Alberta government to introduce 3 bills amid COVID-19 pandemic
1,200 City of Calgary employees face temporary layoffs amid COVID-19 pandemic
Alberta RCMP investigate 2 bodies found near Sundre home
Coronavirus: AHS issues orders to 6 gyms in Alberta for failing to close
TC Energy enlists Alberta to help finish US$8 billion Keystone XL project
Coronavirus: 77 Alberta health-care workers infected with new coronavirus
Alberta man who died from COVID-19 remembered as a mentor and jokester
6.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Idaho
A large earthquake struck north of Boise, Idaho, Tuesday evening, with people across a large area reporting shaking. Continue reading
Alberta landlord fears financial challenges as protections for renters kick in
By Breanna Karstens-Smith Anchor/Reporter
New protections for renters unable to make their payments because of COVID-19 will kick in Wednesday. Continue reading
Coronavirus: 28 U.S. spring-breakers test positive for COVID-19 after Mexico trip
The 28 confirmed cases are self-isolating and dozens more are under quarantine while being monitored and tested, the city of Austin said in a statement on Tuesday. Continue reading
Coronavirus: new partnership brings lunches to kids in Calgary amid school closures
A Calgary restaurant chain is helping bring lunches to children who are no longer in school due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Continue reading
Conservationists concerned over sale of Crown land in southern Alberta
The Alberta government has auctioned off a parcel of Crown land near Taber, Alta., to an anonymous bidder for $460,000, and that has some conservation groups in the area concerned. Continue reading
B.C. startup launches app to help swamped health-care workers outside of work
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The free app coordinates friends, families and neighbours of health-care workers to take care of basic tasks like shopping or meal preparation during the pandemic. Continue reading
Coronavirus means some Alberta hotels close; changes for those still open
By Gil Tucker Reporter
With far fewer guests, Alberta hotels are scaling back operations and laying off staff. Continue reading
3rd COVID-19 death reported at Calgary care centre; officials flag operational concerns
A third resident at the McKenzie Towne Continuing Care Centre in Calgary has died after testing positive for COVID-19. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Canada’s COVID-19 death toll surpasses 100
As of Tuesday, Canada’s COVID-19 death toll now sits at 101 while confirmed cases have now reached at least 8,579. Continue reading
Bad connection: Why home offices are slowing down work and play
By Morgan Black Community Reporter
If you’re working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, you likely know the frustration that comes with a bad internet connection. Continue reading
Alberta education minister will not reverse decision on layoffs amid COVID-19 pandemic
Alberta’s education minister, in her first public comments since laying off more than 20,000 people in an email on the weekend, resisted Opposition calls to reverse her decision. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Health officials say there are 10 outbreaks in long-term care homes around Ontario
“We’re trying to isolate the residents that have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and those we think might be away from anybody we think might not have it.” Continue reading
Your rent is due. What help is available for tenants across Canada
All provinces have to some degree suspended evictions. But what help is available to tenants varies significantly across Canada. Continue reading
Organization supports Calgary artists with disabilities amid COVID-19 outbreak
The Indefinite Arts Centre in Calgary is delivering “artist kits” to its members during the COVID-19 outbreak. Continue reading
B.C. mom pens kids’ book to help children understand COVID-19
By Simon Little Online Journalist
How do you keep your kids occupied while teaching them about the novel coronavirus without scaring them? Continue reading
Comparing coronavirus responses: What did Canada and the U.S. do differently?
