Region of Waterloo Public Health has now confirmed the region’s first four cases of the Omicron variant. There are also now nine sports teams that have suspect or confirmed Omicron cases with high-risk contacts. Health officials put the number of high-risk contacts associated with the teams and clusters, at over 500. They’re finding rapid and extensive spread among contacts. Region … Read more
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Ontario Omicron Cases Doubling Every Three Days – Full COVID-19 Update
Ontario’s expert pandemic advisory panel says cases of the new Omicron variant of COVID-19 are doubling every three days. The variant was first detected in Ontario two weeks ago and it now makes up 21 per cent of all new cases in the province. An infectious diseases physician at the University of Toronto says Omicron is going to barrel through … Read more
A Third Of America’s 43 Omicron COVID Cases Had Their Booster Shots
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that authorities are continuing to evaluate whether a booster shot will be required to be considered fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as new CDC figures show that a third of Omicron cases had booster shots. “For official requirements, it’s still two shots of the mRNA (Pfizer or Moderna) and one shot of the J&J for the … Read more
FDA Approves Eye Drops To Replace Reading Glasses
A new eye drop approved by the FDA in October has finally become available for purchase. Participants in a clinical trial for Vuity say buyers can expect big things. “It’s definitely a life changer,” trial participant Toni Wright told CBS News of her experience with the drops, which take effect in just 15 minutes and enhance vision for … Read more
Again Fauci Says Omicron Does Not Lead To Serious Illness – Full COVID-19 Update
The US government’s top infectious disease expert says a new variant of the coronavirus appears to cause less serious infections. But Dr. Anthony Fauci says early evidence suggests Omicron is more easily spread. He adds it might also be able to partly defeat current vaccines and even immunity from getting an earlier COVID strain. Fauci says cases of the Omicron … Read more
You Can Now Stay In A Replica Of The Grinch’s Cave
While most people would probably not be excited to spend a vacation in a cave, this one might be a bit different. For people that love Christmas, they may want to check out this special vacation based on one of the most popular Christmas haters. Dr. Seuss Enterprises worked with vacation rental management company Vacasa to create a real-life version … Read more
Special Weather Statement In Effect – Heavy Rain And Strong Winds Coming
A special weather statement is in effect. Environment Canada says a strong cold front will make its way through southern Ontario tonight and tomorrow, bringing heavy rain between 25-45 mm, and wind gusts 70 and 90 km/h. Temperatures are expected to rapidly fall Saturday night allowing for light snow to develop in the wake of the cold front. Environment Canada … Read more
Auditor General Critical Of Trudeau On Border Enforcement And Protecting Foreign Workers
A report by the auditor general shows Canada failed to adequately enforce border measures designed to keep international travellers from importing cases of COVID-19. The AG says the Public Health Agency of Canada had no idea what became of 59 per cent of travellers suspected of flouting quarantine orders. The auditor assessed enforcement of quarantine and COVID-19 test mandates between … Read more
Ford To Make Several Announcements Today – Full COVID-19 Update
Today Premier Ford will be joined by Health Minister Christine Elliott and Chief Medical Officer, Dr Kieran Moore to announce some changes to Ontario’s pandemic response and reopening plan. Reports say Ford will announce he’s withdrawing his plan to end vaccine passports in mid-January. He is also expected to make it more difficult to get a medical exemption for COVID … Read more
Huge Increase In Eating Disorders Amongst Children In Ontario
Several children’s hospitals in Ontario say they’ve seen a rise in youth with eating disorders over the last year. Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children said it has seen a 35 per cent annual increase in admissions to its eating disorder program, while its inpatient psychiatry and adolescent medicine unit has been consistently at or over capacity. A children’s hospital in … Read more
Instagram Will Now Tell Users When To Take A Break From Using The App
On Tuesday, Instagram launched its Take a Break tool, which will encourage users to spend some time away from the platform after they’ve been scrolling for a certain period. The feature, announced in September, will first come to users in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia, and to all users in the months ahead. Users can turn … Read more
RCMP Charges Former Canadian Space Agency Engineer
The RCMP say a former Canadian Space Agency engineer has been charged with breach of trust for allegedly acting on behalf of a Chinese company. Federal authorities say Wanping Zheng, who is 61, will appear in court in Longueuil, Quebec, on December 15th. The Quebec resident, is alleged to have used his status as an agency engineer to negotiate agreements … Read more
Bank Of Canada Warns About Interest Rates Rising Next Year
Canada’s central bank sent a warning yesterday that increases in the cost of living will continue into next year, but signalled it isn’t yet ready to raise interest rates to rein in inflation. At its latest setting, the Bank of Canada left its key interest rate target on hold at its rock-bottom level of 0.25 per cent. It says in … Read more
The WHO Weighs In On The Severity Of Omicron Cases – Full COVID-19 Update
