COVID-19 in the province linked to last month’s anti-racism protests.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry attributed the lack of transmission to the fact that the protests, which were sparked by the death of George Floyd, took place outside.

Henry noted that many protesters wore masks and maintained physical distance.Thousands gathered in downtown Vancouver last month for a demonstration to condemn racism in the name of George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man who died in Minneapolis after a white police officer pressed a knee into his neck.Vancouver police estimated the crowd to be between 5,000 and 10,000 people at its peak.

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Starting Wednesday, Alberta restaurants, gyms and concert venues will no longer be required to ask for proof of vaccination. As Morgan Black explains, owners have mixed feelings about scrapping the restrictions exemption program.

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Alberta removes Restrictions Exemption Program effective at midnight: Kenney

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces the Restrictions Exemption Program will end at 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 8, 2022.

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

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney responds to a question about municipalities and the provincial governments being on the same page when it comes to COVID-19 policy.

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

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Restrictions Exemption Program has been ‘extremely tough’ on rural Alberta businesses: Kenney

Premier Jason Kenney says the Restriction Exemption Program has been “extremely tough” on businesses in rural Alberta with low COVID-19 vaccine uptake.

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Kenney announces removal of mask mandates for Alberta students

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces that all mask mandates for children 12 and under will be removed.

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Alberta will continue lifting COVID-19 restrictions in phased approach: Kenney

Premier Jason Kenney announces the final two steps in relaxing COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta based on hospitalizations.

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Alberta expands COVID-19 vaccination eligibility for youth

Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping announces expanded eligibility for youth to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

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The COVID-19 trends that will decide B.C.’s path forward

Global’s Keith Baldrey looks at what COVID-19 trends B.C. officials will take into account, when deciding on which restrictions to ease.

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Philadelphia man accused of road rage shooting in Montgomery County

WHITEMARSH TWP, Pa. - A Philadelphia man is accused of shooting a driver in an apparent road rage incident last month on a highway in Montgomery County. Keith Choice, 31, was taken into custody on Tuesday after police said he shot another driver on the northbound side of State Route 309 in late January. According to investigators, a 65-year-old man was driving in the far left lane when Choice pulled up next to him and fired a single shot that hit the victim in the right upper arm. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESPolice said the bullet narrowly missed striking the victim's neck.

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Tequila could become America’s favorite liquor, data trends show

General Declaration on the Protection of the Appellation of Origin Tequila, as put forth by Mexico’s Tequila Regulatory Council. Tequila popularity has been steadily growing since 2002 and in 2021 alone, 26.9 million 9-liter cases of tequila were sold, according to the Distilled Spirits Council. Compared to vodka, which still has the top spot in Americans’ hearts, tequila sales grew by 30.1% compared to vodka sales which only grew by 4.9% in 2021 alone. "As of 2021, agave-based spirits are the third largest spirits category in the US, behind vodka and whisky. Agave spirits are set to continue on their growth path, fueled by a mix of drivers, including authenticity, product diversity and consumer engagement," according to IWSR which analyzes and tracks alcohol trends. Americans’ consumption of tequila rose 30% between 2015 and 2020, according to IWSR. Tequila also drove industry growth, accounting for nearly one-third of the total increase in spirits revenue, according to the Distilled Spirits Council.

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SpaceX: Geomagnetic storm damaged latest batch of Starlink satellites

CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES - 2022/02/03: People watch from Canaveral National Seashore as a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The rocket is carrying 49 Starlink internet s CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - SpaceX says a geomagnetic storm damaged the latest batch of Starlink internet satellites, keeping most of them from making the proper orbit.The 49 satellites were launched on Feb.

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GOP lawmaker apologizes for cursing at Democrat over mask-wearing

UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 25: Rep. Hal Rogers, R-Ky., talks with the media after a meeting of the House Republican Conference in the Capitol, February 25, 2015. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call) WASHINGTON - A senior Republican lawmaker apologized late Tuesday for using an expletive when Democratic Rep.

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Boom felt throughout southern N.J. and Del. possibly weather-related

PHILADELPHIA - A disturbance in the mid-level of the atmosphere passed through the Northeast Tuesday. Meanwhile, the jet stream with strong winds was passing through Delaware and southern New Jersey during the day.

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Olympic ski jumpers slam officials after 5 female skiers get disqualified over outfits

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 07: Katharina Althaus of Team Germany jumps during Mixed Team Ski Jumping First Round at National Ski Jumping Centre on February 07, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Slovenia’s win in the Olympic debut of the mixed team ski jumping event on Monday was overshadowed by a number of disqualifications over suit violations that led several outraged athletes and coaches to slam the sport’s governing body. Five female ski jumpers, from Germany, Austria, Norway, and Japan, were all disqualified from the competition after officials said their ski suits did not comply with the International Ski Federation’s (FIS) rules. According to Yahoo Sports, the suits were deemed too loose which seemingly gives the skiers an advantage on their jumps.RELATED: Figure skater Nathan Chen sets record at Olympics after 2018 'poor' performanceGerman head of Nordic events Horst Huttel, whose team was the favorite heading into the event, said, via Reuters, that the situation was "outrageous." "This is a parody, but I am not laughing ...

