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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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Man dies after being shot inside car in Southwest Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA - A man has lost his life after a shooting in Southwest Philadelphia. The shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. Friday on the 6000 block of Woodland Avenue. Police say the 29-year-old man was shot once in the left armpit inside a Nissan Altima.

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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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Convoy protesters tear down fence protecting National War Memorial

Protesters from the so-called “freedom convoy” in Ottawa have torn down a fence that had been put around the National War Memorial to protect it from further desecration.

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4 hurt in shooting after Justin Bieber concert at Los Angeles restaurant

According to TMZ, rapper Kodak Black was among those who were shot. The gunfire erupted outside The Nice Guy restaurant, hitting four men ages 60, 19, 20 and 22, LAPD Officer Lizeth Lomeli said. Their names were not released.When officers arrived on the scene, they located three people who had been shot.

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Rylan Clark looks picture of health in fresh update after hospital stay

as she shares a fresh update with fans. The update from Rylan comes on social media a day after he was rushed to hospital.

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Greater Manchester's latest borough-by-borough coronavirus infection rates as cases continue to plummet

The number of coronavirus infections is continuing to plummet in all 10 boroughs in Greater Manchester, latest figures show.

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Injunction granted to prevent protesters from blocking Ambassador Bridge

Late Friday afternoon, a judge granted an injunction which prevents protesters from stopping the flow of traffic across the Ambassador Bridge. Sean O’Shea reports.

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Live blog: Ottawa convoy protest enters 16th day, as police clear Ambassador Bridge

“Freedom Convoy” originally meant to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates and quarantine rules for cross-border truck drivers has entered its 16th day on Saturday.Police in Windsor, Ont. say they’ve begun enforcement actions against protesters who blocked access to the Ambassador Bridge for days.They say they’ve told protesters at the scene to head home, and several have begun packing up tents.

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Quebec reports 28 more COVID-19 deaths, logs 71 patient drop in hospitalizations

COVID-19 today as virus-related hospitalizations continue to decline across the province.The Health Department says 2,143 people are in hospital with the disease, after 144 patients were admitted in the past 24 hours and 215 were discharged.#COVID19 – En date du 11 février, voici la situation au Québec: https://t.co/pwoUoaBgaF pic.twitter.com/aR2nlnEvXO— Santé Québec (@sante_qc) February 12, 2022It says the number of overall virus-related hospitalizations are down by 71.Officials say 153 patients are listed in intensive care, a drop of 11.The province is also reporting 2,359 new cases confirmed by molecular testing, which is limited to certain higher-risk groups.They say 33,661 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine were administered on Friday.

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Robot dogs will soon patrol the US-Mexico border

A robot dog operating alongside ATVs in the southwest U.S. Photo: Courtesy Ghost Robotics.

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Trucker protests: Windsor police begin clearing out Ambassador Bridge blockade

Police in Windsor, Ont., commenced their enforcement Saturday of an injunction granted on Friday by an Ontario judge to allow for protesters at the Ambassador Bridge to be cleared out. Sean O’Shea has more details on how the enforcement proceeded, with protesters closest to the bridge seen moving back peacefully, while others drove their vehicles away from the area.

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COVID-19: Hospitalizations in Nova Scotia see slight decline

COVID-19 in Nova Scotia declined slightly since Friday, the province announced on Saturday.In an abbreviated weekend news release, the province said there were 79 people in hospital who were admitted due to COVID-19 and were receiving specialized care in a designated unit. That’s down by three since Friday.However, another three people were in intensive care, for a total of 14.

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Wendy Williams Denies 'All Allegations' About Her Mental Health Amid Legal Battle With Bank

Wendy Williams is speaking out.

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Whirlwind romance follows after tornado crashes Kansas couple's wedding

HARPER, Kan. - Rain on a wedding day can be upsetting for any couple, but a tornado can be downright frightening during the vows.In some cultures, rain is viewed as good luck, symbolizing various things from fertility to unity. It can also represent that your marriage will last a lifetime. Candra and Caleb Pence would agree.It was May 19, 2012, and the 21-year-old bride was ready to marry the man of her dreams.

