Biden to prioritize blocking of Keystone XL pipeline extension
On the day that U.S. President-elect Joe Biden takes office, he intends to kill the Keystone XL Pipeline deal, according to documents reviewed by CTV News.
CALGARY
Calgary News | Local Breaking | CTV News Calgary
Restrictions ease in Alberta Monday, salons prepare to reopen to clients
Some aspects of life in Alberta will return as they were before public health officials announced a second lockdown in mid-December — but not all businesses can resume.
750 cases of COVID-19 reported in Alberta on Sunday
Alberta reported 750 cases of COVID-19 on Sunday after performing 11,484 tests on Saturday.
MORE TOP STORIES
-
Fewer worshippers, but some at Calgary church still not following health orders
It’s the first weekend since a Calgary church service drew attention from police and health officials, but on Sunday, it seemed a bit less defiant of Alberta’s Public Health Act.
-
Suspects arrested, others sought, following southeast Calgary shooting
A man and a woman are in custody in connection with a shooting incident that took place Sunday morning, police say.
-
Calgary police say downtown stabbing related to the drug trade
Police are looking for a suspect in connection with a stabbing Saturday night.
-
'A great benefit': 2021 World Juniors 50/50 money to support Alberta’s hockey programs
Albertans are known to love 50/50 draws, and this year’s World Junior Hockey Championships proved just that as it broke records and provided a huge amount of support to the province’s hockey community.
-
'Morally and ethically wrong': Court to hear challenge to Alberta coal policy removal
First Nations, ranchers, municipal officials and environmentalists hope to persuade a judge this week to force Alberta to revisit its decision to open one of the province's most important and best-loved landscapes to open-pit coal mining.
-
No place for 'far right' in Conservative Party: O'Toole
Federal Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole pushed back against attempts to link his party to Trump-style politics on Sunday, saying there is 'no place for the far right' in the Tories while accusing the Liberals of divisive dirty tricks.
-
COVID-19 worsening Canadian students' diets, inactivity, alcohol consumption: study
A new study out of the University of Saskatchewan has found that the COVID-19 pandemic has increased unhealthy behaviour in post-secondary students, including poor dietary habits, low activity levels, and high alcohol consumption.
-
Phil Spector, famed music producer and convicted murderer, dead at 81
Phil Spector, the eccentric and revolutionary music producer who transformed rock music with his 6'Wall of Sound' method and who later was convicted of murder, has died. He was 81.
-
Kremlin critic Navalny detained after landing in Moscow
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was arrested Sunday at a Moscow airport as he tried to enter the country from Germany, where he had spent five months recovering from nerve agent poisoning that he blames on the Kremlin.
-
Tim Cook on why he kicked Parler off Apple's App Store
Apple, along with Amazon and Google, effectively kicked Parler off the internet in the wake of the January 6 U.S. Capitol siege. Despite criticism that Big Tech wields too much power over speech, Apple CEO Tim Cook defended his decision.
-
New
New | Turning cameras off during Zoom meetings can help the climate, study finds
Turning off the camera during Zoom or video meetings can actually help reduce a person's carbon footprint by 96 per cent, a new environmental study finds.
-
717 cases of COVID-19 and 15 deaths reported in Alberta on Saturday
Alberta reported 717 cases of COVID-19 on Saturday after completing 12,439 tests on Friday.
Inside CTV News Calgary
'Sugar dating' website sees increased activity in pandemic, Alberta university students among most members
There are more "sugar babies" now since the start of the pandemic and many members of an online platform that promotes the lifestyle attend Alberta universities, according to a website called SeekingArrangement.
Blood Tribe leadership tightens COVID-19 restrictions as infections surge
The Blood Tribe, also known as the Kainai Nation, has seen the number of cases climb from just three cases on January 4th, to 65 as of Monday.
'Phoenix-style problems': Alberta union says payroll issues affecting government workers
A new program introduced last month to take care of paying government workers isn't doing the job it should and employees are now short money, an Alberta union says.
2-alarm fire tears through Calgary auto salvage yard
A business in northeast Calgary suffered significant damage in a two-alarm fire on Saturday, officials say.
Body found in rural area near Chestermere, Alta.
Police are investigating after human remains were discovered on a rural road west of Chestermere, Alta.
CTV News Lethbridge
'A great benefit': 2021 World Juniors 50/50 money to support Alberta’s hockey programs
Albertans are known to love 50/50 draws, and this year’s World Junior Hockey Championships proved just that as it broke records and provided a huge amount of support to the province’s hockey community.
Blood Tribe leadership tightens COVID-19 restrictions as infections surge
The Blood Tribe, also known as the Kainai Nation, has seen the number of cases climb from just three cases on January 4th, to 65 as of Monday.
