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COVID-19 in Alberta: 25 more deaths as province adds 1.6K weekend cases

The deaths are spread across several days and include one individual from the Central Zone in their 20s as well as two in their 30s.

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Biochemist Daniela Beatriz Ori manipulates swab samples to make a real time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) analysis for COVID-19 testing at the biochemistry lab of Central Navy Hospital Dr. Pedro Malloon April 28, 2020 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Amilcar Orfali/Getty Images)

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Saskatchewan won't impose more COVID-19 measures: Premier Scott Moe

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he will not bring in additional COVID-19 measures because it ultimately takes away people's personal freedoms.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe speaks at a the State of the Province Address Prairieland Park in Saskatoon, Monday, October 25, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards

Pan-Canadian vaccination passport now available in Manitoba; Here is what you need to know

Officials with the Manitoba government will be providing a COVID-19 update, as well as more information on proof of vaccination for domestic and international travel.

COVID-19 in Alberta: 25 more deaths as province adds 1.6K weekend cases

The deaths are spread across several days and include one individual from the Central Zone in their 20s as well as two in their 30s.

4 Alberta doctors file lawsuit against AHS over vaccine requirement

Albertans will need to prove they have both jabs of a COVID-19 vaccine to go into most restaurants, movie theatres, sporting events and non-essential businesses beginning Monday, adhering to Alberta’s Restrictions Exemption Program (REP).

Ontario lifts capacity limits in restaurants, gyms, casinos today

Ontario is lifting capacity limits today at restaurants, gyms, casinos and some other locations where proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is required.

Your Finances During the Crisis

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.

FILE - Tourists read on a beach in Khao Lak, Thailand, on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

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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COVID-19 in Alberta: 25 more deaths as province adds 1.6K weekend cases

The deaths are spread across several days and include one individual from the Central Zone in their 20s as well as two in their 30s.

Alberta aims to attract workers with fall session's first bill

The first bill introduced in the fall legislature sitting is meant to attract working professionals to Alberta.

81 per cent of city staff fully vaccinated against COVID-19: city

Over 80 per cent of City of Edmonton employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the latest numbers from the city.

$1M in damages after central Edmonton apartment complex fire: EFRS

Edmonton Fire Rescue Services estimates damages from a massive weekend apartment complex fire in central Edmonton are at $1 million as 21 residents remain homeless.

Whitemud Drive reopens, charges pending after suspicious package investigation

A portion of Whitemud Drive was closed early Monday morning after a suspicious package was found inside a vehicle.

Sit-in camp being dismantled at legislature grounds after 2 weeks

Officers with Edmonton Police Service and Alberta Sheriffs Branch visited the camp Monday morning, asking those there to leave.

Dispute at residence shuttered Highway 2A in Lacombe County on Sunday: RCMP

A dispute at a residence in Lacombe County on Sunday resulted in police shutting Highway 2A down for several hours as they responded.

14-year-old girl hit by school bus, in hospital with serious injuries: EPS

An Edmonton school bus was involved in a crash Monday morning.

Safety concerns prompt temporary fencing on east Edmonton bridge

Temporary fencing has been installed on a commuter bridge in east Edmonton that drew criticism from local residents due to a low barrier.

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Former PM Chretien called out over comments on residential schools

Former prime minister Jean Chretien is being called out over his recent comments on residential schools, after stating he was not aware of any abuses happening in these institutions while he was minister of then-Indian affairs. In the CTV interview, Chretien was asked whether he takes some responsibility or would apologize for his role in Canada's residential school legacy. 'We were not informed of any abuse at that time,' he said.

Prime minister's mother spoke at event hosted by organization that received federal funding for jobs program

An organization that received $5.8 million from the federal government to help job seekers from under-represented communities is refusing to say if it paid the prime minister's mother, Margaret Trudeau, to speak at an event it held in October.

Parents gifted $10B to adult children in past year to buy homes: CIBC

Parents have gifted just over $10 billion to their adult children over the past year to help with the down payment of home purchases, according to a CIBC report, with first-time buyers receiving a record average of $82,000 in help and “mover-uppers” receiving an average of $128,000.