In 2019, Justin Trudeau’s Liberals campaigned on a promise to extend employment insurance sickness benefits. More than a year later, that commitment has not been met, and as Elizabeth McSheffrey reports, Nova Scotia advocates are urging Ottawa to keep its word, and fund the extension in its upcoming budget.

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Ayrshire residents are being urged to roll up their sleeves for Covid-19 vaccination jabs.

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Ontario on track to remove ‘almost all restrictions’ on businesses ‘very soon,’ Doug Ford says

Doug Ford says the province is on track to “very soon” lift “almost all” COVID-related restrictions on businesses.The premier made the remarks during a press conference Friday morning, where he declared a state of emergency in the province due to ongoing protests and blockades, sparked by opposition to COVID-19 measures.Ford said he understands many people are frustrated, but urged the “illegal occupation” in Ottawa and at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor to end.“There’s no doubt these were the right decisions,” Ford said of his government’s move to impose measures in a bid to combat COVID-19. Timeline to lift all COVID-19 measures in Ontario coming soon, top doctor says “There’s no doubt they protected our hospitals from collapse and saved lives.

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COVID-19: MLHU reports 3 deaths, LHSC has 87 COVID inpatients

Middlesex-London Health Unit reported three deaths and 117 COVID-19 cases on Friday, compared with three deaths and 122 cases last Friday.The deaths involved three women in their 70s, 80s and 90s. The woman in her 90s was associated with a long-term care home. LHSC, meanwhile, is caring for 87 inpatients with COVID-19, 20 of whom are in adult critical care.As noted, LHSC is caring for 87 COVID-19 inpatients, with 20 inpatients in adult critical care.

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With low COVID vaccine uptake, rural US bore brunt of Delta surge

Rural US counties with low COVID-19 vaccination rates had 2.4 times more infections per 100,000 people than urban counties amid the summer 2021 Delta surge, according to a study published yesterday in JAMA Network Open.

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Reality check on Alberta politicians’ statements on schools, COVID-19 transmission and vaccines

#AbEd #AbLeg pic.twitter.com/NIDW973Tg0— Adriana LaGrange (@AdrianaLaGrange) February 10, 2022Dr. Chris Mody, head of the department of microbiology, immunology and infectious disease at the University of Calgary, said there’s no data to suggest children “pose absolutely no threat” as the education minister claimed.However, Mody said the correlation between symptom severity and viral load taken with the observations that children tend to have less severe symptoms could mean children have less viral load with a COVID-19 infection, with a caveat.

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FDA postpones advisory meeting on COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5

WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. regulators on Friday put the brakes on their push to speed Pfizer's COVID-19 to children under 5, creating major uncertainty about how soon the shots could become available.The Food and Drug Administration had urged Pfizer and its partner BioNTech to apply for authorization of extra-low doses of its vaccine for the youngest children before studies were even finished — citing the toll the omicron variant has taken on children.Kids between the ages of 5 and 11 are now eligible to get the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.Next week, FDA advisers were supposed to publicly debate if youngsters should starting getting two shots before it's clear if they'd actually need a third.But Friday, the FDA reversed course and said it had become clear it needed to wait for data on how well that third shot works for this age group.

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‘10 Truths About Love’: Watch the ‘timeless’ rom-com on Tubi for Valentine’s Day

Los Angeles - Love is in the air — well, on Tubi it is! FOX’s free streaming platform kicks off its Valentine’s Day slate with "10 Truths About Love," a new original rom-com starring Camilla Belle and David LaFontaine. Written by frequent romance scribe Shannon Latimer ("A Whirlwind Wedding," "Ghosts of Christmas Past"), the feel-good movie features a thriving romance columnist Carina (Belle) who thinks she’s got her love life all figured out — until her longtime boyfriend unexpectedly breaks up with her.Meanwhile, Carina’s editor hires a new writer, Liam (Lafontaine), to work with her and give the column a male perspective. Subsequently, the two clash over their approach, but to prove himself, Liam offers to help Carina get her ex-boyfriend back.

