Police in Nova Scotia Investigate Fatal Dog Attack Northeast of Halifax
A dog described by police as a large pit bull attacked and killed its owner while the two were out for a roadside walk Tuesday in a… Read more »
Alberta Launches Interactive Map to Show COVID-19 Hotspots
Alberta has launched a new interactive map so that Albertans can understand the level of risk in their community and learn about any enhanced health measures at… Read more »
Alberta Moves to Stage Two of Relaunch from June 12th: Outdoor Gatherings 100; Pools, Casinos, Movie Theatres, Libraries, Gyms Can Reopen
Alberta plans to reopen movie theatres, gyms, pools, libraries, casinos and churches on Friday, a week earlier than planned. Premier Jason Kenney says the province has been… Read more »
Liberals Hunting for Support for Bill Reforming COVID-19 Benefits
The Trudeau Liberals’ push for changes to a key benefit for workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic hit political roadblocks as the New Democrats withdrew support for… Read more »
Humpback Whale That Thrilled Crowds in Montreal Reported Dead in St. Lawrence
A whale research group says a wayward humpback whale that had captivated crowds in the Montreal area in recent days appears to have been found dead.
The Group for Research and Education on Marine Mammals reported this morning that a boat pilot spotted the carcass of a whale in Varennes, about 30 kilometres northeast of the city.
A 4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Recorded in Northern Alberta Monday Evening
Earthquakes Canada says a 4.0 magnitude shake was recorded in northern Alberta on Monday evening. The agency says the earthquake was recorded 165 kilometres east of Grande Prairie,… Read more »
Cautious Canadians Increasingly Wearing Masks, Fear Second Wave of COVID: Poll
Canadians are increasingly wearing protective face masks as they emerge from months of isolating at home to curb the spread of COVID-19, a new poll suggests. And… Read more »
Alberta to Make Virtual Physician Visits Permanent Even After COVID-19
Minister of Health Tyler Shandro announced Monday that the government will continue to allow doctors to bill to treat patients by phone or online even after the… Read more »
Free Non-medical Masks are Now Available at About 600 Fast Food Drive-Thrus Across Alberta
Alberta government has announced that free non-medical masks are now available at about 600 fast food drive-throughs across the province. Masks have also been provided to many… Read more »
Uber Receives License to Operate in Winnipeg; Looking For Drivers
Uber Canada says it has obtained an operating licence in Winnipeg. The company tweeted that it is looking for drivers so that operations can start this summer…. Read more »
Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders Announces Resignation Effective July 31
Toronto’s police chief surprised many in the city on Monday by announcing plans to step down from the force’s top job months before his contract was due… Read more »
List of Activities Allowed and Regions in Ontario (Map) That Can Move to Stage 2 From June 12th
Government of Ontario has announced that effective Friday, June 12, 2020 at 12:01 a.m., select public health regions in Ontario can move to stage 2 of reopening…. Read more »
Saskatchewan Reopening Phase Three: What is Allowed From June 8th
People living in northern Saskatchewan can start travelling in the region today, and others can head to their cottages in the area. The province is lifting a… Read more »
Troops Could Be Called to Testify in Lawsuits against Long-Term Care Homes
Members of the Canadian Armed Forces working inside long-term care homes could find themselves testifying about the state of those facilities in relation to lawsuits against the… Read more »
Health Canada Recalls Hand Sanitizers From Five Companies
Health Canada says some hand sanitizers are being recalled because they contain industrial-grade ethanol. The agency says industrial-grade ethanol contains chemicals that may not be approved for use… Read more »
Toronto Public Library to Allow Curbside Pickup Plan at 67 Branches From June 8
The Toronto Public Library has announced that 67 of its branches will be accepting online reservations for curbside pickup starting Monday. A spokeswoman for the library system… Read more »
Ontario Extends Emergency Orders to June 19
Ontario is extending its emergency orders for another 10 days, including banning people from dining in bars and restaurants, and gathering in groups larger than five. The… Read more »
Alberta Eyes Business Eviction Protection Tied to COVID-19 Economy Lockdown
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says legislation is coming to help businesses facing eviction due to shutdowns forced by the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are looking very closely at… Read more »
Trudeau Takes a Knee at Anti-racism Protest on Parliament Hill
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau knelt on the ground as part of a crowd gathered on Parliament Hill Friday afternoon, in solidarity with anti-racism demonstrators protesting police killings of black people.
Canadians with Disabilities to Get $300 to $600 One Time Tax-Free Payment
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced support to help Canadians with disabilities deal with extra expenses during the pandemic. This support includes a one-time payment to certificate holders… Read more »
Toronto Chief of Police Mark Saunders Took a Knee in Solidarity with Anti-racism Demonstrators Marching In Toronto
The head of Toronto’s police service took a public knee on Friday in solidarity with marching anti-racism demonstrators protesting police killings of black people, with similar demonstrations planned in… Read more »
Minister Says Reckoning on Police Violence against Indigenous People Needed
Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says Canada needs a reckoning over a repeated and disgusting pattern of police violence against Indigenous people. Miller says he “watched in… Read more »
Endangered Massassauga Rattlesnakes Born at the Toronto Zoo
Toronto Zoo has announced the birth of four massasauga rattlesnakes, an endangered species in the Carolinian population of southern Ontario. Eastern massasauga rattlesnakes are a challenging species to… Read more »
May 2020 Unemployment Rate Hits New Record Even as Economy Adds Jobs
Statistics Canada reports a record high unemployment rate as the economy added 289,600 jobs in May, with businesses reopening amid easing public health restrictions. The unemployment rate rose to 13.7… Read more »