The NHL has announced that its Winter Classic and all-star weekend will not be held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
NHL postpones Winter Classic, all-star weekend until 2022
Work has started on inquiry into N.S. mass shooting, public safety minister says
The commissioners conducting a public inquiry into the April 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia have started their work, federal Public Safety Minister Bill Blair said Thursday.
Province promises gender equity for P.E.I. school sports after girls’ golf complaint
The province will review school sports to ensure gender equity, it said in a written release Thursday.
COVID-19 outbreak temporarily closes Chatham-Kent church
A COVID-19 outbreak in a Chatham-Kent church has forced the congregation to shut its doors for the next two weeks.
COVID-19 in Sask: Record-high 21 people in hospital, 60 new cases reported Thursday
Saskatchewan is reporting 60 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, tying with July 22 for the second highest increase since the beginning of the pandemic.
Schools in Winnipeg, northern Manitoba must make more space under extra COVID-19 measures
The Manitoba government announced new measures Thursday for schools in Winnipeg and the Northern Health region in response to increasing community transmission of COVID-19.
Former teacher at Catholic all-girls school avoids jail after Vancouver police sex sting
A former teacher at an all-girls school charged in connection with an extensive Vancouver police sting targeting predators allegedly willing to pay teenagers for sex acts has avoided jail time after taking a plea deal.
Nova Scotia’s first all-female transplant surgery team breaks barriers
As Dr. Stephanie Hiebert prepared to transplant a man’s liver a few months ago, she realized she needed to take a photo of the surgical team. She was surrounded by six women and the only man in the room was the patient.
Victim’s head injury left ‘no hope of survival’
Crown and defence agree that the brain injury that led to Anthony Dwyer’s death was “likely caused” when he hit his head on the pavement immediately after being struck in the face by William Jordan – not by the punch itself.
Quebec health minister says he’s losing sleep over COVID-19 situation in CHSLDs
Even if outbreaks are more contained than during the first wave, seniors in CHSLDs — who are especially vulnerable to developing complications and dying from the disease — are being hit hard once again this time around.
Large fire breaks out in restaurant in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood
Vancouver firefighters are battling a blaze that broke out in a poutine restaurant in Mount Pleasant on Thursday morning.
Anonymous tip line leads city to discover $202K lost to fraud and waste
A fraud and waste hotline in its first year has found the city has lost $202,000, with $100,000 of this being due to fraud.
Backlash grows over Ford’s move to grant Charles McVety’s religious college university status
Condemnation grew Thursday over an Ontario government bill that would give new powers to a religious college run by a social conservative ally of Premier Doug Ford.
New positive COVID-19 test reported in Thunder Bay District
One new case of COVID-19 has been reported in Thunder Bay and the surrounding area.
Because it’s 2020: Metro Vancouver could see snow this week
It’s only October, but forecasters are warning that there may be snow in the higher elevations of Metro Vancouver on Friday morning, followed by a weekend of unseasonably cold weather.
Pandemic tests Canada’s ability to be powerhouse at Beijing Olympics
Canada has been a top-five country in every Winter Olympics medal table since 1998, and top three in Paralympic Games gold medals since 2010.
Workers at Walmart stores shuttered by fires will be paid for missed shifts, company says
Workers at the three local Walmart stores closed due to fires this week will be paid for their scheduled shifts and given the opportunity to work at neighbouring stores, a spokesperson for the company said Thursday.
Regina Transit routes, Saskatoon’s Crazy Eggs Restaurant among latest potential COVID-19 exposure spots
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has published the list of possible exposures to COVID-19 from Oct. 10 through 19. The SHA releases the names of businesses and times when not all contacts can be traced.
New COVID-19 cases in Waterloo region top 300 this month
Public health reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 in Waterloo region as of Thursday, which brings the total of new cases in October to 312.
Beijing erupts at Canada after parliamentary committee says China’s Uighur policy amounts to ‘genocide’
China’s foreign ministry is lashing out at Canada after a House of Commons subcommittee concluded that the state’s mistreatment of Uighurs living in Xinjiang province is tantamount to genocide.
North Bay environmental group uneasy with investment in small modular reactors
In remote communities and mining operations, diesel is often the main power source. But this is at odds with the reality that Canada has to reduce emissions and slow climate change.
Province increases funding available to P.E.I. small businesses
Innovation PEI will increase funding for eight programs to help Island businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, it announced Thursday.
Niagara needs 20,000 more affordable housing units, Brock researcher says
The gap between the number of affordable homes available in Niagara and those who need them keeps growing. According to a Brock University researcher, almost 20,000 additional apartment units will be needed by 2041 to meet the demand.
Injunction against First Nations land reclamation camp sparks skirmish with police
Blazing wooden pallets and tires blocked one side of a street leading into a southern Ontario community on Thursday, after a skirmish between police and members of a First Nation land reclamation camp.
Ontario judge grants permanent injunction against 1492 Land Back Lane camp
An Ontario Superior Court judge granted a permanent injunction Thursday against the continued presence of a Six Nations land reclamation camp that has stopped the construction of a Caledonia, Ont., subdivision.
Rescue team resumes search for missing hiker in B.C.’s Manning Park
Princeton Search and Rescue says it’s resuming the search for Jordan Naterer, which was brought to a halt Saturday after an extensive five-day effort to find the missing hiker.
Fearing closure, West Prince curling clubs consider merger
Two curling clubs in western P.E.I. are looking to combine their resources to create a single facility that they hope will last into the future.
What you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Thursday, Oct. 22
The number of active cases in Alberta continues to reach new heights, passing 3,370 on Wednesday, topping the previous peak of 3,203 a day before as Municipal Affairs Minister Tracy Allard tested positive and was experiencing mild symptoms.
Canada officially removed from EU’s permissible travel list due to rising COVID-19 cases
The European Union officially removed Canada from a list of countries that should not be subjected to incoming travel restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ghislaine Maxwell denied arranging girls for Prince Andrew in newly released deposition
Jeffrey Epstein’s ex-girlfriend denied introducing Britain’s Prince Andrew to underage sex partners in a defensive and combative deposition made public Thursday, calling the prince’s accuser an “awful fantasist.”
Dr. Deena Hinshaw to update Alberta with latest on COVID-19 pandemic
Despite record numbers of COVID-19 cases, the Alberta government has no plans to impose “indiscriminate” restrictions that would shut down the hospitality industry, says Premier Jason Kenney.
Alberta again breaks two COVID-19 records with 3,519 active cases
Alberta once again broke two COVID-19 records on Thursday when the province reported 427 new cases and a total of 3,519 active cases of the illness.
Despite record COVID-19 numbers, Alberta will not impose restrictions, premier says
Despite record numbers of COVID-19 cases, the Alberta government has no plans to impose “indiscriminate” restrictions that would shut down the hospitality industry, says Premier Jason Kenney.