Skip to content

Beyond Local

Feds offer $50-million fund to film, TV productions struggling to get insurance

Feds offer $50-million fund to film, TV productions struggling to get insurance

Canadian producers are applauding a new temporary federal relief fund to help film and television productions that have been stalled by a lack of COVID-19 insurance.
RCMP accuse second Calgary man of travelling to Syria to take part in Islamic State

RCMP accuse second Calgary man of travelling to Syria to take part in Islamic State

CALGARY — RCMP have charged a second Calgary man in an ongoing terrorism investigation. Jamal Taan Borhot, 30, is charged with three counts of participating in terrorist group activity.
Protect This Park imploring provincial government to protect Alberta's environmental gems

Protect This Park imploring provincial government to protect Alberta's environmental gems

“I live here. I know what’s needed in this park. I live it, I breathe it 365 days a year – I know what’s happening in the park and what I see is very scary."
Parks Canada's new dog handler lands 'astronaut job'

Parks Canada's new dog handler lands 'astronaut job'

“I used to joke that it was an astronaut job because there’s literally more astronauts in Canada than this position."
Liberals propose upping value of new COVID-19 benefits to match sunsetting CERB

Liberals propose upping value of new COVID-19 benefits to match sunsetting CERB

The proposal still needs parliamentary approval, but would bring the value of payments to the same level as under the soon-to-disappear Canada Emergency Response Benefit, or CERB.
Restaurant, bar sales rise in July for third straight month, StatCan reports

Restaurant, bar sales rise in July for third straight month, StatCan reports

The agency says the subsector recorded sales of $4.6 billion in July, up 17.1 per cent compared to June.
Parliament resumes full operations today with debate on throne speech

Parliament resumes full operations today with debate on throne speech

The Conservatives were unequivocal: they will not support the throne speech. 
How can I tell the difference between the flu and COVID-19?

How can I tell the difference between the flu and COVID-19?

How can I tell the difference between the flu and COVID-19? It’s impossible to tell without a test. Influenza and COVID-19 have such similar symptoms, you may need to get tested to know what's making you miserable.
Local artist’s work chosen to be displayed in L.A.

Local artist’s work chosen to be displayed in L.A.

Photo being used to raise awareness about sexual abuse, prostitution and trafficking
'Won't be gathering for Thanksgiving:' Trudeau says COVID-19 2nd wave underway

'Won't be gathering for Thanksgiving:' Trudeau says COVID-19 2nd wave underway

TORONTO — A dramatic tripling of daily new cases of COVID-19 in the past month, mostly among young people, has prompted the prime minister to declare the arrival of the second wave of the pandemic and that Canadians likely won't be able to gather for
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks