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Quebec confirms case of Omicron variant of concern; 115 travellers under watch

Quebec confirms case of Omicron variant of concern; 115 travellers under watch

MONTREAL — Quebec confirmed its first case of the Omicron novel coronavirus variant on Monday, and officials said 115 travellers who recently returned to the province from affected countries, primarily in southern Africa, have been told to take a PCR
U.S. not currently contemplating wider travel limits in face of Omicron, Biden says

U.S. not currently contemplating wider travel limits in face of Omicron, Biden says

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is urging Americans to confront Omicron with caution instead of panic, insisting Monday it's too soon to say whether the heavily mutated, highly contagious COVID-19 variant will demand wider limits on travel into the
Montreal to host forum in January on ways to reduce gun violence in the city

Montreal to host forum in January on ways to reduce gun violence in the city

Montreal is planning to host a forum in January on ways to reduce gun violence, following a recent rise in gun-related crime and a series of high-profile shootings this year in the city.
RCMP confirm all 22 victims of 2020 mass killing were firearm-related homicides

RCMP confirm all 22 victims of 2020 mass killing were firearm-related homicides

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia RCMP confirmed to The Canadian Press Monday that all 22 victims of the April 2020 mass killing in the province were shot.
'Weather whiplash' ahead as Canada enters winter, Weather Network says

'Weather whiplash' ahead as Canada enters winter, Weather Network says

TORONTO — One of Canada's most high-profile weather forecasters says the extreme storms that have pummelled parts of the country over the past month may be a sign of what lies ahead for the upcoming winter.
Omicron arrives in Canada and B.C.'s flood forecast: In The News for Nov. 29

Omicron arrives in Canada and B.C.'s flood forecast: In The News for Nov. 29

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 29 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Pandemic pressures: Nova Scotia offers pioneering helpline exclusively for men

Pandemic pressures: Nova Scotia offers pioneering helpline exclusively for men

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia has established what is believed to be Canada's first 24-hour helpline exclusively for men in response to an urgent need that arose as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold.
B.C. set to use Alert Ready system when next storm strikes in days ahead

B.C. set to use Alert Ready system when next storm strikes in days ahead

VICTORIA — British Columbia is prepared to use a national emergency alert system ahead of what could be the most intense rainfall since a storm two weeks ago devastated communities and destroyed critical infrastructure, the government announced on Su
Ontario detects Canada's first two known cases of Omicron COVID-19 variant

Ontario detects Canada's first two known cases of Omicron COVID-19 variant

Omicron response should focus on global vaccine equity, not travel bans: scientists

Omicron response should focus on global vaccine equity, not travel bans: scientists

As Canada confirms its first cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, scientists say banning travellers from southern African countries in an effort to curb its importation is wishful thinking that could do more harm than good.