Timeline of COVID-19 cases in Canada
Health officials in Ontario have confirmed a new case of the novel…The Canadian Press / February 26, 2020
Month: February 2020
Prepare for new coronavirus like an emergency, health minister advises
OTTAWA — Health Minister Patty Hajdu is encouraging Canadians to stockpile food…The Canadian Press / February 26, 2020
Halifax council studies quiet fireworks displays to avoid alarming veterans
HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia city councillor is pushing for quiet fireworks…Jerold Leblanc / February 26, 2020
New Brunswick maintains position on abortions and Canada Health Act
FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government is standing firm in its position…Associated Press / February 26, 2020
Bolder actions, words from protesters behind Quebec and Ontario rail blockades
Protesters behind rail blockades in Quebec and Ontario ramped up their actions…The Canadian Press / February 26, 2020
Renovation forces Canada Day party off Parliament Hill this summer
OTTAWA — Canada’s biggest annual birthday bash is moving away from Parliament…The Canadian Press / February 26, 2020
Acquittal quashed: Homeowner who gunned down car thief to be tried anew
TORONTO — A homeowner who gunned down a would-be car thief seconds…The Canadian Press / February 26, 2020
Groundhogs got it wrong: spring isn’t coming soon, Weather Network says
Two out of three groundhogs got it wrong — at least according…The Canadian Press / February 26, 2020
Kenney warns cancelled energy projects stand in the way of Indigenous prosperity
CALGARY — A $1-billion fund established last year to support Indigenous participation…The Canadian Press / February 26, 2020
Innisfail man killed in single-vehicle collision
RCMP said car hit a pole just northwest of Innisfail early on WednesdayWire Service / February 26, 2020
Oilsands project’s demise sends ripples through central Alberta
Concerns raised about lost jobs and message sent to potential investorsWire Service / February 26, 2020
Red Deer tornado simulation is part of provincial emergency drill
Emergency workers are participating in a preparedness exercise that runs to SaturdayLana Michelin / February 26, 2020
PHOTOS: Red Deer students take kindness to new heights with Pink Shirt Day
Gateway Christian School students made posters and participate in special activitiesLana Michelin / February 26, 2020
Mayday: Red Deer couple on Cancun to Calgary flight makes emergency landing in Memphis
A Red Deer couple was on a flight bound for Calgary, when…Mamta Lulla / February 26, 2020
Tree removal will pave the way for future Dawe Centre expansion in Red Deer
Almost half an acre of trees will be felled for utility line moving projectLana Michelin / February 26, 2020
Sylvan Lake senior injured when ambulance gurney flips at Red Deer hospital
A Sylvan Lake senior suffered a number of injuries on her way…Kaylyn Whibbs / February 26, 2020
Kenney pledges $100M toward Red Deer hospital improvements
Premier Jason Kenney has committed $100 million toward improvements at Red Deer…Red Deer Advocate Staff / February 26, 2020
B.C. landlord can’t evict tenant, even though renter is in jail
Landlord baffled at arbitrator decision based on notice of hearing not being served properlyPaul Henderson / February 26, 2020
VIDEO: Grumpy sea lion resists help back to water in Washington state
Crews were able to coax her into a crate to carry her back to waterAssociated Press / February 26, 2020
Sylvan Lake school welcomes inclusive theatre audience
H. J. Cody School hosts relaxed theatre production March 14Susan Zielinski / February 26, 2020