Ontario long-term care homes association calls for mandatory vaccines for all health-care workers Of the survey’s 16,093 responses, 67.3 per cent did not feel that long-term care homes in Canada provide safe, reliable, and high-quality care.That number was higher, at 75.7 per cent, for people who self-identified as family members, friends or unpaid caregivers to a resident in long-term care.Last year the Liberal minority government asked the Health Standards Organization to refresh its standards for long-term care.The first draft of the new standards is set to be released to the public early next year..

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COVID-19: B.C. reports 1, 846 new cases and 26 deaths over weekend

B.C. health officials reported 1,846 new cases of COVID-19 and 26 related deaths on Monday, Oct. 18 for three days of data. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has more.

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Saskatchewan sending 6 intensive care patients to Ontario as ICU challenges continue

Saskatchewan will be sending six intensive care patients to Ontario over the next three days.

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Ontario vaccine QR codes now available for all to download

Ontarians who have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine can now download their enhanced certificates, which include a QR code. The new system goes into effect provincewide this Friday.

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New COVID-19 vaccine requirement in effect at Ryerson University

As post-secondary students continue to settle in to a new school year, a new vaccine requirement has been added to the mix at Ryerson University. Shallima Maharaj reports.

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Alberta records 2,181 new cases of COVID-19, 30 additional deaths since Friday

COVID-19 continue to decline in Alberta.Since Friday, Alberta has recorded 2,181 new cases of the disease. On Friday, 783 new cases were reported, 791 cases were identified Saturday and 607 cases were reported Sunday.

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Some Capitol riot defendants turning away defense lawyers

WASHINGTON (AP) - Some of the defendants charged in the storming of the U.S. Capitol are turning away defense lawyers and electing to represent themselves, undeterred by their lack of legal training or repeated warnings from judges.That choice already has led to some curious legal maneuvers and awkward exchanges in court.A New York man charged in the Jan.

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Northern states report more COVID-19 activity

Northern states, including Vermont, Colorado, New Hampshire, Michigan, and Minnesota have the fastest rising COVID-19 case counts in the country, according to the New York Times' COVID-19 database.

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COVID-19: N.B. reports 53 new infections, number of active cases drops

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3rd straight day of new high for COVID-19 patients in Saskatchewan ICUs

COVID-19 patients in intensive care units (ICUs) has reached new heights.Hospitals in the province are currently providing care for 335 patients with COVID-19: 250 are receiving inpatient care and 85 are in ICUs. As of Monday, 75.8 per cent of these hospitalizations were not fully vaccinated.

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Quebec issues new proof of COVID-19 vaccination for travel outside province

COVID-19 will have access to a new vaccination proof for travelling outside the province.The Health Ministry says the document is different from the vaccine passport for anyone 13 and older to access non-essential services and other activities in Quebec.“It will be recognized and can be used in all Canadian provinces, as well as in several American states and countries around the world,” the ministry said in a statement issued Monday. Back to the USA — Quebecers and what the border reopening means to them The new vaccination proof will be available for download from the ministry’s online portal.

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COVID-19: N.S. reports 72 new cases over past 3 days, more schools closed

COVID-19 cases and 63 recoveries over a three-day period.During that time, eight schools received exposure notifications — the bulk of them in the Halifax area — and more schools in the municipality will now be closed due to an outbreak. COVID-19 - How 4th wave has hit N.B.

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New Jersey sports betting has its first $1 billion month

(FOX 5 NY File Photo) ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey's sports betting industry became the first in the United States to take in more than a billion dollars' worth of bets in a single month, in September, as football season sent more gamblers to sportsbooks and, crucially, their phones, according to figures released Monday.Figures from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement show Atlantic City's nine casinos and the three racetracks that take sports bets collectively took $1.01 billion worth of wagers on sports last month, setting a new monthly record for both the state and the nation.Of that lofty total, over $82 million was kept by the casinos and tracks as revenue after winning bets and other expenses were paid.

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DA: 2 found dead; murder captured on home video surveillance in Pottstown

POTTSTOWN, Pa. - Authorities say home video surveillance captured the murder of a woman found dead in a southeastern Pennsylvania home along with her husband.Police were dispatched to the Pottstown home after a neighbor called 911 to report the shooting, the Montgomery County prosecutor's office said Monday. Officers found the bodies of Carla Forde, 46, and Edward Thornton, 42, prosecutors said.Authorities said a joint investigation by county detectives and city police found that a history of domestic violence existed."Detectives recovered home video surveillance, which showed the couple was arguing in the kitchen when Thornton began brutally beating the victim, who becomes unconscious," prosecutors said.

