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CanadaMay 01, 2020

Alberta is planning to reopen economy, starting with dental offices and golf courses

Alberta is planning to reopen dental offices and golf courses on Monday that were shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. The government says boat launches would also start opening next week and campsites would hopefully be open June 1. Some retail businesses, restaurants, hair salons, museums, daycares and summer camps would also be allowed to open May 14. The relaunch plan comes with some restrictions including a rule requiring people to wear masks on mass transit. Alberta reported 190 more cases of COVID-19 today, as the government launched a reopening plan for some businesses and service
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BCMay 01, 2020

100 days since B.C. issued its first statement about the novel coronavirus

Provincial health officer Doctor Bonnie Henry is reporting 25 new cases of COVID-19 and two new deaths as the province marks a milestone in its updates. Henry says it's been 100 days since B.C. issued its first statement about the novel coronavirus. She says lives have changed dramatically since then but Premier John Horgan will outline what she is describing as a go forward plan next week. The new cases include another 12 inmates at the Mission Institution, bringing the total to 120 with Henry saying more are expected to develop symptoms.
BCApr 30, 2020

BC government is moving to help the provincial forest industry survive the COVID-19 pandemic

The BC government is moving to help the provincial forest industry survive the COVID-19 pandemic by delaying harvesting fees for three months. Forest Minister Doug Donaldson says deferring the stumpage fees will leave eligible companies with about 80 million dollars to pay workers, contractors and other bills, helping them stay afloat. The industry had been struggling before the pandemic with low timber prices and high operating costs, forcing layoffs and mill closures. The government also says major industries like pulp and paper mills and mines will have the opportunity to defer 50 per cent
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BCApr 30, 2020

28 year old woman is in hospital with stab wounds, male suspect arrested

A 28 year old woman is in hospital with stab wounds and Nanaimo RCMP have arrested a 31 year old male suspect on three charges. Police say they were called to a home early yesterday morning and learned a man who was known to the victim tried to rob her of cash. When the woman refused to hand over the money, police say she was stabbed. Mounties say the suspect was taken into custody a short time later and he has been charged with assault, robbery and uttering death threats.
CanadaApr 30, 2020

Canada's airports predicting around $2 billion in lost revenues

Canada's airports are predicting around $2 billion in lost revenues this year. Travel restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic have led to a precipitous decline in demand for plane tickets and, by extension, airport services. The bottom line, according to the industry, is anticipated losses of between $1.8 billion and $2.2 billion this year. Airports have resorted to terminal closures and layoffs, and at least six regional airports have lost scheduled passenger service altogether.
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CanadaApr 30, 2020

Dr. Theresa Tam: ``Things have been a little flat'' this week on the COVID-19 epidemic curve

Canada's chief public health officer says ``things have been a little flat'' this week on the COVID-19 epidemic curve, and acknowledges it is making everyone excited about when we are going to be able to get out of our houses. Dr. Theresa Tam cautions that there are still significant challenges in some settings, including long-term care homes.
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CanadaApr 30, 2020

Ontario reports largest daily death toll so far

Ontario is reporting 459 new COVID-19 cases today, and 86 more deaths, the largest daily death toll so far. The province has now seen 16,187 cases, an increase of 2.9 per cent over the previous day. The total includes 1,082 deaths and 10,205 resolved cases. In the previous day there were 12,928 tests completed, despite a pledge from the province to reach 14,000 tests a day by then.
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CanadaApr 30, 2020

Francois Legault says the province should expect the COVID-19 deaths in care homes to continue over the next days

Quebec Premier Francois Legault says the province should expect the COVID-19 deaths in the province's care homes to continue over the next days and weeks as seriously-ill people succumb to the illness. There were 98 new deaths since yesterday, for a total of 1,859, and Legault said 92 occurred in care homes. There were also 944 new cases for a new total of 27,538. Legault said there are concerning situations at three hospitals in the Montreal area, as well as the north-end neighbourhood of Montreal-Nord.
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BCApr 30, 2020

Suspect arrested after woman assaulted on SkyTrain in Vancouver

A suspect has been arrested for the violent assault of a woman as she rode the SkyTrain last Saturday from Waterfront Station in Vancouver. Transit police say a man approached the woman and yelled that she was the person who was making his daughter sick before he punched her several times. Vancouver police responded to a call yesterday from someone who said they recognized the man in photos distributed by transit police. A 51 year old man of no-fixed address has been arrested and charges of charges of assault, theft and mischief have been recommended.

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BCJul 14, 2025

Canada Cup: Team Canada finishes second after losing a thrilling final against TCC

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AlbertaJul 14, 2025

Alberta surpasses U.S. in confirmed measles cases with more than 1,300

Alberta has surpassed the United States in confirmed measles cases, after 30 new cases were diagnosed over the weekend. The province has now seen 1,314 cases since the beginning of March. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 1,288 cases so far this year across 39 states. The outbreak of the highly contagious disease hasn't led to any deaths so far in Alberta. Three people, including two children, have died in the United States. The U.S. has also seen more hospitalizations, with the CDC reporting 162 people have been hospitalized compared to just over 100 Albertans.
BCJul 14, 2025

Forty-five affordable homes protected in Richmond

More Richmond residents can keep their affordable homes with support from the Province and the B.C. Rental Protection Fund. “We’re working on every front to address the housing crisis and rising costs, so people have an affordable home in the community they love,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs. “When a building changes hands, residents worry whether they will be forced to move or pay much higher rent. By helping non-profits to buy these buildings, we are protecting the people who have lived there for years, close to their families, their jobs and the activ
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CanadaJul 14, 2025

Canada's Mark Carney government begins preparations for its first federal budget

Canada's Mark Carney government has begun preparations for its first federal budget, to be presented in the fall. The government said the budget 2025 will focus on boosting private investment and building the strongest economy in the G7. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne has launched pre-budget consultations today. The federal government said Canadians can also participate by visiting the Canada.ca/YourBudget website until August 28, 2025, to share their views on key issues. The government's main focus in the budget will be to eliminate the GST for new homes up to $1 million an
BCJul 14, 2025

BC Highway Patrol looks for witnesses and dash video after Highway 17 collision

A weekend collision between a motorcycle and a SUV in Delta is being investigated by BC Highway Patrol, and police are looking for more witnesses and dash-camera video to determine exactly what happened. On July 12, 2025, at about 11:15 a.m., a black Harley Davidson motorcycle collided with a dark green Toyota SUV on Highway #17 and Tsawwassen Drive in Delta. A second SUV, a grey Honda, was damaged by debris from the initial collision. “The minutes leading up to the collision, and the moments before the collision, are crucially important to the investigation,” says Corporal Michael McL