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Here are the new public health measures that will take effect on Wednesday in Ontario
January 03, 2022 - 12:01 PM

Ontario will reintroduce restrictions this week to blunt the spread of the Omicron variant. Here's a look at the latest public health measures, which kick in on Wednesday and are expected to remain in place until at least Jan. 26.
Biden to urge G-7 leaders to call out, compete with China
June 12, 2021 - 4:53 AM

CARBIS BAY, England (AP) — The United States plans to push democratic allies on Saturday to publicly call out China for forced labor practices as the Group of Seven leaders gather at a summit where they will also unveil an infrastructure plan meant to compete with Beijing’s efforts in the developing world.
G-7 pledge to share, but jostle for ground in the sandbox
June 11, 2021 - 4:31 PM

CARBIS BAY, England (AP) — Group of Seven leaders brought pledges to share vaccine doses and make a fairer global economy Friday to a seaside summit in England, where British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the coronavirus pandemic should not be allowed to leave a “lasting scar” on the world.
Masks off, Poles cheer reopening of bars and restaurants
May 15, 2021 - 10:30 AM

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poles pulled off their masks, hugged their friends and made toasts to their regained freedom as restaurants, bars and pubs reopened for the first time in seven months and the government dropped a requirement for people to cover their faces outdoors.
Chilly weather doesn't dampen UK joy at lockdown easing
April 12, 2021 - 4:25 AM

LONDON - People across Britain flocked to shed shaggy locks and browse for clothes, books and other “non-essential” items as shops, gyms, hairdressers, restaurant patios and beer gardens reopened Monday after months of lockdown.
Top doc says rural COVID-19 rising, but Kenney says cities focus of any new rules
December 04, 2020 - 4:06 PM

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says tougher health restrictions likely to be aimed at Calgary and Edmonton are coming if current public-health orders don’t bend the curve down on COVID-19.
Weak 0.3% US October sales gain spreads some holiday unease
November 17, 2020 - 9:11 AM

NEW YORK - Retail sales in the U.S. grew a sluggish 0.3% in October, even as retailers offered early holiday discounts online and in stores.
Now playing at the mall parking lot: movies, drag shows
August 19, 2020 - 7:09 AM

NEW YORK - Angel Dougherty went to the mall last month — not to shop, but to watch a drive-in drag show in the parking lot.
NYC cleared to reopen zoos, play ball; museums stay shut
July 17, 2020 - 3:48 PM

New York City was cleared Friday to take the next step in its reopening next week, allowing movie and TV crews to film, zoos to welcome reduced crowds, professional sports teams to play to empty seats. Visitors are set to return to the island that houses the Statue of Liberty — but not the statue itself.
U.S. tobacco supplier acquires majority stakes in PEI, Ontario pot companies
February 09, 2018 - 7:39 AM

CHARLOTTETOWN - A U.S. tobacco leaf merchant has acquired majority stakes in a PEI licensed medical marijuana producer and a cannabis company that is developing indoor growing operations in Ontario.
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Fruit packers near Kelowna fined another $78,000
A fruit packing plant in the Ellison area east of Kelowna was hit with another $78,368 in fines for discharging effluent into a failed septic field. That’s now more than $110,000 in fines since 2022 for the same issue at Sandher Fruit

Manitoba government plans to lift ban on homegrown recreational cannabis
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is planning to end its ban on homegrown recreational cannabis — a move that would leave Quebec as the only province with such a restriction. "We're just allowing Manitobans to have the same

Kamloops council to expand tax exemptions for new rental builds
Developers have more land to choose from if they want to cut costs on new rental buildings in Kamloops. The City is looking to expand a tax exemption program to span massive swaths of Kamloops in order to encourage development. Previously r

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Here are the new public health measures that will take effect on Wednesday in Ontario

Biden to urge G-7 leaders to call out, compete with China

G-7 pledge to share, but jostle for ground in the sandbox

Masks off, Poles cheer reopening of bars and restaurants

Chilly weather doesn't dampen UK joy at lockdown easing

Top doc says rural COVID-19 rising, but Kenney says cities focus of any new rules

Weak 0.3% US October sales gain spreads some holiday unease

Now playing at the mall parking lot: movies, drag shows

NYC cleared to reopen zoos, play ball; museums stay shut

U.S. tobacco supplier acquires majority stakes in PEI, Ontario pot companies

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