Omicron’s cousin: EG.5 COVID-19 subvariant rising in Canada
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Omicron’s cousin: EG.5 COVID-19 subvariant rising in Canada
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Canada to play South Africa in World Cup Round of 32
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21:23 | 7 hours ago
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Meet the Calgary woman behind Canada’s World Cup 2026 jerseys
01:53 | June 24, 2026
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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
02:08 | June 24, 2026
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Canada makes World Cup history despite loss to Switzerland
01:45 | June 24, 2026
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2026 World Cup keeps delivering history-making performances
01:57 | June 23, 2026
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Polarizing ‘Piss Christ’ photo on display at Fredericton art gallery
01:49 | June 23, 2026
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Why Calgary is wrangling in late night Stampede noise
01:51 | June 23, 2026
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Los Angeles warehouse fire sparks toxic smoke fears
01:32 | June 23, 2026
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Heat records smashed in parts of Europe
01:47 | June 23, 2026
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Montreal shooting suspect manifesto aligns with incel movement, experts say
02:07 | June 23, 2026
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Alberta man named as Montreal shooting suspect
02:39 | June 23, 2026
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Global National: June 23
21:48 | June 23, 2026
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Clive Davis, legendary music executive, dies at 94
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Western Canada dealing with fires and floods
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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 -
Halifax man stopped by airport security over dog’s ashes01:55 | 7 hours ago -
Canada to play South Africa in World Cup Round of 3201:57 | 7 hours ago -
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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 -
Polarizing ‘Piss Christ’ photo on display at Fredericton art gallery01:49 | June 23, 2026 -
Why Calgary is wrangling in late night Stampede noise01:51 | June 23, 2026 -
Los Angeles warehouse fire sparks toxic smoke fears01:32 | June 23, 2026 -
Heat records smashed in parts of Europe01:47 | June 23, 2026 -
Montreal shooting suspect manifesto aligns with incel movement, experts say02:07 | June 23, 2026 -
Alberta man named as Montreal shooting suspect02:39 | June 23, 2026 -
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Clive Davis, legendary music executive, dies at 9401:44 | June 22, 2026 -
Western Canada dealing with fires and floods01:52 | June 22, 2026 -
Canada unveils nuclear strategy in bid to become energy superpower01:55 | June 22, 2026 -
Starmer to resign, paving way for 7th British prime minister in 10 years02:17 | June 22, 2026 -
U.S. says progress made on first day of talks with Iran01:47 | June 22, 2026 -
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Omicron’s cousin: EG.5 COVID-19 subvariant rising in Canada01:52 | August 9, 2023
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Halifax man stopped by airport security over dog’s ashes01:55 | 7 hours ago
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Canada to play South Africa in World Cup Round of 3201:57 | 7 hours ago
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Carney talks Alberta separation, Trump call, 24 Sussex02:07 | 7 hours ago
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Europe heat wave melts temperature records in France, U.K.01:55 | 7 hours ago
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Panicked moments caught on video as double earthquakes strike Venezuela01:52 | 7 hours ago
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Global National: June 2521:23 | 7 hours ago
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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
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Polarizing ‘Piss Christ’ photo on display at Fredericton art gallery01:49 | June 23, 2026
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Why Calgary is wrangling in late night Stampede noise01:51 | June 23, 2026
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Los Angeles warehouse fire sparks toxic smoke fears01:32 | June 23, 2026
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Heat records smashed in parts of Europe01:47 | June 23, 2026
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Montreal shooting suspect manifesto aligns with incel movement, experts say02:07 | June 23, 2026
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Alberta man named as Montreal shooting suspect02:39 | June 23, 2026
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Global National: June 2321:48 | June 23, 2026
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Clive Davis, legendary music executive, dies at 9401:44 | June 22, 2026
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Western Canada dealing with fires and floods01:52 | June 22, 2026
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Canada unveils nuclear strategy in bid to become energy superpower01:55 | June 22, 2026
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Starmer to resign, paving way for 7th British prime minister in 10 years02:17 | June 22, 2026
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U.S. says progress made on first day of talks with Iran01:47 | June 22, 2026
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Canada sees highest inflation rate in more than two years01:46 | June 22, 2026
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How the deadly Montreal shooting of a police officer unfolded02:12 | June 22, 2026
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Global National: June 2222:02 | June 22, 2026
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Global National: June 2122:10 | June 21, 2026
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Omicron’s cousin: EG.5 COVID-19 subvariant rising in Canada
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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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