There’s some encouraging news about the new Omicron COVID-19 variant. As it spreads around the world most people who get it seem to have only a mild infection. But the World Health Organization says it’s too early to say anything definitive about the severity of illness Omicron might cause. The new variant has prompted travel restrictions in many countries, including … Read more
Cambridge MPP Booted From The Legislature Over Her Vaccination Status
Yesterday Cambridge MPP Belinda Karahalios was ordered by the speaker of the house to leave the chamber over her vaccination status. The Speaker pointed out that she tested positive for COVID-19 last month. Karahalios is furious and calls it an, “affront to democracy”. She did test positive for COVID in early November but has since been cleared by … Read more
Joey Chestnut Eats 17 Pounds Of Shrimp Cocktail In 8 Minutes
Competitive eater Joey Chestnut went crazy on shrimp cocktail over the weekend, guzzling 17 pounds of the appetizer in 8 minutes. He accomplished the wild feat in the eighth annual World Famous St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail Eating Championship in Indianapolis on Saturday. In footage of the event, you can see hundreds pulled up to the contest to watch Chestnut eat. … Read more
Canada’s Indigenous leaders Won’t Meet The Pope This Month Due To The Omicron Variant
Plans for residential school survivors and other Indigenous leaders to travel to the Vatican this month to meet with Pope Francis have been postponed. Leaders from three national Indigenous organizations are citing … Read more
New Modelling Data Predicts Over 3,000 Cases A Day in January – Full COVID-19 Update
Ontario’s pandemic advisers predict COVID-19 case counts could rise to 3,000 a day by mid-January without even accounting for the Omicron variant. New projections from the science advisory table also suggest hospitals may be strained, with close to 400 COVID-19 patients in intensive care — more than double the 165 currently in ICU’s. Advisory panel member Dr. Allison McGeer says … Read more
Urgent Google Warning For Millions Of Android Users – These Symbols Mean Someone Is Watching
Google is warning millions of Android users when apps might be spying on them. The new feature alerts users when the microphone or camera has been activated. It’s similar to a warning that already exists on Apple’s rival iPhone. The Google feature was added to phones in the latest Android 12 update. So if you don’t have that, you won’t … Read more
Over Half Of Retail Workers Say Customers Treat Them Worse Over The Holidays
A majority of retail workers say that treatment from customers gets worse around the holidays, according to a new survey from Jobcase. The survey uses input from 2,000 retail workers, 59% of whom say that customers’ behaviour dips during the holiday shopping season. The condition could get even more stressful for the 40% of workers who said that they were … Read more
New Modelling Data Comes Out Today – Full COVID-19 Update
Ontario’s science advisory table is set to release new modelling today, as COVID-19 cases are on the rise in the province. The province’s chief medical officer of health is also scheduled to provide an update about the COVID-19 situation in Ontario today, in addition to his regular Thursday briefing. Dr. Kieran Moore will likely face questions about the Omicron variant, … Read more
The LCBO Warns Us To Shop Early – Some Items Are Already In Short Supply
Ontario’s liquor retailer is urging residents to stock up early this holiday season to prevent any supply chain-induced disappointments. The LCBO says transportation issues and the “ongoing considerations of COVID-19,” including changes to consumer demand, have led to a booze shortage. The Crown corporation’s chief supply chain officer says imported products are more likely to be affected. Nick … Read more
Boost Your Immunity With Eggnog
Drinking a glass of eggnog daily cuts your risk of colds and viruses by 33%. And if you add a splash of rum, you’ll lower your illness risk by 54%, says a study in the … Read more
Chris Cuomo Fired From CNN
Chris Cuomo was terminated by CNN effective immediately, the network announced in a statement Saturday. “Chris Cuomo was suspended earlier this week pending further evaluation of new information that came to light about his involvement with his brother’s defense,” the network said in the statement. “We retained a respected law firm to conduct the review, and have … Read more
Time Traveler Claims Something Big Is Happening On Christmas Day This Year
A so-called TikTok time traveler said there are some major world events happening soon, and we only have to wait until Christmas Day to find out what they are. The time traveler claims that this Christmas Day will become famous internationally. According to @thatonetimetraveler, we’ll see some pretty crazy stuff start to unfold on both December 20, then the big … Read more
Rare Star Wars Figure Sells For Over $12k
A rare 1980 Star Wars toy recently sold at auction for more than $12,000. The toy, a figure of Princess Leia Organa, was in its original packaging, which featured a rare picture card – also known as a transitional card. Expert Nick Dykes, of Vectis Auctions in Stockton-on-Tees, U.K., said the Princess Leia figure in its rare packaging could be … Read more
New Research Studies Mixed Booster Shots – Full COVID-19 Update
A preliminary study in the US is out, after probing a unique COVID-19 booster shot combination. The study followed people who were fully vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine and then got a Johnson and Johnson shot as a third dose six months later. Researchers found the people had a boost in antibodies, similar to what they’d get with another Pfizer … Read more
50 Plus Can Soon Book A Booster – Full COVID-19 Update
