Many First Nations across the country are bracing for the spread of the Omicron variant as leaders prepare for labour shortages caused by COVID-19 that could be more severe in Indigenous communities than elsewhere in Canada. “We are well aware that Omicron is coming,” said Grand Chief Arlen Dumas of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs. …

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As parts of Canada see staggering rises in COVID-19 activity amid Omicron’s rapid spread, experts say the highly transmissible variant is training a spotlight on social inequities across the country. Dr. Amit Arya, a palliative care physician in Mississauga, Ont., says Omicron’s rise continues to show “a tale of two pandemics — rich and poor,” …

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Two people selling gaming consoles in Pickering were robbed at gunpoint earlier this week, Durham Regional Police say. Officers were called to the parking lot of Pickering Town Centre on Kingston Road at around 7:45 p.m. Thursday, responding to reports of an alleged robbery, police said in a news release. The victims arranged to …

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Image source: Getty Images Canadian stocks have had a solid start in January 2022. However, there is still considerable anxiety in the air due to the rise of the Omicron COVID-19 variant and the increase in restrictions it has inspired. Today, I want to look at four high-yield dividend stocks to snatch up in this …

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