seventh death from COVID-19 in one week

OTTAWA -- Ontario health officials are reporting a drop in the number of new day-to-day COVID-19 cases in Ottawa after a record-setting case count on Tuesday.

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Ottawa records 64 new COVID-19 cases, two new deaths after record-breaking case count Tuesday

OTTAWA -- Ontario health officials are reporting a drop in the number of new day-to-day COVID-19 cases in Ottawa after a record-setting case count on Tuesday.

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Coronavirus: Latest developments in Ottawa on Sept. 30

coronavirus cases on Wednesday, a dip compared to the record-setting increase the day before.Ontario’s daily COVID-19 report also shows two additional deaths related to the virus in Ottawa.Ontario added 625 total coronavirus cases on Wednesday as new modelling showed the province could see 1,000 cases per day in the first half of October.Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said nearly 35,800 tests have been processed since Tuesday, but there’s currently a backlog of 67,126 tests still awaiting results.Tuesday saw Ottawa add 105 new coronavirus cases, surpassing the record for the highest daily increase set just a week previous.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson said

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New COVID-19 cases in Ottawa drop to 64 after record-breaking count Tuesday

OTTAWA -- Ontario health officials are reporting a drop in the number of new day-to-day COVID-19 cases in Ottawa after a record-setting case count on Tuesday.

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Ontario reports 625 new coronavirus cases as province continues on upward trend

reporting 625 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Wednesday, bringing the provincial total to 51,710.According to Wednesday’s provincial report, 288 new cases were recorded in Toronto, 97 in Peel Region, 64 in Ottawa, 41 in York Region, 22 in Halton Region and 25 in Durham Region.All other public health units in Ontario reported 15 or fewer cases.Latest modelling numbers released by health officials Wednesday indicate the province could see upwards of 1,000 cases a day in October. Latest COVID-19 modelling suggests Ontario could see around 1,000 cases a day in October Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said nearly 35,800 tests were processed in the last 24 hours.

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Ottawa sets record with 105 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday

OTTAWA -- Ottawa has recorded its highest-ever daily increase in new COVID-19 cases, with local public health officials reporting 105 new cases on Tuesday and three new deaths.

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Ontario reports 554 new coronavirus cases, most in Toronto, Ottawa and Peel Region

reporting 554 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday, bringing the provincial total to 51,085.Tuesday’s case count is a decrease from Monday which saw 700 cases and marked a new record for daily infections.According to Tuesday’s provincial report, 251 new cases were recorded in Toronto, 106 in Ottawa, 79 in Peel Region, and 43 in York Region.All other public health units in Ontario reported 15 or fewer cases. ‘Ontario is now in the 2nd wave of COVID-19’: Premier Doug Ford says Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said nearly 38,400 tests were processed in the last 24 hours.

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Ontario reports 700 new coronavirus cases, highest daily infections ever recorded

reporting 700 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Monday, marking a new record for the most daily infections ever recorded in the province.The last highest case number was on April 24 when 640 cases were reported, however, only 12,295 tests were completed on that day.Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said more than 41,100 tests were processed in the last 24 hours. A total of 3,849,337 tests have been completed since the pandemic began.

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New COVID-19 cases surge in Ottawa amid massive jump provincewide

OTTAWA -- Ontario health officials are reporting 89 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa amid a major surge in the province.

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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

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