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COVID-19: MLHU reports 2 new cases, lowest daily case count since Aug. 3

The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) reported just two COVID-19 cases on Monday, the lowest daily case count since zero cases were reported Aug. 3.The region’s case count has risen to 14,293, with 13,946 recoveries (an increase of 17), 104 active cases (a decrease of 15) and 243 deaths (unchanged).

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Police: 2 dead in separate motorcycle crashes in Delaware

NEW CASTLE, Del. - Police in Delaware say two motorcyclists died Sunday in separate crashes. The News Journal reports that the motorcyclists were the fourth and fifth to be killed in crashes since Friday. On Sunday afternoon, New Castle police were called to River Road, where they found a 55-year-old motorcyclist critically injured. Police said he later died. A few hours later, Delaware State Police said troopers were called to Summit Bridge Road, where a car turned in front of a motorcycle. Police say the 20-year-old Middletown man on the motorcycle tried to stop, but hit the car, then slid underneath.

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13 new COVID-19 cases reported in Guelph, active cases increase to 26

COVID-19 on Monday as the city’s total case count climbed to 5,078.The latest data from Friday to Monday morning shows active cases in Guelph climbed by seven over the weekend to 19, with six new recoveries. All vaccinated Ontarians can now download enhanced, scannable COVID certificates Total resolved cases climbed to 5,007 and the city’s coronavirus death toll remained at 45.In Wellington County, nine new cases have been confirmed, with the case count there now at 2,028.Active cases have increased to 18 in the county with eight new recoveries being reported.

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Teen victim identified in fatal pedestrian crash in New Castle

NEW CASTLE, Del. - Officials have identified the young victim killed in a fatal pedestrian crash early Saturday evening. The incident happened around 7:09 p.m., a 2007 Mercury Mountaineer, being operated by a 60-year-old New Castle man, was traveling southbound on S. DuPont Highway (US13) in the left lane. According to authorities, the SUV proceeded through the intersection with Llangollen Boulevard on a solid green light.

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Hockey mom charged after refusing to provide proof of vaccination: Aylmer, Ont. police

All vaccinated Ontarians can now download enhanced, scannable COVID certificates Police say officers found a woman who was asked by staff to leave the arena after refusing to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or a medical exemption as required under the province’s vaccine certificate program.The woman refused to leave, police say, and officers “attempted to educate” her and explain “the consequences should she not leave the premises as requested by staff.”Still, the woman refused to leave and police say the service ended up removing her.Police say the woman is facing a charge of obstructing a peace officer and failing to leave premises when directed to do so.

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India's Covid-19 vaccination coverage crosses 98.60 crore mark

anti-Covid vaccines were administered till 7 pm on Monda across the country, taking the total vaccination count to above 98 crore (98,60,00,264), said the Union health ministry.

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Quebec adds 410 new cases, 5 new deaths linked to COVID-19

Back to the USA: Quebecers and what the border reopening means to them The province has administered more than 13.1 million doses of the novel coronavirus vaccine to date, including 5,043 in the past 24-hour period.Health officials say 22,105 tests were given Saturday.Since the beginning of the pandemic, the province has tallied a total of 420,129 cases.

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New Jersey's COVID-19 mandate for teachers, staff takes effect Monday

PHILADELPHIA - A vaccine or testing mandate mandate for all teachers and staff at New Jersey schools takes effect Monday. All preschool through grade 12 school personnel will be required to be fully vaccinated by October 18th or undergo regular testing at a minimum of once to twice each week. This new order will apply to apply to all public, private, and parochial schools including charter and renaissance schools. RELATED COVERAGE:It also encompasses all staff and teachers that work at schools regardless of whether or not they are employed full-time. "I made this point a couple weeks ago, we're not going to sacrifice the health of our kids or staff and masking and vaccinations of both students and staff, along with a layered approach to

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Ontario reports under 400 new COVID-19 cases, 2 more deaths

COVID-19 cases on Monday, the eighth day in a row the count is fewer than 500. The provincial case total now stands at 595,235.Of the 373 new cases recorded, the data showed 214 were unvaccinated people, 17 were partially vaccinated people, 108 were fully vaccinated people and for 34 people the vaccination status was unknown.According to Monday’s report, 71 cases were recorded in Peel Region, 62 in Toronto, 36 in Ottawa, 26 in Hamilton and 18 each in both Windsor-Essex and York Region.All other local public health units reported fewer than 15 new cases in the provincial report.The death toll in the province has risen to 9,815 as two more deaths were recorded.