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Ukraine crisis: Putin, Biden conclude hourlong call as US evacuates embassy

MOSCOW - With the risk of war looming larger, Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Joe Biden held a high-stakes telephone call Saturday as a tense world watched and worried that an invasion of Ukraine could begin within days.Before talking to Biden, Putin had a telephone call with French President Emmanuel Macron, who met with him in Moscow earlier in the week to try to resolve the biggest security crisis between Russia and the West since the Cold War. A Kremlin summary of the call suggested that little progress was made toward cooling down the tensions.The closely watched call between Biden and Putin began shortly after 11 a.m.

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Isolation revelation: London, Ont. woman buys camper van, heads east to Nova Scotia

Ontarians look to Atlantic Canada for chance at better quality of life amid COVID-19 pandemic While the COVID-19 pandemic has brought unimaginable suffering and loss that should not be forgotten, the tumult and uncertainty can also prompt a re-examination of individual priorities, or even lay bare excuses previously used to avoid taking action.For Inson, “an extreme extrovert,” she says the forced isolation allowed her the time to love herself enough to want to be with herself.“I have my own business. I work for myself.

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Nova Scotia announces phased COVID-19 reopening plan, some schools to resume in-person learning

Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin announced on Friday a multi-phase plan to reopen the province as more residents get fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

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COVID-19: Nova Scotia opens vaccine eligibility for people aged 12 and up

COVID-19 vaccine.As with previous times the province expanded vaccine eligibility, the change wasn’t announced in a release. However, those in the 12 to 19 age category were able to book an appointment through the vaccination website as of Thursday morning.Currently, the Pfizer vaccine is the only one approved for use in children aged 12 and up.Nova Scotia chief medical officer of health Dr.

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NSLCs extending hours again as new COVID-19 exposure sites drop

COVID-19 cases in the province decline.At the end of April, as cases began to climb in Nova Scotia, the NSLC said its new hours of operation would be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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COVID-19 hospitalization numbers key factor in easing of restrictions

While the number of new COVID-19 cases have dropped in Nova Scotia, the number of people in hospital is still high. And as Nova Scotians await a re-opening plan that’s coming this week, officials say hospitalizations are a key factor in determining when restrictions could ease.

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COVID-19: Nova Scotia safe isolation program has put up hundreds of people throughout pandemic

Police in Nova Scotia charge 2 people for not following self-isolation rules On Wednesday, the federal government announced an additional $4.1 million to help the province run its program. The federal government has dedicated about $100 million in total to help all provinces run this program.“The funding helps us create safe spaces for people to isolate if they can’t do so,” said Churchill.

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Nova Scotia reports 37 new cases of COVID-19, lowest case count in a month

COVID-19: Nova Scotians urged to continue with testing routine While the lower case counts are a welcome change from the triple-digit daily numbers seen earlier this month, the number of tests being done is also declining.Nova Scotia Health labs completed 5,023 tests on Tuesday.

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A ‘discouraged daughter’ and the vital surgery her N.S. mother is still waiting for

COVID-19 in the province.“A sad, scared and discouraged daughter,” Taylor Hicks signs her letter to Premier Iain Rankin.Hicks’ mother, Susie Hicks-Gordon who lives in Amherst, N.S.. first went to the hospital in February for abdominal pain.

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Nova Scotia moving up 2nd COVID-19 dose appointments starting in June

Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang announced on Tuesday that the province will be moving up 2nd COVID-19 dose appointments by two to four weeks earlier than originally planned, starting in June.

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Everyone aged 20 and older in Nova Scotia can now book a COVID-19 vaccine

the vaccination appointment website.Many of those appointments were already booked up as of 11 a.m. but more will be added.

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Nova Scotia set to deliver 2nd doses of COVID-19 vaccine ‘well ahead of schedule’

‘A good sign’: Nova Scotia reports 49 new COVID-19 cases, lowest number in a month Rankin expects everyone will have their first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine by mid-June, and they plan to open up second doses of the vaccine for healthcare workers and people in older age groups by late June.Currently, Nova Scotians aged 25 or older can now book an appointment to get their first shot of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.“Feels great,” said Rankin of getting his first dose. “I’m feeling good.

