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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 05, 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 05, 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 04, 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 04, 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 04, 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 04, 2022
Widespread winter storm watch in effect for Nanaimo & Oceanside
NANAIMO - Environment Canada is warning of the next wintry punch heading our way.Forecasts are calling for between 10 to 20 centimetres of snow beginning in the evening hours of Wednesday, Jan. 5 and ...
Jan 04, 2022
Personal responsibility & contingency plans key to keep Omicron at bay in B.C.
NANAIMO - B.C's provincial health officer is telling residents and business owners it's time to take personal responsibility when it comes to slowing the spread of COVID-19.Over 80 per cent of new cas...
Jan 04, 2022
B.C.'s top doctor says employers should plan now for lots of sick workers
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's provincial health officer is advising businesses to put contingency plans in place to continue operating as up to one-third of their staff could be off sick with the Omi...
Jan 04, 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 04, 2022