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COVID-19 hospitalizations projected to surge as Omicron spreads ‘faster and further’
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COVID-19 hospitalizations projected to surge as Omicron spreads ‘faster and further’
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January 14, 2022
New federal modelling is projecting a surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations over the next few weeks, adding to the strain on the health-care system. Abigail Bimman looks at the predictions for the days ahead.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations projected to surge as Omicron spreads ‘faster and further’02:06 | January 14, 2022
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Putting the ‘goo’ in ‘good’ summer: Budding scientists learn at Experimental Lakes camp01:41 | 5 hours ago
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Millions of Eastern, Atlantic Canadians under weather alerts01:45 | June 20, 2024
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Millions of Canadians remain under heat warnings01:57 | June 19, 2024
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Dangerous heat dome hits parts of Canada, U.S.02:07 | June 18, 2024
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Millions of Canadians in path of ‘incredibly serious’ heat dome02:07 | June 17, 2024
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‘Someone’s going to get hurt’: Police recordings offer new insight into wrong-way chase on Ontario’s Highway 40102:18 | May 2, 2024
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Residents of Ontario First Nation sickened after high benzene levels detected02:48 | April 18, 2024
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What is driving the sudden spike in gas prices in Eastern Canada?02:00 | April 18, 2024
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Depressed museum parrot mascot bound for new home01:48 | April 14, 2024
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Eric Sorensen’s total solar eclipse expedition02:12 | April 8, 2024
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Total solar eclipse mesmerizes millions in Canada02:48 | April 8, 2024
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Where’s spring? Winter whiteout causes power blackouts in Quebec03:24 | April 4, 2024
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COVID-19 hospitalizations projected to surge as Omicron spreads ‘faster and further’02:06 | January 14, 2022
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Putting the ‘goo’ in ‘good’ summer: Budding scientists learn at Experimental Lakes camp01:41 | 5 hours ago
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Millions of Eastern, Atlantic Canadians under weather alerts01:45 | June 20, 2024
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Millions of Canadians remain under heat warnings01:57 | June 19, 2024
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Dangerous heat dome hits parts of Canada, U.S.02:07 | June 18, 2024
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Millions of Canadians in path of ‘incredibly serious’ heat dome02:07 | June 17, 2024
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Eco-friendly, plant-based, edible gel could help Canada fight wildfires02:38 | June 12, 2024
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INEOS Styrolution to close Sarnia site02:41 | June 11, 2024
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Finding a home for Canada’s nuclear waste02:59 | June 3, 2024
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Permanent site for Canada’s nuclear waste disposal in talks as deadline looms02:40 | May 31, 2024
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‘Someone’s going to get hurt’: Police recordings offer new insight into wrong-way chase on Ontario’s Highway 40102:18 | May 2, 2024
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Baby, grandparents killed in Ontario wrong-way police chase01:43 | April 30, 2024
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‘Historic’ $15B plan announced for Honda EV plants in Ontario02:57 | April 25, 2024
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Residents of Ontario First Nation sickened after high benzene levels detected02:48 | April 18, 2024
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What is driving the sudden spike in gas prices in Eastern Canada?02:00 | April 18, 2024
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Depressed museum parrot mascot bound for new home01:48 | April 14, 2024
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COVID-19 hospitalizations projected to surge as Omicron spreads ‘faster and further’
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