COVID-19 in Alberta: Hospitalizations up 96 per cent over the past 2 weeks
There are now 822 COVID-19 patients in hospital, an increase of 230 from a week ago, and 403 from two weeks ago, or a jump of more than 96 per cent in the last two weeks.
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Driver strikes 2 marked police cruisers in McCauley area: EPS
The Edmonton Police Service closed an area in McCauley Sunday morning to investigate a collision involving two police cruisers and a civilian vehicle.
Ottawa Senators score five times in 3rd period, rally for 6-4 victory over Oilers
Scoring five third-period goals may not be the usual game plan, but it was the perfect path to a win for the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.
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Concordia faculty and administration reach agreement ending 'landmark' strike
Students at Concordia University of Edmonton will return to classes Wednesday after faculty members ratified a new collective agreement ending a nearly two-week strike.
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Skating and music take over Churchill Square
The rink at the City hall Plaza was filled with music and skating for the Ice Grooves program.
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Alberta prioritizes oil sands' carbon storage hub, energy minister says
The government of Alberta, Canada's main oil-producing province, plans to move forward 'very, very quickly' on its next carbon sequestration hub in the Cold Lake region that will serve oil sands producers, Energy Minister Sonya Savage says.
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Ukraine says Russia behind cyberattack in 'hybrid war' move
Ukraine said Sunday that Russia was behind a cyberattack that defaced its government websites and alleged that Russia is engaged in an increasing 'hybrid war' against its neighbour.
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Serbia's president urges Novak Djokovic to come home
Serbia's president called on Novak Djokovic to return to his native country on Sunday hours after the top-ranked tennis player lost his court battle to play at the Australian Open and was deported.
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Canada urges avoiding non-essential travel to Ukraine due to 'Russian aggression'
The Canadian government is urging its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Ukraine, in a new advisory citing 'Russian aggression.'
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Staffing shortages temporarily close 3 Edmonton DynaLife labs
Three patient care centre medical laboratories administered by DynaLife will temporarily shut down due to COVID-19-related 'localized staff shortages.'
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'Spirit of people coming together': Deep Freeze celebrates winter fun and culture
A festival celebrating cultures woven into the fabric making up Alberta Avenue takes place this weekend.
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Celine Dion cancels North American tour dates over health issue
Celine Dion has cancelled the remaining shows in the North American leg of her 'Courage World Tour' as she continues to recover from a recent health issue.
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Edmonton-area restaurant closes due to sick workers, others struggling with staffing too
Wendy Boyd recently tossed thousands of dollars of produce and dumped half-empty bottles of wine down the drain. That wasn't because of government COVID-19 closures, but because too many of her employees are sick.
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'Vaccine is the way': Some Alberta truckers say the solution to the mandate issue is simple
Alberta's transportation minister says she is watching the unfolding situation involving the vaccine mandate for Canadian and U.S. truckers that could cause problems in the industry.
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These are the most in-demand skills for Canadian job-seekers
As the job market continues to evolve amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report suggests that employers are looking for candidates with skills that weren't as relevant prior to 2020, including virtual customer service experience and skills in safety management.
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Alta. driver sentenced to 9 years for crash that killed 3
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Thieves looting freight trains filled with packages in L.A.
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P.F. Chang's to open first Alberta location in Edmonton
The restaurant will be located in Windermere and is scheduled to open in early 2022.
'A big inconvenience': Residents in southeast Edmonton neighbourhood frustrated with windrows left behind
Residents in a southeast Edmonton neighbourhood are frustrated with the massive windrows left behind by city crews after blading the area for ice buildup.
Police search for multiple thieves after $700 stolen from Edmonton vape shop
Edmonton police are looking for help identifying three, possibly four thieves who robbed a northeast vape shop back in November.
Alberta's new camping reservation system opens today. Here's what you need to know
Starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Albertans can book regular camping sites for the next three months.
'Manopause' causes symptoms in roughly 50 per cent of men: U of A study
Pharmacy professors from the University of Alberta have published new guidelines to help pharmacists treat testosterone deficiency in aging men.
Sports
3 Edmonton athletes working towards the Olympics at RBC Training Ground
Three young women from Edmonton have been selected as "future Olympians" by a program that tests, identifies, and then funds athletes with podium potential.
Canada's Alphonso Davies has heart muscle issue after COVID-19
Alphonso Davies' return from a bout of COVID-19 has been put on hold with Bayern Munich saying the Canadian star shows signs of an inflammation of the heart muscle.
McDavid named a captain, Draisaitl to join him for the 2022 all-star game
Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have both been picked to play in the 2022 NHL All-Star Game in Las Vegas.
Oilers' Mike Smith injured again, Mikko Koskinen solo goalie at practice
The man who was supposed to be the Edmonton Oilers' top goalie this season has had another injury setback.
Edmonton Elks hire new coaches as Chris Jones rounds out his staff
New Elks head coach Chris Jones hired some new coaches, brought back some familiar faces and took a major post for himself on Thursday.
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Que. police investigating fight over mask disagreement
Ont. woman receives surgery date after delay due to COVID-19
An Ontario cancer patient has had life-saving chemo treatment put on hold as a result of COVID-19 patient priority.
Man. family fined after PCR test results rejected at border
'We all have a responsibility': Legault aide on vax tax
Parliamentary assistant to Quebec's premier Christopher Skeete discusses whether Quebec’s unvaccinated tax is constitutional.
Will trucker vaccine mandate lead to supply chain issues?
Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic Leblanc discusses whether the new vaccine mandate for truckers will cause supply chain delays.
Much of Atlantic Canada digging out of major winter storm
Thieves looting freight trains filled with packages in L.A.
A series of freight train robberies are taking place in the western U.S. as thieves look for valuable packages. Tom Walters reports.
Texas synagogue standoff: All hostages safe, captor dead
Hostages who had been held for hours inside a Texas synagogue were rescued on Jan. 15. Authorities say the captor is dead.
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Ruled out: Australia deports Djokovic for being unvaccinated
Novak Djokovic was deported from Australia on Sunday after losing a bid to stay in the country to defend his Australian Open title despite not being vaccinated against COVID-19.
Feds unlikely to challenge Quebec's proposed tax on unvaccinated, Charest says
The federal government is unlikely to challenge Quebec's controversial proposal to apply a tax on the unvaccinated in the province, says former premier Jean Charest.
Omicron may seem unavoidable, but experts say 'let it rip' isn't the solution
Despite Omicron gaining a reputation as a 'mild' virus variant, doctors say Canadians can't afford to be so cavalier about Omicron. While the risks of infection seem lower to some individuals, abetting the variant's supercharged spread would have devastating consequences across society.
Canadian study reveals rate of false positives from rapid antigen tests
As provinces rely more heavily on rapid antigen tests as part of their strategy to curb the spread of COVID-19, there have been concerns over the possibility of false positive results. A University of Toronto study has produced new data shedding light on the likelihood of such events.
Parents, teachers in four provinces prepare to return to class as Omicron spreads
Parents and teachers in four provinces are preparing for students to return to the classroom on Monday as the Omicron variant-fuelled wave of COVID-19 continues to spread.
Prince Harry files court claim over U.K. police protection
Prince Harry has filed a claim for a judicial review against the British government's decision not to let him personally pay for police protection while in the U.K.
Red meat consumption and demand declining in Canada: report
According to a new report, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused meat consumption and demand to decline in Canada.
British national ID'd as hostage-taker at Texas synagogue
Authorities on Sunday identified a 44-year-old British national as the man who took four people hostage at a Texas synagogue for 10 hours before an FBI SWAT team stormed the building, ending a tense standoff.
Canada urges avoiding non-essential travel to Ukraine due to 'Russian aggression'
The Canadian government is urging its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Ukraine, in a new advisory citing 'Russian aggression.'
Calgary
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Man found dead inside garage of northwest Calgary home
Calgary police are investigating after a man's body was found inside a detached garage of a home in the northwest community of Thorncliffe.
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'Vaccine is the way': Some Alberta truckers say the solution to the mandate issue is simple
Alberta's transportation minister says she is watching the unfolding situation involving the vaccine mandate for Canadian and U.S. truckers that could cause problems in the industry.