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Local authorities warn social media scam that attempts to blackmail teen boys, men

A picture taken on October 1, 2019 in Lille shows the logo of mobile app Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, Facebook, Google and Messenger are displayed on a tablet.

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Update on Canadian athletes at the 2022 Beijing Olympics

Drew Lawson from the Canadian Sports Institute Calgary joins Global News Morning Calgary to provide an update on the Canadian athletes competing at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.

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Big Boost Week kicks off; all DHBs reach 90% fully vaccinated for Pacific Peoples; 204 community cases; 16 in hospital

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Olympics fans accuse Chinese speed skater of tripping Canadian opponent

Did a Chinese speedskater flick a marker underneath the skate of a Canadian opponent, causing her to fall during Monday’s Olympic women’s 500-metre short-track speedskating quarterfinals?

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B.C. officials report 21 cases of COVID-19, no additional deaths

Speaking at the COVID-19 briefing on Thursday, July 16, B.C. provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announces 21 new cases of the virus in the province. Four cases have now been linked to Krazy Cherries farm in the Sout Okanagan.

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Amid record overdose deaths, B.C.’s top doctor calls for decriminalization

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Health officials remind British Columbians to find balance as bubbles expand

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Petition started to rename Lost Lagoon fountain after Dr. Bonnie Henry

have signed a petition to honour B.C.’s top doctor.Dr. Bonnie Henry has been honoured for her leadership and dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic but now some British Columbians want a fountain in Stanley Park to bear her name.“It’s calming, it’s beautiful, it’s life-giving, it’s healing…just like Dr.

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How to stop travellers from spreading COVID-19 when they are getting on a flight

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on the increasing number of travellers who are getting onto planes when they are ill with the COVID-19.

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Dr. Bonnie Henry details Kelowna COVID-19 outbreak exposure now impacting 17 people

Speaking to reporters at her daily COVID-19 briefing, Dr. Bonnie Henry is asked about recent exposure to the coronavirus by a group of people in the Interior Health region.

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B.C. officials report 13 new cases of COVID-19, no additional deaths

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry reports 13 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and no additional deaths in British Columbia on Tuesday, July 14. Dr. Heny also provides an update on the outbreak in the Okanagan.

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Okanagan brewpub names beer after Dr. Bonnie Henry

Bonnie Henry blonde ale.Marten Brewpub in Vernon, B.C., says it had rebranded one of its more popular creations in honour of provincial health officer Henry.The blonde ale beer, according to the brewpub, is crisp, light and refreshing, with very little aftertaste. It’s said to have an alcohol content of 4.7 per cent.

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Details announced for massive 'Get Your Knee Off Our Necks' march for police reform in Washington

WASHINGTON - Details were announced Tuesday for a planned August march on Washington, D.C. for criminal justice reform, an event that will be attended by Rev.

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Philadelphia protesters sue city over tear gas, use of force during protests, unrest

Protesters race away from tear gas after a march through Center City on June 1, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Demonstrations have erupted all across the country in response to George Floyd's death in Minneapolis, Minnesota while in police custo PHILADELPHIA - Three class-action lawsuits filed in Philadelphia on Tuesday accuse the city of using military-level force that injured protesters and bystanders alike during peaceful protests against racial inequality and police brutality.One lawsuit accuses Philadelphia police of lobbing teargas and firing rubber bullets at protesters indiscriminately as they marched peacefully on a city highway, without regard to their conduct.

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COMMENTARY: Finding an open public washroom during the pandemic shouldn’t be this hard

thousands marched to support the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of George Floyd’s killing in the United States and the death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet in Toronto. But where did protesters who needed to use the washroom go? We don’t know.Guelph, like many Canadian cities, had few open public washrooms in the first phase of the pandemic.

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B.C.’s top ‘nerd’ Dr. Bonnie Henry helps Science World with funding campaign

shoe named after her, she’s taken over a celebrity Instagram account, and now, B.C.’s top doctor is one of the faces of a new fundraising campaign at Vancouver’s Science World.The ad in question features a photo of a bespectacled seven-year-old Dr. Bonnie Henry, with the tag line “The world needs more nerds.”Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield is also lending his face to the campaign.

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Eminem and Kid Cudi weigh in on George Floyd's murder and Covid-19 on Adventures of Moon Man & Slim Shady: stream now

Eminem and Kid Cudi have a lot to say on their new (and first) collaboration, titled The Adventures of Moon Man & Slim Shady.

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B.C. ‘s top doctor on the challenges of COVID-19 antibody testing

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry answers a reporter’s question at Thursday’s COVID-19 briefing about the challenges associated with antibody testing.

