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Cineplex to Reopen Six Alberta Theatres on June 26th, Across The Country From July 3rd
Cineplex Inc. is inching towards a gradual reopening of its Canadian movie theatres, starting with six locations in Alberta later this month. Canada’s largest movie exhibitor says it… Read more »
Canadian Expert Says He Is Confident COVID-19 Vaccine Is Months, Not Years Away
One of Canada’s preeminent infectious disease experts says he is confident a vaccine for COVID-19 will be ready in months, not years. Dr. Gary Kobinger, director of the Research… Read more »
Cineworld Terminates $2.8-Billion Takeover of Cineplex
International movie theatre chain Cineworld PLC says its deal to buy Cineplex Inc. for $2.8 billion is off, claiming that “certain breaches” of the contract were made by the Canadian… Read more »
Many Alberta Parks Open For First Come First Served Basis Camping at 100% Capacity From June 12
Alberta is in Stage 2 of Alberta’s reopening Strategy which allows movie theatres, gyms, pools, libraries, casinos and churches to reopen from June 12. The government has… Read more »
Statistics Canada Says Key Household Debt Ratio Rose to 176.9 per cent in the First Quarter
Statistics Canada says a key measure of household debt rose in the first quarter as the COVID-19 pandemic began to take hold of the economy. The agency says… Read more »
Bell Media Pulls Jessica Mulroney Series After Dispute With Influencer
Bell Media pulled Jessica Mulroney’s reality series “I Do, Redo” off the air Thursday after the celebrity stylist was accused by Sasha Exeter of threatening the Toronto… Read more »
Known Fraudsters Targeting CERB for Wrongful Benefits, Commons Committee Told
Harsh penalties for defrauding the Canada Emergency Response Benefit are needed because organized crime and identity thieves are trying to scam the program, a House of Commons… Read more »
Edmonton to Resume Outdoor Facility Rentals and Outdoor Fitness Programs
The City of Edmonton has announced that it will resume renting certain outdoor facilities and start offering outdoor fitness programs again this summer. Alberta is moving to… Read more »
Alberta Licence Plates Become Targets for COVID-19 Fears in Some B.C. Towns
A British Columbia mayor says his community has embarked on a COVID-19 kindness campaign to counter concerns about animosity after reports of rudeness towards people driving vehicles with out-of-province… Read more »
Transat CEO Demands Financial Aid From Ottawa to Give Refunds to Passengers
The head of Transat AT is calling on government for financial support so the travel company can refund passengers whose flights were cancelled due to the COVID-19… Read more »
Edmonton Valley Zoo to Reopen on June 15
The Edmonton Valley Zoo will reopen on Monday, June 15 to the public. The zoo is also making a number of changes in order to follow public… Read more »
Immigration Application System Set for Massive Revamp in Wake of COVID-19
The federal Immigration Department says the “new normal” that will emerge after the pandemic requires a revamp of the technology used to handle millions of applications a year.
Feds Won’t Release Report on Carbon Tax Costs for Grain Dryers on Prairies
The federal government will not release the data it relied on to decide against exempting fuels used in grain dryers from the national price on pollution — even though it appears to vary wildly from what Prairie farm groups say their producers are actually paying.
Christmas Shows Cancelled: Edmonton Opera, Alberta Ballet, Citadel Theatre and ESO Performances Will Return Only in 2021
Major performing arts organizations in Edmonton have announced that they will not be returning to stage in 2020. Alberta has increased gathering limits to 100 outdoors and… Read more »
Health Canada Expands Hand Sanitizer Recalls to Products From Ten Companies
Health Canada has updated the hand sanitizer recall it issued last week to include five more companies. The hand sanitizers are recalled because they contain industrial-grade ethanol…. Read more »
Alberta Follows Small Step to Reopen Economy in May with Big Leap on Friday
After taking a small step toward reopening its economy last month, Alberta is embarking on a giant leap forward. Premier Jason Kenney says everything from gyms and arenas to spas, movie theatres,… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
A 4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Recorded in Northern Alberta Monday Evening
Earthquakes Canada says a 4.0 magnitude shake was recorded in northern Alberta on Monday evening. The agency says the earthquake was recorded 165 kilometres east of Grande Prairie,… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »