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 »
Ottawa Senators Open Pop-up COVID-19 Assessment Centres Outside Home Arena
Two parking lots at the Ottawa Senators’ home arena are being converted into pop-up COVID-19 assessment centres. The team says in a statement that parking lots 5 and 6 at the… Read more »
Ontario Limits Gathering Sizes Provincewide as Cases Hit 400-Mark for 2nd Day
Ontario is lowering the number of people allowed to attend social gatherings across the province. Premier Doug Ford announced this morning that the new limits, which were imposed… Read more »
Hospital Workers’ Union Concerned With Ford’s Pharmacy Testing Plan
A union representing Ontario’s hospital workers says it has concerns about the safety of the province’s plan to expand COVID-19 testing to pharmacies, as Premier Doug Ford pushed Friday… Read more »
First Reported Case of COVID-19 Transmission in Alberta School: Dr. Hinshaw
Alberta’s chief medical officer of health says the province likely has it’s first transmission of COVID-19 in a school. Dr. Deena Hinshaw says it appears there are two… Read more »
Communauto Launching Carshare in Calgary Starting Sept 19th
Montreal-based Communauto is officially launching its carshare service with 100 5-seat Kia Rio’s will be on the street in Calgary on September 19th. A total of 150… Read more »
Expired Samples, Slow Results Hinder COVID-19 Fight, Public Health Doctor Says
A medical officer of health in eastern Ontario says the slow lab turnaround time for COVID-19 tests is hampering the ability of local public health officials to do effective… Read more »
Quebec Town Asbestos, Hits Pause on Name Change Process After Citizen Complaints
The town of Asbestos, Que., is hitting the pause button on its search for a new name after citizens voiced displeasure about the four contenders on the short list. Caroline Payer, a town councillor, said… Read more »
Silver Lining? Cases of Infectious Diseases Plunge Amid Anti-COVID Measures
Lockdowns and other tough measures implemented to fight the COVID-19 pandemic have led to a dramatic decline in other infectious illnesses such as influenza and sexually transmitted infections, public… Read more »
North America’s Only Three-Level Indoor Go-Kart Race Track Opens on Sept 19th in Edmonton
West Edmonton Mall is opening the ultimate indoor multi-level go-karting race track on September 19th. Named “DRIVE”, the newest West Edmonton Mall attraction features state of the… Read more »
Some Restrictions Including Masks Indoors Eased as COVID-19 Case Counts Drop in Western Manitoba
The Manitoba government says it’s going to ease restrictions in the western part of the province, where COVID-19 case numbers are dropping. Starting Friday, people in the… Read more »
Calgary Made Whisky Named “World Whisky of the Year” by Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2021
Published annually, Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible is the world’s leading whisky guide, featuring thousands of detailed tasting notes with each edition features reviews of the newest whisky… Read more »
Sept 18: These are the New Gathering Limits & Rules in Toronto, Peel and Ottawa
Ontario is lowering the number of people permitted at social gatherings in three regions that have recently seen a spike in COVID-19 cases. The new limits will… Read more »
Ontario Cracks Down on Social Gatherings; $10,000 Fines for Rule Violators
Ontario is lowering the number of people permitted at social gatherings in three regions that have recently seen a spike in COVID-19 cases. The change will only affect… Read more »