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- COVID-19 Update: Poll shows Canadians worried about contracting coronavirus | Calgary Auto Show for 2021 cancelled September 30, 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 Organizers of the Calgary International Automotive and Truck Show have cancelled the event scheduled for March 2021. Health Canada gave the green light Wednesday to a rapid test for COVID […]
- One person dead after Salmonella outbreak linked to dog treats September 30, 2020Health Canada says there have been eight cases of Salmonella leading to one death after an outbreak linked to pig ear dog treats. People reported becoming sick after feeding their dogs Paws Up! and Western Family brands of pig ear dog treats, Health Canada said in a public health notice posted to its website . The supplying company, Masters Best Friend, issu […]
- Alberta Court of Appeal upholds conviction in shooting death of Calgary Stampeder Mylan Hicks September 30, 2020Nelson Lugela was convicted in March 2019 for the shooting death of Calgary Stampeder Mylan Hicks outside of the Marquee Beer Market. Hicks and some teammates were standing outside the club getting ready to leave when Lugela returned to the club following an earlier verbal altercation with some Stampeders other than the defensive back. Hicks, who was at the […]
- Rubberneckers get tickets for photographing accident scene September 30, 2020Some people who slowed down for a closer look at a tractor-trailer rollover got more than they bargained for on Tuesday. RCMP in Redcliff handed five motorists distracted driving tickets after they used their cell phones to take photos of the scene while driving. Redcliff RCMP and Cypress County Fire responded to reports of a tractor-trailer rollover around […]
- CPS citizen survey shows 'pattern' of mistrust in police among Black, Indigenous people September 30, 2020There’s a “pattern” of low trust in Calgary police among Black and Indigenous people, according to new data from the city’s police oversight body. The Calgary police commission on Tuesday released the results of the annual citizen satisfaction survey , which shows a decline in the perception that Calgary police officers respond fairly to all communities acro […]
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- In reply to throne speech, O'Toole hammers China and accuses Trudeau of stoking regional divisions September 30, 2020In his debut speech as Conservative leader, Erin O'Toole set out his own grand vision for how to unite Canada during a time of crisis
- Everything you need to know about the Canada Recovery Benefit, the new program replacing CERB September 30, 2020Bill C-4, currently in the Senate, will introduce the CRB and two other temporary benefits to help Canadians who are unable to work due to COVID-19
- The CERB art boom: How government cash is helping many creatives win the pandemic September 30, 2020Statistically, when our painters, musicians, dancers, actors and comedians went on CERB, most of them began receiving more money than they would have otherwise
- 'He was looking to meet me': Public health leaders face threats, harassment over COVID-19 September 29, 2020'It makes me concerned for my family and my children and my staff'
- COVID-19 vaccines are being developed at record pace. And that's a serious concern September 24, 2020It normally takes 10 to 15 years to develop a vaccine. Everyone is trying to do this in one. Should that be a concern?