Monolithic message: Public consultations needed on scrapping Alberta's coal policy
The woman who built a three-metre-high monolith in the southern Alberta foothills in early January said she wants to raise awareness about changes to Alberta’s coal policy.
Southern Alberta child molester designated a dangerous offender
A man whose offences against underage girls spanned almost 15 years has been declared a dangerous offender in a Lethbridge courtroom this week.
Lethbridge business owners cautiously optimistic with easing of COVID-19 restrictions
There’s finally something to celebrate for some Lethbridge small business owners with the province announcing the loosening of some COVID-19 restrictions.
Across Canada
Don't Miss Videos
‘COVID Elvis’ spreads joy in a polyester jumpsuit
An Ontario man known as ‘COVID Elvis’ has made it his mission to put a smile on people's faces.
Famed music producer Phil Spector dies at the age of 81
Hospitals seeing a rise in tobogganing and sledding injuries
Hospitals are seeing a rise in tobogganing and sledding injuries and doctors are warning of the dangers.
108-year-old Wis. woman beats her battle with COVID-19
Ruth Stryzewski has another reason to celebrate ahead of her 109th birthday after recovering from COVID-19.
What's a polar vortex? Where's why they're not all the same
Caught on cam: Man kayaks to save deer that fell through ice
A man went to great lengths to bring a young deer to safety after it fell through ice.
'Do you need help?': Secret note saves boy from abuse
A Florida waitress says she knew something was wrong when an 11-year-old boy sitting at one of her tables was forbidden from ordering anything to eat.
Stop calling 911 because you don't understand lockdown rules
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Biden to prioritize blocking of Keystone XL pipeline extension
On the day that U.S. President-elect Joe Biden takes office, he intends to kill the Keystone XL Pipeline deal, according to documents reviewed by CTV News.
Trump to issue around 100 pardons and commutations Tuesday, CNN sources say
U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to issue around 100 pardons and commutations on his final full day in office Tuesday, according to three people familiar with the matter, a major batch of clemency actions that includes white collar criminals, high-profile rappers and others but -- as of now -- is not expected to include Trump himself.
FBI vetting Guard troops in D.C. amid fears of insider attack
U.S. defence officials say they are worried about an insider attack or other threat from service members involved in securing President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, prompting the FBI to vet all of the 25,000 National Guard troops coming into Washington for the event.
No place for 'far right' in Conservative Party: O'Toole
Federal Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole pushed back against attempts to link his party to Trump-style politics on Sunday, saying there is 'no place for the far right' in the Tories while accusing the Liberals of divisive dirty tricks.
EXCLUSIVE
EXCLUSIVE | Fauci says U.S. will likely return to 'some degree of normality' at same time as Canada
While critics of Canada's vaccine rollout continue to point to the more accelerated COVID-19 vaccine rollout in the United States, Dr. Anthony Fauci says he isn't planning on American life getting back to some semblance of normality any earlier than Canadian officials are aiming for.
New video marks Canada's contributions to first Gulf War on 30th anniversary
Several Canadian experiences from the first Gulf War were collected by Historica Canada and released on Sunday as part of a new video on what is a largely forgotten chapter of Canada's military history.
Heavily fortified statehouses around the U.S. see small protests
Small groups of right-wing protesters -- some of them carrying rifles -- gathered outside heavily fortified statehouses around the country Sunday, outnumbered by National Guard troops and police brought in to prevent a repeat of the violence that erupted at the U.S. Capitol. As darkness fell, there were no reports of any clashes.
New
New | Turning cameras off during Zoom meetings can help the climate, study finds
Turning off the camera during Zoom or video meetings can actually help reduce a person's carbon footprint by 96 per cent, a new environmental study finds.
N.B. reports 36 new cases of COVID-19; largest one-day case count since pandemic began
New Brunswick is reporting 36 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the number of active cases in the province to 292, the largest number of active cases in the province since the pandemic began.
LISTEN LIVE
CTV News Video Network
McMaster criticizes Trump for 'stoking fears' amidst crisis
As Inauguration Day approaches, D.C. is guarded by more American troops than there are in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Dr. Anthony Fauci weighs in on the COVID-19 vaccine timeline
U.S. COVID-19 deaths near 400,000, hospitals reach capacity
Canadians leaving big cities at record pace: StatsCan
A new report from StatsCan says more than 87,000 people have left big cities for smaller nearby communities.
N.B.'s Edmundston Region to enter Red alert level Monday
Delay in COVID-19 vaccine doesn’t thwart targets: Anand
Provinces scrambling amid Pfizer’s drop in production
Russian critic Alexei Navalny detained on return to Moscow
Montreal hit with first major snowstorm amid mild winter
Toronto police step up enforcement at anti-lockdown protest
Before a province-wide lockdown was ordered, new data shows people flocked to malls outside of where they live.