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Covid vaccine passport scheme now enforceable by law in Scotland

New vaccine passport rules are coming into force in Scotland from today.

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Karnataka eases more Covid curbs as cases dip, international passengers find relief. Details here

Karnataka continues to see a consistent decline in daily Covid-19 cases, the state government has decided to ease certain norms, as per a new order issued on Monday.

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Man found shot to death in car in Chester, police say

CHESTER, Pa. - The City of Chester Police Department is investigating after a man was found shot to death inside of a car on Sunday.At approximately 10:26 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of the 800 block of East 8th Street for the report of a dead male in a vehicle. Further information which was told to the police conveyed that the deceased had suffered a gunshot wound to the head. When officers arrived, they located a newer model Hyundai parked on the block.

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All vaccinated Ontarians can now download enhanced, scannable COVID certificates

COVID-19 can now download their enhanced certificates, which include a QR code.The provincial government has said the scannable documents will allow for faster entry into settings that require proof of vaccination.The enhanced system officially takes effect on Friday, but Ontarians can get their new vaccine certificates before then, and businesses can start using a new app to verify those codes.

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Need to keep supply chains open for vaccine raw materials to fight Covid: FM Sitharaman

@nsitharaman underlined the need for @WHO to be strengthened for a more effective response to new challenges. She stressed on the need to keep open supply chains for #vaccine raw materials. (4/4)

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Key IPOs including Nykaa, Jhunjhunwala-backed Star Health get SEBI's nod

IPO papers with Sebi between May and August, obtained its "observations" during October 11-14, an update with Sebi showed on Monday.

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Missing Alberta county councillor found dead, wife charged with murder

Cypress County Coun. Alfred Belyea was found dead in southern Alberta on Oct. 15. His wife is charged with his death.

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Covid-19: India logs 13,596 new cases, lowest in nearly eight months

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Fundraiser held for New Jersey community still impacted by powerful EF-3 tornado

MULLICA HILL TOWNSHIP, N.J. - The damage done by an EF-3 tornado that ripped through Mullica Hill and Harrison Township back in September can still be seen today. Houses tarped over, repairs still being made, every single day. "We were so blessed it’s miraculous that no one died.

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"Stand with Philly's Haitian Community" rally aims to provide support for Haitian migrants

PHILADELPHIA - A rally in Philadelphia on Sunday brought local community leaders and elected officials together to gather support for Haitian's seeking asylum in America amid a surge of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. "They look exactly like my brothers and sisters, it tugs at my heart," Alain Joinville, a first-generation Haitian-American said. "The early images that came from the border of people with while was really just hurt.

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MLB to provide housing for some minor leaguers for 2022 season

UKRAINE - 2021/08/30: In this photo illustration a Major League Baseball (MLB) logo is seen on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Pavlo Gonchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) NEW YORK - Major League Baseball says its owners have agreed to begin providing housing to certain minor league players beginning in the 2022 season."In mid-September, the owners discussed the issue of player housing and unanimously agreed to begin providing housing to certain minor league players," MLB said in a statement to The Associated Press on Sunday night.

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60 community cases of COVID-19; 5 new border cases; 89 percent of Aucklanders complete one vaccine dose

There are 60 new community cases today; 57 in Auckland and three in the Waikato.

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New York man sues Canon for $5M, claims printers don’t scan when ink is low

JAPAN - JULY 27: Canon Inc. printer ink cartridges sit on a shelf at an electronics store in Tokyo, Wednesday, July 27, 2005.

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Confusion arises on how to enforce Philadelphia's new driver equality bill

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia is now the first city in the country to have a driver equality law designed to reduce cases of what people call ‘driving while Black’ or getting pulled over for superficial and racially motivated reasons, but there are questions as to how it will be carried out. "I've been in cars with my wife at times and I've watched officers make a u-turn and stuff like that just to get behind us," Pastor Carl Day said. RELATED COVERAGE: Philadelphia City Council approves Driving Equality bill banning traffic stops for minor violationsDay, who leads the Culture Changing Christians of North Philadelphia, called driver equality a step in the right direction towards fairness.

