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 »
Speeding and Sleeping? Tesla Driver Faces Criminal Charge in Alberta
RCMP have charged a man with dangerous driving after an officer pulled over a speeding Tesla on a central Alberta highway that appeared to be driving itself with… Read more »
Quebec Landlord Ordered to Pay $14,000 After Refusing Family With Service Dog
A Quebec human rights tribunal has ordered a landlord to pay about $14,000 to a family who was refused an apartment rental due to their service dog. The couple and… Read more »
Edmonton to Host World Junior Championship With No Fans
Edmonton will host another major hockey event with no fans after the International Ice Hockey Federation confirmed Rogers Place will be the site of the 2021 world junior… Read more »
Gathering Rules Change Coming for Three Ontario Regions, Source Says
Premier Doug Ford will announce today the number of people permitted at social gatherings in three regions of Ontario will be lowered. A senior government source confirms that… Read more »
From Beef and Hot Tubs to Shellfish, Cargo Theft a Growing Concern in Canada
People may have found it odd when thieves made off with truckloads of hot tubs and beef within days of each other in rural Alberta, but the… Read more »
Queen’s University Threatens to Punish Pandemic Partiers as City Hikes Fines
A prominent university has threatened to discipline students caught partying through the pandemic as part of an effort to cut down on “superspreader” events. The most serious offenders —… Read more »