COVID-19 in Alberta: 12 deaths, 656 new cases on Friday
Alberta reported 12 new deaths due to COVID-19 on Friday as well as 656 new cases, according to the province's latest data update.
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Minister says pandemic help, including military support, approved for Saskatchewan
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says the federal government has approved a request for pandemic aid in Saskatchewan, including military support.
An American woman had COVID-19 for a year. This is what doctors learned
An American woman who previously beat cancer had COVID-19 for a year, doctors say, in a case study they hope will help scientists understand how immunocompromised people are affected by the virus.
New benefit for workers only intended for those in 'complete' lockdowns: Qualtrough
The federal government intends for the newly proposed lockdown benefit to apply only to individuals whose work is interrupted by a complete COVID-19 lockdown in their region. Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough said the details of the new Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit are still being ironed out, and will depend too on the public health restrictions imposed by provinces and territories.
5 COVID-19 deaths, 231 new cases reported in Sask.
The Government of Saskatchewan reported 231 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, along with five deaths.
N.B. reports 107th COVID-19 related death, 40 new cases Saturday
Health officials in New Brunswick are reporting one COVID-19 related death, along with 40 new cases and 81 recoveries on Saturday, as the total number of active cases in the province drops to 689.
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Travelling abroad: Experts say you need insurance before you go
As tourism resumes across much of the world, experts say purchasing travel insurance is necessary if Canadians want to stay safe and enjoy a trip abroad.
New benefit for workers only intended for those in 'complete' lockdowns: Qualtrough
The federal government intends for the newly proposed lockdown benefit to apply only to individuals whose work is interrupted by a complete COVID-19 lockdown in their region. Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough said the details of the new Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit are still being ironed out, and will depend too on the public health restrictions imposed by provinces and territories.
Pattie Lovett-Reid: The perfect storm is brewing for cash-strapped Canadians
With inflation soaring, some economists are predicting that interest rate increases won't be far behind. CTV's chief financial commentator Pattie Lovett-Reid looks at what that means for your finances in her latest column on CTVNews.ca.
As some pandemic benefits expire, feds to spend $7.4B on new programs
The federal government has announced a suite of changes to the popular income and business support programs put in place during the pandemic and set to expire on Saturday. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland reminded Canadians on Thursday that the measures were always intended to be 'temporary.'
Rising cost of living, burden of COVID-19 forcing Canadians further into debt: survey
A new survey suggests that the rising cost of living and the added burden of COVID-19 are forcing Canadians further into debt.
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Alberta government says jobs, economy, COVID to be focus of fall legislature sitting
The Alberta government plans a busy fall legislature sitting aimed at adding jobs and diversifying the economy while focusing on tamping down the renewed surge of COVID-19.
41-year-old man killed in southeast Edmonton collision
A 41-year-old man died in hospital on Friday, two days after being struck by a vehicle, the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) said.
Massive fire sends 1 to hospital, damages central Edmonton apartment building
Residents of a central Edmonton apartment building were evacuated Saturday after a massive fire damaged the complex and sent one person to hospital.
'Physical evidence of the pandemic': New book reflects on COVID-19 experiences in Alberta
A new book shares poems, stories, and art depicting the struggles many Albertans faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alberta tourism sector sees gradual gains compared to pandemic 2020
Preliminary estimates from the government of Alberta Tourism Market Monitor show visitors are slowly returning to the province and travel is gradually resuming.
'Scary' supply chain issues are even impacting Halloween costumes
For those celebrating Halloween this year, it may be one of the scariest parts of the festivities: many retailers are scrambling for stock this year, and those who do have costumes and decorations are charging a lot more.
Edmonton restaurants forced to adapt to high food prices amid global supply chain disruption
Some Edmonton-area restaurants are feeling the effects the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the global supply chain.
COVID-19 in Alberta: 12 deaths, 656 new cases on Friday
Alberta reported 12 new deaths due to COVID-19 on Friday as well as 656 new cases, according to the province's latest data update.
'I want to leave a mark': Meet NDP Blake Desjarlais, Canada's first openly two-spirit MP
For Blake Desjarlais, becoming an MP wasn’t something he thought he'd pursue. But now, after connecting with the NDP ahead of the 2021 federal election, he's made history as Canada's first openly two-spirit member of Parliament.
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Martha Rogers calls for brother Edward to 'step down' in barrage of tweets
In a series of tweets published early Saturday, Martha Rogers, a director of Rogers Communications, called for her brother, Edward Rogers, to 'step down.'
Minister says pandemic help, including military support, approved for Saskatchewan
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says the federal government has approved a request for pandemic aid in Saskatchewan, including military support.
Iqaluit staff recommend full rebate for water customers due to emergency
Iqaluit residents could get a break on their water bills as they continue to deal with fuel contamination that's prevented them from being able to drink their tap water.
Film crew voiced complaints before fatal on-set shooting
An assistant director unwittingly handed Alec Baldwin a loaded weapon and told him it was safe to use in the moments before the actor fatally shot a cinematographer, court records released Friday show.
Erdogan orders removal of 10 ambassadors, including those from Canada, U.S.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday that he had ordered 10 foreign ambassadors who called for the release of a jailed philanthropist to be declared persona non grata.
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