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Alberta keeping COVID-19 measures for another six weeks as cases spike

Alberta keeping COVID-19 measures for another six weeks as cases spike

All public-health restrictions were scheduled to lift on Monday, but will now stay in place for another six weeks.
PBO estimates federal government will net $177 million from Air Canada deal

PBO estimates federal government will net $177 million from Air Canada deal

The Parliamentary Budget Officer's forecast is based on Air Canada using about $1.2 billion intended to refund travellers, but not using the other available credit from the $5.9-billion government aid package the company agreed to in April.
Opposition already on election trail ahead of federal election expected any day

Opposition already on election trail ahead of federal election expected any day

Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh have been criss-crossing the country, along with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
COVID-19 cases skyrocket in Alberta with 501 new infections recorded in a single day

COVID-19 cases skyrocket in Alberta with 501 new infections recorded in a single day

Alberta currently has the highest active case count in all of Canada.
Legacy Trail clocks one million rides

Legacy Trail clocks one million rides

“It’s an awesome number to reach, an exciting milestone on that trail,” said Daniella Rubeling, Parks Canada’s visitor experience manager for Banff National Park.
Tories say seniors' income supplement hinges partly on what agency handled their CERB

Tories say seniors' income supplement hinges partly on what agency handled their CERB

The $2,000-per-month Canada Emergency Response Benefit amounted to "two entirely different relief programs, distributed by different government agencies and with different eligibility criteria," though seniors were never informed, Tory MP Rosemarie Falk wrote in an Aug. 9 letter obtained by The Canadian Press.
Admiral McDonald says he is returning as defence chief after misconduct investigation

Admiral McDonald says he is returning as defence chief after misconduct investigation

The Liberal government has faced calls not to reinstate McDonald, with some experts and victim’s advocates questioning the decision to have military police investigate Canada’s top military officer.
Company 'shocked' by Ottawa's decision on proposed coal mine in southwestern Alberta

Company 'shocked' by Ottawa's decision on proposed coal mine in southwestern Alberta

Benga Mining Limited said in a statement this week that the minister's determination was made despite applications being filed with the Court of Appeal of Alberta by the company and two separate First Nations.
More than 20 million COVID-19 vaccine doses now stockpiled in Canadian freezers

More than 20 million COVID-19 vaccine doses now stockpiled in Canadian freezers

Data on vaccine deliveries, distribution, and injections provided by Health Canada and the provinces show almost 22 million doses have been delivered but not yet used.
Legion denies Glen Carritt venue for forum

Legion denies Glen Carritt venue for forum

Innisfail mayoral candidate wanted forum for featured speakers Dr. Roger Hodkinson and Marcel Latouche
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