Ontario to announce 28-day provincewide 'shutdown' today
Ford earlier this week said he wouldn't hesitate to apply the emergency brake across the province, citing soaring case numbers. Going back to stricter lockdown measures to protect people's health is very much on the table for Ontario Premier Doug Ford. 4/01/2021
Premier Ford expected to announce month-long shutdown today, sources say
An update from the Ford government is expected to come down Thursday afternoon. "We've seen this really disgusting movie before", he said. 4/01/2021
Suez Canal works to clear backlog as shipping convoys resume
"It showed and reaffirmed the reality and importance" of the canal, Sisi said as he greeted staff on a visit to the Suez Canal Authority in Ismailia. 4/01/2021
Hong Kong democracy leaders convicted over 2019 protests
Lai is the founder of media company Next Digital and a prominent supporter of the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong. Nonetheless, Martin Lee had avoided arrest until previous year . "I feel sorry about it", he added. 4/01/2021
Derek Chauvin is on trial for George Floyd's death
Chauvin , 45, has pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. Earlier, McMillian described urging Floyd to cooperate with officers as they worked to put him a police auto . 4/01/2021
Gaetz: 'Sexual Conduct' Probe Is Based on False Allegations
Greenberg was indicted on stalking- and identity fraud-related charges tied to the allegations of a smear campaign in June. Ah yes, the old, "cancel culture coming for a generous ex-boyfriend whose dad is wearing a wire for the FBI" argument. 4/01/2021
Ford government hitting 'emergency brake' to put all Ontario in lockdown
In its daily update, the province said 1,111 people are now being treated in hospital overall. Some outdoor activities will be allowed such as golf, but team sports will not be allowed. 4/01/2021
COVID-19 on Vancouver Island
At least 5,865 people have recovered, but sadly 108 members of our community have lost their lives to this deadly virus. Health officials have now administered 756,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines in B.C., including 87,351 secondary doses. 4/01/2021
NY legalizes recreational marijuana, expunges former pot convictions
Marijuana will have a 13% sales tax, with 9% of the revenue going to the state and 4% going to localities, the bill said. Andrew Cuomo's administration has estimated legalization could eventually bring the state about $350 million annually. 4/01/2021
Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down Mask Mandate
Almost 60 organizations, including groups representing hospitals, doctors and nurses, had opposed striking down the mandate. A state appeals court blocked Evers' attempts to limit capacity in bars, restaurants and other indoor places in October. 4/01/2021
Iowa Democrat announces decision to withdraw effort to contest House race
I respect her decision and applaud her efforts to ensure that every legal vote was counted in this election . Even some Democrats conceded that the congressional review could be viewed as a power grab. 4/01/2021
15 million Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccines ruined due to human error
President Joe Biden has pledged to have enough vaccines for all US adults by the end of May. In a statement , Johnson & Johnson said a batch of drug substance failed its quality test. 4/01/2021
Biden infrastructure plan proposes spending $174B to boost America's EV market
Presiden Joe Biden is set to announce his $2 trillian infrastructure plan on Wednesday. The agency said Biden's plan to pay for the proposed plan was "dangerously misguided". 4/01/2021
Covid: France schools to close under third lockdown
French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a televised address, broadcasted by French TV channel France 2, on March 31, 2021. A nationwide nightly curfew has been in place since December and restaurants, bars and cinemas have been closed for months. 3/31/2021
Suspect Arrested in New York Attack on Asian Woman
He too criticized the bystanders, saying their inaction was "exactly the opposite of what we need here in New York City". Earlier this month, six women of Asian descent were killed when a shooter attacked three Asian-owned spas in Atlanta. 3/31/2021