Global National: Dec. 7

Ontario is projecting a spike in COVID-19 infections this winter without factoring in the new Omicron variant, which remains a wildcard. How experts say the province can control the spread of the virus. Plus, as the feds become more lenient with the rules on the ArriveCAN app, some travellers are complaining about the condition of quarantine hotels. One expert is pitching a strategy that could be cheaper for the government, yet just as effective. Also, U.S. President Joe Biden personally delivers a stern warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin about invading Ukraine. And Instagram introduces new safety tools for its youngest users. Do the measures really offer protection, or are they just a PR gimmick?