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‘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.
Canada Restricts Dealings, Suspends Extradition Treaty With Hong Kong Over New Security Law
Canada is suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong as part of a package of responses to the new security law China has imposed on the territory,… Read more »
You Can Get $75 Gift Card Per Day for Up to Five Nights of Stay at Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge Sandman Hotels
In an effort to boost tourism, Sandman Hotel Group is offering reduced rates at some of its hotels in Alberta. The Sandman Hotel Group is offering up… Read more »
All Five of Canada’s Big Banks Join Anti-Hate Advertising Boycott of Facebook
All five of Canada’s biggest banks are joining an international boycott of Facebook over concerns that the platform is complicit in promoting racism, violence and misinformation. Scotiabank,… Read more »
Alberta Businesswoman Named Lieutenant-Governor, First Muslim in Role in Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has named business owner and philanthropist Salma Lakhani as Alberta’s new lieutenant−governor. When she formally takes over the role, Lakhani will become Canada’s… Read more »
Alberta Doubles Outdoor Gathering Limits to 200
Alberta is expanding the number of people who can meet up for audience−type outdoor events. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, the province’s chief medical officer of health, says up to… Read more »
Watch Bell Fireworks Spectacular by Calgary Stampede this July
The 10-day Calgary Stampede will not be taking place this summer, but the Stampede Board has announced two days of fireworks extravaganza. The Bell Fireworks Spectacular will… Read more »