5 things to know on CTVNews.ca on Friday, November 26, 2021: BC weather, Afghan refugees, CERB return
TORONTO – Worse weather is on the way to parts of BC, an Afghan refugee awaits arrival in Canada, and the EU stops flights from southern Africa. Here’s what you need to know to start your day.
1. BC weather: The second of three consecutive atmospheric rivers will make landfall in parts of BC this weekend as flood watches and evacuation orders are issued.
2. Reimbursement of CERB: Some Canadians who received pandemic unemployment benefits will be notified that they must repay some of the aid they received last year.
3. Afghan Refugees: One of the Afghan women who escaped the country with the help of British Baroness Helena Kennedy is awaiting confirmation that she can reach her final destination: Canada.
4. Travel restrictions: The European Union on Friday said it was planning to stop air travel from southern Africa to combat the spread of a new variant of COVID-19 as the 27-nation bloc faces with a spike in cases.
5. Variants of COVID-19: A UK scientist is noting a COVID-19 variant that originated in Botswana with a staggering number of mutations, despite only 82 confirmed cases so far.
One more thing…
Mysterious disappearances: Over 4,000 years ago, one of the most advanced societies in ancient China disappeared suddenly. The reason for the sudden collapse of the city of Liangzhu has so far not been made clear, but a new study is offering some answers.
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