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11.02.2022 / 19:41

Premier Doug Ford declares state of emergency amid protests at land border and in Ottawa

Premier Doug Ford says he is declaring a state of emergency in Ontario and will enact emergency orders to end the protests that have crippled Ottawa for the last two weeks and have recently blocked the land border crossing in Windsor.

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2 weeks and a heat dome later: Where does Alberta wildfire situation stand?

It’s been two weeks since out-of-control wildfires began forcing evacuation orders in parts of Alberta and the situation remains critical.

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Alberta wildfires: Huge demand stretches firefighting, emergency resources thin

Wildfire season has devastated Alberta early and dramatically.

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Alberta wildfires: 25 homes destroyed in Yellowhead County as Edson residents return home

evacuation order from Marlboro to the Chip Lake area including the town of Edson was lifted at 8 a.m. Monday and the Yellowhead Highway from Hinton to Edson reopened.“I’m happy to be home,” Bill Lyons said.

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Albertans lean on each other during wildfire evacuation; 4 homes lost around Drayton Valley

The evacuation order for Drayton Valley remained in effect Sunday evening and the fire chief is warning people to stay away.

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B.C. Premier John Horgan to make announcement on online business grant, take questions

B.C. businesses now eligible for grant money to help transition to online sales The news conference at 12:30 p.m. will be carried live on BC1, on our website, the Global BC Facebook page and CKNW.

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Aylmer, Ont., police identify 47 people in connection with church gathering

coronavirus pandemic.The gathering began outdoors but ended with a maskless crowd singing inside the church. It was also the latest in a string of incidents involving allegations of emergency order violations against the church and its pastor, Henry Hildebrandt.

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Couple fined under COVID-19 regulations for using drugs in Brockville cemetery: police

COVID-19 state of emergency act after police say they were out using drugs in the middle of the night.Brockville police say officers on routine patrol spotted a vehicle downtown at about 1:30 Wednesday morning.Police say the driver made some “evasive maneuvers” and left the area.

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Durham Region municipalities offer clarity about Ontario’s new stay-at-home order

COVID-19 work, local law enforcement is working on an action plan in how they fit in as well.But when it comes to how Durham’s police force responds, Dave Selby with DRPS says it’s pretty straightforward.“We’ll be following the rules,” he says. “However we will enforce the new legislation as we enforce all laws.”Now, enforcing means responding to calls about complaints regarding gathering numbers and other violations of the order.

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Ontario attempts to clarify what is essential under COVID-19 pandemic stay-at-home order

Coronavirus: Ontario declares 2nd state of emergency, issues stay-at-home order “Under this order, everyone must stay home and only go out for essential trips to pick up groceries, or go to medical appointments,” Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday, adding that walking pets or exercising is still permitted.The announcement left many people looking for clarification as to what they were and weren’t still permitted to do over the next month, so a government spokesperson provided some clarification on Wednesday.“Ontario is a big, diverse province,” Travis Kann explained in an email while noting that residents in the city of Toronto would have easier access to online shopping than those in more remote areas.“As such, and as we have from

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Coronavirus: City of Edmonton has 5-level plan in case of large outbreak, 2nd wave

COVID-19 pandemic Thursday at an Emergency Advisory Committee meeting.Interim City Manager Adam Laughlin gave a presentation to council that outlined the increase in active COVID-19 cases in the Edmonton zone, how the city is planning for a widespread outbreak or possible second wave, compliance rates for the face-covering bylaw, City Hall relaunch and re-examining the face covering exemption card program.Dr. Chris Sikora, Alberta Health Services Chief Medical Officer of Health for the Edmonton zone, answered councillors’ questions around Edmonton’s rates and mask effectiveness.Laughlin pointed out that the risk of infection and the number of active cases has been rising in the last two weeks in Edmonton.

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Nova Scotia reports no new cases of coronavirus on Sunday

coronavirus on Sunday and one active case remaining.To date, Nova Scotia has confirmed 1,071 cases of COVID-19 and completed 66,114 negative tests.The province says there is currently no one in hospital as a result of the virus.It says 1,006 cases are now resolved and there have been 64 deaths. No new coronavirus cases reported in Nova Scotia, state of emergency renewed The province said Saturday it is renewing the state of emergency to protect the health and safety of Nova Scotians and ensure the safe reopening of businesses and services.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The order will take effect at noon Sunday and is extended to noon on Aug.

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New Brunswick announces that it will open border to Quebec communities for day trips

New Brunswick reports no new coronavirus cases Wednesday Pre-registration is mandatory and those who have not pre-registered will be turned away at the border, the province said.Registration can be found on the province’s website.New Brunswick residents will be allowed to travel into, but not beyond, Avignon Municipal Regional County, Listuguj First Nation and Témiscouata Municipal Regional County for day trips.New Brunswick residents planning to make those trips must pre-register but when they return to New Brunswick they will not need to self-isolate.People entering New Brunswick from Avignon Municipal Regional County, Listuguj First Nation and Témiscouata Municipal Regional County must:[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the

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Nova Scotia municipalities remain limited to virtual meetings

coronavirus pandemic, some are wondering when Nova Scotia politics will return to normal.Municipalities across the province had to switch over to virtual meetings due to COVID-19, as directed by the province’s Minister of Municipal Affairs as part of the state of emergency declared on March 22.The state of emergency has been extended multiple times and remains in effect until at least July 26.

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Manitoba’s state of emergency extended another month

COVID-19 pandemic.The province said the new extension will kick in at 4 p.m. Tuesday and last for a 30-day period.

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Nova Scotia reports no new coronavirus cases, 3 active cases remain

coronavirus in the province after no new cases were confirmed on Friday for the third day in a row.The QEII testing lab completed 521 tests Friday, according to a news release.The most recent new case of coronavirus in the province was reported Wednesday. The case was connected to a truck driver who travelled outside of Canada as an essential service worker.

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Coronavirus: Ontario expected to extend state of emergency to cover gap with new bill

Ontario is expected to table a motion today to extend the province’s state of emergency until July 24.The current state of emergency declared at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic is set to expire July 15.Premier Doug Ford’s office says the government wants to extend the measure to ensure there is no gap between that declaration ending and a new bill extending Ontario’s emergency measures taking effect.

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Despite small population, Nova Scotia accounts for high number of coronavirus charges

COVID-19 has found that Nova Scotia is one of three provinces that led the nation in ticketing.“Actually, per capita, you’re ticketing at a higher rate than Ontario. So, it’s actually an enormous level of enforcement for the population and the public health situation that you’re facing,” said Abby Deshman, the Criminal Justice Program director with the Canadian Civil Liberties Association.According to the report, there were 555 COVID-19 related charges in Nova Scotia.

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Ontario extends state of emergency to July 15, Doug Ford hopes it’s last extension

Ontario has extended its state of emergency to July 15.Premier Doug Ford has said he is hopeful that will be the last extension of the emergency declaration.The motion passed the legislature this morning.Many of the emergency orders made under the state of emergency are expected to continue even after July 15, including bans on large gatherings.

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Nova Scotia extends state of emergency, reports no new coronavirus cases Friday

COVID-19, the province announced on Friday.That means there remain 1,061 total cases of the novel coronavirus, four of which were still active as of Friday.“Our numbers are moving in the right direction, with no new cases of COVID-19 to report again today,” said Premier Stephen McNeil in a press release.“As we work to reopen our province, I encourage Nova Scotians to continue to follow the public health protocols and keep one another safe.”Provincial health officials are reporting that 995 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 62 people have died.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Of the four active cases, two people are in the hospital one of which is in intensive care.There are no cases in the

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B.C. government extends record-breaking provincial state of emergency

extended the provincial state of emergency until June 23.Premier John Horgan will speak to the extension at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

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Coronavirus: Town of Cobourg installs metal fencing at closed Victoria Beach

The Town of Cobourg has closed its popular Victoria Beach until Aug. 31 due to coronavirus concerns.

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City of Peterborough extends emergency declaration amid coronavirus pandemic

The City of Peterborough emergency declaration related to the coronavirus pandemic remains in place until further notice, the city stated Friday.

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Premier John Horgan to hold weekly news conference at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday

Premier John Horgan is expected to once again extend the provincial state of emergency under the COVID-19 pandemic at his weekly media availability on Wednesday.

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New Brunswickers now able to renew driver’s licences online

New Brunswickers are now able to renew their driver’s licences online.

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Blood Tribe in southern Alberta reports 12 cases of COVID-19

A First Nation in southern Alberta has confirmed 12 cases of COVID-19, three of which have recovered.

