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Alberta Launches Interactive Map to Show COVID-19 Hotspots

Alberta has launched a new interactive map so that Albertans can understand the level of risk in their community and learn about any enhanced health measures at… Read more »

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Alberta Moves to Stage Two of Relaunch from June 12th: Outdoor Gatherings 100; Pools, Casinos, Movie Theatres, Libraries, Gyms Can Reopen

Alberta plans to reopen movie theatres, gyms, pools, libraries, casinos and churches on Friday, a week earlier than planned. Premier Jason Kenney says the province has been… Read more »

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Liberals Hunting for Support for Bill Reforming COVID-19 Benefits

The Trudeau Liberals’ push for changes to a key benefit for workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic hit political roadblocks as the New Democrats withdrew support for… Read more »

Cautious Canadians Increasingly Wearing Masks, Fear Second Wave of COVID: Poll

Cautious Canadians Increasingly Wearing Masks, Fear Second Wave of COVID: Poll

Canadians are increasingly wearing protective face masks as they emerge from months of isolating at home to curb the spread of COVID-19, a new poll suggests. And… Read more »

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Alberta to Make Virtual Physician Visits Permanent Even After COVID-19

Minister of Health Tyler Shandro announced Monday that the government will continue to allow doctors to bill to treat patients by phone or online even after the… Read more »

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Free Non-medical Masks are Now Available at About 600 Fast Food Drive-Thrus Across Alberta

Alberta government has announced that free non-medical masks are now available at about 600 fast food drive-throughs across the province. Masks have also been provided to many… Read more »

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Health Canada Recalls Hand Sanitizers From Five Companies

Health Canada says some hand sanitizers are being recalled because they contain industrial-grade ethanol. The agency says industrial-grade ethanol contains chemicals that may not be approved for use… Read more »

Alberta Eyes Business Eviction Protection Tied to COVID-19 Economy Lockdown

Alberta Eyes Business Eviction Protection Tied to COVID-19 Economy Lockdown

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says legislation is coming to help businesses facing eviction due to shutdowns forced by the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are looking very closely at… Read more »

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Trudeau Takes a Knee at Anti-racism Protest on Parliament Hill

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau knelt on the ground as part of a crowd gathered on Parliament Hill Friday afternoon, in solidarity with anti-racism demonstrators protesting police killings of black people.

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Canadians with Disabilities to Get $300 to $600 One Time Tax-Free Payment

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced support to help Canadians with disabilities deal with extra expenses during the pandemic. This support includes a one-time payment to certificate holders… Read more »

Minister Says Reckoning on Police Violence against Indigenous People Needed

Minister Says Reckoning on Police Violence against Indigenous People Needed

Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says Canada needs a reckoning over a repeated and disgusting pattern of police violence against Indigenous people. Miller says he “watched in… Read more »

May 2020 Unemployment Rate Hits New Record Even as Economy Adds Jobs

May 2020 Unemployment Rate Hits New Record Even as Economy Adds Jobs

Statistics Canada reports a record high unemployment rate as the economy added 289,600 jobs in May, with businesses reopening amid easing public health restrictions. The unemployment rate rose to 13.7… Read more »

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Nature Conservancy of Canada Releases List of 308 Animals and Plants that Only Exist in Canada

For the first time, Canadian biologists have come up with a list of plants, insects and animals that live only in this country and say many of them are… Read more »

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Calgary Public Library launches Curbside Pickup From June 9

The Calgary Public Library announced Curbside Holds Service, a contactless curbside pick-up service that will allow people to pick up holds at most locations throughout the city… Read more »

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Collectible Guitars Worth $23,500 Stolen From a Home in Calgary

Calgary Police Service is asking the public’s help in locating multiple collectible guitars that were taken during a break and enter in southeast Calgary. As per the… Read more »

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Free Cookbook: Try These 60 Amazing Canadian Cheese Recipes on National Cheese Day

Things are good and gooey for our Canadian cheese lovers during their special day: National Cheese Day. To celebrate, Tre Stelle has released “Say Cheese” a free… Read more »

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Seniors to Receive COVID-19 Relief of $200 to $500 in July

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that seniors eligible for the Old Age Security (OAS) pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) will receive their special one-time, tax-free… Read more »

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Second Phase COVID-19 Relaunch in Alberta Could Be Coming Sooner Than Later

Alberta’s top doctor says the second phase of the province’s relaunch after COVID-19 shutdowns could occur ahead of schedule.

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Royal Tyrell Museum Alberta: We Now Know What a 100 Million Year Old Armoured Dinosaur Last Ate

The Royal Tyrell Museum has shared the scientific analysis of the stomach contents of fossilized nodosaur Borealopelta markmitchelli. The Alberta museum located in Drumheller has the world’s… Read more »

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Black Lives Matter Calgary: Get Tested For COVID-19 If You Attended Protests on June 1st

Black Lives Matter Calgary is asking those who attended the protests in solidarity with Americans who have been taking to the streets in that country following the… Read more »

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Perfect Rockies Summer Vacation: Three Fabulous Canadian Mountain Lodges With Breathtaking Views Reopen

Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts is now accepting guests for overnight stays at its lodges located in Banff and Yoho National Park as Parks Canada has reopened most… Read more »

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Bird Strike Might Have Caused Snowbird Crash, Early Investigation Finds

The Royal Canadian Air Force says it’s focusing on a bird strike as the reason a Snowbird plane crashed in British Columbia last month. A preliminary investigation… Read more »

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Weather Network Forecasts ‘Abundance’ of Warm Weather for 2020 Summer

The Weather Network has released its summer forecast for the months of June, July, and August. As per the 2020 summer forecast, Canadians can expect an abundance… Read more »

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Hunt for $100K Buried in Calgary and Edmonton

Interested in a treasure hunt for $100,000? Following the success of the inaugural Gold Hunt which was held in July 2019, the group has created a treasure… Read more »