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Article content Canada is firmly in the grip of the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Ontario has sought assistance from other provinces; the Atlantic Bubble, while not burst, is at least leaking; and Alberta is leading the nation in per-capita cases of illness. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or Snapshot of the third wave: A province by province look at COVID-19 in Canada Back to video Amidst all of this is the reality that among the cases swe...

White Point Beach Resort. Photo - Facebook White Point Beach Resort announced this morning that they will be closing down temporarily in response to the surge in COVID-19 cases. In a Facebook post on the resort’s page, they said they made the decision in consultation with Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin and Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Strang. No timeframe was provided by the resort as to when they will reopen but they say they will be closely monitoring the situation so they ca...

Athletes at the 2019 East Coast Games in Saint John. (Photo submitted) Atlantic Canada’s largest annual multi-sport tournament will not be going ahead again this year. Organizers of the East Coast Games in Saint John have cancelled June’s event due to the pandemic. Keith Raynes, the event co-chair, said things seemed to be looking good up until the last few weeks. “Then the variant sort of hit and the Atlantic Bubble got pushed back and we said, you know what, there’s too much uncertain...

  HALIFAX -- One of New Brunswick’s most popular tourist destinations will welcome visitors back this summer. Cape Enrage is renowned around the world for its iconic lighthouse and its stunning views of the Bay of Fundy tides. But last summer, the site was forced to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting May 21, New Brunswickers can once again venture out to Cape Enrage to see the picturesque grand vistas. “It’s such a beautiful sight,” says Sylvie Migneaut, assistant manage...

  DARTMOUTH -- An opening date for the Atlantic Bubble may still be up in the air, but it seems people are preparing for a summer close to home. Bell Lake, a hidden gem in Cole Harbour, N.S., is home to the Abenaki Aquatic Club. Some early-season prep work is underway to get the facility ship-shape for what looks like a very busy season for the competitive paddling group. In a typical year, the club will see up to 180 families, says Club Commodore Jen Mosher. Early season memberships are ...

Premier Blaine Higgs. (Image: CPAC video capture) Discussions continue on how New Brunswick might be able to help Ontario battle the third wave of COVID-19. On the weekend, federal officials reached out to premiers in Atlantic Canada to see what support they might be able to lend. Premier Blaine Higgs said he has asked the province’s two regional health authorities if any personnel would be willing to volunteer “We will always set priorities based on our province first,” Higgs told report...

April 19, 2021 | The Shadow Garth Turner A best-selling Canadian author of 14 books on economic trends, real estate, the financial crisis, personal finance strategies, taxation and politics. Nationally-known speaker and lecturer on macroeconomics, the housing market and investment techniques. He is a licensed Investment Advisor with a fee-based, no-commission Toronto-based practice serving clients across Canada. Budget Day. This won’t take long, despite the fact the doc ran more than 720 pag...

The Globe and Mail Natalya Brown, Aurélie Lacassagne and Jean McRae Contributed to The Globe and Mail Published April 20, 2021 Bookmark Please log in to listen to this story. Also available in French and Mandarin. Log In Create Free Account Getting audio file ... This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy. Full Disclaimer Natalya Brown is an Associate Professor of Economics at Nipissing University and Vice Chair of the Standing Commit...

Who opens a new tourist attraction during a pandemic? Meet Canadas most-optimistic entrepreneurs Several Canadian entrepreneurs are plunging ahead to launch new tourist attractions, despite surging COVID-19 cases in some regions. They say they cant press pause on projects started before the pandemic, and are pinning their hopes on vaccinations turning the tide — ideally before summer holiday season. Social Sharing

Article content As British Columbia deals with crippling variant-fuelled outbreaks and lawmakers consider restricting interprovincial travel, Vancouver remains the top source for domestic air passengers infected with COVID-19. Data made available by Health Canada shows, so far in April, 39 flights departed from Vancouver International Airport carrying passengers who tested positive for COVID-19. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or Vancouver biggest...