Alberta tightens rules for world juniors as Omicron spreads
Alberta expands vaccine eligibility and imposes new capacity limits and masking rules to curb Omicron. Premier Jason Kenney cites 1,609 Omicron cases with rapid doubling. booster eligibility opens to all adults 18 plus five months after second dose. Hockey Canada confirms 50 percent capacity for the world juniors in Edmonton and Red Deer, with venue caps and seating rules to prevent super spreader events.
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Jason Kenney
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City council approves 250000 for lobby positions and outreach
An 8-1 council vote funds up to 250000 for two lobbyist posts and related office costs as part of a 1.4 million package. Mayor Linnsie Clark argues the move boosts provincial and federal outreach and decision maker access amid growing citizen requests. Councillor Darren Hirsch questions timing and impact, asking for more consolidation before expanding staff.
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NHLers unlikely for Beijing Olympic hockey
The Canadian Press reported NHL players would not participate in the 2022 Beijing Olympics. Willie Desjardins, Canada’s 2018 Olympic coach, said the event without NHLers was exciting and an honor for the country, praising the bronze medal finish against the Czech Republic. The NHL and NHLPA had agreed to go to China if safe, with a withdrawal option if conditions were unsafe due to COVID-19.
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Willie Desjardins
Canada
Desjardins
Germany
Czech Republic
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China
International Ice Hockey Federation
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