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76ers wait on Harden's debut following big trade for Simmons

James Harden #13 of the Brooklyn Nets passes the ball against the Sacramento Kings during the second half of their game at Golden 1 Center on February 02, 2022 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by d CAMDEN, N.J. - The oversized Ben Simmons magazine cover that hung inside the 76ers' training complex was gone.The former MVP acquired for the one-time franchise guard? Well, James Harden wasn't in town, either, and his debut for Philadelphia is on hold at least until next week.But yet another new era is soon set to begin for the Sixers as they chase their first NBA title since 1983, this time with the superstar pairing of Harden and MVP candidate Joel Embiid.The clock is ticking for Harden to win a championship.Harden, though, will not play for the Sixers in games Friday and Saturday night, and he won't play until he's evaluated this weekend by the team's performance staff.The earliest Harden could play for Philly is at home Tuesday against Boston.

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White House urges Americans to leave Ukraine in next ‘24 to 48’ hours; Russian invasion could be days away

WASHINGTON - The White House is urging Americans to leave Ukraine in next "24 to 48 hours," warning U.S. won't rescue civilians if Russia invades.The White House has expressed increasing alarm about the prospects of a war, and Biden has been looking to solidify support among European allies for economy-jarring sanctions against Russia if it moves further with an invasion.KHARKIV REGION, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 10, 2022 - Soldiers operate a military vehicle during the drills of the Ivan Sirko 92nd Mechanised Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Kharkiv Region, northeastern Ukraine.

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Canada trucker protest: Ontario declares state of emergency over truck blockades

TORONTO - Canadian authorities Friday turned up the legal and public pressure on protesters to lift their blockades in Ottawa and at the U.S. border, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warning: "This unlawful activity has to end and it will end."Federal, provincial and local officials moved simultaneously on different fronts to break the standoff, which began with truckers and others angry over the country's COVID-19 restrictions and has morphed into a broader attack from the right on Trudeau and his Liberal government, cheered on by conservatives in the U.S."We heard you.

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COVID and Americans' Trust in Government

The Lancet, in part using Gallup World Poll data, demonstrated a significant correlation between trust in government and COVID-19 infections. The review looked at COVID-related outcomes, trust in government and interpersonal trust (along with many other variables) across 177 countries.

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Queen's Covid scare sparks debate over role that could see Andrew step in for monarch

The Queen's recent Covid-19 scare has sparked debate over which royals should be allowed to step in for her if she is unable to fulfil her duties.

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Manitoba COVID-19 hospitalizations slowly on the decline

COVID-19 update, health officials said Friday the strain on Manitoba hospitals is slowly easing.According to the province, six Manitobans were checked out of hospital putting the number of those receiving care at 656. The ICU also went down by one, leaving the number of occupants at 41.

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Toronto officials prepare for weekend protests against COVID-19 measures

COVID-19 measures.Queen’s Park Circle was closed on Wednesday and remains blocked off from Bloor Street to College Street.College Street is also closed between Yonge and Bay streets.“Our objectives have and continue to be the public safety and to limit disruption to the city and its residents as much as possible,” Toronto police Chief James Ramer said at a press conference Friday updating plans on preparations for the protests. Roads closed around Queen’s Park in Toronto due to possible demonstration “We will continue to have a large police presence in and around the downtown core and in other areas around the city.

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Substitute teacher removed from Farmington High School after making racist comment toward Black student

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (FOX 2) - A substitute teacher was recorded making a racist comment toward a Black student Thursday at Farmington High School."I was touching the teacher’s mic. I probably shouldn’t have been doing it," Keichean Wilson said.

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Archdiocese of Philadelphia to make masks optional for students, staff in suburban county schools

PHILADELPHIA - The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced major changes to its COVID-19 protocols and masking policy on Friday afternoon. The use of masks will be optional for students and staff in elementary schools and high schools operated by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties beginning Feb.

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Doctors Nova Scotia, pharmacy association prepare for AstraZeneca vaccine roll out

Nova Scotia is preparing to begin administering the AstraZeneca vaccine, after its recent approval in Canada. As Alicia Draus reports, doctors and pharmacists will be playing a big role.

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Syrian family’s sweet success in Nova Scotia

Halifax is now home to a renowned chocolate store that is run by a family from Syria, who arrived in Canada as refugees in 2016. Ross Lord reports on the sweet success story of Peace by Chocolate.

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Nova Scotia reports 6 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday

coronavirus on Saturday.One of the new cases is in the eastern zone and is related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada. One other case is in the northern zone and is a close contact of a previously reported case.Four cases are in the central zone, one of which is related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada.

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Nova Scotia reports 2 new COVID-19 cases with latest health briefing on tap

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The briefing will be live streamed on the Global news website.The province also announced in a press release that it’s renewing the state of emergency to “ensure safety measures and other important actions can continue.”The order will take effect at noon Sunday and extend to noon Sunday, Mar. 21, unless government terminates or extends it.As of March 4, 38,676 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered.

