CBC News: The National | Omicron variant, Trudeau visits B.C., Lush Cosmetics

Nov. 26, 2021 | What we know about the new COVID-19 variant called omicron as countries impose travel bans. Prime Minister Trudeau visits B.C. for the first time since record-breaking rainfall caused widespread flooding and mudslides in the province. Plus, why cosmetics retailer Lush is deactivating most of its social media accounts.

The story starting at 32:00 in this broadcast incorrectly referred to a musician duo as Majid Johnson. The correct name is Majid Jordan.

00:00 The National for Nov. 26, 2021
01:31 New coronavirus variant identified
05:17 Canada limits travel from southern Africa
07:55 Stock market reacts to new variant
08:17 Europe races to restrict travel over variant
11:15 COVID cases on the rise in Canada
11:54 New legislation to protect healthcare workers
12:38 Trudeau tours flood-ravaged B.C.
16:56 Concerns over water quality after B.C. floods
19:14 Military deployed to assist with N.L. storm
20:40 Fire destroys N.S. lobster pound
21:07 School board resorts to hiring uncertified teachers
23:47 How concerned should we about the omicron variant?
31:23 Inside Toronto's newly renovated Massey Hall
37:51 Stephen Sondheim dies at age 91
39:43 Protests outside Amazon warehouses
40:10 Cosmetics retailer Lush deactivates social media
42:52 The Moment

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