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Study Finds Train Speed a Top Factor in Wildlife Deaths in Banff, Yoho National Parks
A study looking at 646 wildlife deaths along the railway tracks in Banff and Yoho national parks in Alberta and British Columbia has found that train speed is one of the biggest factors.
New COVID-19 Restrictions in Place at Banff National Park Starting Nov 27th
In response to Alberta declaring a state of public health emergency, the Town of Banff has declared a State of Local Emergency to supplement Alberta’s effort to… Read more »
Jagmeet Singh Stoked Over ‘Epic Crossover’ in Video Gaming Sesh with AOC
Jagmeet Singh committed a grisly slaying in front of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Friday night. Fortunately the victim was a video game character, not a human being. The… Read more »
When COVID-19 Vaccines Could Be Available in Canada: What We Know So Far
Vaccines are now a bright spot of hope on the COVID-19 pandemic horizon. But much about them, and their rollout in Canada, remains up in the air…. Read more »
Calgary Panda Pair Heading Home to China After Pandemic Crimps Zoo’s Bamboo Supplies
The Calgary Zoo says two giant pandas are on their way home to China today. The zoo said in May that it would be sending the pair… Read more »
City of Calgary Declares a State of Local Emergency for a Second Time Since the Pandemic Began
The City of Calgary has declared a state of local emergency on November 25th in support of Alberta’s efforts to combat the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic…. Read more »
A Look at New Restrictions in Alberta to Battle Rising COVID-19 Infections
The Alberta government announced Tuesday new restrictions to battle record-high rates of COVID-19 infections in the province. In addition to declaring a public health emergency, the government… Read more »
Alberta Suspends In-School Learning From December 18 to January 8
Premier Jason Kenney moved Alberta to a state of public health emergency on November 24th and is bringing in tougher COVID-19 restrictions that include limits on social… Read more »
New COVID-19 Restrictions in Alberta Effective November 24
Premier Jason Kenney announced new restrictions for Alberta on November 24th after he declared a state of public health emergency. Alberta reported 1,115 new COVID-19 cases and… Read more »
November 30: See the Last Lunar Eclipse of 2020
Weather permitting, you can experience a penumbral lunar eclipse on November 30, 2020. This is the fourth lunar eclipse of 2020. The best part is, you will be able to see the eclipse irrespective of your location in Canada.
Alberta’ Premier Signals More Restrictions Coming Amid Soaring COVID-19 Case Numbers
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, set to meet Monday with his COVID-19 steering committee amid an alarming rise in cases, has suggested more restrictions are coming but a… Read more »
Alberta Reports New Daily Record of COVID-19 Cases More Than Ontario and Quebec
Alberta reported 1,584 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, November 21. This is a single-day record and more than those reported by Ontario and Quebec on the… Read more »
Shoe Retailer Caleres to Close 133 Naturalizer Stores in U.S., Canada
More than 130 Naturalizer stores in the United States and Canada will be closed by early 2021 as Caleres Inc. adopts a digital sales strategy for the… Read more »
Trudeau Warns That COVID 19 Crisis Could Determine Canada’s Future
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada’s future hangs in the balance if people don’t reduce their contacts to rein in the spread of COVID-19. Trudeau addressed reporters… Read more »
Alberta Reports New Daily Record of COVID-19 Cases
Alberta reported 1,105 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, November 19. This is a single-day record and the second time the province crossed 1000 daily cases since… Read more »
Singh Calls for End to for-Profit Long-Term Care Homes Owned by Government
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and union officials are calling on the federal government to put a stop to its role in for-profit long-term care homes, where deadly… Read more »
Be Careful With Buy Now, Pay Later Deals for Nominal Purchases: Experts
Online shoppers may have recently noticed new options on the checkout pages of their favourite retailers: buy now, pay later. In addition to standard payment methods like… Read more »
CFIB Calls for Freeze on Canada Pension Plan Premiums Set to Rise on Jan. 1
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has asked the federal government to hold Canada Pension Plan premiums at current levels next year when they’re scheduled to rise…. Read more »
Daniel Levy Lands Spot on People’s Sexiest Man Alive List
“Schitt’s Creek” co-creator Daniel Levy has been named one of People’s sexiest men alive.
Kraft Heinz Says Production of Its Iconic Condiment Heinz Ketchup to Return to Canada
Production of Heinz Ketchup is coming back to Canada, six years after the maker of the iconic tomato condiment moved its manufacturing to the United States. Kraft… Read more »
Nunavut Orders Shutdown of Non-Essential Businesses, Schools
Nunavut is ordering a two-week shutdown of non-essential businesses and schools due to the spread of COVID-19.
Calgary Asks Province for Enforcement Powers Amid ‘Unbelievably Bad’ COVID Situation
The City of Calgary wants the provincial government to reinstate public health enforcement powers and “massively” boost contact tracing as it deals with what its mayor describes… Read more »
You Can Now Rent Cineplex Theatre for ‘Private Movie Nights’
Want to plan a private movie screening for your COVID-19 bubble with a whole Cineplex auditorium to yourselves? Cineplex has announced private movie nights, wherein Canadians can… Read more »
You Can Now Buy Tim Hortons Hockey Barbie Dolls and Barbie Donuts
Tim Hortons Hockey Barbie dolls are now available at participating restaurants across Canada. Tim Hortons will donate 100 per cent of Tim Hortons’ net proceeds donated to… Read more »