Five People Dying Every Day From Toxic Illicit Drugs in B.C.: Coroner
The B.C. Coroners Service says its latest data on illicit drug deaths show an average of five people are dying every day in the province. Chief coroner… Read more »
New COVID-19 Restrictions in Halifax and HRM Effective November 26th
Halifax will be subject to sweeping restrictions that stop just short of a full lockdown for the next two weeks as Nova Scotia, Premier Stephen McNeil and… Read more »
Social Gathering Limits in Ontario
Ontario rolled out a new colour-coded system on November 3rd that will determine when and to what extent coronavirus restrictions are placed on parts of the province…. Read more »
Ontario’s COVID-19 Response Hampered by ‘Delays and Confusion in Decision-Making:’ AG
Ontario’s auditor general says the province’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic was slower and more reactive than that of other provinces, hampered by “delays and confusion in… Read more »
A Look at New Restrictions in Alberta to Battle Rising COVID-19 Infections
The Alberta government announced Tuesday new restrictions to battle record-high rates of COVID-19 infections in the province. In addition to declaring a public health emergency, the government… Read more »
Alberta Suspends In-School Learning From December 18 to January 8
Premier Jason Kenney moved Alberta to a state of public health emergency on November 24th and is bringing in tougher COVID-19 restrictions that include limits on social… Read more »
New COVID-19 Restrictions in Alberta Effective November 24
Premier Jason Kenney announced new restrictions for Alberta on November 24th after he declared a state of public health emergency. Alberta reported 1,115 new COVID-19 cases and… Read more »
Manitoba COVID-19 Fines Issued to Church, Protesters and Corona Hotel
Manitoba’s recent crackdown on COVID-19 includes a church, several anti-mask protesters and a small-town establishment called the Corona Hotel. Premier Brian Pallister mentioned the hotel, located near… Read more »
November 30: See the Last Lunar Eclipse of 2020
Weather permitting, you can experience a penumbral lunar eclipse on November 30, 2020. This is the fourth lunar eclipse of 2020. The best part is, you will be able to see the eclipse irrespective of your location in Canada.
Vancouver Proposes Tax Hike as COVID-19 Digs a $100-Million Revenue Hole
The City of Vancouver says the COVID-19 pandemic has had a “significant impact” on its finances, including a projected $85-million drop in revenue and $13 million in… Read more »
Toronto Small Businesses Turn to Stunts as Desperation Mounts Amid COVID-19 Lockdowns
Business owners in Toronto are turning to stunts and dramatic measures in an effort to stay afloat amid renewed lockdown measures put in place by the Ontario… Read more »
Quebec City Set to Kill White-Tailed Deer Relents, Will Move to Relocate Them Instead
A Quebec municipality that had planned to cull about 15 white-tailed deer in the coming days relented late Monday amid pressure on officials to relocate the animals…. Read more »
Alberta’ Premier Signals More Restrictions Coming Amid Soaring COVID-19 Case Numbers
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, set to meet Monday with his COVID-19 steering committee amid an alarming rise in cases, has suggested more restrictions are coming but a… Read more »
Ontario Appoints Retired Gen. Rick Hillier to Lead Province’s Vaccine Rollout
Ontario has appointed retired Gen. Rick Hillier to lead the province’s vaccine rollout. Hillier previously served as the chief of defence staff of the Canadian Forces for… Read more »
Alberta Reports New Daily Record of COVID-19 Cases More Than Ontario and Quebec
Alberta reported 1,584 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, November 21. This is a single-day record and more than those reported by Ontario and Quebec on the… Read more »
Religious Minorities Say Quebec’s Christmas Gathering Plan Shows a Double Standard
Members of religious minority groups in Quebec are decrying the provincial government’s plan to allow Christmas-time gatherings in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, calling the move… Read more »
Canada’s First Indigenous-Led Coast Guard Auxiliary Patrols B.C.’s Rugged Coast
The winds were gusting at 110 kilometres per hour and huge waves were ripping boats from their moorings in Bella Bella, B.C., as a report came in… Read more »
Environment Canada Issues Snowfall Warnings as Storm Hits Ontario, Quebec
The first significant snowfall of the winter is expected to hit much of southern Ontario and Quebec today. Environment Canada has issued snowfall warnings or weather advisories… Read more »
Edmonton Cancels 2021 New Years Eve Fireworks
The City of Edmonton has announced that it is cancelling this year’s New Year’s Eve event and fireworks show as COVID-19 cases are rising in the region…. Read more »
Shoe Retailer Caleres to Close 133 Naturalizer Stores in U.S., Canada
More than 130 Naturalizer stores in the United States and Canada will be closed by early 2021 as Caleres Inc. adopts a digital sales strategy for the… Read more »
What is Open & Closed: Lockdown Restrictions for Toronto & Peel Region Starting Nov 23
As COVID-19 cases are increasing in Toronto and Peel regions, the government is moving Peel Public Health and Toronto Public Health into Lockdown effective Monday, November 23,… Read more »
New Orange Level COVID-19 Restrictions in Moncton & Saint John
New Brunswick has announced that Saint John is being moved to the Orange level under the province’s revised COVID-19 recovery plan as of midnight tonight. Moncton (Zone 1)… Read more »
Off-Course Duck From Europe or Asia Is First of Its Kind to Reach B.C.
An unusual duck is fluttering the hearts of bird watchers on southern Vancouver Island after flying far off course during its migration between Europe or Asia and the waterways of Southeast Asia or Japan.
Trudeau Warns That COVID 19 Crisis Could Determine Canada’s Future
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada’s future hangs in the balance if people don’t reduce their contacts to rein in the spread of COVID-19. Trudeau addressed reporters… Read more »