With cases of the Omicron variant confirmed in all 10 provinces, officials are rolling out restrictions, rapid tests and booster shots to try to curb its spread. But Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is loosening restrictions, saying...

The U.K. recorded the highest number of confirmed new COVID-19 infections Wednesday since the pandemic began. England's chief medical officer warned the situation is likely to get worse as the Omicron variant drives a new wave of illness.

Business in Bloom. Mexico's Christmas flower that is bringing some cheer this Holiday season in Mexico.

As the Omicron variant continues to spread across Canada, several provinces are tightening restrictions to combat rising COVID-19 cases. But some provinces are hoping expanding booster shot availability will prevent further shutdowns.

UK reported 88,376 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, a second consecutive record daily tally.

The handmade production of blown glass beads into Christmas tree decorations in Poniklá, Czech Republic, earned the craft a place on the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage last year. But there's more to this.

For the first time this season, the NHL is postponing several games after temporarily shutting down three teams including the Calgary Flames over COVID-19 concerns. Some players are calling on the league to pause the entire season.

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson maintains there are no plans for a lockdown to curb record daily COVID-19 cases, despite advice from doctors. Instead, government officials have been pushing boosters as the best way to fight Omicron.

The Tenants Union of Catalonia says decades of failing to provide affordable housing has altered Spanish society.

From Stormtroopers to superhero themes, German World Record Institute confirms Jeromin family fully decorated each tree by hand.(Credit: Reuters/Stephane Nitschke)

'How does the prime minister sleep at night?' Labour MP asks as lawmakers blast Boris Johnson over holiday party allegations.(Credit: Reuters TV)

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is being accused of holding a double standard after a video was leaked showing staffers joking about an alleged holiday party last December, when the country was under lockdown.

Austin Winsberg, creator of the NBC series "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist" joined Cheddar's "Closing Bell" to dish out some details about the holiday movie special "Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas" now on Roku. Despite initial plans for...

It comes after European countries put restrictions on flights from southern Africa following the detection of the Omicron variant.

Writer Dave Atkinson challenged himself to write a new Christmas song each of the 52 weeks this year.

Dr. Jesse Papenburg, pediatric infectious disease specialist and medical microbiologist at the Montreal Children's Hospital, joins Power & Politics to discuss the current COVID-19 situation in Quebec.

Cybercriminals will be jumping at any chance to commit fraud this Black Friday. We spoke to a cybersecurity expert to see how you can protect yourself.

You can make a list and check it twice, but you still may not be able to buy everything you’re looking for. Retailers say some of our favourite things just aren't available this year.

The traditional holiday tree is standing tall in Frankfurt’s main square - but trade is quiet at the annual Christmas market. Covid fears and sanitary restrictions mean business is down 50% on two years ago. Many stall owners though are...

Alberta-based Santa Jeff says bookings for his services are so down this year, he's spending the holiday season in Arizona, at his vacation workshop.

It's 'very reasonable' to expect that Canadian children aged 5-12 could get the COVID-19 vaccine before Christmas, says infectious diseases specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch.

The iconic Los Angeles Staples Center will sport a new moniker, Crypto.com Arena, beginning Christmas Day. AEG made the naming-rights deal with Crypto for a historic $700 million.

The CBC's Megan Williams reports from Rome on the Vatican's announcement that the Pope will make a trip to Canada, focusing on reconciliation with Indigenous people.(Gregorio Borgia/The Associated Press)

A conversation with small business owners about how their sales are doing in the midst of a busy holiday shopping season and what pandemic challenges they’ve faced.Joining host Ian Hanomansing: Joanna Mileos from the Granville Island Toy...