Global National: Dec. 8, 2021 | Pfizer says 3rd vaccine dose raises defence against Omicron variant

Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer claims its COVID-19 vaccine developed with BioNTech can effectively neutralize the Omicron variant after a third dose. Jamie Mauracher looks at the science of how the shot could work against the concerning variant, and what this means for people who have only had two doses.

Meanwhile in the United Kingdom, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is apologizing for a newly-surfaced video showing his then-press secretary Allegra Stratton joking about a Christmas party held during last year's lockdown. Crystal Goomansingh reports on the firestorm of criticism the government now faces.

Canada is joining a growing list of countries staging a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, as criticism mounts over China's record of human rights abuses. Mike Le Couteur reports on what the decision means for Canadian athletes, and why critics say more needs to be done.

While their visit to the Vatican has been postponed due to concerns about the Omicron variant, members of an Indigenous delegation are optimistic the trip will happen. Abigail Bimman explains how they're using the extra time to finalize their messages to Pope Francis about the cruelty of residential schools.

For 85 years, the Lou Marsh Trophy, named after the sports journalist, has been awarded to Canada's top athletes, recognizing their impressive achievements. But as Mike Drolet reports, calls are growing to rename the prestigious trophy, due to Marsh's long history of discrimination.

Plus, as Canada's housing costs skyrocket, Toronto startup Key is offering people a new model for people to become homeowners. Anne Gaviola explains how co-ownership works, and why some industry analysts are skeptical of the strategy.

And Albertans got a surprise light show after a bright object streaked across the night sky, accompanied by a loud boom. Was it another meteorite? Heather Yourex-West explains why it's not the first fireball to fly over Western Canada this year.

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[MetaView]

they would say anything to sell another jab

[stoyangeorgiev]

It is sad that the whole world is living in a deceptive reality!

[TM-frgh]

Politicians and the rich have not been following the rules since the pandemic began

[pjcdm]

And we believe Pfizer by default? Please!

[shellyclark]

“When a government resorts to Medieval coercion, it is not because it is strong, but because it is weak and cannot obtain what it wants on the merits of its ideas being considered. Governments that lie are not fully in control. If they were fully in control, what citizens believed would be inconsequential. They lie because they are dependent on something you still have control of.”

Kip

Remember this kids.

[jaxonsaledrab]

I hope that after two or three years the whole world will know who started/created the virus and that person/company should be responsible for all of these mess! Death sentence for the convicted ones.

[lunaslife]

You reported about this happening 2 weeks ago.!!
These media 🤡's are such a joke.

[oaksoundstudio]

Of course the drug dealer says you need to keep buying my drugs..

[areuaware]

The lie requires continuous shoring up.

[justworkingfortheweekend]

It's Merry Christmas not happy holidays

[penthesilliaas]

Why are we listening to the advice of big pharma? Conflict of interest much?

[bowbender]

While talking about the UK, why don't you report on their study that heart attacks are up 25%.

[soldierofchrist]

--NWO TAKEOVER---GET RIGHT WITH JESUS----

[jeanpaulfelix]

I know lots of people who ARE NOT taking another dose.

[MrKansaitim]

The housing market is a beyond ridiculous.

[FR_PALESTIN]

A lot of parents are about to find out the hard way what "LIABILITY FREE" really means. 💔💔

[doubledown]

My cousin is sipping a drink in Tampa watching the chit show up here, mask free everywhere and normal life.

[jeffros]

Strain specific vaccines..this is never going to end.

[nexult]

A conscious minded authoritarian doesn't do the deed that has ever lasting negative effects on people...to use an Apology after the fact as a way to gain forgiveness from the intended act for which they inflicted....

[raburu]

Haha. Omicron king of Decepticons was discovered barely 2 weeks ago and magically 3rd dose is the answer haha. 😂