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Health Canada Approves Remdesivir For Treatment of COVID-19
Health Canada has approved Remdesivir with conditions for the treatment of COVID-19 and this is the first drug authorized in Canada for COVID-19 treatment. The drug Remdesivir… Read more »
Masks Mandatory in Banff at All Indoor Public Spaces and Outdoors Along Downtown Pedestrian Zone
Banff is the latest Alberta town following Calgary and Edmonton to make masks mandatory at all indoor places. Banff Town Council has passed Bylaw 436 – The… Read more »
Chinook Blast: Calgary Announces 6 Week Long Winter Festival
The city of Calgary in association with more than 55 partners across Calgary’s arts, non-profit, neighbourhood, tourism, and sport communities are collaborating to bring a new winter… Read more »
Ottawa Reports $29 Million Profit Since Buying Trans Mountain Pipeline in 2018
The federal government says the Trans Mountain pipeline has earned net income of $29 million from operating revenues of $728 million in the 19 months since it was purchased.
Statistics Canada: Annual Inflation 0.7% in June 2020
Statistics Canada says the consumer price index for June was up 0.7 per cent compared with one year ago, ending a run of negative inflation that began… Read more »
Calgary Makes Masks Mandatory in All Indoor Public Buildings and Vehicles Starting August 1st
Calgary has made temporary Face Coverings mandatory on public transit, public vehicles (for-hire) and in all public indoor spaces, including the City of Calgary buildings beginning August… Read more »
‘Seatbelts Would Have Changed Everything,’ Says Boyfriend of Columbia Icefields Bus Crash Victim
The boyfriend of a woman killed when a sightseeing bus the couple was on rolled in the Rocky Mountains believes she would still be alive had passengers… Read more »
Drive-In by B!G ART: Immersive Drive-In Experience Filled With Science and Movies Coming to Calgary
Calgary is getting a new summertime entertainment series as Telus Spark is teaming up with B!G ART to provide augmented live experience on giant LED video screens…. Read more »
Poll Suggests Parents Want Students to Don Masks at School in Fall
Almost two-third of parents in a new poll say they believe that children returning to school in the fall should wear masks at least part of the… Read more »
Feds Increase Canada Child Benefit (CCB) For 2020-21 Year Effective July 20
Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Ahmed Hussen, announced that it is increasing Canada Child Benefit (CCB) effective July 20 for the 2020–21 benefit year to… Read more »
July 17: Alberta Records More Than 100 Daily COVID Cases for Second Day in a Row
Alberta is reporting another jump of more than 100 new COVID-19 cases in one day. The province says there are 105 new infections and two more people have… Read more »
COVID-19: Outdoor Concerts, Hot Tubs, Indoor Trade Shows Allowed in Alberta Starting July 17th
Dr. Deena Hinshaw has announced that indoor exhibits and trade shows, outdoor vocal concerts, wind instrument performances, outdoor hot tubs and whirlpools are allowed to reopen effective July 17th in Alberta.
Calgary-Based Private Mobile Lab Offering Blood Testing Services for COVID-19 Antibodies in Alberta and Toronto
A Calgary-based private mobile lab company is offering blood testing to detect antibodies associated with COVID-19. Ichor Blood Services says it charges $75 plus GST for each home collection… Read more »
‘A Miracle:’ 20 Years After Deadly Tornado Alberta Family Thankful for Survival
Twenty years after a tornado swept through a campground at a scenic tree-lined lake in central Alberta, killing a dozen people and turning trailers into kindling, Heather… Read more »
U of T Test Confirms ‘Self Cleaning’ TrioMed Mask Deactivates Coronavirus; Masks Available Online to Purchase
i3 BioMedical Inc. says the University of Toronto scientists tested and established that the virus SARS-CoV-2, which causes Covid-19, cannot be recovered after being applied to the… Read more »
Quebec Company Begins Human Testing of ‘Vegan’ COVID-19 Vaccine Based on Tobacco-Like Plant
Medicago, a Quebec biopharmaceutical company says the company has started Phase 1 clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccine. Drugmakers are racing to make a successful vaccine; with… Read more »
2nd Phase: Free Non-medical Masks are Now Available at About 600 Fast Food Drive-Thrus Across Alberta
Alberta government is distributing another 20 million free non-medical masks after the success of the 1st phase masks distribution which occurred in June. The masks are now… Read more »
Blake Shelton to Hold Concert at Select Drive-In Theatres Across Canada
Encore Drive-In Nights presents Blake Shelton with Very Special Guests Gwen Stefani and Trace Adkins. As per the news release, “the concert will be created exclusively for… Read more »
Calgary Reopens Some Aquatic and Fitness Centres
The City of Calgary has reopened four aquatic and fitness centres effective 6 a.m. on Friday, July 10. The City says additional facilities will reopen in mid-August… Read more »
A Quick Look at June 2020 Unemployment Rate in Canadian Provinces and Cities
Canada’s national unemployment rate was 12.3 per cent in June. A quick look at Canada’s June employment (numbers from the previous month in brackets): Unemployment rate: 12.3… Read more »
WE Details Thousands in Fees for Trudeaus as Volunteers Await Revamped Program
The WE organization has paid hundreds of thousands of dollars in speaking fees to members of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s family, it acknowledged Thursday, as organizations that… Read more »
Confusion, Frustration Abound as Feds Weigh Options for $900M Student Program
Anxious students and non-profit groups say they’re frustrated over a lack of answers from the federal government as they wait to hear what will happen to the $900-million… Read more »
Western Canada’s Largest Outdoor Amusement Park, Calaway Park to Reopen on July 17th
Calgary’s amusement park, Calaway Park will be opening for 39th year on July 17th. Calaway Park has implemented a number of safety procedures including admission entry restrictions,… Read more »
Alberta Announces Sandhill Crane Hunt for This Fall
Alberta has announced there will be a sandhill crane hunting season this fall — a hunt that’s been opposed by an environmental group and was previously rejected by the provincial government three times.