Competition Bureau Launches Probe of Amazon, Seeks Input From Businesses
The Competition Bureau has launched a new probe into Amazon’s conduct to determine whether the online retailer is harming competition. The investigation, which is seeking confidential information from Canadian businesses, will include a… Read more »
Weeks Before School Restart, Ontario Allows Boards to Tap Into Reserve Funds
The Ontario government says it’s allowing school boards to access $500 million in their own financial reserves to help achieve physical distancing in schools as they prepare… Read more »
No Singing Allowed: New Brunswick Introduces New COVID-19 Rules for Schools
The New Brunswick government says all students returning to public school this September will be required to bring a face mask to school to prevent the spread of… Read more »
N.L. Considering Program That Would Allow Wild Game Donations to Food Banks
Food banks in Newfoundland and Labrador are being surveyed on a long-discussed proposal to allow hunters to donate moose meat and other game to those in need. Eg Walters of the… Read more »
As Economy Recovers, Some Toronto Restaurants Commit to End Tipping, Adds Enforced Gratuity of 18 Per Cent
As the Canadian economy continues to adapt to the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic, some restaurants in Toronto are saying goodbye to a service industry staple: tipping. Three restaurants —… Read more »
Manitoba Requiring Masks on School Buses, Recommending Them in Classrooms
The Manitoba government is strongly encouraging parents to send their children to school in masks come September, but masks will not be required in classrooms. “The safety and health of… Read more »
Toronto Shortlisted as One of Eight Cities to Host the 2026 Gay Games
Toronto has been shortlisted as one of eight candidate cities to host the 2026 Gay Games XII. Toronto is up against Auckland, New Zealand; Brisbane, Australia; Guadalajara,… Read more »
Bank of Canada Cuts Benchmark Mortgage Rate to Lowest Level in Three Years
The Bank of Canada has cut its benchmark five-year mortgage rate to 4.79 per cent, the second cut in three months. The central bank in May had… Read more »
Suspect Mistakes Unmarked Manitoba RCMP Police Car for Taxi
Manitoba RCMP are laughing after an intoxicated man jumped into the back seat of an unmarked police cruiser he mistook for a taxi. “Take me to 17th Street, bro,”… Read more »
Toronto Maple Leafs Dissect Another Disappointing Season: ‘Words Aren’t Going to Fix This’
One by one, the Maple Leafs sat down in front of their laptops, iPads and smart phones to face the music — from a distance via video conferencing, of… Read more »
B.C. Hiring 500 People to Help With COVID Contact Tracing
British Columbia is hiring 500 health-care professionals to help with its COVID-19 contact tracing efforts ahead of the flu season and a potential surge in cases. The… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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
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 »
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
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 »
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
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 »
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
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
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
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 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 »