Omicron’s cousin: EG.5 COVID-19 subvariant rising in Canada
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Why Carleton University student has been flagged as a security threat
02:10 | June 24, 2026
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How Nova Scotia bridge builder is trying to navigate U.S. steel tariffs
01:55 | June 24, 2026
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Canada takes first steps to designate 3 projects of national interest
01:53 | June 24, 2026
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What Canada’s loss to Switzerland means for its World Cup prospects
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Omicron’s cousin: EG.5 COVID-19 subvariant rising in Canada
Description
August 9, 2023
EG.5 is a new, fast-spreading COVID-19 subvariant now comprising more than a third of all cases in Canada. Katherine Ward looks at what's known about EG.5, and what doctors are advising the public to do.
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Omicron’s cousin: EG.5 COVID-19 subvariant rising in Canada01:52 | August 9, 2023 -
South Africans protest undocumented migrants, set unofficial deadline for their exit01:51 | 35 minutes ago -
Wildfires, flooding, tornado threats sweep Prairie provinces01:35 | 40 minutes ago -
Wildfire threatens remote Northwest Territories village, prompts evacuation01:54 | 43 minutes ago -
World Cup: Soccer’s ‘diving’ problem in spotlight after Paraguay prevails over Germany01:46 | 46 minutes ago -
U.S. expected to declare it won’t extend CUSMA trade deal02:01 | 48 minutes ago -
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Breaking down Canada’s winning goal against South Africa01:50 | June 29, 2026 -
Manitoba’s top judge to be next Supreme Court justice01:54 | June 29, 2026 -
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Historic Europe heat wave moves southeast to Italy, Balkans01:58 | June 29, 2026 -
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Team Canada captivates fans with historic World Cup run01:56 | June 29, 2026 -
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Halifax man stopped by airport security over dog’s ashes01:55 | June 25, 2026 -
Canada to play South Africa in World Cup Round of 3201:57 | June 25, 2026 -
Carney talks Alberta separation, Trump call, 24 Sussex02:07 | June 25, 2026 -
Europe heat wave melts temperature records in France, U.K.01:55 | June 25, 2026 -
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Meet the Calgary woman behind Canada’s World Cup 2026 jerseys01:53 | June 24, 2026 -
Why Carleton University student has been flagged as a security threat02:10 | June 24, 2026 -
How Nova Scotia bridge builder is trying to navigate U.S. steel tariffs01:55 | June 24, 2026 -
Canada takes first steps to designate 3 projects of national interest01:53 | June 24, 2026 -
What Canada’s loss to Switzerland means for its World Cup prospects02:08 | June 24, 2026 -
Canada makes World Cup history despite loss to Switzerland01:45 | June 24, 2026 -
2026 World Cup keeps delivering history-making performances01:57 | June 23, 2026
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Omicron’s cousin: EG.5 COVID-19 subvariant rising in Canada01:52 | August 9, 2023
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South Africans protest undocumented migrants, set unofficial deadline for their exit01:51 | 35 minutes ago
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Wildfires, flooding, tornado threats sweep Prairie provinces01:35 | 40 minutes ago
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Wildfire threatens remote Northwest Territories village, prompts evacuation01:54 | 43 minutes ago
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World Cup: Soccer’s ‘diving’ problem in spotlight after Paraguay prevails over Germany01:46 | 46 minutes ago
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U.S. expected to declare it won’t extend CUSMA trade deal02:01 | 48 minutes ago
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Carney to extend Turkey NATO trip, meet Crown Prince in Saudi Arabia01:12 | 53 minutes ago
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Global National: June 3022:12 | 1 hour ago
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Breaking down Canada’s winning goal against South Africa01:50 | June 29, 2026
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Manitoba’s top judge to be next Supreme Court justice01:54 | June 29, 2026
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Iran, U.S. give conflicting messages on peace talks02:01 | June 29, 2026
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Historic Europe heat wave moves southeast to Italy, Balkans01:58 | June 29, 2026
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Extreme weather in Alberta, N.W.T. marks start of summer02:06 | June 29, 2026
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Global National: June 2921:51 | June 29, 2026
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Halifax man stopped by airport security over dog’s ashes01:55 | June 25, 2026
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Canada to play South Africa in World Cup Round of 3201:57 | June 25, 2026
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Carney talks Alberta separation, Trump call, 24 Sussex02:07 | June 25, 2026
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Europe heat wave melts temperature records in France, U.K.01:55 | June 25, 2026
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Panicked moments caught on video as double earthquakes strike Venezuela01:52 | June 25, 2026
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Global National: June 2521:23 | June 25, 2026
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Global National: June 2422:11 | June 24, 2026
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Meet the Calgary woman behind Canada’s World Cup 2026 jerseys01:53 | June 24, 2026
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Why Carleton University student has been flagged as a security threat02:10 | June 24, 2026
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How Nova Scotia bridge builder is trying to navigate U.S. steel tariffs01:55 | June 24, 2026
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Canada takes first steps to designate 3 projects of national interest01:53 | June 24, 2026
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What Canada’s loss to Switzerland means for its World Cup prospects02:08 | June 24, 2026
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Canada makes World Cup history despite loss to Switzerland01:45 | June 24, 2026
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2026 World Cup keeps delivering history-making performances01:57 | June 23, 2026
Omicron’s cousin: EG.5 COVID-19 subvariant rising in Canada
Description
August 9, 2023
EG.5 is a new, fast-spreading COVID-19 subvariant now comprising more than a third of all cases in Canada. Katherine Ward looks at what's known about EG.5, and what doctors are advising the public to do.
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