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Latest research shows Omicron infectious up to 10 days: Tam
OTTAWA - Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says the latest evidence does not support the hope the Omicron variant is contagious for less time than previous versions of the virus that causes ...
Jan 18, 2022

A look at the latest COVID-19 developments in Canada
A look at the latest COVID-19 news in Canada: - Ontario schools are starting to distribute COVID-19 rapid tests and ramp up on-site vaccination clinics as more students head back to class in-person. T...
Jan 18, 2022

Rudy Giuliani among Trump allies subpoenaed by Jan. 6 panel
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House committee investigating the Capitol insurrection issued a new batch of subpoenas Tuesday to some of Donald Trump's closest advisers, including Rudy Giuliani, as the committ...
Jan 18, 2022

NHL to stop testing asymptomatic players post-All-Star break
The NHL will stop testing asymptomatic players, coaches and staff who are fully vaccinated following the All-Star break in early February, saying coronavirus cases continue to decline across the leagu...
Jan 18, 2022

Prosecutor: No charges in Black Kansas teen’s custody death
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - A Kansas prosecutor said Tuesday that he won't file criminal charges over the death of a Black 17-year-old who became unresponsive while being restrained facedown for more than 30...
Jan 18, 2022

A Paxlovid primer: what to know about the new oral antiviral treatment for COVID-19
OTTAWA - Health Canada authorized the first at-home, oral treatment for COVID-19 Monday. But what is Paxlovid, how does it work and who can get it? Here are some answers. Q: What is Paxlovid? A: Prono...
Jan 18, 2022

Toronto FC adds Canada Soccer Hall of Famer Paul Stalteri to coaching staff
Toronto FC head coach Bob Bradley has added former Canadian international Paul Stalteri to his coaching staff. A club spokesman said Bradley, who doubles as TFC's sporting director, has also brought M...
Jan 18, 2022

Town of Ponoka snow and ice control update
Following Monday's snowfall, Town of Ponoka operations staff are busy clearing drifted snow Tuesday, as well as sanding and salting roadways throughout the community. Town officials say crews also con...
Jan 18, 2022

Canadian men lose second straight at ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup
BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts And Nevis - Canada lost its second straight match at the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup, beaten Tuesday by 106 runs by England. Canada won the toss and elected to field. ...
Jan 18, 2022

B.C.'s Coquihalla Highway reopening to all vehicle traffic after floods
VICTORIA - A key highway in British Columbia will reopen to regular vehicle traffic on Wednesday, three months after large parts of it were washed away by record rainfall. Transportation Minister Rob ...
Jan 18, 2022