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‘A good sign’: Nova Scotia reports 49 new COVID-19 cases, lowest number in a month

‘These losses touch us all’: Nova Scotia reports five COVID-19-related deaths in last three days “The number of positive cases being reported today is lower,” said Strang in a release.“While that is a good sign, our testing numbers are also down today. Our testing centres are open, and I encourage those that are out to stop in and get tested.”Nova Scotia Health labs completed 4,364 tests on Sunday, the lowest number of new daily tests since April 19.A further 98 people have recovered from COVID-19 and the number of active cases in the province has fallen to 894.

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COVID-19: 9 people rack up more than $21K in fines after house party in Cole Harbour

COVID-19: N.S. food truck business fined after employees found not wearing masks Officers waited nearby for people to leave, and ended up issuing nine tickets under the Health Protection Act for breaking gathering limits.

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‘These losses touch us all’: Nova Scotia reports five COVID-19-related deaths in last three days

Nova Scotia reports one more death, 64 new cases of COVID-19 Meanwhile, 103 people have recovered since Saturday.The province continues to note there is community spread in Central Zone and the Sydney area. “Areas of concern” include Bridgewater, New Minas, and Kentville.

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Nova Scotia reports one more death, 64 new cases of COVID-19

COVID-19. There have now been 77 COVID-19-related deaths in Nova Scotia.The province also reported 64 new cases of COVID-19 and 116 recoveries.Of the new cases, 46 were in Central Zone, 10 in Eastern Zone, seven in Northern Zone and one in Western Zone.The province also said there is community spread in Central Zone and in Sydney.

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Premier Iain Rankin, Dr. Strang set to hold COVID-19 news briefing Friday

COVID-19 news briefing at 2 p.m. AST.The event will be livestreamed here.Following a major spike in COVID-19 cases last month and throughout much of May, the province is finally starting to see a decline in cases.

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COVID-19: N.S. food truck business fined after employees found not wearing masks

COVID-19: Nova Scotia hair salon fined despite going to ‘great lengths’ to appear closed Despite that argument, police say they charged the business under the Health Protection Act for operating in contravention of masking requirements. The charge carries a fine of $11,622.50.“The RCMP is reminding everyone to follow all public health orders and municipal bylaws,” the release said.

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Nova Scotia attempts to simplify COVID-19 travel application process

Less than one week after its new travel application process came into effect, the Nova Scotia government has changed the policy in an effort to make it easier for residents to return. But as Elizabeth McSheffrey reports, rotational workers are still not confident in the system and calling for the process to be scrapped altogether.

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People moving to Nova Scotia unable to cross border

A million-dollar advertising campaign by the Nova Scotia government aimed to entice remote workers to move to the province. Now, those who took the province up on their offer say they’re locked out – many just shy of the May 20 cut-off date the province set for new home owners to be able to cross the border.

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COVID-19 patient questions why three of her ambulance trip fees aren’t being waived

A Nova Scotia woman who had to be transported by ambulance four times while fighting COVID-19, is questioning why the fees for three of her ambulance trips aren’t being covered. Jesse Thomas explains.

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Nova Scotia reports 65 new COVID-19 cases, more than 180 recoveries

COVID-19: Vaccine eligibility now open for Nova Scotians aged 25 to 29 The release said one of the central zone cases involves a staff member at Glasgow Hall, a long-term care facility in Dartmouth. As well, another case was reported at the My Cape Breton Home for Seniors in North Sydney.“At the direction of public health and as an added precaution, residents and staff from the affected units at both facilities are being tested,” the release said.

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COVID-19: Ontario man illegally travelling to Newfoundland stopped for drunk driving in N.S.

Police say a 65-year-old man from Ontario illegally travelling to Newfoundland has been ticketed under Nova Scotia’s Health Protection Act after he was arrested in Cape Breton for driving while impaired.In a release, Cape Breton Regional Police said officers were called at around 11 p.m. on Wednesday after reports of a possibly impaired driver parked at the Marine Atlantic ferry terminal lineup, where employees stopped him from boarding the ferry.Officers, “noting signs of impairment,” arrested the man and gave him a breathalyzer test.

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COVID-19: Nova Scotia extends shutdown until 2nd week of June

The Nova Scotia government says the province will remain in shutdown until at least the second week of June as it tries to get its COVID-19 numbers down.

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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
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