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St. Paul’s Hospital Land Sold to Concord Pacific for Nearly $1 Billion

St. Paul’s Hospital Land Sold to Concord Pacific for Nearly $1 Billion

Providence Health Care says the St. Paul’s Hospital site in Vancouver has been sold to developer Concord Pacific for nearly $1 billion. The health-care provider says all proceeds… Read more »

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Alberta Teachers, School Staff Should Be Tested Before Classes Start: Hinshaw

All teachers and school staff in Alberta should get tested for COVID-19 before students return to classrooms in September, the province’s chief medical officer of heath recommended…. Read more »

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Three Adults Dead After Swimming at Crescent Falls in West-Central Alberta

Three people are dead after they went swimming at a waterfall in west-central Alberta. RCMP say it appears that three adults from a family were swimming at… Read more »

Man Accused of Killing Alberta Doctor Tells Court He Doesn’t Remember, Is Sick

Man Accused of Killing Alberta Doctor Tells Court He Doesn’t Remember, Is Sick

A man accused of killing a family doctor at a walk-in clinic in central Alberta appeared confused at his first court appearance, saying he doesn’t remember and is… Read more »

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B.C. Students to Return to School Sept. 10 as Part of Gradual Restart

British Columbia’s Education Ministry says children will be returning to classrooms two days later than originally planned as part of a gradual restart to schooling. Education Minister Rob… Read more »

National Ballet of Canada Cancels ‘the Nutcracker’ for the First Time Since 1955

National Ballet of Canada Cancels ‘the Nutcracker’ for the First Time Since 1955

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the National Ballet of Canada to cancel its performances set for November and December, including its annual production of “The Nutcracker.” In a news… Read more »

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FREE #LoveYYC Deals Pass Gets You Access to Exclusive Offers From Calgary Attractions & Businesses

Calgary Tourism has introduced a free #LoveYYC Deals Pass through which you can support local businesses and get access to exclusive offers on Calgary businesses. The #LOVEYYC… Read more »

Trudeau, Morneau, Telford Must Resign, or Trigger an Election: Blanchet

Trudeau, Morneau, Telford Must Resign, or Trigger an Election: Blanchet

Bloc Quebecois Yves-Francois Blanchet said Wednesday his party will force a confidence vote against the Liberal government this fall unless Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, his finance minister and… Read more »

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24-Year-Old Man Killed by Loose Wheel on Highway 401 in Toronto

Provincial police in Toronto say a 24-year-old man is dead after his vehicle was hit by a loose wheel on Highway 401. Police say the incident happened… Read more »

Andrew Scheer Likely Marking Last Day in House of Commons as Opposition Leader

Andrew Scheer Likely Marking Last Day in House of Commons as Opposition Leader

Conservative leader Andrew Scheer is expected to mark a political milestone today: his final time rising in the House of Commons as leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition.

Calgary Flames Edge Dallas Stars 3-2, Strike First in NHL Playoff Series

Calgary Flames Edge Dallas Stars 3-2, Strike First in NHL Playoff Series

Dillon Dube scored twice in the first period and the Calgary Flames beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday. Rasmus Andersson also… Read more »

Alberta Town Fined, Failed to Report Malfunctions in Water Distribution System

Alberta Town Fined, Failed to Report Malfunctions in Water Distribution System

A municipality in southern Alberta and a former worker have pleaded guilty to charges linked to monitoring the safety of the community’s water distribution system. The Town of Bow… Read more »

Canada’s Top Doctors Say Safety Won’t Be Compromised as Russia Approves World’s First COVID-19 Vaccine

Canada’s Top Doctors Say Safety Won’t Be Compromised as Russia Approves World’s First COVID-19 Vaccine

Canada will not cut corners to get a vaccine candidate for COVID-19 approved, the country’s chief public health officer said Tuesday. As news emerged that Russia had… Read more »

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Saskatchewan Leaves Making Masks Mandatory up to School Divisions

The Saskatchewan government is leaving it up to school divisions to decide whether or not to make masks mandatory this fall. Some teachers, doctors and parents have… Read more »

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Calgary Flames Postpone 50/50 Raffle Due to “Unforeseen Circumstances”

The Calgary Flames have temporarily halted their online 50/50 game-day raffle due to “unforeseen circumstances.” The National Hockey League team announced the move Tuesday in an email… Read more »

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Metallica’s First Show of 2020 at Select Drive-In Theatres Across Canada

Metallica will return to the stage for the first time since the September 2019 S&M2 concerts that opened Chase Center in San Francisco. Metallica will be the… Read more »

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Toronto Board of Health Chair Calls for Action After 27 Opioid Deaths in July

The chair of the Toronto Board of Health is calling for action following a spike in opioid overdose deaths in July. Coun. Joe Cressy is urging all levels of… Read more »

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Doctor Slain in Alberta Medical Clinic Was Devoted Father, Husband

A doctor who was killed in a violent attack at a walk-in clinic in central Alberta is being remembered as a devoted family man who was well-liked by… Read more »

New York Rangers Win NHL Draft Lottery

New York Rangers Win NHL Draft Lottery

The New York Rangers have won the NHL draft lottery. The club had a 12.5 per cent shot of securing the top pick in the second phase… Read more »

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Ottawa Sets Minimum Unemployment Rate at 13.1 Per Cent for EI Calculation

The federal government has temporarily set a minimum unemployment rate of 13.1 per cent to calculate employment insurance benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those people living in… Read more »

Quebec Makes Masks Mandatory for Students Grade 5 and Up, Except in Classrooms

Quebec Makes Masks Mandatory for Students Grade 5 and Up, Except in Classrooms

Quebec’s updated back-to-school plan requires students in Grade 5 and up to wear masks in all common areas of school buildings, except classrooms. Education Minister Jean-Francois Roberge said today… Read more »

People in Small Manitoba Town Mourning After Well-Liked Teens Killed by Tornado

People in Small Manitoba Town Mourning After Well-Liked Teens Killed by Tornado

People in a small town in southwestern Manitoba are trying to cope with the loss of a young couple killed by a tornado that touched down on a… Read more »

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Windsor-Essex Moving Into Stage 3 of Ontario’s Reopening Plan on Wednesday

The Windsor-Essex region will join the rest of Ontario in Stage 3 of the province’s reopening plan on Wednesday. The provincial government made the announcement this morning…. Read more »

Who Can Dismiss the Governor General? A Look at Protocols and Possibilities

Who Can Dismiss the Governor General? A Look at Protocols and Possibilities

With Gov. Gen. Julie Payette finding herself the focus of intensifying public scrutiny following reports about expensive personal renovations at Rideau Hall and alleged mistreatment of current and former staff, renewed interest has been sparked… Read more »