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Alberta looking at possible 'modest relaxation' of indoor gathering rules ahead of Christmas

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says meetings Thursday and next week will determine whether indoor private gathering rules will be eased ahead of Christmas.

Kenney says Alberta's cabinet committee that decides on rules and guidelines meets on Thursday and next Tuesday. At that point, more information on whether rules will be relaxed before Christmas will be released.

Calgary offers cash boost to help homeless keep warm this winter.

Calgary city administration will provide $750,000 in one-time funding to the Calgary Homeless Foundation to increase access to emergency shelters this winter, which may include warming shelter spaces.

Homeless camps along the Elbow River in Calgary. (Supplied)

Cochrane RCMP warn of icy road conditions, crashes on Highway 1A

Members of the Cochrane RCMP detachment are asking drivers to avoid Highway 1A east of the town due to reduced visibility and icy roads.

Man pleads guilty to manslaughter in hit-and-run that dragged Calgary officer 437 metres

One of two men charged in the death of a Calgary Police Service (CPS) officer pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter in court on Wednesday.

WestJet flight returns to Calgary after pilot falls ill

A U.S.-bound WestJet flight was forced to turn back Monday after one of the pilots suffered a medical emergency.

The Mac's U18AAA hockey tournament is back after a year's absence due to COVID-19

The Mac's hockey tournament is a holiday tradition in Calgary and is considered one of the best U18AAA tournaments in the world. Last year the Mac's was cancelled because of COVID-19 but this year the Mac's is back.

AHS pushes back against misinformation on COVID-19 shot for children

Despite some unsubstantiated rumours, Alberta Health Services says it has not had any hospitalizations of children due to COVID-19 vaccination and adds the shot is safe and effective for all Albertans.

Holiday shoppers in the giving spirit this holiday season

Calgary malls are still a destination for Christmas shoppers who aren't purchasing all their gifts online and that's good news for charities who've set up shop at Southcentre Mall.

Kenney touts 'Alberta is back' in first speech to Calgary Chamber since 2019

Premier Jason Kenney used his first address to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce since the start of the pandemic to tout the recovery of Alberta's economy amid high energy prices.

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Mask mandates in Canada: A province-by-province look at the rules and exemptions

With the COVID-19 pandemic newly invigorated by emergence of the Omicron variant, CTVNews.ca looks at mask-wearing requirements, and their exemptions, across Canada.

People wear face masks as they walk along Ste-Catherine Street in Montreal, Dec. 4, 2021. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes)

'The enormity of the task is not lost on me': Minister on Afghan resettlement goal

Speaking to CTV National News, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser says the government is eager to fulfill its promise to bring 40,000 Afghan refugees to Canada, but notes it faces unique challenges in Afghanistan and other countries where refugees have fled.

Canada announces diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics, athletes will still compete

Canada will proceed with a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, meaning government officials won't attend but athletes can continue to compete.

Woman dead after car plunges into river, floats dangerously close to brink of Niagara Falls

A woman is dead after the car she was driving plunged into a river and floated dangerously close to the brink of Niagara Falls.

Ovary removal with hysterectomy before menopause raises mortality risk: study

Women under the age of 50 who had their ovaries and fallopian tubes removed during a hysterectomy for non-cancerous reasons have an increased risk of dying, but the risk associated with the procedure diminishes with age, according to a Canadian study published on Wednesday in The BMJ.