WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on another subsidiary of Rosneft, ramping up pressure on the Russian state oil giant that the Trump administration has said
Blowing snow, poor roads as 15-40 cm snowfall set to blanket central and western Alberta
Central and southern Alberta are set to be hit with a big dump of extended snowfall Thursday, after morning snow led to poor road conditions across large sections of the
Events in Edmonton cancelled or postponed over coronavirus concerns
Public health officials around the world are grappling with the spread of the new coronavirus outbreak, which originated in China late last year. The World Health Organization described the virus
‘Corona time’: Belgian school under fire for racist class photo
A Belgian school has been criticized for sharing a photo of students dressed in stereotypical Chinese clothing, making racist gestures and holding a sign that alludes to the new coronavirus.
Mexico’s low coronavirus cases draws skepticism — should travellers worry?
Months into a global virus outbreak-turned-pandemic, Mexico’s total count of confirmed cases of the new coronavirus to date sits at a meagre 12. But one doctor isn’t so sure that’s
Canadian Screen Awards cancelled due to coronavirus
The Canadian Screen Awards set for later this month in Toronto have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television says the cancellation affects
Live in the Okanagan: Top off Saint Patrick’s Day week with a little live music
Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day all week by supporting local talent. Need a little more information about a particular show? Click on the hyperlink over the venue to be directed to
Coronavirus heartbreak: Italian pensioner in tears as he sends harrowing message to world
Italy’s Prime Minister has added drastic new restrictions for all shops to be shut apart from supermarkets, food stores and chemists. The European country has been put into lockdown as
EU shamed: Coronavirus response ‘abnormal’ as Brussels bloc blasted for lack of ‘coherence
M Bellamy, a member of the European parliament, told Europe 1 radio: “We need to find a coherent response to the health crisis at European level.” The absence of a consistent
Winnipeg Jets owner True North to address NHL coronavirus shutdown Thursday afternoon
True North Sports + Entertainment will be sharing details of their COVID-19 operation plan on Thursday afternoon. True North – known for operating the NHL’s Winnipeg Jets, the AHL’s Manitoba