Beyond Local

OTTAWA — A new survey suggests nearly half of Canadians visited with family or friends over the winter holiday period.

DEBOLT, Alta. — Four people who died in a helicopter crash on New Year's Day were identified by loved ones Sunday as members of a strong and loving farm family from a tight-knit community in northern Alberta.

OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government mulled the possibility of barring Canadians who travelled abroad from receiving a sick leave benefit aimed at those who must quarantine due to COVID-19 on Sunday amid fresh admissions of foreign excursions from

CALGARY — Two teens charged with first-degree murder in the death of a Calgary police officer are due in court today for a bail hearing.

A number of politicians have admitted to leaving the country over the December holiday period, even as their constituents adhered to public health guidance meant to curb the spread of COVID-19 and hunkered down at home.

EDMONTON — Christmas trees decorated with Hawaiian leis were placed outside the constituency office of Alberta's municipal affairs minister on Sunday amid anger over a growing list of government members who ignored advice to avoid unnecessary travel

OTTAWA — Elections Canada watched as social media posts from Canadians began wondering if the last federal election had been rigged by dubious voting machines. The tweets were linked to the U.S.

SPIRIT RIVER, Alta. — RCMP say four people killed in a helicopter crash on New Year's Day were members of the same family. Sgt. Shawn French says the crash in northwestern Alberta killed two adults and two people under 18.

CALGARY — The investigation into the hit-and-run death of an on-duty Calgary police officer continues today. Two teenaged suspects -- one 17 and one 19 -- were arrested yesterday afternoon after surrendering to police.

OTTAWA — Officials believed in late summer that an economic recovery would not magically happen if lockdowns and public health restrictions disappeared, a newly obtained federal document shows.