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Omicron concerns It's been only three weeks since scientists in South Africa first alerted the world that they had identified a new variant of the novel coronavirus. Here's a quick look at why Omicron is causing so much fear. |
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School break Amid rising cases of COVID-19 in the province, a number of Ontario school boards are asking students to take home their personal belongings in the event of a possible switch to remote learning following the winter break. |
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Booster eligibility
The availability of booster shots and third doses of COVID-19 vaccines is a hot topic as additional doses are being rolled out for certain populations depending on their province or territory of residence. Here are the eligibility requirements by province. |
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Household debt
Fewer Canadians say they are in debt this year, despite the financial hardships that have accompanied the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey from Manulife Bank. |
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Work from home
A recent survey found stark differences between how Canadians feel about working in-person versus at home. |
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