iNews ReportWe Matter founders awarded Governor General’s medal
Hay River, N.W.T. siblings Kelvin and T’áncháy Redvers are being recognized for their work over the past five years supporting and empowering Indigenous youth with a Governor General’s Meritorious Service Medal.
B.C. stunt performer teaching tricks of the trade to Indigenous students to meet increasing demand
Bruce Crawford says demand for Indigenous talent is growing and he is hosting entry-level workshops in the Lower Mainland for First Nations people interested in getting a foot in the door of the film industry.
Arson charges pending following west Edmonton house fire
A woman has been arrested in connection to a Friday night fire in west Edmonton.
Former Mission school teacher charged with sexual assault
A former teacher in Mission, B.C. is facing seven charges after two women reported being assaulted and sexually assaulted more than a decade ago.
Man, 21, faces 2nd-degree murder charge laid after Saskatoon’s 3rd homicide of 2021
Police in Saskatoon are investigating the third homicide of 2021 after a man died from a stabbing.
Clothing exchange brings ‘recycled treasures’ to southeastern Sask. First Nation
From raising her own children, Amanda McArthur knows how fast a family can go through clothes — and especially when it comes to winter wear and good-quality items, that isn’t cheap.
Acting chief of defence staff addresses ‘beyond troubling’ culture in Canada’s military
Acting chief of the defence staff Lt.-Gen. Wayne Eyre says elements of Canada’s military culture “need, must and will change,” as two of the country’s former military leaders face misconduct allegations.
3 B.C. Interior heritage sites to be restored with provincial funding
The $20 million funding for heritage sites is part of the province’s $100 million Community Economic Recovery Infrastructure Program in response to COVID-19.
Thousands of customers without power Saturday in southern Alberta after damage to infrastructure
A power outage in southern Alberta on Saturday left over 8,300 customers without power for hours.
1 more death, 71 new cases of COVID-19 in Manitoba on Saturday
The latest update comes a day after Manitoba officials said every eligible Manitoban could get a first dose of a coronavirus vaccine by May 18, if supplies are steady.
The week in pictures: From sidewalk vaccinations to a climate protest
Quarantine hotels, Downtown Eastside sidewalk vaccinations, and the continuation of Meng Wanzhou’s extradition trial are the subjects of a few of the pictures that illustrate the news of the week in B.C.
Neonic soil treatment hurts ground-nesting bees, 1st of its kind study finds
A new study from researchers at the University of Guelph looks at the impact of pesticides applied to seeds and soil before planting on squash bees. While other studies have looked at the role of neonicotinoids on honey bees and bumble bees, this is the first to look at ground-nesting bees.
Head of Veterans Affairs office that supports women disappointed by misconduct allegations against top brass
The head of a Veterans Affairs department that started up on P.E.I. about a year ago to support women and LGBTQ veterans says she’s disappointed about continued allegations of sexual misconduct within the Canadian Forces, but she’s hopeful her office will find ways to make things better.
N.L. reports 2 new cases of COVID-19 as active case count dips to 87
There are two new cases of COVID-19 in Newfoundland and Labrador on Saturday, both are in the Eastern Health region and are contacts of previously known cases.
Bowness High School shifts to online learning Monday after COVID-19 outbreak
A COVID-19 outbreak at Bowness High School in northwest Calgary is causing all grades to transition to online classes starting Monday.
B.C.’s first parliamentary secretary for anti-racism initiatives sees change on horizon
A rise in hate crimes in B.C. over the past year shows an urgent need to take action against racism, says Rachna Singh, B.C.’s first parliamentary secretary for anti-racism initiatives.
Nova Scotia reports 6 new cases of COVID-19
Nova Scotia reported six new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday for a total of 29 active cases.
N.W.T. power corporation employee injured in Yellowknife
A Northwest Territories Power Corporation employee is in hospital after sustaining an injury at the Jackfish Lake generating plant in Yellowknife.
Nearly 200,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Toronto, city says
The city said 197,155 doses have been administered, and that several clinics are underway today to vaccinate priority hospital and community-based healthcare workers.
Nearly 125,000 Torontonians now vaccinated against COVID-19, city says
The city said 197,155 doses have been administered, and that several clinics are underway today to vaccinate priority hospital and community-based healthcare workers.
Widow wants sunken tugboat recovered, hopes it holds answers about husband’s death
Judy Carlick-Pearson, the wife of deceased mariner Troy Pearson, has started an online petition for Transport Canada to raise the tugboat Ingenika, which sank Feb. 11 near Kitimat, B.C.
Charlottetown’s Ice City Festival back in full swing after COVID forced pause
Charlottetown’s winter festival was put on ice this week due to COVID restrictions, but will be extended six days to make up for the pause.
‘Canada’s hockey dad’ Walter Gretzky remembered at hometown funeral
The funeral for hockey legend Wayne Gretzky’s father, Walter, will take place today in his hometown of Brantford, Ont.
Funeral for Walter Gretzky to be held Saturday in hometown of Brantford, Ont.
The funeral for hockey legend Wayne Gretzky’s father, Walter, will take place today in his hometown of Brantford, Ont.
Ontario sees 990 new COVID-19 cases
Ontario is reporting 990 new cases of COVID-19, according to figures shared by Health Minister Christine Elliott on Saturday.
Ontario sees 990 new COVID-19 cases and 6 deaths
Ontario is reporting 990 new cases of COVID-19 and six new deaths, according to the latest provincial figures.
Inside the Beaver Hills Biosphere: 6 outdoor oases east of Edmonton
If you’re looking for year-round outdoor adventure near Edmonton, check out the Beaver Hills Biosphere.
Functioning cellphone returned to owner after nearly 6 months at bottom of Harrison Lake
A Vancouver woman who lost her phone in Harrison Lake in September is shocked and surprised that not only has it been recovered from the lake bottom, but that it still works.
Halifax police investigate video of apparent assault outside Citadel High School
Police are investigating after videos surfaced online of a violent incident near Citadel High School in Halifax. At least two videos appear to show a group of teens surrounding a boy lying on the grass, who is then kicked by another boy and a girl.
N.B. COVID-19 roundup: Miramichi mass testing continues Saturday
New Brunswick is keeping a close eye on Zone 7 over the weekend, as mass COVID-19 testing continues in Miramichi on Saturday. The region has seen rising case numbers and confirmation of a B117 case, the virus variant first reported in the U.K.
Coronavirus: What’s happening in Canada and around the world on Saturday
Some provinces are speeding up plans to get people inoculated against COVID-19, with the approval of the latest vaccine and increased supplies.
COVID-19 on P.E.I.: What’s happening Saturday, March 6
P.E.I.’s Chief Public Health Office announced one new case of COVID-19 on the Island Friday, a man in his 50s who is a close contact of a previously announced case.
Teacher recovering from COVID-19 hopes her story shows importance of health guidelines
One of the teachers at Mount Pearl Senior High who contracted COVID-19 is now on the mend, looking forward to getting back to a job she loves, and hopes sharing her story will show how important it is to follow public health guidelines.