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Alberta to lift COVID-19 restrictions on Canada Day

Having immunized 70 per cent of its eligible population with at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, Alberta will lift public health restrictions in two weeks, Premier Jason Kenney announced Friday.

Alberta Premier and Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced on June 18, 2021, the province had vaccinated 70 per cent of its eligible population with at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, triggering the end of public health restrictions two weeks later on July 1.

Border restrictions extension means a tough month for some Alberta businesses

Some Alberta businesses say they're feeling left behind following an announcement that travel restrictions at the Canada-U.S. border will remain in place for at least another month.

The Canadian government has extended its ban on cross-border land travel for another month, setting a potential reopening date for July 21.

Businesses, U.S. legislators fume as Canada extends travel ban; Trudeau stands firm

Canada is extending a ban on nonessential travel with the United States and the rest of the world until July 21, officials said on Friday, prompting frustration from businesses and U.S. legislators.

The border crossing into the United States is seen during the COVID-19 pandemic in Lacolle, Que. on Friday, February 12, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

COVID-19 in Alberta: 124 new cases as province surpasses 70 per cent vaccination target

Stage 3, which removes almost all public health restrictions, will begin on July 1.

St. Albert to cancel Canada Day fireworks

The city of St. Albert says they will not be moving forward with their annual Canada Day fireworks display out of respect for survivors of the residential school system.

Armed and dangerous suspect dead following Alberta Mounties’ search.

RCMP say Lionel Grey is the subject of outstanding warrants. A further update is planned for 2:00 p.m.

EPS searching for man accused of sexually assaulting teen girl

Police are searching for the man a 14-year-old girl says sexually assaulted her in southeast Edmonton earlier this month.

Public health agency reports spike in confirmed cases of Delta variant

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases attributed to the highly contagious Delta variant jumped 66 per cent in Canada this week.

Alberta man charged with historical sex crimes in N.W.T.

The alleged assaults happened in the summer of 2009 at tryouts for the 2010 Arctic Winter Games.

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Businesses, U.S. legislators fume as Canada extends travel ban; Trudeau stands firm

Canada is extending a ban on nonessential travel with the United States and the rest of the world until July 21, officials said on Friday, prompting frustration from businesses and U.S. legislators.

Ontario surpasses 9,000 COVID-19 deaths, adds more than 350 new cases

COVID-19 deaths in Ontario have surpassed 9,000 as the province logged more than 350 new infections Saturday.

Public health agency reports spike in confirmed cases of Delta variant

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases attributed to the highly contagious Delta variant jumped 66 per cent in Canada this week.

17th century European paintings found in roadside dumpster

Police are appealing for information on how two original paintings from 17th century European artists ended up in a roadside dumpster in southeast Germany.

WHO action plan on alcohol sparks confusion, allegations of sexism

A global action plan on alcohol laid out by the World Health Organization (WHO) has come under fire after some interpreted that the WHO had proposed to ban people of childbearing age from drinking alcohol entirely.