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Company Fires Staff Who Made Racist Comments at Edmonton Public School
A utility company says contract staff have been fired for making racist comments during a smudging ceremony at an Edmonton public school. Epcor says school officials reported… Read more »
NHL: Tampa Bay Lightning Beats Dallas Stars to Capture Stanley Cup in Six Games
The Tampa Bay Lightning are the 2020 Stanley Cup champions, defeating the Dallas Stars 2-0 Monday to capture the NHL’s top trophy in front of empty seats, sprawling tarps, and no fans at… Read more »
Quebec Court Acquits Author, Declares Part of Child Pornography Law Invalid
A Quebec author charged with producing child pornography in connection with fictional scenes in a horror novel has been acquitted in a ruling that also declared part of Canada’s law invalid. Quebec Superior… Read more »
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Cancelled Due to COVID-19
Canadian Pacific has announced that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CP Holiday Train will not be running this year. Canadian Pacific says CP will donate to food… Read more »
Alberta Health: This is How to Celebrate Thanksgiving Safely During COVID-19
Alberta’s top doctor isn’t calling on Albertans to cancel Thanksgiving, but adds gatherings shouldn’t exceed 15 people and those invited should be part of a family’s usual… Read more »
Alberta’s Top Health Official Says Province Isn’t in a Second Wave of COVID-19
Alberta’s chief medical officer of health says the province is not in a second wave of COVID-19 despite increased daily case numbers in recent weeks. Dr. Deena… Read more »
CFL Teams Reveal 10 Players Who Are on Their Exclusive Negotiation Lists
The Calgary Stampeders are taking a flyer on linebacker Marcus Smith II. Smith, a former first-round pick of the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles, is one of 10 players on… Read more »
Extend CERB and Provide Paid Sick Leave If You Want Our Votes, Singh Tells Trudeau
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party hasn’t decided whether it can vote to support the minority Liberal government’s throne speech. He says he wants to see… Read more »
Laser Quest Closing Locations Across Canada
One of Canada’s favourite go-to birthday party location is ending its operations across Canada due to COVID-19 economic climate. Laser Quest announced the decision through its website… Read more »
Preparations Underway for Pandemic Election in Saskatchewan and Maybe B.C.
Election administrators in British Columbia are ready with hand sanitizer for voters and personal protective equipment for polling station workers as part of a pandemic plan similar to one used recently in New Brunswick. Elections BC… Read more »
Nunavut Reports First Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, Saying Both Are Mine Workers
Nunavut is reporting its first confirmed cases of COVID-19. The territory’s chief public health officer, Dr. Michael Patterson, says in a news release there are two cases at the… Read more »
Canada’s Kennedy to Yesterday’s Man: Former PM John Turner Dead at 91
Former prime minister John Turner, whose odyssey from a “Liberal dream in motion” to a political anachronism spanned 30 years, has died at the age of 91. Marc… Read more »
First Reported Case of COVID-19 Transmission in Alberta School: Dr. Hinshaw
Alberta’s chief medical officer of health says the province likely has it’s first transmission of COVID-19 in a school. Dr. Deena Hinshaw says it appears there are two… Read more »
Silver Lining? Cases of Infectious Diseases Plunge Amid Anti-COVID Measures
Lockdowns and other tough measures implemented to fight the COVID-19 pandemic have led to a dramatic decline in other infectious illnesses such as influenza and sexually transmitted infections, public… Read more »
North America’s Only Three-Level Indoor Go-Kart Race Track Opens on Sept 19th in Edmonton
West Edmonton Mall is opening the ultimate indoor multi-level go-karting race track on September 19th. Named “DRIVE”, the newest West Edmonton Mall attraction features state of the… Read more »
Calgary Made Whisky Named “World Whisky of the Year” by Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2021
Published annually, Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible is the world’s leading whisky guide, featuring thousands of detailed tasting notes with each edition features reviews of the newest whisky… Read more »
Speeding and Sleeping? Tesla Driver Faces Criminal Charge in Alberta
RCMP have charged a man with dangerous driving after an officer pulled over a speeding Tesla on a central Alberta highway that appeared to be driving itself with… Read more »
Edmonton to Host World Junior Championship With No Fans
Edmonton will host another major hockey event with no fans after the International Ice Hockey Federation confirmed Rogers Place will be the site of the 2021 world junior… Read more »
From Beef and Hot Tubs to Shellfish, Cargo Theft a Growing Concern in Canada
People may have found it odd when thieves made off with truckloads of hot tubs and beef within days of each other in rural Alberta, but the… Read more »
Alberta Government to Spend $43 Million in Provincial Park Upgrades and Repair
The Alberta government is spending $43 million in repairs and improvements to some provincial parks while moving forward with plans to delist others. Premier Jason Kenney and Environment Minister… Read more »
2020 Fall Weather Forecast by Weather Network
The Weather Network says most Canadians can expect near or above normal temperatures during 2020 fall, but parts of northern B.C. and Alberta are at risk of… Read more »
$900K in Unclaimed Money is Waiting for An Albertan
Alberta government says almost $900,000 in uncashed dividends belonging to an Albertan (or who lived in Alberta) is waiting to be claimed. As per the news release,… Read more »
Pillsbury Canada Rolls Out Eat Raw Cookie Dough Across Canada
Pillsbury Canada is rolling out Safe to Eat Raw Cookie Dough across Canada. As per the news release, Safe to Eat Raw Cookie Dough can be eaten… Read more »
Edmonton Park for Fallen Officers Vandalized With Anti-Police Graffiti
Police are investigating graffiti at a park in downtown Edmonton dedicated to officers who have died in the line of duty. A statue and a plaque in the park… Read more »