Global National: Dec. 24, 2021 | Thousands of flights cancelled as Omicron spreads

Thousands have been left stranded on one of the busiest travel days of the year as major airlines are cancelling flights. They say it’s due to a high number of staff sidelined due to COVID-19. Mike Drolet has more on how the Omicron variant is upending travel plans.

This holiday season will likely look different for many. Between new restrictions and rising COVID-19 case counts – holiday plans are in flux. Sophie Lui reports on how Canadians are adapting.

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a key priority for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, but that’s not the only challenge his government is facing. Mercedes Stephenson sat down with Trudeau for a wide-ranging year-end interview.

After years of delays, the James Webb Space Telescope is scheduled to launch Saturday. The $10 billion project has the potential to reveal new secrets about the universe. Eric Sorenson reports on how Canada is playing a key role.

Plus, it’s been said that art is all around us, even if we hardly notice. Mike Le Couteur has more about how one Ottawa artist is hoping people will take a moment to take in the beauty of their surroundings.

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