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 »
New Brunswick Imposes New Travel Restrictions on Quebec Border Residents
New Brunswick is reimposing travel restrictions on residents of Quebec’s southern Gaspe area, which has seen its COVID-19 alert level rise. Premier Blaine Higgs said Thursday only… 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 »
Reactions to the Minority Liberal Government’s Speech From the Throne
Liberals Vow Wage-Subsidy Extension to 2021, Revamp of EI System in Throne Speech “The prime minister had an opportunity to present a real plan to Canadians, and… 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 »
Toronto Cancels All Major Events Until December 31 (List)
The city of Toronto is cancelling all City-led and City-permitted outdoor major events until December 31. The city is providing $565,000 to support cultural festivals impacted by… Read more »
These are the 60 Pharmacies Which Will Offer COVID-19 Testing in Ontario by Friday, Sept 25 (List)
Premier Doug Ford says up to 60 pharmacies across Ontario will begin to offer COVID-19 tests starting Friday. He says the initiative will reduce pressure on the… Read more »
Ontario to Review COVID-19 Symptoms List for Schools, Minister Says
Ontario’s education minister says he is considering shortening the list of COVID-19 symptoms that require kids to stay home from school. Stephen Lecce says he is working with the province’s… Read more »
Post-Tropical Storm Teddy Makes Landfall in Nova Scotia Bringing High Winds, Rain
The centre of post-tropical storm Teddy made landfall in eastern Nova Scotia on Tuesday morning, delivering another round of strong winds and heavy rain to an area that endured the worst of what the… 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 »
It’s Not Over: Post-Tropical Storm Teddy Makes Landfall in Nova Scotia
The centre of post-tropical storm Teddy made landfall in eastern Nova Scotia this morning, delivering another round of punishing winds and heavy rain — almost a day after its… Read more »
“Give up and Remove Your Application for This Election”: Quebec Woman Faces Charge of Threatening Trump
A Quebec woman suspected of mailing envelopes containing the poison ricin to the White House and law enforcement officials in Texas is facing a charge of threats… Read more »
Flu Shot Campaign First Pillar of Ontario Fall Pandemic Preparedness Plan: Ford
Ontario’s premier says encouraging residents to get the seasonal flu shot is the first part of the province’s plan to fight COVID-19 this fall. Doug Ford says the province… Read more »
Hurricane Teddy Expected to Push Dangerous Storm Surge Toward Nova Scotia
Residents of Halifax and Nova Scotia’s eastern shore were warned Tuesday to stay away from the coastline as hurricane Teddy churned its way toward Atlantic Canada, pushing a storm surge ahead… Read more »
Ontario Officials Report Highest Number of COVID-19 Cases Since Early May
Ontario is reporting 478 new cases of COVID-19 today, along with three new deaths related to the virus. Health Minister Christine Elliott says there are 153 cases reported in… Read more »
Annual Toronto Christmas Market Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
The Toronto Christmas Market, an annual event that typically draws large crowds to a historic part of the city’s downtown, has been cancelled due to the COVID-19… Read more »
John Horgan Calls an Election in British Columbia for Oct. 24
B.C. Premier John Horgan has called a provincial election for Oct. 24 during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying unprecedented times call for unprecedented actions. Horgan said Monday he grappled with… Read more »
Two Nova Scotia Men Charged After Child Put in Trunk of Car in Mall Parking Lot
Two Yarmouth, N.S., men are facing charges following an incident during which a child was put into the trunk of a car Friday morning at a strip mall…. Read more »
Alberta Declares Outbreaks at University in Edmonton, Hospital in Calgary
A hospital in Calgary was working Monday to contain COVID-19 outbreaks that were identified on the weekend in two separate areas that don’t appear to be connected… Read more »
RCMP Launch Operation South of Montreal Connected to White House Ricin Letter
The RCMP say they’re conducting an operation south of Montreal in connection with an envelope containing the poison ricin that was sent to the White House. The police… 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 »
B.C. Migrant, Undocumented Workers Rally for Permanent Residency Program
Migrant workers and advocates called for a “just recovery” from the COVID-19 pandemic during a digital rally on Saturday. The pandemic has shown how heavily Canada relies on… 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 »