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Nunavut to ease restrictions in some Baffin communities; Iqaluit outbreak ongoing
IQALUIT - Nunavut's chief public health officer says it's safe to ease COVID-19 restrictions in communities in the Baffin region, except for Iqaluit and Kinngait where there are active cases. Dr. Mich...
May 21, 2021
Human error during construction led to sudden closure of major Montreal bridge
MONTREAL - The Quebec government says it had no choice but to close a major bridge in Montreal because a company repairing the structure unintentionally damaged 40 reinforcement bars. Transport Minist...
May 21, 2021
Canadian-born teenager Daniel Jebbison signs new deals with Sheffield United
Canadian-born forward Daniel Jebbison had two reasons to celebrate Friday. Sheffield United rewarded the 17-year-old from Milton, Ont., with a new long-term contract. And Jebbison was one of 28 player...
May 21, 2021
May long weekend reminders from RCMP
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The May long weekend has arrived and Alberta's top doctor is asking Albertans to stay close to home and to not travel unless it's essential.Dr. Deena Hinshaw says to keep any outdoo...
May 21, 2021
Calgary's Secret Cup first elite women's hockey games in Canada in over a year
CALGARY - With the attitude of better late than never, Canada's top women's hockey players are relieved to have the chance to finally play meaningful games. The three-team Secret Cup starting Monday i...
May 21, 2021
Canada's Shapovalov secures spot in Geneva final with win over Cuevas
GENEVA - Canada's Denis Shapovalov is heading to the final of the Geneva Open.The second-seeded Shapovalov, from Richmond Hill, Ont., beat qualifier Pablo Cuevas of Uruguay 6-4, 7-5 in semifinal actio...
May 21, 2021
Environmentalists press Bank of Canada to be more active on climate change
OTTAWA - Environmentalists are pressing Canada's central bank to become more forceful in driving financing towards green investments, including actively buying a proposed federal tool to fund the tran...
May 21, 2021
Report calls for risk mitigation for vessels in Canadian Arctic after ship grounded
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is calling for mandatory risk mitigation measures for vessels operating in the Canadian Arctic after a passenger boat ran aground nearly three years ago. The ...
May 21, 2021
Tribune shareholders approve takeover by Alden Global
Shareholders of Tribune Publishing, one of the country's largest newspaper chains, on Friday approved a takeover by hedge fund Alden Global Capital. Alden, which already owned one-third of Tribune, no...
May 21, 2021
Saamis Tepee to go orange for Early Childhood Educator Recognition Day
MEDICINE HAT, AB - One of Medicine Hat's most iconic landmarks will be orange tonight.The Saamis Tepee will be lit up in honour of Early Childhood Educator Recognition Day.It's a day celebrated every ...
May 21, 2021