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Brett Kissel leads the pack at CCMA Awards

Brett Kissel leads the pack at CCMA Awards

The streamed event aired Sunday on Global TV
Financial aid for workers hurt by COVID-19 gets unanimous support in Commons

Financial aid for workers hurt by COVID-19 gets unanimous support in Commons

OTTAWA — The House of Commons has unanimously passed legislation authorizing new benefits for workers left jobless or underemployed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mayhem reigns as Donald Trump, Joe Biden stage face-to-face fracas in Ohio debate

Mayhem reigns as Donald Trump, Joe Biden stage face-to-face fracas in Ohio debate

Throughout a night long on insults, short on substantive discussion and punctuated by all three men shouting over each other
Tiny home, big living

Tiny home, big living

Affordability and living with less--just a couple of the reasons more people at all life stages are looking at a tiny home.
The splendour of autumn in the Rockies

The splendour of autumn in the Rockies

While a stay at the Fairmont Banff Springs is a special treat, the beauty of autumn in the mountains is a treasure freely available to all.
'I Am Woman' singer Helen Reddy, '70s hitmaker, dies at 78

'I Am Woman' singer Helen Reddy, '70s hitmaker, dies at 78

LOS ANGELES — Helen Reddy, who shot to stardom in the 1970s with her rousing feminist anthem “I Am Woman” and recorded a string of other hits, has died. She was 78.
Alberta's disaster risk assessment plan in poor shape: auditor general

Alberta's disaster risk assessment plan in poor shape: auditor general

EDMONTON — Alberta is doing a poor job of anticipating and preparing for disasters despite increasing risks from factors such as climate change, says the province's auditor general.
TC Energy inks deal for Indigenous ownership stake in Keystone XL pipeline

TC Energy inks deal for Indigenous ownership stake in Keystone XL pipeline

CALGARY — Indigenous communities are being given a chance to pursue an ownership interest in the Keystone XL pipeline project, builder TC Energy Corp. announced on Tuesday.
Lack of capital for major project investments cited by Indigenous business panel

Lack of capital for major project investments cited by Indigenous business panel

CALGARY — Limited and slow access to capital is a major barrier to First Nations' ability to take ownership roles in the resource megaprojects being built across their lands, a panel of Indigenous business leaders said Tuesday.
Survey finds doctors worry supplies of flu vaccine, PPE will lag demand

Survey finds doctors worry supplies of flu vaccine, PPE will lag demand

TORONTO — The Canadian Medical Association says doctors still face hurdles getting personal protective equipment and fear they won't be able to adequately respond to increased demands for the flu shot.
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