Edmonton-based budget carrier Flair Airlines is welcoming Ottawa's decision to allow international air traffic to return to eight more airports at the end of the month. The airline says it's eager to offer flights to those wanting toenjoy some sun this fall and winter. Airports in Regina and Saskatoon are among those in mid-size communities that will join 10 others already handling international flights, including Winnipeg, Edmonton and Calgary.Transport Canada says it's able to ease a ban imposed in February thanks to higher COVID-19 vaccination levels and strict vaccine travel requirements t

An Alberta member of the legislature says she is outraged after COVID-19 protesters came to her house on the weekend and hung up a noose.Tracy Allard calls the threats and intimidation inexcusable and says her private life and her family are out of bounds to protesters.Allard made the comments on her Facebook page where she described what happened at her home in Grande Prairie, Alberta on Sunday.She says it began with a small group of protesters that soon grew to 30, prompting police to be called.Allard says the protesters left behind a crude wooden gallows, with a noose, and the words ``No to

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is confident that a ``solution'' can be reached to allow Canada to honour its war dead on Remembrance Day by lowering the flag to half-mast. Speaking at a news conference from climate talks in Glasgow, the prime minister says the government is working closely with Indigenous groups to find ways to raise then lower the flag to half-mast on Nov. 11. The flag has been flying at half-mast at federal buildings since late May, after the location of what are believed to be hundreds of unmarked graves at a former residential school in Kamloops, B.C. Trudeau has s

A Calgary pastor and his brother are appealing sanctions they received for violating Alberta's COVID-19 rules. Justice Adam Germain issued the sanctions for civil contempt last month for Pastor Artur Pawlowski and his brother Dawid Pawlowski,which included stiff fines, periods of probation and paying Alberta Health Services costs.The two men, as part of their probation, were also ordered to include in any public speeches that criticize COVID-19 measures a reference to the fact their views are contradicted by the majority of scientific opinion.In their appeal, the two argue that the punishments

A 57 year old man has been shot and killed in Maple Ridge. Ridge Meadows RCMP say it happened just before seven last night in a remote, rural area of the community. The critically injured victim was found in a white GMC pickup and police day he died at the scene, despite life-saving efforts by officers. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is on the scene and RCMP say it's not yet known if the shooting is related to Metro Vancouver's ongoing gang conflict.

The premier's office in British Columbia says John Horgan is making good progress following last week's biopsy surgery for a growth in his throat. A statement on Tuesday said Horgan is participating virtually in meetings and briefings this week. It says the premier will provide further details about his condition and potential treatment in the coming days. The statement says Horgan thanks everyone who senttheir well wishesand he expressed his gratitude to health-care workers. Horgan said Thursday he had noticed a lump on his neck and the biopsy was scheduled for the following day after furthe

World leaders at the UN climate summit are promising to protect the world's forests, cut methane emissions and help South Africa wean itself off coal. Britain is hailing the commitment by over 100 countries, including Canada, to end deforestation in the coming decade as the first big achievement of the conference known as COP-26. Meanwhile, the U-S is launching a plan to reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to global warming. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau used his speech at the opening of an event on carbon pricing to urge the world to have 60 per c

Transport Canada is easing its restrictions on international flight arrivals.It's increasing the number of Canadian airports where international flights will be allowed to land, as of November 30th.Transport Minister Omar Alghabra made the announcement this morning at an airport in Waterloo, Ontario.Eight more locations will be added to the current list of 10 Canadian airports where international passenger flights are allowed to land.

BC is expanding early eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots to people who received two doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine. Boosters are already being offered to seniors and people with compromised immune systems but AstraZeneca recipients will also be getting invitations for boosters six months after their second dose. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says that's because data has shown that individuals who received two doses of the viral vector vaccine have had waning protection from infection, although it is still strong. Boosters for all people 12 years and older are expected to be