Beyond Local

Worldwide virus cases top 20 million, doubling in six weeks

The average number of new cases per day in the U.S. is still running high at over 54,000

Aug 11, 2020 1:18 PM Read more >

Global coronavirus cases top 20M as Russia approves vaccine

Russia has reported more than 890,000 cases, the fourth-highest total in the world

Aug 11, 2020 8:35 AM Read more >

Banff's mandatory mask areas has nearly perfect compliance over long weekend

The first weekend of mandatory masks in Banff’s set areas had an “overwhelming positive” effort, according to reports.

Aug 6, 2020 1:32 PM Read more >

Lac La Biche, one of Canada's most concentrated Lebanese communities, offers prayers

Mayor says thoughts and prayers go to family and friends in Beirut following deadly explosion.

Aug 5, 2020 10:15 AM Read more >

Health Canada recalling more than 50 hand sanitizers in evolving list

Canadians should consult the list regularly

Aug 5, 2020 8:50 AM Read more >

WE controversy takes bite out of Trudeau, Liberal popularity: Poll

The prime minister has apologized for not recusing himself from the WE decision

Aug 5, 2020 7:45 AM Read more >

COVID-19 vaccine efforts provide hope but no silver bullet to stop pandemic: Tam

People must remain focused on strong public health measures to control the outbreak

Aug 4, 2020 11:45 AM Read more >

Can you get the coronavirus from secondhand smoke?

Aug 4, 2020 9:32 AM Read more >

Updated: From masks to cohorting, a guide to back-to-school rules across the country

Alberta plans to fully reopen schools from kindergarten to Grade 12 this fall.

Aug 3, 2020 11:45 AM Read more >

Vietnam reports 1st ever virus death after renewed outbreak

More than 100 new cases have been confirmed in the past week

Jul 31, 2020 1:08 PM Read more >