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More than half of cannabis users in Canada reported an increase in their consumption in the first wave of the pandemic. Alexia Kapralos looks at why this is happening and why some health experts are concerned. Read more: https://globalnews.ca//canadian-cannabis-users-increased-/

In addition, the number of cases in the region that have screened variant-positive has risen by three.

COMMENTARY: Whether Justin Trudeau deserves the opportunity to make this decision yet again after botching it the first time is a moot point, says Rob Breakenridge. https://trib.al/JZYBRxs

The London Fire Department says now is a good time to change your smoke alarm batteries. https://trib.al/rheGPXY

Another 45 people have died after contracting COVID-19, health officials confirmed, pushing Canada’s death toll to 21,807. https://trib.al/cDAuB21

The idea of creating a universal basic income is being pushed by Liberal MPs and grassroots party members despite Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s apparent lack of enthusiasm. https://trib.al/xCoZSIk

Several local police services in Canadian cities with international airports indicated they're taking a "support" role for PHAC when it comes to enforcing the new rules for travellers under the federal Quarantine Act. https://trib.al/q2SQR9a

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Do you think this student's outfit was "inappropriate" for school? https://trib.al/AnsBfaO

Environment Canada issues winter travel advisory for London region https://trib.al/fl4UL10

Health officials said 156 more people have died after testing positive for COVID-19. https://trib.al/YAaLHkJ

As the coronavirus vaccine is rolled out to Ontario health-care workers in hospitals and those in long-term care homes, paramedics say they are anxious for their turn. https://trib.al/obxOvnu

Condolences have begun to pour in following the death of Senator and former Alberta cabinet minister Elaine McCoy. https://trib.al/J8o8fVy

The Canadian Snowbird Association estimates almost a third of its members are still heading south to the U.S. for the winter months despite the Canadian government continuing to advise against non-essential travel outside of Canada. Here's why travelling to the U.S. is riskier than some may think: RELATED: https://globalnews.ca//for-canadians-living-abroad-a-covi/

Education Minister Stephen Lecce says he's talking to health officials and "looking at solutions that may include some period out of class" at the beginning of January, but has not yet made a decision. https://trib.al/UznAkE7

A spokesperson said most of those impacted work part-time and haven’t been working since mid-March. https://trib.al/pyqpxmH

Should other provinces consider closing schools as cases continue to climb? https://trib.al/ezJWVif

Police are advising all pet owners to keep a close eye on their furry friends while they are out and about the city.

"We probably get 10 to 20 calls a day asking about Nordic ski equipment. Unfortunately, the supply is empty, so we're having to say to the customer to keep shopping elsewhere." https://trib.al/iRsSS5I

For the second time in as many days, London emergency crews rushed to the scene of a William Street high-rise on Saturday following a report of a fire inside an apartment unit.

Tyson is a happy, curious and courageous canine, a boxer hence his name. But he is not like other boxers the 11-year-old pup is disabled. https://trib.al/2iZGBSA

Wearing a mask, physically distancing, keeping your circle small, this helps disrupt all types of viral respiratory illness transmission, including influenza, said Dr. Alex Summers. https://trib.al/AiOkjkr

The hatchlings emerged from eggs collected from sites along the Thames River and incubated at the UTRCA Watershed Conservation Centre. https://trib.al/tJ7rAYi

David Oliver’s body, along with his red Dodge Ram pickup truck, were found by police near 9356 Army Camp Rd. in Lambton Shores on Aug. 2.

The city of London's green bin program has been delayed until 2022

Their last dying words are, ‘This can’t be happening, it’s not real.’ https://trib.al/FstVEbW

#BREAKING: Alberta is in a second state of public of health emergency as of Tuesday, after 1,115 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in the last 24 hours. https://trib.al/vAtGcAs

Not even the coronavirus could keep Santa Claus from joining in the fun with jolly ol’ Saint Nick touching down in a helicopter.

ICYMI: As of Wednesday, the region has 119 active cases, the health unit says. https://trib.al/54dAtFw

The cause of a fire Thursday at an apartment building on William Street in London's Old North neighbourhood remains under investigation by fire officials.

The electric car marker was worth a whopping $387 billion as of Monday’s market close. https://trib.al/dizJD4C

The institute said population studies show that Canadian veterans are at double the risk of mental illness than the rest of the population.

