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- City charges retailer for illegal cannabis-related sales May 26, 2020City officials have busted a Calgary retailer for allegedly illicitly selling cannabis products. Responding to a tip earlier this month that a store in the city’s southwest was operating as a dispensary and selling cannabis products without proper permits, city business licensing officials began an investigation, says a city press release. “A business licenc […]
- COVID-19 Updates: Trudeau says military made 'troubling observations' in Ontario nursing homes | Alberta limits distribution of masks, gowns and gloves May 26, 2020With news on COVID-19 happening rapidly, we’ve created this page to bring you our latest stories and information on the outbreak in and around Calgary. What’s happening now Prime Minister Trudeau said deeply troubling allegations from the military against nursing homes in Ontario will be released today. Alberta chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinsh […]
- Banff will limit cars on main drag to make room for pedestrians May 26, 2020The Town of Banff has decided to shut down a section of Banff Avenue this summer to expand space for pedestrians to remain physically distant. The move is also meant to create more outdoor restaurant seating. The closure will run from June 5 to Sept. 11 and will encompass the 100 and 200 blocks of Banff Avenue as well as a section of Caribou Street. The idea […]
- Male struck and killed by CTrain early Tuesday morning May 26, 2020One person is dead after being struck by a CTrain early this morning. Police say the incident happened at the Somerset-Bridlewood station in the city’s southwest around 4:10 a.m. The CPS traffic unit is currently on scene investigating. There is no information on the age of the victim. #CTRiders UPDATE: Due to a Calgary Police Matter, Somerset station is clo […]
- COVID-19 Updates: More transit fare enforcement coming this summer | Bars, barbershops, salons and restaurants reopen May 26, 2020With news on COVID-19 happening rapidly, we’ve created this page to bring you our latest stories and information on the outbreak in and around Calgary. What’s happening now Alberta chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw reported Monday 19 new cases of COVID-19 and three additional deaths. There are now 762 active cases in the province and 138 Albe […]
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- COVID-19: Half of Canadians think their governments are deliberately hiding information May 26, 2020Some also believe conspiracy theories about where the novel coronavirus began
- As Trudeau defends political parties using wage subsidy, Tory leadership hopefuls slam their own party May 25, 2020'We should not be bailed out by taxpayer money with millions unemployed and small businesses struggling to stay afloat,' Peter MacKay said
- Trudeau will push provinces to give workers 10 days of paid sick leave as Canada grapples with COVID-19 May 25, 2020Trudeau says the Liberals will also work on other long-term measures to make it easier for workers to stay home when they're ill
- No need to show proof of work permit to get CERB, Ottawa tells temporary foreign residents May 25, 2020A memo sent to officials handling CERB applications said that condition is waived 'effective immediately' and agents 'are only required to verbally obtain work permit details'
- Leaving hand sanitizer in cars for too long could cause a fire, Alberta doctors advise May 23, 2020A spokesman with AHS said he doesn't know of any injuries due to hand sanitizer fires in Alberta, noting it's just a general warning from the doctors