Ontario Court Says ‘Wisdom and Efficacy’ of Lockdown Rules ‘Open to Question’
An Ontario court says the “wisdom and efficacy” of the province’s lockdown measures allowing big box stores that happen to sell groceries to remain fully open —… Read more »
Most Popular Baby Names in Nova Scotia in 2020
The favourite baby name for 2020 in Nova Scotia is — Oliver. Nova Scotia’s vital statistics bureau says other top baby names this year included Olivia, Benjamin,… Read more »
Alberta Missed COVID-19 Vaccination Goal but Is Picking up the Pace: Kenney
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the province missed its initial COVID-19 vaccination goal, but it is working as close to around the clock as possible to catch… Read more »
Former Alberta Cabinet Minister Turned Independent Senator Elaine Mccoy Dies
Sen. Elaine McCoy, who sat as an Independent from the day she was appointed to the upper chamber, has died. McCoy died Tuesday in Ottawa. She was… Read more »
Ontario Expects to Receive Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Tomorrow: Hillier
The retired general heading up Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine program says the province expects to receive the Moderna shot tomorrow. Retired Gen. Rick Hillier says roughly 50,000 doses… Read more »
94-Year-Old Man Facing Second-Degree Murder Charge
Police say a 94-year-old man from Wallaceburg, Ont., has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder. Officers were called to a home early Saturday morning where they… Read more »
‘Tragic Milestone:’ Alberta Crosses 1,000 COVID-19 Deaths; U.K Strain Found in Alberta
Alberta has announced 112 deaths since December 23 bringing the total number of deaths from COVID-19 in the province to 1002. Today, Canada also crossed a grim… Read more »
Thousands of Ceiling Fans Sold at Home Depot Recalled for Blades Falling Out While in Use
Health Canada is recalling Hampton Bay Mara 54-inch Ceiling Fans since the ceiling fan blades can fall out while in use. Health Canada has issued a joint… Read more »
Limited Quantity of Ontario Icewine to Likely Make 2020 Bottles in High Demand
A limited icewine quantity this year is likely to make 2020 bottles a rare commodity.
Police Lay Charges in Weekend Ontario Church Gatherings With 100 Alleged Unmasked People
Police have laid charges after they say large gatherings were held two days in a row in a Wheatley, Ont., church this weekend. Chatham-Kent Police say they… Read more »
More Cases of U.K. COVID-19 Variant Found in Canada
A contagious new strain of the virus that causes COVID-19 has infiltrated two more regions of Canada, health officials said Sunday, a day after announcing the country’s… Read more »
Cheating a ‘Free for All’ at Virtual High Schools, Teachers Say
It took less than a month for students attending virtual school to devise new ways to cheat. From texting friends on the sly to downloading apps that… Read more »
2021: Alberta Eyes Post-COVID Economic Rebound but Faces Big Budget Questions
Toews says the goal in 2021 is to get vaccines out and put the COVID-19 pandemic in the rear-view mirror, thenwork to fix Alberta’s battered economy.
The Pickering Flea Market Has Closed Down Permanently
COVID-19 has claimed yet another famous marketplace in the Greater Toronto Area. Pickering Markets, previously called Pickering Flea Market – a vibrant multicultural community marketplace with a… Read more »
Ford Adds Empathy to Populist Repertoire, Takes on ‘Premier Dad’ Role During Pandemic
Doug Ford wants people to hold on just a little longer. Ontario’s populist premier speaks softly into the camera at a recent news conference, his tone subdued,… Read more »
Ontario Enters Provincewide Lockdown in Effort to Curb Rising COVID-19 Case Counts
A provincewide lockdown meant to bring down COVID-19 case counts takes effect today in Ontario. The restrictions will remain in place for southern Ontario until Jan. 23,… Read more »
No Injuries, No Evacuations Following Large Explosion at Hamilton Steel Plant: Police
Police say no one was hurt in a large explosion at a Hamilton steel plant that sent a dark cloud over the city’s east end on Christmas… Read more »
Ontario Hits Record Daily High of New COVID-19 Cases on Christmas Eve
Ontario is reporting a record high of 2,447 new COVID-19 cases today. The province’s previous daily high was 2,432 infections reported on Dec. 17. The province is… Read more »
Queen’s University Students Asked Not to Return to Kingston Until After Lockdown
Queen’s University in eastern Ontario is urging students not to return to Kingston while a month-long, provincewide lockdown is in effect. Queen’s says students should avoid returning… Read more »
No Criminal Charges for Southern Alberta Police in ‘Star Wars’ Storm Trooper Arrest
The force appears to be with police officers in southern Alberta who took a young woman wearing a “Star Wars” storm-trooper costume to the ground last May…. Read more »
Toronto Company Plans to Build $107 Million Fibre-Optic Cable From Newfoundland to Nunavut
A Toronto-based company says it has plans to bring fibre-optic internet to Iqaluit by 2022. CanArctic Inuit Networks says in a release that it will construct a… Read more »
Wood Products Pricing Surge Expected to Persist, Raising 2021 House, Renovation Costs
An unexpected rebound in wood product prices this month is boosting profits for Canadian forestry companies but leaving homeowners and buyers with the prospect of higher home and renovation costs in 2021.
Masks Distributed to Quebec Daycares Since May Are Faulty, Says Families Minister
Quebec authorities say masks that have been distributed to daycares across the province since May don’t meet provincial safety standards. The Families Department issued a notice Tuesday… Read more »
United Conservatives Back Down on Alberta Parks, Declare Victory: Professor
An Alberta political science professor is calling the United Conservative government’s announcement on parks its first major policy defeat. Duane Bratt of Calgary’s Mount Royal University says… Read more »