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Calgary greenhouse to be built this spring expects to provide thousands of pounds of fresh food year-round
The city of Calgary has a short growing season with its unpredictable climate, but a new year-round greenhouse being built this spring hopes to change that with a community-based food system.
Saskatoon
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GoFundMe page raises more than $25K for Sask. boy with rare genetic condition
A Martensville family is getting support from the community as their 15 month old son battles a rare genetic condition.
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Active COVID-19 cases nearly reach 11K in Sask., 1,114 new cases
Active COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan reached 10,923, as the province reported 1,114 new cases for Saturday.
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Appointment of Sask Party member to SHA leadership position draws criticism
The appointment of a Saskatchewan Party member to the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) Executive Leadership team is drawing criticism.
Regina
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'Fill the gap': Sask. student creates tool to track rapid test results, account for unreported COVID-19 cases
Saskatchewan’s recorded COVID-19 cases only reflect the positive results confirmed through a PCR test. However, one epidemiologist says this practice leaves too many cases unreported.
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Active COVID-19 cases nearly reach 11K in Sask., 1,114 new cases
Active COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan reached 10,923, as the province reported 1,114 new cases for Saturday.
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Canadian study reveals rate of false positives from rapid antigen tests
As provinces rely more heavily on rapid antigen tests as part of their strategy to curb the spread of COVID-19, there have been concerns over the possibility of false positive results. A University of Toronto study has produced new data shedding light on the likelihood of such events.
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N.S. reports 68 people receiving specialized care for COVID-19 in hospital, 10 in ICU
According to public health officials, there are 68 people in hospital in Nova Scotia who were admitted due to COVID-19 and are receiving specialized care in a COVID-19 designated unit.
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Police ticket 11 people for COVID violations following party in Halifax
Halifax Regional Police issued 11 tickets Sunday morning to people who allegedly failed to follow the Health Protection Act.
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Public health asking Nova Scotians to who test positive for COVID-19 to complete online report
Nova Scotians will now be asked to complete the online COVID-19 Report and Support screening form when booking their PCR test or reporting a positive rapid antigen test.
Toronto
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NEW | Ontario reports 3,595 people in hospital with COVID-19, increase in ICU patients
Ontario is reporting 3,595 people hospitalized with COVID-19 and another spike in the number of people in intensive care.
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Significant snowstorm to hit southern Ontario and here's what you need to know
Warnings have now been issued ahead of a significant blast of winter weather that could dump up to 40 centimetres of snow in parts of southern Ontario.
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Ontario woman gets surgery date after having life-saving cancer procedure postponed repeatedly due to COVID-19
A 30-year-old Ontario woman whose cancer surgery was postponed multiple times because of COVID-19 has secured a new date for her procedure.
Montreal
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Quebec liquor store employee allegedly punches customer multiple times after mask disagreement
Quebec's alcohol retailer, the SAQ, has suspended one of its cashiers who allegedly punched a customer multiple times in the head Thursday during a fight that started because a cashier wasn't wearing a mask. Both the SAQ and Montreal police have opened investigations.
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WEATHER | Bundle up and batten down, Quebec cold snap to turn into a winter storm
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued a winter storm warning on Sunday for the Greater Montreal Area with as much as 25 centimetres of snow expected from early in the morning on Monday.
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Homes on the Island of Montreal remain out of reach as real estate market remains for the sellers
Montreal's real estate market continues to be a sellers' paradise as supply remains low and demand high pushing many buyers off the island.
Ottawa
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Kitchener
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NEW | Ontario reports 3,595 people in hospital with COVID-19, increase in ICU patients
Ontario is reporting 3,595 people hospitalized with COVID-19 and another spike in the number of people in intensive care.
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Significant snowstorm to hit southern Ontario and here's what you need to know
Warnings have now been issued ahead of a significant blast of winter weather that could dump up to 40 centimetres of snow in parts of southern Ontario.
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Alleged impaired driver arrested after two-vehicle crash in Wellesley Township
Police say they arrested an alleged impaired driver Saturday after a two-vehicle crash in Wellesley Township left one person with minor injuries.
