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UK data suggest hospitalization is less likely with omicron
LONDON (AP) - Britain's public health agency says preliminary data suggest people with the omicron variant are between 50% and 70% less likely to need hospitalization than those with the delta strain ...
Dec 23, 2021

COVID-19 might have lasting impacts on the way Canada handles immigration: Minister
OTTAWA - Immigration Minister Sean Fraser says some changes to Canada's immigration system could be here to stay. Last month the government welcomed a record number of permanent residents, putting the...
Dec 23, 2021

Latest COVID-19 numbers from Ontario and Quebec point to rapid infection surges
New COVID-19 figures from Canada's two largest provinces are pointing to another upswing in infections. Health officials in Ontario are reporting 5,790 new cases today, a tally that is well above the ...
Dec 23, 2021

Sask. housing market sees historically low inventory levels for December
The housing market in Saskatchewan is looking at low inventory levels, which is putting pressure on housing prices.According to Chris Gurette, CEO of the Saskatchewan Realtors Association, these trend...
Dec 23, 2021

Saskatchewan premier reflects on loss, what he learned about himself in past year
REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is heading to his rural home for the holidays and says he looks forward to another family hockey game - even though he's known as Uncle Moe who can't keep up on...
Dec 23, 2021

CP NewsAlert: Travel restricted, salons close in Iqaluit over COVID community spread
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Nunavut is tightening COVID-19 public health restrictions in Iqaluit, including restricting travel in and out of the capital city to essential purposes only. The territory says star...
Dec 23, 2021

North Stars share favorite Christmas traditions, holiday pastimes
During the Christmas season, our team at Pattison Media is once again producing positive stories based around holiday traditions and accomplishments for the region.battlefordsNOW reporter and voice of...
Dec 23, 2021

Canadian men earn "Most Improved Side" honours in end-of-year FIFA rankings
After jumping 32 places to No. 40 in the FIFA rankings over the course of 2021, Canada has earned the title of this year's "Most Improved Side." The Canadian men were rewarded for gaining 130.32 point...
Dec 23, 2021

Riders re-sign two Canadians, add offensive lineman to roster
A couple of Canadian players have plans to remain in Saskatchewan for the next two years.On Wednesday, the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders announced they had signed long-snapper Jorgen Hus and running ...
Dec 23, 2021

Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly enters NHL's COVID-19 protocol
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Thursday that defenceman Morgan Rielly and a staff member have entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocol. The Maple Leafs now have a total of 12 players - includi...
Dec 23, 2021