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Manitoba extends coronavirus state of emergency another 30 days

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, the province of Manitoba has extended its state of emergency for another month.

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No new cases of coronavirus found in New Brunswick on Thursday

New Brunswick once again found no new cases of the coronavirus on Thursday — marking the eighth straight day they’ve reported the result.

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Coronavirus: Northumberland County creates economic recovery task force

An industry-led task force is taking a look at how to spur on economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic in Northumberland County.

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B.C. premier expected to extend COVID-19 state of emergency for fourth time

Premier John Horgan is expected to once again extend the provincial state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday during his weekly media availability.

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Coronavirus: City of Kawartha Lakes extends state of emergency to June 2

The Ontario government extended its state of emergency declaration amid the coronavirus pandemic until June 2 and now the City of Kawartha Lakes is doing the same.

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Emergency leave, instead of layoffs, for COVID-19-impacted City of London workers

CUPE Local 101, which represents front-line “inside” municipal workers, and the City of London, Ont., have reached an agreement to move forward with designated emergency leaves (DEL) for some union members as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

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132 warnings, 1 charged as sunny weekend sees more residents flout emergency act restrictions in London

It was a beautiful weekend in London, but unfortunately, Mayor Ed Holder notes it was also a busy weekend for bylaw officers dealing with those violating restrictions in place due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Montreal boroughs ease restrictions as the number of cases in the province rise

Montreal continues to be the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic in Quebec, being home to almost 14,000 of the province’s confirmed cases, and on Saturday, the city extended its state of emergency.

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COVID-19: Montreal extends state of emergency as Quebec cases surpass 29,600

The state of emergency in Montreal was extended on Saturday as the city continues to be the epicentre of the COVID-19 outbreak in Quebec.

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COVID-19: State of emergency extended in Montreal as Quebec cases surpass 29,600

The state of emergency in Montreal was extended on Saturday as the city continues to be the epicentre of the COVID-19 outbreak in Quebec.

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Coronavirus: New emergency measure orders aim to support Manitoba’s vulnerable, supply chain

The Manitoba government is implementing four new temporary orders under The Emergency Measures Act which will support the economy and protect the flow of goods and supplies during the novel coronavirus pandemic, according to the province.

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Guelph municipal buildings to be closed until state of emergency lifted

The City of Guelph says all of its municipal buildings, including libraries and recreation centres, will remain closed until the state of emergency imposed by the mayor is lifted.

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B.C. premier expected to outline next steps of COVID-19 state of emergency

Premier John Horgan is expected to hold a news conference and take questions from the media on Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. PT.

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Ontario legislators to extend state of emergency declaration due to COVID-19

TORONTO – The Ontario legislature will sit briefly today to extend a state of emergency in the province for another 28 days.

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Many summertime decisions put off as Edmonton officials monitor COVID-19 pandemic

This will be a make it or break it long weekend for Edmonton’s 38 dog parks.

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Police statistics show people aren’t ‘staying the blazes home’ in Nova Scotia

Dozens of people have been ticketed by both RCMP and the Halifax Regional Police for violating orders under the Nova Scotia Emergency Management Act and Health Protection Act related to COVID-19 directives.

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Coronavirus: Alberta government proposes amendments to emergency act

The government of Alberta announced Tuesday proposed amendments to the Emergency Management Act in an effort to improve clarity and co-ordination between local and provincial responses to the coronavirus crisis.

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New Brunswick premier promises to release COVID-19 modelling next week

Premier Blaine Higgs said New Brunswick will likely follow a promised move by Ontario to release COVID-19 modelling projections, with the information to be released sometime next week.

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Coronavirus: Montreal boosts police presence, expands measures and extends state of emergency

Montreal is expanding measures to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus and extending its state of emergency during the ongoing health crisis.

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Nova Scotia extends state of emergency until April 19

Nova Scotia has extended its state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic by two weeks, the provincial government announced on Thursday.

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Coronavirus: City of Kingston closes parks, playgrounds to flatten the curve of COVID-19

On a typical weekend, shopping centres would be bustling and Kingston’s downtown would be filled with shoppers and tourists.

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Coronavirus: Cases in Quebec climb to 2,021 while deaths rise to 18

The Quebec government is expected to provide an update on Saturday on its response to the novel coronavirus as cases continue to rise.

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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