COVID-19 in Alberta: 788 weekend cases, 1 death as Omicron count grows to 11
There are now 366 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, including 72 in intensive care units.
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COVID-19 in Alberta: 788 weekend cases, 1 death as Omicron count grows to 11
There are now 366 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, including 72 in intensive care units.
You can now have a beer with your taquitos at this north Edmonton 7-Eleven
The location at 14110 127 Street is the first 7-Eleven in Canada to serve alcohol in its dining room, and also sell it to go.
UCP striking committee on 'safe supply' of opioids, NDP skeptical of motive
Alberta is launching a bipartisan committee to study the issue of regulated supply sites for people who take opioids and other addictive substances.
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Alberta surgeon handed 4-month suspension for hanging noose on operating-room door
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Weapons complaint at south Edmonton school under investigation
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Travellers who've forgotten to use ArriveCan app can now give details at the border
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While questions remain about the effectiveness of current vaccines in protecting against the new Omicron COVID-19 variant, experts insist that anyone who is eligible should still get their booster shot.
Document calling on feds to 'apprehend' unvaccinated is fake, Ontario officials say
A document circulating online about 'apprehending' unvaccinated people in Ontario is fake and has been sent to police for investigation, the government says.
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Potential turkey shortage on Christmas from B.C. flooding, supply-chain issues
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COVID-19 in Alberta: 788 weekend cases, 1 death as Omicron count grows to 11
There are now 366 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, including 72 in intensive care units.
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COVID-19 vaccination rate relatively low among younger children in Alberta
Since COVID-19 vaccines were approved by Health Canada for use in those age five to 11 years old, 16.1 per cent of that population in Alberta have received their first jab.
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'Not getting on a plane any time soon': Deportation decision delayed in Humboldt Broncos case
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Semi driver dead after 2 semi trucks collide: Sask. RCMP
A semi driver is dead after a crash just north of Davidson early Monday morning.
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Meet the Saskatoon shelter owners who rescue animals from Sask. – and beyond
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Phone call between Sask. premier, group opposing COVID-19 policies raises questions
Questions were raised at the Saskatchewan Legislative Building on Monday about a phone call between Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and an organization that opposes the province’s COVID-19 health measures.
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Regina donut shop owner thankful for community support following repeated vandalism
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'I hunt things in Saskatchewan': WWE star Brock Lesnar shouts out home province
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Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth installs first tiny shelter
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New Brunswick nurses vote in favour of strike to back contract demands with province
New Brunswick nurses have voted 92 per cent in favour of a strike to back demands for a new contract.
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Toronto investigating first case of Omicron variant in a school
Toronto Public Health is investigating its first school case of the new Omicron variant in Scarborough.
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Ontario man denied boarding, forced to wait for hours after Swoop mistakenly considers him not vaccinated
An Ontario man flying to Edmonton on a Swoop flight says he was denied boarding at the airport and forced to wait for hours because the check-in staff said he was not considered fully vaccinated.
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Snow squall warnings in effect for parts of the GTA
Snow squall warnings are in effect for parts of the Greater Toronto Area as heavy wind gusts continue to blow through the area.
Montreal
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Tributes to victims on 32nd anniversary of Montreal's Polytechnique mass shooting
People gathered silently in front of Montreal's Ecole Polytechnique Monday to commemorate the 32nd anniversary of what's widely believed to be Canada's worst mass shooting specifically targeting women.
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Laval teenager shot inside library, being treated in hospital
A shooting at a library in Laval has left a teenager in hospital. His life is not in danger.
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Eastern Townships, lagging in vaccination, has third-worst COVID-19 rate in Canada
The Eastern Townships has Canada's third-worst COVID-19 rates and the area around the town of Val-des-Sources, formerly known as Asbestos, is especially in crisis. It has the lowest vaccination rate in the region at only 71.7 per cent.
Kitchener
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Southridge Public School to close due to 'sharp increase' in COVID-19 cases
Southridge Public School in Kitchener will be closed until January due to a 'sharp increase' in COVID-19 cases at the school.
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Snow squalls, strong winds expected Monday night
Environment Canada has issued snow squall warnings for parts of southwestern Ontario.
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Vigil in Guelph to remember victims of gender-based violence
A vigil was held in Guelph Monday night to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
