Active cases of COVID-19 in Alberta increase to 799 after 98 new cases reported Friday
Alberta reported 98 new cases of COVID-19 and two more deaths Friday.
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Why experts say dividing travellers by vaccination status at airports is a good idea
As Canada prepares to welcome non-essential international travellers, two international airports are implementing separate lines for arriving passengers based on their vaccination status. Here’s what experts have to say about the decision.
Ontario reports dip in COVID-19 cases after four days above 150 mark
After four straight days of new COVID-19 case counts above 150, the number of infections in Ontario has dipped yet again.
Quebec reports 298 more COVID-19 cases since Friday, 75 in past 24 hours
Quebec began the week by adding 298 more positive COVID-19 cases to the overall total since the start of the pandemic, which is 376,828.
Fauci says U.S. headed in 'wrong direction' on coronavirus
The United States is in an 'unnecessary predicament' of soaring COVID-19 cases fueled by unvaccinated Americans and the virulent delta variant, the U.S.'s top infectious diseases expert said Sunday.
The pandemic is 'spiraling out of control' due to unvaccinated people, Trump-era administration official says
For anyone who loves freedom and hates mask mandates or remote learning, Trump administration surgeon general Dr. Jerome Adams has a blunt message: Get vaccinated.
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Retirement levels expected to surge after pandemic-era slump: RBC report
A new report from RBC Economics says it expects a renewed surge of retirements in the second half of this year as Canada works to get past the pandemic.
'I quit': Wave of resignations prompts concerns over labour shortage
As the Canadian economy emerges from more than 15 months of COVID-19 restrictions and workers begin to return to the office, experts say a wave of employee resignations could trigger labour shortages in a variety of sectors.
Black-owned restaurants expect long recovery times from pandemic lows
Black restaurant owners say the pandemic has made things even tougher and predict that it could be months or even years before they recoup lost earnings, but they're bent on not letting the health crisis get the best of them.
Pattie Lovett-Reid: Don't give in to the urge to splurge as COVID-19 lockdowns ease
Canadians have been saving more during the pandemic, with many enjoying some financial flexibility for the first time, writes Chief Financial Commentator Pattie Lovett-Reid in her latest blog on CTVNews.ca. But we don't want to blow it now, especially with debt levels still stubbornly high.
CRA estimates 30,000 self-employed people may not have to repay CERB
The Canada Revenue Agency says thousands of self-employed workers who received emergency benefits last year won't have to repay any of it, as long as they meet certain conditions.
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COVID-19 in Alberta: New cases, test positivity trending in wrong directions
After weeks of declining case counts and low test positivity, leading indicators of the pandemic over the last week show Alberta's COVID-19 situation could soon worsen.
Drugs and firearms found, Taser deployed during traffic stop on Jasper Ave.
A woman is in hospital with serious injuries after she crashed her vehicle during a police chase on Jasper Avenue early Monday morning.
Fatal rollover in northern Alta. under investigation: Mounties
A man was killed in a rollover in northern Alberta Saturday afternoon.
Text service launched to support Alberta first responders with trauma
Two new text services have been developed in an effort to better support the mental health of Alberta’s first responders.
Nurses picket outside Sturgeon Community Hospital: 'Looking for a fair contract'
Alberta's nurses union is drawing attention to the province's proposal to roll back nurses' wages by three per cent with an information picket at a St. Albert hospital.
Alberta increases eligibility for child care subsidies to $90K for household income
Albertans with a household income up to $90,000 will be eligible for child care subsidies starting Sept. 1, up from the previous threshold of $75,000, Children’s Services Minister Rebecca Schulz announced Monday.
Yamamoto among four players to receive qualifying offers from the Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers extended qualifying offers to forwards Tyler Benson, Cooper Marody and Kailer Yamamoto as well as goalie Stuart Skinner on Sunday.
Something we've never seen before: BC Wildfire Service reports 40 fires of note
The BC Wildfire Service said while overall, the number of wildfires burning is trending downward, the number of wildfires of note is at 40 -- an unprecedented number. A wildfire is considered of note when it is highly visible, or threatens people or structures.
Abandoned house scene of fire Monday morning
Firefighters were called to an abandoned house fire early Monday morning.
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Mary Simon installed as Canada's 30th Governor General
Mary Simon is now officially the Governor General of Canada, after being installed in a pared-down but historic and culturally-rich ceremony. A prominent Inuk leader and former ambassador, Simon is the 30th governor general Canada has had, and is the first Indigenous person to take on the role.
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Mary Simon conveyed a message of hope, inclusiveness, and resilience as she delivered her first speech after being sworn in as the country's 30th Governor General and the first Indigenous person to hold the position.
U.S. will not lift travel restrictions, citing Delta variant: White House
The United States will not lift any existing travel restrictions 'at this point' due to concerns over the highly transmissible COVID-19 Delta variant and the rising number of U.S. coronavirus cases, the White House confirmed on Monday.
Canada's building codes need more tornado-specific protections: engineering experts
In the wake of a devastating tornado that displaced more than 100 residents in southern Ontario earlier this month, engineering experts are calling for Canada’s building codes to be updated to include more protections against the natural disasters.
Germany's gymnasts wear body-covering unitards, rejecting 'sexualization' of sport
The German women's gymnastics team has forgone bikini-cut unitards in favor of full-body versions at the Tokyo Olympics, in what the German Gymnastics Federation has branded a statement against 'sexualization.'
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A Duncan, B.C. man spent 7 years transforming a 6,000-pound tree burl into a massive art piece.
This $3M home was built too close to road, will be torn down
Aylmer family told to tear down their home, even though plans were approved by City officials.
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A six-year-old Yorkie was attacked by a coyote that followed its 10-year-old owner.
Crime of passion: Store window smashed by couple making out
The owners of a Montreal barbershop that had its glass door broken by a couple in the throes of passion want to find the pair to offer to treat them to a night in a hotel.
