156 travellers quarantining, no Omicron cases yet but 'very likely' to reach Alberta: Hinshaw
More than 150 people who returned to Alberta from southern Africa are quarantining as concerns over the Omicron variant grow.
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First cases of Omicron COVID-19 variant detected in Canada: What we know
Officials have confirmed the first cases detected in Canada of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in Ottawa, Ont., amid warnings that it remains unclear just how transmissible and severe infection by the highly-mutated variant might be.
WHO warns that new virus variant poses 'very high' risk
The World Health Organization says the global risk from the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is 'very high' based on early evidence, and it could lead to surges with 'severe consequences.'
Traveller from Canada to Hong Kong confirmed with Omicron variant
A fully vaccinated 62-year-old male who travelled from Canada to Hong Kong is confirmed to be the second case of the COVID-19 Omicron variant identified by authorities there, according to Hong Kong’s Department of Health.
Canadians stuck in South Africa amid Omicron scramble to find flights home
Canadians currently stuck in South Africa are running out of options as they navigate confusing travel rules to come home.
156 travellers quarantining, no Omicron cases yet but 'very likely' to reach Alberta: Hinshaw
More than 150 people who returned to Alberta from southern Africa are quarantining as concerns over the Omicron variant grow.
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B.C. extends gas rationing order, state of emergency until Dec. 14
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Alberta ‘will consider’ relaxing indoor social gathering restrictions for Christmas: Kenney
Will Alberta's current restrictions on indoor gatherings be extended to Christmas or New Years Eve?
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Alberta reports 806 COVID-19 weekend cases, 7 deaths
Alberta added 806 new COVID-19 cases since Friday and seven more deaths caused by the disease.
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Lineups at the pump as gas prices across Calgary drop
There were long lineups at the pumps Monday as Calgary motorists took advantage of a dip in gas prices before they disappear.
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‘This is a problem’: Saskatoon SPCA says it will be forced to shut down without city funding
The Saskatoon SPCA says it may be forced to shutdown unless it gets a boost in funding from the city.
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Saskatoon budget: Council approves $119 million operating budget for city police next year
City council has approved the Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) budget for the next two years.
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'I’m so thankful': Firefighters pull dog from frigid Saskatoon river
Firefighters in Saskatoon took to the water to rescue a dog after it wandered out on the ice.
Regina
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Sask. officials 'keeping a close eye' on Omicron variant: health minister
Saskatchewan’s health minister said officials in the province are keeping a close watch on developments around the new Omicron variant.
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Regina man denies all allegations of sexual assault against 12-year-old
The sixth day of trial for a man accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old continued at Court of Queen’s Bench Monday.
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49 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death in Sask.
The Government of Saskatchewan reported 49 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, along with one more death.
Atlantic
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Thousands of pediatric vaccines administered in N.B.; 124th death related to COVID-19 reported Monday
Nearly 3,000 New Brunswick children aged five to 11 have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine as of Monday.
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N.S. reports two new deaths related to COVID-19; 59 new infections over the weekend
Nova Scotia is reporting two new deaths related to COVID-19 on Monday.
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RCMP confirm all 22 victims of 2020 mass killing were firearm-related homicides
Nova Scotia RCMP confirmed to The Canadian Press Monday that all 22 victims of the April 2020 mass killing in the province were shot.
Toronto
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Ontario may expand third COVID-19 vaccine dose eligibility this week, health minister says
Health Minister Christine Elliott says that the Ontario government is considering expanding third dose eligibility to more age groups amid concerns about the new Omicron variant and will have “more to say later this week.”
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Two more Omicron variant cases confirmed in Ottawa
The city of Ottawa's medical officer of health, Dr. Vera Etches, has confirmed two more cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant in the capital, bringing the number of confirmed cases to four.
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Advocates, families of long-term care residents sounding the alarm over plans to award beds to private operators
The province plans to allocate 30,000 beds over the next decade and the OHC's report found a majority — more than 16,000 beds — are set aside for private operators.
Montreal
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Quebec confirms first case of new COVID-19 Omicron variant
Quebec's health minister announced Monday the province has confirmed its first case of the new COVID-19 variant known as Omicron that has spread to several countries and put health officials around the world on heightened alert.
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Judge dismisses Quebec woman’s lawsuit against Trudeau after he blasted her 'racism'
A Quebec judge has thrown out a defamation lawsuit launched by a Quebec woman who argued that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau violated her rights when he called out her 'racism' during a Liberal Party rally in 2018.
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The Canadiens deliver a lackluster performance, fall 2-1 to the Canucks
Conor Garland had the winner in the second period as Vancouver held on for a 2-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday as the Canucks snapped a four-game losing skid.
Kitchener
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'This is not who we are': Regional council addresses public outcry over removal of homeless encampment
The removal of a homeless encampment in Kitchener prompted public backlash and a protest, and now council members with the Region of Waterloo are taking a hard look at how similar situations will be handled in the future.
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Holiday lights display ruined by wire cutting Grinch in Caledonia
The Grinch seems to have made a stop in Caledonia last week – and he brought along wire cutters. Multiple lights were damaged on a holiday light display.
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Waterloo Regional Police asking for $12 million budget increase just days after latest shooting
The latest on Waterloo Region's 16th shooting of 2021, and the request for a $12 million budget increase from Waterloo Regional Police.
