Новости за 29.10.2020

Here’s Jesse Beyer’s Wednesday, October 28, 2020 evening weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.

Health Matters October 28: New federal price controls for new medications have been released and the cystic fibrosis community says they will prevent access to a life-saving treatment. Plus how the new Queering Cancer website can help LGBTQ2 people navigate cancer, without discrimination. Su-Ling Goh reports.

A farm boy from Alberta turned powerhouse politician has passed away. Don Mazankowski, who served as member of Parliament for decades, was the former director of ATCO and had an Edmonton hospital named after him, passed away Tuesday night. As Kendra Slugoski explains, his contributions to Canada and Alberta will not be forgotten.

Many Lethbridge businesses are feeling optimistic about the future according to a new survey conducted by the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce.

Several Alberta unions launched a renewed effort to fight the Alberta government. They’re calling it the ‘Stand up to Kenney campaign.’ As Nicole Stillger reports, they’re asking Albertans to join in.

A Saturday night and a full moon meant it was expected to be the biggest Halloween in years — with lots of parties and costumes. COVID-19 has put a damper on how we celebrate. Morgan Black explains how one local costume shop is trying to make things work.

Mayor Naheed Nenshi said the city received 10 times the applications than spots available in the Aug. 11 to Sep. 11 window.

The Alberta Teachers’ Association released a new report on bullying and violence against teachers. The survey is believed to be the first of its kind in the province. And as Julia Wong reports, nine of ten teachers report being on the receiving end of bullying and violence.

Record shipping orders are projected this year as online purchases skyrocket amid the coronavirus pandemic.

More than 150 new beds will be opening up in Hamilton hospitals as a result of provincial funding.

The victim of a tragic traffic incident involving a semi truck’s converter dolly in Edmonton Wednesday morning has been identified as 36-year-old Edmonton Catholic Schools teacher Meghan Weis. Breanna Karstens-Smith reports live from the scene on Lessard Road in west Edmonton.

A B.C. Lottery Corporation casino in Richmond, B.C., violated Canada’s anti-money laundering rules for several years after an investigator warned his superiors that the casino’s staff might be helping high rollers avoid suspicious transaction reports, a provincial inquiry has heard. Lawyers for the Cullen Commission questioned Gord Friesen, the Lottery Corp.’s former manager of investigations,...

“New this year is the ability to donate online and by text."

Patty Cuttell said in a release she was told the judicial recount would take place Nov. 2, after the swearing-in ceremony.

The trial for Calgary police Const. Alex Dunn, who is accused of assault causing bodily harm after arresting a woman in 2017, was back in court Wednesday.

The province has reported 200 or more new cases for eight straight days.

In an effort to get more people visiting the area, free parking will soon be available at the waterfront seven days a week for up to four hours.

Alberta's cabinet has agreed to another 90-day extension to Jan. 31, but it comes with no additional funding.

The risk-based model would still see inspectors check on all facilities, but would have them focus more on new centres and on those struggling to meet rules and standards.

Husband and father Samatar Sahal, 40, was killed while working at a Trans Mountain pipeline site in west Edmonton on Tuesday.