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COVID-19 hospitalization numbers up

COVID-19 hospitalization numbers up

A total of 6,592 new cases of COVID-19 were identified over the past week
New census data offers snapshot of Canada's transgender population for first time

New census data offers snapshot of Canada's transgender population for first time

Census data released Wednesday offers an unprecedented snapshot of Canada's transgender population, showing 0.33 per cent of residents identify as a gender that differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.
Police promise heavy presence, arrests for hate as biker convoy to descend on Ottawa

Police promise heavy presence, arrests for hate as biker convoy to descend on Ottawa

Ottawa police promise a heavy presence in the capital and zero tolerance for hate as a second convoy prepares to descend on the city this weekend, this time involving hundreds of motorcycles instead of trucks.
Man with violent past wanted for Southern Alberta woman’s murder still on the run

Man with violent past wanted for Southern Alberta woman’s murder still on the run

Parole documents show violent past, including domestic violence, for the man wanted in fatal shooting of former Okotoks woman.
Alberta RCMP charge teen with attempted murder in school stabbing

Alberta RCMP charge teen with attempted murder in school stabbing

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after stabbing in library at Central Alberta school
'Culture of fear': Critic says Alberta premier reaping results of divisive leadership

'Culture of fear': Critic says Alberta premier reaping results of divisive leadership

One of Jason Kenney’s caucus members says the Alberta premier is reaping what he has sown through personal attacks, dividing people and intimidating opponents.
Pilot killed in Springbank plane crash identified as Calgary business owner

Pilot killed in Springbank plane crash identified as Calgary business owner

A pilot who was killed in a plane crash west of Calgary has been identified as the president of a local aircraft sales company.
Delays at Canadian passport offices seeing increase in renewals

Delays at Canadian passport offices seeing increase in renewals

Passport renewal demand is delaying some people's travel plans.
Independent schools will still need to report financials: LaGrange

Independent schools will still need to report financials: LaGrange

Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act proposes changes to 15 pieces of legislation including collection of independent schools' financial data
Convoy organizer warns of 'free-for-all' if police ban protest from downtown Ottawa

Convoy organizer warns of 'free-for-all' if police ban protest from downtown Ottawa

One of the organizers of a planned motorcycle convoy is warning of a "free-for-all" on Friday if Ottawa police don't allow hundreds of protesters to bring their bikes onto the streets around Parliament Hill.
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