Beyond Local

"It's been a lot easier with the rules and the restrictions we have here in Canada to stay healthy," Calgary Flames goalie Jacob Markstrom said.

Air Canada also said this week that it will pause all operations of Air Canada Rouge and lay off 80 employees starting Feb. 8 as a result of the flight suspensions.

Kavi Bal, a spokesperson in the Premier's office, said an announcement is to be made next week. 

The affected tournaments include the Esso Cup, the Telus Cup, the Centennial Cup and the Allan Cup.

In the second attack, a man pushed a woman to the ground and threatened to kill her and tear off her burqa.

Many a Canadian will recall a childhood filled with memories of the backyard rink. Columnist Curtis Stock takes a fond look back at his own family tradition on the ice.

Project Joy has been providing much-needed devices to centres across Alberta

OTTAWA — The NDP is calling for the elimination of for-profit long-term care by 2030 in a multibillion-dollar plan presented as a potential election promise.

"Our position is clear: publishers must be adequately compensated for their work and we will support them as they deliver essential information for the benefit of our democracy and the health and well-being of our communities."

The unemployment rate rose 0.6 percentage points to 9.4 per cent, the highest rate since August. Almost all the job losses were in Ontario and Quebec.