COVID-19 in Alberta: 4 highest hospitalizations counts have all occurred in last 4 days
There are now a pandemic-high 1,191 COVID-19 patients in hospital, an increase of 277, or 30 per cent, from a week ago.
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Canada's top doctor has said the latest wave of COVID-19 driven by the Omicron variant may have reached its peak. But while the modelling appears encouraging, experts say the news should be interpreted with cautious optimism.
New Zealand adds new COVID-19 restrictions as Omicron spreads
New Zealanders are set to face new COVID-19 restrictions after nine cases of the Omicron variant were detected in a single family that flew to Auckland for a wedding earlier this month, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced Sunday.
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Pfizer CEO sees annual COVID-19 vaccine rather than frequent boosters
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Two years into the pandemic, what's the status of Canada's emergency stockpile of PPE?
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Ontario COVID-19 hospitalizations drop to 4,026 while ICU admissions reach 600
Ontario health officials are reporting a drop in the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations on Saturday as ICU admissions linked to the virus climb.
Quebec COVID-19 hospitalizations drop for third straight day, 68 new deaths
Quebec reported a third straight day of decreases in COVID-19 hospitalizations with 56 fewer patients from 24 hours ago. The province added 68 new deaths due to the novel coronavirus.
Coronavirus lockdowns may have led to less lightning in 2020
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Omicron wave may have peaked, but ICU numbers still rising steeply, says Tam
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Cheerleaders, parents frustrated with EPSB short notice not allowing them to attend Expo Centre event due to COVID-19 rules
Some cheerleaders and parents from two Edmonton Public Schools are frustrated with the district after they were not allowed to attend a competition in person this weekend.
Chilly challenge to raise money for multiple sclerosis
An Edmonton man will spend three nights in an igloo he built if he raises money for multiple sclerosis (MS) research.
3 in custody after incident in Morinville
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New art exhibit uncovers history, impacts of racism in Alberta
A new exhibit focused on the history of racism in our province is now open at the Art Gallery of Alberta.
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2 Canadian citizens killed in Mexico: Global Affairs
Global Affairs Canada confirmed Saturday it is aware of the deaths of two Canadian citizens in Mexico, a day after local officials in the country reported a shooting at a resort near Playa del Carmen that also injured a third individual.
U.K. accuses Kremlin of trying to install pro-Russian leader in Ukraine
Britain on Saturday accused the Kremlin of seeking to install a pro-Russian leader in Ukraine, and said Russian intelligence officers had been in contact with a number of former Ukrainian politicians as part of plans for an invasion.
'Special partnership:' Canadian loan of $120 million welcomed by Ukrainian president
The president of Ukraine is thanking Canada for a $120-million loan aimed at bolstering his country's economy amid a hostile buildup of 100,000 Russian troops along its borders.
Border tragedy warns of new, unfamiliar immigration wrinkle for Canada, U.S.
The discovery of four people who perished in the cold trying to cross the Canada-U.S. border could put a new twist on the immigration debate in the United States.
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German navy chief resigns following Ukraine, Putin comments
The head of the German navy resigned late Saturday after coming under fire at home and abroad for comments he made on Ukraine and Russia.
Non-American travellers now required to be fully vaccinated to cross U.S. land borders
A new requirement for all non-Americans entering the United States at a land border to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 has come into effect.
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Help wanted: Calgary Food Bank seeks more volunteers
The Calgary Food Bank has no shortage of food on its shelves right now but what it does need, however, is volunteers.
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2 fires at Beltline condo building under investigation
Calgary fire is investigating after two fires at a condo building in Beltline Saturday afternoon.
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3 people, 4 pets safely escape from basement fire in southeast Calgary
The Calgary Fire Department says all of the occupants, as well as their pets, are safe after a fire broke out in the basement of a home Saturday afternoon.
Saskatoon
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Moe, Trudeau share condolences to mark 6-year anniversary of La Loche shooting
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shared their condolences to mark the six year anniversary of the La Loche shooting that killed four people and injured seven others on Jan. 22, 2016.
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'Sewer smell in there is horrible': Saskatoon residents frustrated with city over basements repeatedly flooding
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Saskatoon Blades take home victory over Medicine Hat Tigers
The Saskatoon Blades beat the Medicine Hat Tigers 9-2 in a Friday night matchup at the SaskTel Centre.
Regina
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Sask. Hall of Fame NHLer Clark Gillies dead at 67
Clark Gillies, a Hockey Hall of Famer and Regina Pats legend, has died at the age of 67.
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Sask. reports three new COVID-19-related deaths, 1,483 new cases
Sask. has broken its daily increase in COVID-19 cases record for the fourth time this month, with 1,483 new cases reported Saturday.
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Canada-wide warrant issued for Sask. man charged with abducting his daughter
A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a Saskatchewan man charged with the abduction of his seven-year-old daughter.
Atlantic
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New Brunswick reports six deaths Saturday, 125 people in hospital with COVID-19
New Brunswick reported six additional deaths related to COVID-19 on Saturday.
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Residential property assessments climb in Nova Scotia
Dan Shaw from the Dalhousie Rowe School of Business believes the increase in property assessments in Nova Scotia is linked to the current real estate market, especially in Halifax.
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#SupportFredLocal campaign aims to help local businesses struggling with pandemic restrictions
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Toronto
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Ontario COVID-19 hospitalizations drop to 4,026 while ICU admissions reach 600
Ontario health officials are reporting a drop in the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations on Saturday as ICU admissions linked to the virus climb.
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SIU investigating after man dies in officer-involved shooting in Markham, Ont.
The province’s police watchdog is investigating after an officer-involved shooting left a man dead in Markham on Friday night.
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Ontario clinic accidentally gives people six doses of COVID-19 vaccine in one shot
A 75-year-old man is among multiple people in Ontario who say they were accidentally given the equivalent of six doses of the COVID-19 vaccine while getting their booster shot.
Montreal
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'Enough is Enough!' Montreal-born AHL forward Boko Imama calls out racism after being mocked
The American Hockey League has suspended San Jose Barracuda forward Krystof Hrabik 30 games for making a "racial gesture" at Tucson Roadrunners left-wing Boko Imama during a game last week.
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'In jail': Teenagers spent 10 days in windowless rooms in Quebec group homes over COVID-19 exposure
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Montreal North sees 3 shootings in just over 24 hours
A 28-year-old man was shot in the lower body Saturday evening, in nearly the exact same location where a shooting occurred Friday night.
Kitchener
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'Bring one or two': Limited spectating allowed when sports return
Parents and guardians will be able to watch their kids play sports in Ontario when action returns on January 31, with a 50 per cent capacity limit on spectators.
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Ontario COVID-19 hospitalizations drop to 4,026 while ICU admissions reach 600
Ontario health officials are reporting a drop in the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations on Saturday as ICU admissions linked to the virus climb.
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Snowmobiler seriously injured after allegedly fleeing from police near Belwood Lake
The province's Special Investigations Unit says a snowmobiler suffered serious injuries after allegedly fleeing from police outside of Fergus.
