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The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 12:18 p.m. EDT on Sept. 26, 2020: There are 151,589 confirmed cases in Canada.

In the spring, Rick Rose drew the wrath of strangers after he practically shouted on Facebook that he wasn’t buying a face mask. Two months later, he contracted COVID-19 — and, he posted, he was struggling to breathe.

A classic road trip coming of age tale featuring Cochranite Chris Ball has received rave reviews from critics across the industry.

Unfortunately, CPC Peace River-Westlock MP Arnold Viersen says they are outweighed by the negatives

EDMONTON — Alberta has announced where it will spend part of the money it recently earmarked to reduce methane emissions from the oilpatch.

In an effort to support Albertans with addiction recovery, the Alberta government has declared September as Recovery Month in the province.

OTTAWA — Canada will spend $440 million to join an international program which is trying ensure COVID-19 vaccines aren't just hoarded by rich countries, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday.

OTTAWA — The federal government ran a deficit of $148.6 billion during the first four months of its 2020-2021 fiscal year, the result of unprecedented spending in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The result compared with a deficit of $1.

OTTAWA — Government House leader Pablo Rodriguez says the Liberals have reached a deal with the NDP over its demands for supporting the throne speech, averting an immediate election. More coming. The Canadian Press

TORONTO — The organization behind the Canadian Screen Awards has announced some equity-driven changes and initiatives, including a new rule concerning eligibility requirements for Indigenous content.