Beyond Local

Deficit on track to hit $330 billion with COVID effects lasting years, says PBO

The Liberals said in July that the deficit would be $343.2 billion, but that didn't include new possible spending, or measures coming in under budget.

Sep 29, 2020 12:15 PM Read more >

Trudeau pledges extra $400 million in humanitarian aid to fight COVID-19

The new money will go to "to trusted partners on the ground fighting COVID-19," Trudeau said.

Sep 29, 2020 11:30 AM Read more >

Trudeau urges largest countries in the world to support UN biodiversity plan

The prime minister was pledging Canada’s support for a UN initiative that aims to protect 30 per cent of land and oceans by 2030.

Sep 28, 2020 7:45 PM Read more >

Liberals seek to fast track new COVID-19 aid bill after CERB expires

Government House leader Pablo Rodriguez proposed Monday to limit debate on the legislation, which sets up three new benefits to help workers

Sep 28, 2020 4:20 PM Read more >

End of life planning a critical conversation

“We can definitely start to personalize things more – there are lots of great ideas you just have to have these conversations.”

Sep 28, 2020 11:34 AM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sept. 27

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 10:55 a.m. EDT on Sept. 27, 2020: There are 152,162 confirmed cases in Canada.

Sep 27, 2020 9:09 AM Read more >

Two die after small plane crashes in field southwest of Edmonton

THORSBY, Alta. — Two people have died in a plane crash near a community southwest of Edmonton. RCMP Cpl. Deanna Fontaine says the small aircraft went down in a field near Thorsby on Saturday afternoon.

Sep 26, 2020 6:44 PM Read more >

Parks Canada's new dog handler lands 'astronaut job'

“I used to joke that it was an astronaut job because there’s literally more astronauts in Canada than this position."

Sep 25, 2020 3:15 PM Read more >

How can I tell the difference between the flu and COVID-19?

How can I tell the difference between the flu and COVID-19? It’s impossible to tell without a test. Influenza and COVID-19 have such similar symptoms, you may need to get tested to know what's making you miserable.

Sep 24, 2020 10:45 AM Read more >

Partial closure of Canada-U.S. border extended to Oct. 21

Crossings of the border have been largely restricted to trade goods, essential workers and citizens returning home since March

Sep 18, 2020 5:30 PM Read more >