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B.C. officials report 20 COVID-19 cases, no new deaths

At her daily briefing, Dr. Bonnie Henry announces 20 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and no additional deaths in British Columbia on Thursday, July 9.

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B.C. health officials to provide Thursday coronavirus update

novel coronavirus response at 3 p.m. Thursday.Global News will stream the briefing live here and on our Facebook page and carry it live on BC1.

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Kenney waives all code violation notices issued during Philadelphia protests

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 01: A protester wearing a "I CAN'T BREATHE" t-shirt marches through Center City on June 1, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Demonstrations have erupted all across the country in response to George Floyd's death in Minneapol PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney on Wednesday announced that all code violation notices issued during the protests against police brutality and systemic racism will be waived. “My decision to waive these violations is not a statement on the validity of the individual citations,” Kenney said.

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B.C. to crack down on nightclubs ignoring COVID-19 guidelines

COVID-19 guidelines.Three clubs in Vancouver have reported exposures to COVID-19 and B.C.’s provincial health officer says WorkSafeBC will work to ensure those businesses are doing their part.“We know there have been some exposure events at some nightclubs recently, so we will be making sure that those plans…are enforced,” Dr. Bonnie Henry told Global News.

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Kanye West Says He Had COVID-19 Yet Takes Anti-Vaccine Stance

In the past month, we've heard Kanye West on two new songs and seen him donate $2 million to the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery. We've also seen him announce (again) a 2020 presidential candidacy bid, despite reportedly filing no actual paperwork.

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Violence rises in U.S. cities amid coronavirus, anti-racism protests, unemployment

coronavirus pandemic and street protests over the police killing of George Floyd, exhausted cities around the nation are facing yet another challenge: a surge in shootings that has left dozens dead, including young children.The spike defies easy explanation, experts say, pointing to the toxic mix of issues facing America in 2020: an unemployment rate not seen in a generation, a pandemic that has killed more than 130,000 people, stay-at-home orders, rising anger over police brutality, intense stress, even the weather. 11-year-old boy shot, killed while getting his phone charger in D.C.

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Highlights from Global BC’s Facebook Live with Dr. Bonnie Henry

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Six more COVID-19 deaths in B.C., all of them in long-term care

In the latest provincial update Dr. Bonnie Henry says the past three days have seen 31 more cases reported and six deaths. The deaths were all residents of long-term care homes.

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B.C.’s top doctor takes your questions in Global News Facebook Live Q&A

restarting screenings, and non-essential visits are finally being allowed at long-term care homes.But uncertainty remains for many including kids preparing for school in September, small businesses adopting to new regulations, those hoping to visit the United States, and more.To help answer these questions, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry will join Global News reporter Richard Zussman for a question-and-answer session on Facebook Live on Tuesday at 3 p.m.You can watch it live here on our website and on the Global BC Facebook page, where you’ll be able to submit questions live.

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‘We’re very concerned’: Dr. Bonnie Henry on COVID-19 transmission coming from U.S.

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is asked at her daily briefing about her concern about border restrictions and the number of cases that could potentially come from the United States.

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B.C. reports 31 new cases of COVID-19 over the last 72 hours, 6 additional deaths

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry reports 31 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C. on Monday, July 6 and six additional deaths.

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Protesters gather at Texas Capitol for "Shed the Mask" rally

AUSTIN, Texas - Protestors gathered outside the Governor’s Mansion for a “Shed the Mask” rally Saturday afternoon.Hundreds attended the rally, calling out what they say is an “injustice” and a “threat” to their freedoms.Signs in the crowd read “freedom over fear” and “can’t be muzzled.” Most notably, a slogan that thousands chanted during the George Floyd and police brutality protests “we can’t breathe.”RELATED: Austinites react to Gov. Abbott's statewide mask orderProtestors in the crowd said wearing masks is more dangerous than not wearing one.“Masks make it difficult to breathe oxygen is something that everybody needs to fight off diseases,” said Douglas Frazier.

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F1 Drivers all wear "End Racism" T-shirts, but 6 don't kneel

SPIELBERG – Formula One drivers all wore a black T-shirt with “End Racism” written on it before the start of the season-opening Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday, but six of the 20 drivers did not take the knee.Kimi Raikkonen, Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, Daniil Kvyat, Antonio Giovinazzi and Carlos Sainz Jr.

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It’s time to speak unapologetically to Black America’s emotional wounds

racial battle fatigue, which lies at the root of Black America’s presumed disaffection for July 4.Racial battle fatigue among many Black Americans is likely at its peak after months of required physical distancing, mounting and disproportionately higher COVID-19 deaths in their communities, and the recent killings of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Dreasjon Reed, Elijah McClain, and George Floyd. The combined impact of COVID-19 and racism is brewing what Poteat and colleagues describe as a lethal force of mental health syndemics — or the social patterning of co-occurring disease conditions across place and time.

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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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