The province is expanding the eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots to all residents aged 50 and older in response to rising cases of the Omicron variant. Chief medical officer Dr. Kieran Moore says people in that age group can make appointments for booster shots starting December 13th. Moore says more people will become eligible next month based on age and … Read more
House Speaker Sides With The Conservatives On Vaccination Rules
House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota has sided with the Conservatives in saying the chamber’s governing body had no right to require anyone entering the Commons precinct to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Rota says only the House itself can make a decision to restrict access to the chamber and other parliamentary buildings. However, Rota’s ruling changes nothing for MPs … Read more
Biden Is Making Canadians Provide A Negative Test To Get In
By early next week, Canadians and all other foreign visitors who travel to the United States by air will need to get a COVID-19 test 24 hours before their departure. US President Joe Biden is slashing the current 72-hour testing window for fully vaccinated travellers. Toronto travel insurance broker Martin Firestone says the Omicron variant has dealt the travel industry … Read more
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Coming To Most ONroute Rest Stops
Pay-per-use electric vehicle charging stations are to be installed at most ONroute rest stops along Highways 401 and 400 by the summer. The provincial government says at least two chargers are to be installed at 17 of the 23 Onroute stops, with another three to be open by the end of next year. They are being installed by Hydro One … Read more
Woman Shares Eye Trick That Makes People Fall Instantly Fall In Love With You
A woman has revealed how to make someone fall in love with you by just looking into their eyes. TikTok user Sophie-Rose, @sophieroselloyd, said the trick needs to be done on someone you already have a mutual connection with, not just a stranger. In the video, she says: “You’re going to want to do this on somebody that … Read more
Auditor General Flags Major Financial Issues With Provincial COVID Benefits
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Ontario’s auditor general says thousands of businesses received COVID-19 provincial aid they weren’t eligible for. Auditor general Bonnie Lysyk’s annual report estimates 200 million dollars in provincial pandemic supports went to businesses that didn’t meet the province’s criteria for eligibility. Her audit found lack of good consultation, improper tracking of funds, and poorly designed eligibility criteria allowed … Read more
Another Potentially Hazardous Asteroid Is Headed Our Way
NASA has warned that a giant asteroid bigger than the Eiffel Tower will break into Earth’s orbit in just over a week. The huge 1,082 foot space rock is heading our way and should skim past us on December 11. NASA is watching Asteroid 4660 Nereus because it’s well over 492 feet long and will come within 4.6 million miles … Read more
Twitter Bans Sharing Photos And Videos Of People Without Their Permission
Yesterday, Twitter announced an expansion to its private information policy that bans the sharing of private photos and videos of people without their consent. If a user shares an image or video of another person, that person can contact Twitter to report it was posted without their permission and the social media platform will remove the media in question. The … Read more
CNN Indefinitely Suspends Chris Cuomo After Damning AG Report
CNN host Chris Cuomo was suspended “indefinitely” yesterday over revelations regarding his secret role in trying to defend his brother, then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo, from the sexual harassment allegations that forced him from office, the network said Tuesday evening. The announcement came a day after state Attorney General Letitia James released a bunch of subpoenaed records that include texts … Read more
Lululemon Is Taking Peleton To Court
Lululemon is suing exercise equipment company Peloton Interactive over allegations of patent infringement. The Vancouver-based retailer claims in court documents that Peloton is selling knock-off Lululemon bras and leggings, infringing on multiple design patents. The lawsuit, filed Monday in the US, comes after Peloton ended a co-branding agreement with Lululemon earlier this year and launched its own private label clothing … Read more
Breaking Down Canada’s Labour Shortage
A new survey of Canadian manufacturers has found that 82 per cent of respondents are facing labour shortages and 75 per cent feel their hiring troubles are even worse than last year. The survey of 445 companies was conducted by the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters in October. It found a lack of workers and material shortages have caused the sector’s … Read more
Lots Of New Travel restrictions Introduced – Full COVID-19 Update
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Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos is expanding the COVID-19 travel ban and ordering new border testing rules as Canada tries to keep the new Omicron variant from spreading. Duclos is adding Malawi, Egypt and Nigeria to the banned travellers country list, and stepping up testing for air travellers who fly into Canada from anywhere but the United … Read more
Will Chris Cuomo Get Fired From CNN?
CNN says Chris Cuomo’s fate will be decided in the next several days after texts showed how he helped write his brother Andrew’s rebuttals to accusations of sexual harassment and used sources to dig up dirt on accusers – moves that drew the ire of the former governor’s first accuser. Documents released yesterday by the office of the New York … Read more
