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COVID-19 outbreak quarantines Nordic skiers in Canmore

COVID-19 outbreak quarantines Nordic skiers in Canmore

"There are 11 cases tied to this outbreak – all are active."
Canada public pension managers questioned on U.S. fossil fuel investments

Canada public pension managers questioned on U.S. fossil fuel investments

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) owns 32 per cent of Puget Sound Energy
Black bear raids grease bin at Banff business

Black bear raids grease bin at Banff business

“He was able to get into the shed that wasn’t secure enough, knocked over the grease bin and obviously obtained some kind of food reward based on what was in the grease bin."
Charity eyes changes to fundraiser involving Kenney, other political leaders

Charity eyes changes to fundraiser involving Kenney, other political leaders

Junior Achievement doesn't want to send any wrong messages or arouse undue concern during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Iconic Salvation Army fundraiser faces increased demand, challenges due to COVID-19

Iconic Salvation Army fundraiser faces increased demand, challenges due to COVID-19

The Salvation Army isn't the only charity facing challenges; many have previously raised concerns about a lack of volunteers and dried up fundraising due to COVID-19 even as demand for help skyrockets.
11-year-old St. Albert visual artist goes international

11-year-old St. Albert visual artist goes international

Bari Horn is one of 34 visual artists illustrating J.K. Rowling's new fairytale book
CP NewsAlert: Canada surpasses 300,000 COVID cases, more than 100,000 in past month

CP NewsAlert: Canada surpasses 300,000 COVID cases, more than 100,000 in past month

Canada reached a troubling milestone on Monday, surpassing 300,000 total COVID cases since the pandemic began earlier this year, and health experts are alarmed — but not surprised — by the rapid growth we've seen over the last few weeks.
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Nov. 16, 2020

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Nov. 16, 2020

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 6:40 p.m. Alberta has reported its deadliest day with 20 COVID-19 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing its total fatalities to 427 since the pandemic began.
As domestic abuse victims move online for support, abusers can follow, cautions U of A researcher

As domestic abuse victims move online for support, abusers can follow, cautions U of A researcher

Social services providing online help amid pandemic need to be aware of how technology can be used and misused, argue researchers.
How to prepare for a winter of cycling

How to prepare for a winter of cycling

Winter cycling doesn't have to be a negative experience. With the proper preparation, cycling in the cooler months can be a fun, rewarding experience.
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