New York has more than nine times as many diagnoses as Canada, which has 7,405 confirmed cases, including 74 deaths. Continue reading
5 new COVID-19 deaths in B.C., restrictions to last until ‘at least the summer’: officials
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Global News will stream the event live here, on our Facebook page and carry it on BC1. Continue reading
Here’s who’s eligible and how to apply for Canada’s coronavirus wage subsidy
The updated coronavirus wage subsidy will cover 75 per cent of the costs of keeping employees. Continue reading
Family uses walkie-talkie to say goodbye to mom dying of coronavirus
The mother of six was recovering from breast cancer when she contracted the virus. Continue reading
Alberta man who died from COVID-19 remembered as a mentor and jokester
Shawn Auger, 34, died in hospital on Monday, March 30 from COVID-19. Continue reading
6.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Idaho
A large earthquake struck north of Boise, Idaho, Tuesday evening, with people across a large area reporting shaking. Continue reading
Alberta landlord fears financial challenges as protections for renters kick in
By Breanna Karstens-Smith Anchor/Reporter
New protections for renters unable to make their payments because of COVID-19 will kick in Wednesday. Continue reading
Coronavirus: new partnership brings lunches to kids in Calgary amid school closures
A Calgary restaurant chain is helping bring lunches to children who are no longer in school due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Continue reading
Conservationists concerned over sale of Crown land in southern Alberta
The Alberta government has auctioned off a parcel of Crown land near Taber, Alta., to an anonymous bidder for $460,000, and that has some conservation groups in the area concerned. Continue reading
Coronavirus means some Alberta hotels close; changes for those still open
By Gil Tucker Reporter
With far fewer guests, Alberta hotels are scaling back operations and laying off staff. Continue reading
3rd COVID-19 death reported at Calgary care centre; officials flag operational concerns
A third resident at the McKenzie Towne Continuing Care Centre in Calgary has died after testing positive for COVID-19. Continue reading
Bad connection: Why home offices are slowing down work and play
By Morgan Black Community Reporter
If you’re working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, you likely know the frustration that comes with a bad internet connection. Continue reading
Alberta education minister will not reverse decision on layoffs amid COVID-19 pandemic
Alberta’s education minister, in her first public comments since laying off more than 20,000 people in an email on the weekend, resisted Opposition calls to reverse her decision. Continue reading
Your rent is due. What help is available for tenants across Canada
All provinces have to some degree suspended evictions. But what help is available to tenants varies significantly across Canada. Continue reading
Organization supports Calgary artists with disabilities amid COVID-19 outbreak
The Indefinite Arts Centre in Calgary is delivering “artist kits” to its members during the COVID-19 outbreak. Continue reading
Coronavirus: The struggle to distance social teens during a pandemic
By Laurel Gregory Reporter
Psychologist Caroline Buzanko says teens will evaluate the COVID-19 pandemic differently than their parents, as they don’t assess risk in the same way. Continue reading
Calgary volunteers sew masks for medical community amid COVID-19 pandemic
A group of volunteers is making medical masks for healthcare workers in Calgary amid COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Alberta has 754 confirmed cases of COVID-19; 9 deaths total
Dr. Deena Hinshaw said Tuesday that a third death related to the novel coronavirus had occurred at McKenzie Towne Continuing Care Centre in Calgary. Continue reading
Coronavirus: 77 Alberta health-care workers infected with new coronavirus
By Kendra Slugoski Reporter
Alberta Health has confirmed dozens of health care workers have tested positive for COVID-19. Continue reading
1,200 City of Calgary employees face temporary layoffs amid COVID-19 pandemic
Over a thousand employees working for the City of Calgary have been issued temporary layoffs as a part of the city’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Coronavirus: AHS issues orders to 6 gyms in Alberta for failing to close
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
AHS has received 3,930 coronavirus-related complaints and services requests since January, according to Kerry Williamson, the executive director of issues management for AHS. Continue reading
TELUS Mobility outages resolved for Alberta customers
A widespread outage of TELUS Mobility services across Alberta, including landline, cellphone and data services was resolved within one hour Tuesday morning. Continue reading
Imperial Oil cutting spending plans for 2020 by $1 billion amid COVID-19 pandemic
Imperial Oil Ltd. is reducing its spending for this year by $1 billion, including a $500-million cut to its capital spending plan as it deals with the COVID-19 pandemic and crash in oil prices. Continue reading
Alberta RCMP investigate 2 bodies found near Sundre home
A Calgary medical examiner will complete autopsies on both people on Tuesday. Continue reading
In letter to members, Alberta Medical Association says province going ahead with ‘irresponsible’ changes
The Alberta Medical Association says the government is going ahead with its proposed health-care restructuring, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
TC Energy enlists Alberta to help finish US$8 billion Keystone XL project
TC Energy gave the go-ahead for the construction of its US$8-billion Keystone XL Pipeline project on Tuesday, with a helping hand from the Alberta government. Continue reading
Stabbing victim rushed to hospital from Calgary hotel: police
Calgary police are investigating a stabbing on Tuesday that sent one man to hospital with serious injuries. Continue reading
Alberta government to introduce 3 bills amid COVID-19 pandemic
Alberta’s government house leader is schedule to hold a media availability Tuesday morning to discuss legislation needed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and the downturn in the energy sector. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Counterfeit Chinese-made face masks pulled offline after Global News probe
Counterfeit safety masks from China have been removed from sales websites after an investigation by Global News found the items were not N95 certified as they had claimed. Continue reading
Alberta man who died from COVID-19 remembered as a mentor and jokester
Shawn Auger, 34, died in hospital on Monday, March 30 from COVID-19. Continue reading