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Hinshaw stresses COVID-19 is much more than "just a flu"
After the province announced 2,268 new cases of COVID-19 from October 30 to November 2, Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw continued to stress to Albertans that COVID-19 is m...
Nov 03, 2020
New legislation could see toll bridge replace La Crete Ferry
The Alberta government has introduced legislation to bring in toll roads and bridges, but just for new projects.Transportation Minister Ric McIver says the bill explicitly prohibits user fees on exist...
Nov 03, 2020
Despite racing in 2020, COVID-19 pandemic dealt Woodbine Entertainment economic blow
TORONTO - The COVID-19 pandemic didn't prevent Woodbine Entertainment from staging harness and thoroughbred races this year but CEO Jim Lawson says it certainly dealt the organization a huge financial...
Nov 03, 2020
Grande Prairie adds 39 new COVID-19 cases over four days, 2,268 in Alberta
The City of Grande Prairie added 39 new cases of COVID-19 between October 30 and November 2, while the province added over 500 new cases each of the last four days.Active cases increased to 105 in the...
Nov 03, 2020
Max Ward, who went from bush pilot to international charter carrier, dies at 98
EDMONTON - Max Ward, a Canadian aviation pioneer who went from flying bush planes to creating his own charter airline, has died. Family friend Jacquie Perrin says Ward collapsed yesterday at his home ...
Nov 03, 2020
'Murder' hornet found in Abbotsford, B.C., after nest destroyed in Washington state
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - The British Columbia Agriculture Ministry says one so-called murder hornet was discovered near Abbotsford on Monday.The ministry is warning beekeepers and residents to report sighti...
Nov 03, 2020
Vancouver council mulling first steps toward possible 2030 Olympic bid
Vancouver's council is considering taking the first small steps toward hosting another Olympic Games. Council will vote Wednesday on a motion to write letters to the Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadi...
Nov 03, 2020
Wolfpack forward Adam Sidlow left shocked, angry and saddened over team's demise
Toronto Wolfpack fans are familiar with the sight of giant forward Adam Sidlow running with the ball, dragging would-be tacklers with him. The six-foot-four 251-pounder left a mark, either as a starte...
Nov 03, 2020
Prison justice society urges ‘drastic action’ as COVID-19 spreads in Calgary jail
CALGARY - The president of the Alberta Prison Justice Society is calling for drastic action after almost two-thirds of inmates at the Calgary Correctional Centre contracted COVID-19.Amanda Hart-Dowhun...
Nov 03, 2020
Vancouver council mulling first steps toward possible 2030 Olympic bid
Vancouver's council is considering taking the first small steps toward hosting another Olympic Games. Council will vote Wednesday on a motion to write letters to the Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadi...
Nov 03, 2020