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Allison Williams leaving ESPN over COVID vaccine mandate

leaving the company over a coronavirus vaccine mandate issued for all Disney employees.Williams said last month she was advised by her doctor to forgo getting the coronavirus vaccine because she was trying to get pregnant. She said the decision to skip the vaccine sidelined her from working college football games.

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Schumer urges TSA to come up with holiday contingency plan following 40% unvaccinated workforce rate

While the TSA works to get more of its workforce vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccines, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer urged the agency on Sunday to come up with a holiday travel contingency plan.

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3 new COVID-19 deaths in N.B., 2 of which were in their 40s

N.B. pastor jailed for a week as judge considers COVID-19 contempt charge Public Health reported 58 new cases and 117 recoveries.

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Russian film crew lands after shoot onboard space station

MOSCOW REGION, RUSSIA - OCTOBER 17, 2021: Soyuz MS-19 Mission crew members Oleg Novitsky (L back), Klim Shipenko (C facing the camera) and Yulia Peresild (top R) are pictured at the Cosmonaut Training Centre in Star City, Moscow Region, during a cere MOSCOW - A Soyuz space capsule carrying a cosmonaut and two Russian filmmakers has landed after a 3 1/2-hour trip from the International Space Station.The capsule, descending under a red-and-white striped parachute after entering Earth’s atmosphere, landed upright in the steppes of Kazakhstan on schedule at 0435 GMT Sunday with Oleg Novitskiy, Yulia Peresild and Klim Shipenko aboard.Actress Peresild and film director Shipenko rocketed to the space station on Oct.

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Fauci: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas gatherings safe for vaccinated people

WASHINGTON - The COVID-19 pandemic is not over, but Dr. Anthony Fauci said it doesn’t need to hinder vaccinated people from gathering for holiday celebrations this year. Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert and chief medical advisor to Biden, made the rounds Sunday morning with national media outlets.

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Quebec reports 532 new COVID-19 cases, 4 more deaths

COVID-19 cases on Sunday and four more deaths related to the virus.Of the latest infections, 341 were among people who were either unvaccinated or two weeks removed from a first dose.#COVID19 – En date du 16 octobre, voici la situation au Québec: https://t.co/pwoUoaBgaF pic.twitter.com/rJItITA7Kl— Santé Québec (@sante_qc) October 17, 2021Health authorities say hospitalizations fell by six to 303 and the number of patients in intensive care dropped by two to 76.The seven-day rolling average of cases is 562.Quebec public health said it administered 11,403 vaccines on Saturday, including more than 7,553 second doses.The province says about 90 per cent of Quebecers aged 12 and older have received at least one shot, while 86 per cent are

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New Jersey man arrested for explosive device after loud explosions heard

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. - A New Jersey man has been arrested after an investigation into loud explosions in the area of Hamilton.On Saturday at approximately 6:30 p.m., police were conducting an investigation into ongoing reports of numerous loud explosions. Hamilton Police witnessed and stopped a vehicle occupied by a male suspect that detonated an explosive device on Groveville-Allentown Road. According to authorities, a motor vehicle stop was enacted a short distance from the explosion site and the suspect, 47-year-old Branton B.

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India’s covid vaccination coverage nears 98 cr

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Ontario reports under 500 new COVID-19 cases for 7th straight day

COVID-19 cases on Sunday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 594,862.It also marks a full week where cases were below 500.Of the 443 new cases recorded, the data showed 231 were unvaccinated people, 20 were partially vaccinated people, 155 were fully vaccinated people and for 37 people the vaccination status was unknown.According to Sunday’s report, 58 cases were recorded in Toronto, 80 in Peel Region, 32 in York Region, and 31 in Ottawa.All other local public health units reported fewer than 30 new cases in the provincial report.The death toll in the province has declined to 9,813 as a death was removed from the total number recorded.

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Missing Alberta county councillor found dead, wife charged with murder

Alberta has been found and his wife is now accused in his death.Cypress County councillor Alfred Belyea of Suffield had been missing since Oct. 8.

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