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Early data indicating Omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

Early data indicating Omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

The omicron variant is offering more hints about what it may have in store as it spreads around the globe: A highly transmissible virus that may cause less severe disease, and one that can be slowed — but not stopped — by today’s vaccines.
Alberta braces for more Omicron, ramps up COVID-19 testing but loosens health rules

Alberta braces for more Omicron, ramps up COVID-19 testing but loosens health rules

Premier Jason Kenney says it’s best to be cautious given Omicron’s rapid spread
Feds urge Canadians to avoid international travel over holidays due to Omicron spread

Feds urge Canadians to avoid international travel over holidays due to Omicron spread

This is the second time feds have issued international travel advisory since pandemic began
B.C. welcomes federal government’s ‘initial’ $5 billion in flood disaster relief

B.C. welcomes federal government’s ‘initial’ $5 billion in flood disaster relief

B.C. Finance Minister says assessing the full cost of rebuilding remains an ongoing process
U.S. faces a double coronavirus surge as omicron advances

U.S. faces a double coronavirus surge as omicron advances

Early data suggests omicron is more transmissible than delta, with a doubling time of about two days
Parkland refinery ramps up processing following restart of Trans Mountain pipeline

Parkland refinery ramps up processing following restart of Trans Mountain pipeline

Burnaby refinery, a key supplier of gasoline to the Vancouver area, paused in wake of flooding
Children who never returned from residential schools newsmaker of the year: CP poll

Children who never returned from residential schools newsmaker of the year: CP poll

They were honoured with thousands of tiny shoes lined up in front of churches and government buildings across the country following the disturbing discovery of unmarked graves at the site of a former residential school in British Columbia.
Horvat scores 2, streaking Canucks post gritty 4-3 comeback win over Blue Jackets

Horvat scores 2, streaking Canucks post gritty 4-3 comeback win over Blue Jackets

Vancouver has won 5 straight since hiring Bruce Boudreau as coach
One-year vaccine anniversary brings ‘bittersweet’ memories for health-care workers

One-year vaccine anniversary brings ‘bittersweet’ memories for health-care workers

Sara Fung was overcome with emotion when the first COVID-19 vaccines started pouring into Canada last December, and again in March when she received her first dose.
European court urges Russia to tackle its domestic violence problem

European court urges Russia to tackle its domestic violence problem

Human Rights court says violence against women is happening on a ‘staggering scale’ in Russia