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Nova Scotia company that retooled factory to make medical gowns loses new tender

personal protective equipment is laying off 150 workers after failing to win a new federal contract.Stanfield’s Ltd.

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COVID-19 restrictions lifted in Halifax as Nova Scotia reports 3 new COVID-19 cases

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“Unchanged is the requirement for residents of long-term care facilities to only have visits from their two designated caregivers and can only leave the facility for medical appointments or for a drive with a designated caregiver,” the province stated.This restriction remains in effect until March 27 in HRM and surrounding municipalities.Affected by the restrictions were the suburban and urban areas of Halifax, including Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, Sackville, Cole Harbour, Eastern Passage, Middle Porters Lake, Fall River, Enfield, Lantz, Hammonds Plains, Herring Cove, the Prestons, Lake Echo, Timberlea, Tantallon, Mount Uniacke and St.

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Crew rescued from sinking fishing vessel off Nova Scotia

All 31 crew members aboard the FV Atlantic Destiny are relieved to be back on dry land after a fire erupted on the scallop dragger. Ross Lord explains how Canadian and American teams joined forces to perform a precarious rescue mission.

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Nova Scotia to receive AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

Nova Scotia will soon have a third option for a COVID-19 vaccine. The province has accepted the AstraZeneca vaccine and will be receiving an initial 13,000 doses.

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Nova Scotia reports 3 new cases of COVID-19 as record number of people get tested

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]As of March 2, Nova Scotia said 35,291 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered. Of those, 13,512 Nova Scotians have received their second dose.“Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs set another one-day record, completing over 6,800 tests,” said Dr.

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Nova Scotia to receive AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses next week

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine next week.The shipment will carry 13,000 doses of the vaccine that Health Canada approved on Feb. 26.“This vaccine provides another tool in our fight against COVID-19 and builds on the roll-out that is already underway in our province as we work to vaccinate all Nova Scotians,” Premier Iain Rankin said in a news release.“We are pleased that conversations with Doctors Nova Scotia and the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia have resulted in a commitment from them to develop a plan by next week.”The AstraZeneca vaccine is the third approved for use in Canada.

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Watchdog recommends no charges against RCMP officers who shot at Nova Scotia fire hall

Firefighters ‘terrorized’ by RCMP during search for Nova Scotia gunman still have no answers The officers, who were not named in the report, were carrying semi-automatic police carbines at the time of the shooting, according to two eyewitnesses and surveillance video from the fire hall reviewed by Global News.The shots were fired in the direction of a fellow RCMP officer who was stationed at the fire hall and an employee of the regional Emergency Management Office (EMO).Both men were outside the front entrance of the building when the RCMP officers began firing, according to two witnesses and surveillance video reviewed by Global News.

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Nova Scotia reports 1 new COVID-19 case, identifies more cases of variants

Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin said on Tuesday that the province was reporting one new COVID-19 case, and confirmed that two previous cases had been identified as the B.1.1.7 variant, first found in the U.K., and five previous cases were the 501.V2 variant, first identified in South Africa.

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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia’s vaccine rollout still ‘on track,’ top doctor says

Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang said on Tuesday that the province’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout was still “on track” to immunize at least 70 per cent of Nova Scotians by the end of September.

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Nova Scotia vaccination rollout ‘on track,’ first pharmacy clinics set to open

New coronavirus variant spreading in New York City, researchers say The two UK variants, or B.1.1.7, identified by the National Microbioogy Lab were in the Western and Central zones and were connected to a previously-identified UK variant. Those people were tested late last month.

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Nova Scotia vaccination booking website out of commission on first day

Nova Scotia’s Department of Health and Wellness says there have been technical issues with the launch of the booking portal for vaccination on Monday.The immunization booking service, CanImmunize, is currently investigating the cause of the slowdown after alerting the department of the extremely high traffic on the vaccination booking site. N.S.

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Firefighters ‘terrorized’ by RCMP during search for Nova Scotia gunman still have no answers

Some shots went through the side of the building they were in.

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Nova Scotia reports 4 new COVID-19 cases Saturday

coronavirus on Saturday.Three cases are in the central zone and are close contacts of previously reported cases. The fourth case is in the eastern zone and is related to travel.There are 39 known active cases of COVID-19 in the province.“While today’s case count is lower than the last two days, I am still greatly concerned about the trend we have been seeing in recent case numbers in Halifax,” said Premier Iain Rankin in the news release.

