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KFC to Introduce Plant-Based Fried Chicken Sandwiches Across Canada
KFC is bringing plant-based KFC sandwiches to Canada. Plant-Based fried chicken sandwiches will be available across Canada starting August 10th. Plant-Based KFC is made in Canada by… Read more »
Flames Ground Jets 4-1 to Take Series Lead, Winnipeg’s Scheifele Injured
The Calgary Flames and Winnipeg Jets had little history between them because they’d only met once in this truncated NHL regular season.
Minnesota Wild Defenceman Matt Dumba Kneels for American Anthem
Minnesota Wild defenceman Matt Dumba became the first NHL player to kneel for a national anthem during the league’s restart on Saturday. The Regina native made a speech… Read more »
Costco Launches Same-day Grocery Delivery Across Canada; Membership Not Required
Costco has partnered with Instcart and has launched same-day delivery from 76 Costco warehouses across Canada. Canadians can shop online from Costco’s wide assortment of items including… Read more »
PHAC: Do Not Eat Red Onions Imported from U.S. Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
Public Health Agency of Canada is asking Canadians to throw away or return red onions imported from the USA due to possible Salmonella contamination. PHAC says as of… Read more »
Expansion of Alberta Coal Mine Will Need Federal Review: Environment Minister
The federal environment minister is backtracking on a previous decision to keep Ottawa out of the approval process for a major coal mine expansion in Alberta. The… Read more »
Ottawa Imposes Stricter Rules for Americans Travelling Through Canada to Alaska
The federal government is tightening the rules for non−essential American travellers passing through Canada en route to Alaska, in order to reduce the time spent in the country… Read more »
Sizzling Temperatures, High Humidity, Prompt Heat Warnings Across West
Residents across much of southern Alberta, central and southeast Saskatchewan and British Columbia’s southern Interior are sweltering through a hot spell. Environment Canada heat warnings or special weather statements are… Read more »
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 »
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 »
‘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 »
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 »
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 »