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Federal COVID update, Ontario tightens health restrictions: In The News for Jan. 5
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 Jan. 5 ... What we are watching in Canada ... ...
Jan 5, 2022
Israel reports all-time high for new COVID-19 infections
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - Israel has recorded its highest-ever number of new coronavirus infections - driven by the ultra-contagious omicron variant - despite restrictions on travel and required quarant...
Jan 5, 2022
Panthers win fourth consecutive game, roll past Flames 6-2
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Patric Hornqvist scored twice, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped a season-high 47 shots and the Florida Panthers pushed their winning streak to four games by topping the Calgary Flames 6-2...
Jan 4, 2022
Jets beat Coyotes 3-1, extend winning streak to three games
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - The Winnipeg Jets are responding to new coach Dave Lowry. Connor Hellebuyck stopped 26 shots and the Jets won their third straight game, beating the Arizona Coyotes 3-1 on Tuesd...
Jan 4, 2022
VanVleet has 33 points to lead Toronto Raptors to 129-104 win over San Antonio Spurs
TORONTO - Fred VanVleet continues to make a mid-season push to be named to the NBA all-star game in Cleveland next month. The Toronto Raptors guard went over the 30-point mark for a third straight out...
Jan 4, 2022
Trudeau, Horgan discuss Omicron response, B.C. flooding rebuilding efforts
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he will hold a call with all of the country's premiers next week to discuss how governments are keeping citizens safe as the Omicron variant of COVID-19 rap...
Jan 4, 2022
RCMP seek help locating Manning woman last seen in Peace River
UPDATE: Police say Dyck has been located safe and unharmed.The RCMP is reaching out to the public for assistance in locating a 39-year-old Manning woman, who was last seen boarding a bus in Peace Rive...
Jan 4, 2022
Stranded drivers endure frigid night on impassable highway
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Hundreds of motorists were stranded after a winter storm snarled traffic in Virginia and left some drivers stuck in place for nearly 24 hours in freezing temperatures along an imp...
Jan 4, 2022
Alberta officials provide first COVID-19 update in a week
The premier and chief medical officer of health are urging people to consider the larger health-care picture as Alberta is reporting close to 20,000 new cases of COVID-19 since the last full update on...
Jan 4, 2022
Grande Prairie records 80 new COVID-19 cases since Dec. 28, Alberta up to 34,000 active cases
The Omicron COVID-19 variant appears to have found its way to Grande Prairie. Since December 28, the City of Grande Prairie recorded 80 new COVID-19 cases along with 14 recoveries, bringing the total ...
Jan 4, 2022