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Nova Scotia announces tougher restrictions after 10 new COVID-19 cases

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The province said residents in long-term care homes can only have visits from their designated caregivers and can only leave for medical appointments or for a drive.“We had hoped we would not be back in the situation where these restrictions are necessary. We understand that they are disruptive but they are absolutely critical to contain the spread of COVID-19,” said Dr.

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Nova Scotia to provide COVID-19 update following recent up-tick in cases

COVID-19 cases with no clear link to travel or a known case, which has been concerning as case numbers continue to creep up.Nova Scotia reported eight new cases of the coronavirus on Thursday in its highest daily count since Jan. 11.

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Nova Scotia reports 8 new COVID-19 cases Thursday

Nova Scotia health officials are worried after the province reported eight new cases of covid-19, three of which remain under investigation. Thursday’s case numbers are the largest single-day jump in daily counts since mid-January.

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Here’s why Indigenous-led vaccine strategy matters in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia is rolling out first COVID-19 vaccination clinics in First Nations communities. It’s part of an Indigenous-led vaccine strategy that will soon see clinics in all 13 Mi’kmaw communities in Nova Scotia.

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Nova Scotia reports 8 new COVID-19 cases, 27 active cases

coronavirus on Thursday in its highest daily count since Jan. 11.Seven of the new cases are in the central zone, four of which are close contacts of previously reported cases.

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Nova Scotia advises of COVID-19 exposure at 5 locations, Halifax bus routes

coronavirus at five retail and restaurant locations and several Halifax Transit routes.The health agency asks anyone who visited the locations to immediately book a test for COVID-19.Individuals present at the following two locations on the named dates and times are required to self-isolate while waiting for their test result:“If you get a negative result, you do not need to keep self-isolating. If you get a positive result, you will be contacted by Public Health about what to do next,” read the release.

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Nova Scotia prototype vaccine clinics successful

With Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 case numbers slowly rising, Nova Scotia Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Strang, provided additional details on upcoming community immunization clinics.

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Premier Iain Rankin to provide first COVID-19 update on Wednesday

NSHA advises of potential COVID-19 exposure at 4 HRM stores, 2 flights That practice continued despite few COVID-19 cases being recorded in the province when contrasted with other regions in Canada that still held in-person briefings.Instead, Wednesday’s meeting will allow a limited number of media outlets to attend in-person.All those attending in-person will be required to wear masks while media outlets unable to attend in-person can call in to ask their questions.The update is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m.

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Nova Scotia reports 3 new COVID-19 cases, more U.K. variant cases confirmed

coronavirus on Tuesday.One case is in the western zone and is currently under investigation.Two cases are in the central zone, one of which is related to travel within Atlantic Canada. The other case is a close contact of a previously reported travel case.There are 20 known active COVID-19 cases in the province.

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Nova Scotia opens prototype COVID-19 vaccine clinic for seniors 80+

Community vaccination clinics are now opening in Nova Scotia, where COVID-19 case numbers remain relatively low. Ross Lord explains how the inoculation plan starts with people aged 80 and older.

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Nova Scotia’s long-term care vaccine rollout on track despite supply chain uncertainties

Health Canada confirmed that the doses reallocated to the northern communities we part of a plan to accelerate the vaccination programs in the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

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Nova Scotia expands access to COVID-19 vaccine in 1st community clinic

It’s an historic day in Nova Scotia as the first COVID-19 community clinic opened in Halifax. Nova Scotians 80 and up, outside of long-term care homes, are now eligible to get immunized. Ashley Field has more on the rollout.

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Nova Scotia reports 1 new case of COVID-19 on Monday

coronavirus on Monday and said 19 active cases remain in the province.The new case is located in the central zone and is related to a previously reported case.In the second wave, beginning Oct. 1, the province has confirmed 521 cases of COVID-19 and no deaths related to the virus.

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Nova Scotia expands access to COVID-19 vaccine to people 80 years old and older

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Chief medical officer of health Dr.

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Nova Scotia reports 1 new COVID-19 case, 19 active cases remain

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The province said that public health mobile units will be at the Beaver Bank Kinsac Community Centre, 1583 Beaver Bank Rd. in Halifax Regional Municipality on Sunday until 6 p.m.

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