Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Alberta's top doctor says her kids will return to school, but no wrong answers

Alberta reported 103 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday

Aug 20, 2020 4:44 PM Read more >

Liberals to replace CERB with new benefit, simplified EI program

Changes are also coming in to allow workers to keep more of their benefits

Aug 20, 2020 1:15 PM Read more >

Alberta Teachers' Association calls on province to delay start of school year

Need more time to prepare for students, says association president Jason Schilling

Aug 20, 2020 5:00 AM Read more >

At least 30 COVID-19 cases linked to religious activities in Alberta: Hinshaw

15 cases are linked to a church in Edmonton

Aug 18, 2020 4:10 PM Read more >

Many parents nervous about return of school, plan to send kids anyway: survey

Online survey took place Aug. 14-16

Aug 18, 2020 8:11 AM Read more >

Fatal COVID-19 outbreak over at Edmonton hospital; 84 new cases in Alberta

Hospital will also begin phased reopening

Aug 14, 2020 6:33 PM Read more >

Alberta teachers, school staff should be tested before classes start: Hinshaw

Hinshaw reported one more COVID-19 death and 121 new cases of the illness

Aug 12, 2020 5:05 PM Read more >

Alberta reports downward COVID-19 trend with 56 cases and 2 new deaths

"The hard truth is that we will likely still be fighting COVID-19 in 2021," Hinshaw said.

Aug 6, 2020 4:15 PM Read more >

Canada signs deals with Pfizer, Moderna to get doses of COVID-19 vaccines

Phase 3 trial results are expected in the fall

Aug 5, 2020 8:46 AM Read more >

Alberta sees dip in COVID-19 cases: Hinshaw

Bylaws requiring masks be worn in public places went into effect in Edmonton and Calgary on Saturday

Aug 4, 2020 3:30 PM Read more >