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Omicron takes hold, BC cleans up after last month's flooding: In The News for Dec. 16
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 Dec. 16 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Dec 16, 2021
Cars, couches, propane and fuel tanks among debris from record flooding in B.C.
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - Unprecedented flooding in southwestern British Columbia has left hard-hit communities dealing with the disposal of debris like drywall, insulation, silt-soaked mattresses, couches a...
Dec 16, 2021
Governments in Canada preparing for Omicron COVID-19 variant
Governments across Canada are bracing for the possible effects of the Omicron variant as COVID-19 case numbers rise sharply in some provinces and around the world. As Ontario reported 1,808 new cases ...
Dec 16, 2021
Canada hasn't abandoned 200-soldier promise to UN peacekeeping: Minister
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Anita Anand says while the Liberal government's promise to provide a 200-soldier force to United Nations peacekeeping "is not off the table," it is being considered alongside...
Dec 16, 2021
Mining the future: Canada's high hopes to become a global critical mineral powerhouse
OTTAWA - Getting the world to net-zero emissions by 2050 will require the production of critical minerals and metals to grow sixfold over the next 30 years, the International Energy Agency declared in...
Dec 16, 2021
Canada's Bloemen wins 5,000-metre gold at Four Continents Speed Skating Championship
Calgary's Ted-Jan Bloemen won gold in the men's 5,000-metre event on Tuesday at the Four Continents Speed Skating Championship. Bloemen earned the gold in six minutes 12.38 seconds, Canada's best perf...
Dec 15, 2021
"Really special:" Blue Bombers celebrate back-to-back Grey Cup wins in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG - Cheers bellowed from the stands as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers coaches and players loaded into the back of pickup trucks and paraded the Grey Cup in front of fans during a long-awaited back-t...
Dec 15, 2021
"Really special:" Blue Bombers celebrate back-to-back Grey Cup wins in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG - Cheers bellowed from the stands as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers coaches and players loaded into the back of pickup trucks and paraded the Grey Cup in front of fans during a long-awaited back-t...
Dec 15, 2021
Dix says Omicron variant upending holiday plans, health restrictions being considered
VICTORIA - Dramatically rising case counts of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in Ontario, Quebec and around the world has British Columbia Health Minister Adrian Dix warning about a "time to exercise cau...
Dec 15, 2021
Vancouver Canucks name former scout Derek Clancey assistant general manager
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have named former scout Derek Clancey assistant general manager. The Canucks (13-15-2) announced the news in a release Wednesday, saying Clancey will oversee the team...
Dec 15, 2021