Vehicle and belongings of missing woman found at Hermitage Park: police
A 65-year-old Edmonton woman has been reported missing after she did not return home on Dec. 1.
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Alberta expands COVID-19 vaccine booster eligibility to all adults in stages
Alberta will begin to administer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to all adults in phases, the province announced Wednesday afternoon when it reported two more Omicron cases.
Connor McDavid and Zach Hyman lead Oilers past Penguins 5-2
Down four defencemen and outshot and outplayed for the bulk of the game, the Edmonton Oilers were still able to earn a big win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
U.S. to require all inbound foreign air passengers to get COVID-19 test the day before
By early next week, Canadians and all other foreign visitors who travel to the United States by air will need to get a COVID-19 test no later than the day before their departure.
House prices in Canada will rise higher in 2022, real-estate report says
Housing prices in Canada are expected to increase steadily in 2022, with inter-provincial migration continuing in many regions and a short supply of homes in those areas pushing up costs, according to Re/Max’s housing market outlook report published Wednesday.
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Alberta reported more than 400 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday for the first time in a week.
'Extraordinary' motion at chiefs gathering removes Poitras as regional chief
Alberta chiefs have supported a motion to remove Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Marlene Poitras from the position.
Inuit child care law passed in Canada by Inuvialuit people first of its kind
On Nov. 24, the Inuvialuit people residing in the Northwest Territories (NWT) made history by passing their own law, making this the first time an Inuit Nation instigated a law in Canada.
How is the Omicron variant different and why are scientists so concerned?
Researchers in South Africa first sounded the alarm over the B.1.1.529 variant, now known as Omicron, after finding more than 30 mutations in the spike protein, a component that can alter the way a virus infects cells. But much remains unknown about the finer details of the variant.
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Canadian airports warn of 'chaos' amid new COVID-19 testing rules
Canada's plan to require novel coronavirus tests for all but U.S. arrivals on international flights risks causing 'chaos' and long lines if all passengers are expected to get tested at airports, industry groups said.
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BREAKING | Governor General's office says internal network breached
The Office of the Secretary to Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says that there's been an 'unauthorized access to its internal network,' with the scope of the breach still under investigation. According to a statement issued Thursday morning, the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General (OSGG) is working with the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security on the investigation and 'took immediate action to strengthen its network.'
U.S. to require all inbound foreign air passengers to get COVID-19 test the day before
By early next week, Canadians and all other foreign visitors who travel to the United States by air will need to get a COVID-19 test no later than the day before their departure.
Germany excludes unvaccinated from parts of public life
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Thursday that people who aren't vaccinated will be excluded from nonessential stores, cultural and recreational venues, and parliament will consider a general vaccine mandate, as part of an effort to curb coronavirus infections that again topped 70,000 newly confirmed cases in a 24-hour period.
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BREAKING | Ontario reports 959 new COVID-19 cases, seven more deaths
Ontario health officials are reporting 959 new cases of COVID-19 and seven more deaths due to the disease.
How is the Omicron variant different and why are scientists so concerned?
Researchers in South Africa first sounded the alarm over the B.1.1.529 variant, now known as Omicron, after finding more than 30 mutations in the spike protein, a component that can alter the way a virus infects cells. But much remains unknown about the finer details of the variant.
Meghan wins appeal in privacy dispute with U.K. publisher
The Duchess of Sussex on Thursday won the latest stage in her long-running privacy lawsuit against a British newspaper publisher over its publication of parts of a letter she wrote to her estranged father.
Financial stress, supply issues set stage for anxious holiday season: poll
A new poll suggests that many Canadians are feeling some extra stress this holiday season, and are already planning to make things easier by starting their shopping ahead of time.
First cases of COVID-19 discovered in Canadian wildlife
The first cases of COVID-19 in Canadian wildlife have been discovered in three white-tailed deer, a press release from Environment and Climate Change Canada reports.
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Alberta expands COVID-19 vaccine booster eligibility to all adults in stages
Alberta will begin to administer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to all adults in phases, the province announced Wednesday afternoon when it reported two more Omicron cases.
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QEII reopened in both directions near Carstairs after numerous crashes, icy conditions persist
A section of Alberta's major highway between Calgary and Edmonton has reopened to traffic but driving conditions remain extremely poor.
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Southbound Deerfoot reopened in deep south after multi-vehicle collision
Part of south Deerfoot closed Wednesday night after a multi-vehicle collision that sent one person to Foothills hospital.
Saskatoon
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Saskatoon city council passes 2022/2023 budget
Saskatoon city council has passed the city's 2022/2023 multi-year budget.
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Drunk driver who killed family of four near Saskatoon denied full parole
A woman who was convicted of killing a family of four while she was driving impaired has been denied full parole.
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How is the Omicron variant different and why are scientists so concerned?
Researchers in South Africa first sounded the alarm over the B.1.1.529 variant, now known as Omicron, after finding more than 30 mutations in the spike protein, a component that can alter the way a virus infects cells. But much remains unknown about the finer details of the variant.
Regina
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Province fires back at Sask. Ag Producers after concerns raised about crop insurance surplus
The Government of Saskatchewan and the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) were caught in a war of words on Wednesday surrounding the province’s deficit and crop insurance payments.
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Sask. will expand booster shot eligibility soon: CMHO
Saskatchewan could soon be expanding booster shot eligibility – as more people reach the six-month mark after their second dose.
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Samsung establishing regional office in Regina to support 5G rollout
Samsung Electronics Canada will be establishing a new regional office in Regina, through a partnership with SaskTel.
Atlantic
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COVID-19 related ICU cases double in N.S. since Tuesday; 35 new infections
Health officials in Nova Scotia reported 35 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, along with 31 recoveries, increasing the total number of active infections in the province to 203.
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N.B. reports 3 new deaths related to COVID-19 Wednesday; 93 new infections
New Brunswick reported three new deaths related to COVID-19 on Wednesday.
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Members of N.B. Nurses Union will begin casting votes this week to determine strike action
New Brunswick nurses will begin casting their votes on Thursday to determine whether or not they’re willing to go on strike.
Toronto
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BREAKING | Ontario reports 959 new COVID-19 cases, seven more deaths
Ontario health officials are reporting 959 new cases of COVID-19 and seven more deaths due to the disease.
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NEW | Ontario to announce expanded eligibility for third dose of COVID-19 vaccine Thursday
More people in Ontario will soon become eligible to get a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
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New online resources launched to help Ontario schools combat Islamophobia
Ontario students and teachers now have access to a set of online resources aimed at combating Islamophobia in schools.
Montreal
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'A breakdown of service': With ER partially closed, Senneterre man dies after two-hour delay to receive urgent care
A family is mourning after their 65-year-old father was transferred to two different hospitals because the ER in his city was closed overnight due to a lack of staff.
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Quebec premier says he's ruling out new public health restrictions for the holidays
The premier says Quebec will not return to more restrictive health measures for the holiday season, even though nearly 1,200 new COVID-19 cases were recorded Wednesday.
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COVID-19 vaccination site at Palais des congres to close on Christmas Eve
The COVID-19 vaccination site at the Palais des congres de Montreal will close its doors permanently on Dec. 24, according to the CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l’Ile-de-Montreal.
Kitchener
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Wellington County OPP investigating threats directed at Fergus high school
Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating threats on social media directed at staff and students at Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) in Fergus.
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NEW | Ontario to announce expanded eligibility for third dose of COVID-19 vaccine Thursday
More people in Ontario will soon become eligible to get a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
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No immediate plans for Metrolinx to electrify train lines through Guelph
Plans to electrify train lines through Guelph have been put on hold.
