January 6, 2022

January 6th is the sixth day of the year. There are 359 days remaining until the end of the year.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada will distribute 140 million rapid tests across the country this month. That’s four times the amount requested by each provincial and territorial government, or four per person.

Access to molecular tests has been restricted in many places as illnesses surged over the past several weeks

The PM urged Canadians to get vaccinated if they are able to, saying there are enough doses for everyone to get a third dose. Trudeau received his booster shot on Tuesday.

We’re working with the provinces and territories to make sure they have what they need – and that includes making sure there are enough doses for you and your kids to get vaccinated. We also have enough supply for every eligible person to get boosted. So please, get your shots.

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) January 5, 2022

Chatham-Kent Public Health reported 57 new cases Wednesday.

There are now 28 cases hospitalized locally.

Ontario reported 11,582 new cases. Ontario COVID-19 hospitalizations reach 2,000 for the first time since early May.

Public Health Ontario warns the number of infections is likely much higher due to the province’s testing capacity and accessibility.

Kent Bridge’s Grayson Ladd has been traded from the Windsor Spitfires.

Originally drafted by the Kitchener Rangers, Ladd was sent to the Spits in 2018. The 20 year old defenseman has been traded to the North Bay Battalion.

“Grayson is a veteran defenceman who we feel will play some very meaningful minutes for us down the stretch. He’s a quality person with strong leadership qualities and is a big addition to our back end.” – GM Adam Dennis#WeBleedGreen pic.twitter.com/MrupotsAW6

— North Bay Battalion (@OHLBattalion) January 5, 2022

The Consumer Electronic Show, one of the year’s biggest tech trade shows, opened yesterday with an in-person show.

The event will return to Las Vegas for the first time since 2020. Attendees will be required to masks, show proof of vaccination, and will have access to self-test kits. It will also close on Saturday, one day earlier than originally planned.

Corona is coming out with a non-alcoholic version of their beer.

It is going to be infused with vitamin D and is called Corona Sunbrew.

“As a brand, Corona is all about getting outside and feeling the sun, and we know that this time of year, Canadians are missing that feeling,” said the Corona Canada Brand Manager, “Corona Sunbrew 0.0% provides an innovative way to remind people of that feeling and what they love about Corona, but now without alcohol.”

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This post was written by Chris McLeod