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5 things to know for Wednesday, January 19, 2022

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1. Kabul crisis: A humanitarian crisis of hunger grows in the Afghanistan capital of Kabul under the watch of the Taliban.

2. Omicron: The Omicron-fuelled fifth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be peaking in some provinces, while others say the worst is likely still to come.

3. Food security: Grocery stores are struggling with rising labour and product shortages that experts warn could threaten Canada's food security.

4. Russia-Ukraine: The U.S. said Wednesday it's providing an additional US$200 million in defensive military aid to the country amid fears of a Russian invasion.

5. Vaccine proof: A Red Deer, Alta., restaurant was ordered to close after an investigation found staff were asking for dog photos instead of proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

One more thing…

5G tech: The emergence of 5G technology has been concerning for U.S. airlines, but Canada has already taken steps to address the safety risks.

An airplane believed to carry Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic arrives at the Nikola Tesla airport in Belgrade, Serbia, Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)

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