COMMENTARY: It remains to be seen if Washington’s gerontocracy, headed by Biden, will be able to reconcile the priorities of the young with those of the old, says Thomas Klassen. https://trib.al/szB7zew

Some of the testimony we heard was so horrendous that I’m certain some people would actually look at this and think it’s a movie script. But this is actually happening, a Conservative MP said. https://trib.al/UcHsqAR

One of the cats didn't survive, according to the BC SPCA. https://trib.al/TBtQmaI

COMMENTARY: Trump years have seen an erosion of several traditional and important American alliances, says Rob Breakenridge. https://trib.al/TpSwM8o

The Ontario Medical Association says the tiered and colour-coded framework that determines when regions across the province can loosen or tighten restrictions is too lax, particularly at a time when case counts are surging. https://trib.al/JbVm6OS

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger made the comments to The Washington Post, saying he’s faced rising pressure from fellow Republicans who want to see Biden’s narrow lead in the state reversed. https://trib.al/KWdPIO3

Premier Doug Ford to make announcement from Hamilton amid a new daily high in COVID-19 cases in Ontario. https://trib.al/LACpSPV

The board also announced there will be no final examinations as a result of the condensed time frame in which courses are being completed within five weeks. https://trib.al/Kl4aa0i

Few details are known at this point, but police say Wellington Street will be closed in both directions around the area for the next few hours as they investigate.

Medical officer of health Dr. Chris Mackie says the risk to the public is quite low, but he adds that more cases related to earlier spread can be expected in the coming days. https://trib.al/Es6pNzQ

Global News Weekend Host Aalia Adam speaks to the owners of a small bakery in Nova Scotia about how they’ve been doing desserts differently to stay afloat. Also see: https://trib.al/laNfGyY

While Ndam Ndon has spent years running from the threat of death, a flurry of advocacy in a 72-hour span this week may have saved his life. https://trib.al/g2MMRPs

It has now been eight months since Doug Ford announced that schools would be closed for an extra week after March Break. https://trib.al/Ifsfdcb

There will be significant differences of opinion in how we navigate these challenges, and I’ll certainly do my best to try to drive some consensus and make sure everyone’s voice is heard in the process, said Morgan. https://trib.al/rlIA545

Shortly before 6 a.m., police, fire, and paramedic services were sent to collision east of Highbury Avenue.

Daniella Leis faces 12 charges in relation to the explosion eight impaired driving-related offences and four counts of criminal negligence causing bodily harm. https://trib.al/tn2twz5

Members of Neskantaga First Nation, which has been under a water boil advisory since 1995, were displaced after an oily substance was found in the water reservoir. https://trib.al/lgxbOdr

BREAKING: Ontario is reporting 1,575 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, breaking another single-day record for the third day in a row. https://trib.al/8inCakp

Opposition parties are trying to reopen the WE investigations at the finance and ethics committees, demanding documents that each committee had already asked for before prorogation. https://trib.al/maz6yRC

Officers say the suspect vehicle was involved in a crash after fleeing from a police cruiser that was trying to pull it over. https://trib.al/5EB0M78

Election officials in some states say their offices have received death threats simply for counting votes. https://trib.al/HVmcJb3

#BREAKING: Unifor says it has reached a tentative agreement for 9,000 workers at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in Canada. https://trib.al/4smRY5C

Trump's aides have grown more certain that legal challenges won’t change the outcome of the election, according to campaign and White House officials. https://trib.al/OkSnnia

We should view it as a Trump campaign product, one expert said about the story. https://trib.al/0nLX0uV

You don’t want your family to have to go through this," said Daniel Ralf, the boy’s uncle. https://trib.al/Bs4xrUT

The Archie and Irene Verspeeten Clinical Genome Centre was made possible with a $3-million gift from Archie and his late wife, Irene Verspeeten. https://trib.al/8qSn42K

One advocate said the announcement from WestJet is just a "precursor" of "much more dire news to come" regarding Canada's aviation sector if the federal government doesn't intervene soon. https://trib.al/RLRxHDG

It’s the 13th straight day that new cases have topped 2,000, yet cases are down slightly from last week's record high of over 2,500. https://trib.al/4Izkdke