COVID-19

Alberta Parks cancels camping until at least mid-May

“The suspension is in place until the province’s chief medical officer of health is confident the health and public safety risk from COVID-19 is reduced."

Apr 17, 2020 1:36 PM Read more >

Vancouver Aquarium may be forced to permanently close

"This is an unprecedented time and the Vancouver Aquarium is in real peril."

Apr 16, 2020 11:00 AM Read more >

New report indicates 61,000 tourism business closures

“Experts anticipate substantial business closures and employee terminations across the industry if businesses are not provided with financial support to stay open and retain staff this summer and beyond."

Apr 14, 2020 2:15 PM Read more >

Check stops deterred most visitors from Banff during COVID-19 crisis

While the vast majority of visitors stayed away, more than half the day-trippers intercepted at checkpoints in Banff chose to continue driving into the community despite recommendations against that.

Apr 13, 2020 7:07 PM Read more >

Educational check points at Town of Banff entrances to discourage non-essential travel

“We love our neighbours from Calgary but this long weekend, we continue to urge you to please stay at home where you’re safe."

Apr 9, 2020 4:45 PM Read more >

Canmore churches chiming in to celebrate frontline workers during COVID-19

Ralph Connor Memorial United Church and St. Michaels Anglican Church will ring church bells as a way to support all emergency workers, including healthcare, RCMP, EMS and Canmore Fire.

Apr 7, 2020 1:36 PM Read more >

ONTARIO: Devastated daughter urges people to stay home after parents died days apart, victims of COVID-19

Elizabeth and Lyle Fox are being remembered by family and wide 'circle of friends'; Daughter pleads with people to take COVID-19 seriously and heed warnings

Mar 30, 2020 7:29 PM Read more >

Hold the elevator? How to stay safe in close quarters during COVID-19

Mar 29, 2020 12:47 PM Read more >

Provincial, federal resources listed for Barrhead businesses

Town, county, chamber and Community Futures partner to compile list

Mar 28, 2020 11:56 AM Read more >

This virtual platform connects pet owners with veterinarians

“The veterinary profession is essential to ensuring pet health."

Mar 28, 2020 10:30 AM Read more >