Kayla Butler
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Calgary, AB, Canada
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Alberta COVID party sends several people to hospital with virus
EDSON, Alta. – A party west of Edmonton has landed several people in the hospital with COVID-19, sources have confirmed to CityNews. And this was no ordinary party–it was a “COVID party”, where guests tried to intentionally get the virus to “build up natural immunity” without getting vaccinated. One source told CityNews that the Edson … → Read More
Calgary woman saved from deadly COVID-19 blood clot thanks to new device
In a Canadian first, a Calgary woman who developed a deadly blood clot from COVID-19 was saved by a new medical device the size of a straw. → Read More
Canada's soccer gold a big moment for LGBTQ+ community: gender research chair
A member of Canada’s team is now the first openly transgender and non-binary athlete to win an Olympic medal--and it's gold, to boot. → Read More
John Cleese asks Ontario town for a place to stay after Airbnb falls through
Actor John Cleese tweeted out Monday that his Airbnb booking had fallen through and he asked if someone in Hunstville, Ontario had a place for him to stay. → Read More
COVID-19: Can you be charged for knowingly infecting someone?- 680 NEWS
If you know you have COVID-19, skip quarantine, and fatally infect someone, a lawyer suggests you could face charges. But a criminologist disagrees. → Read More
Province to move to Stage 3 of reopening, 70.2% vaccinated- 680 NEWS
Alberta will be moving forward into stage three of its reopening plan after the province reached the vaccination threshold to jump ahead. → Read More
Hundreds more unmarked residential school graves, anticipate experts
It's hard to know how many other mass unmarked graves exist at former residential schools in Canada, but experts expect there are hundreds more. → Read More
Family of former CFLer Mike Labinjo says police bungled investigation into his death
In an exclusive interview with CityNews, the family points to a series of mistakes Calgary Police made during the investigation and a lack of action they feel is turning the case cold. → Read More
Backflipping figure skater hopes to inspire generation of BIPOC skaters
Elladj Balde is a world-class figure skater and he’s using his online fame to help encourage people of colour to follow their figure skating dreams. → Read More
Pair of studies suggest saliva COVID-19 tests are just as good as a nasal swab
The latest study from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre was published in JAMA Internal Medicine Friday. → Read More
Look back at 2020: Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna die in helicopter crash in California
Kobe Bryant, the basketball legend, was killed along with his daughter and seven others in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California on Jan. 26. → Read More
Avalanche warning issued for Alberta, B.C. mountain ranges
A wide-ranging avalanche warning has been issued for western Canada, including much of southern Alberta's popular mountain areas. → Read More
Research teams in Montreal, Toronto looking at how COVID-19 impacts immunity
Research from two university teams is shedding a little bit of light on why COVID-19 patients have more severe side effects than those with the regular seasonal flu. → Read More
Over half of Canadians bailing on Halloween plans due to pandemic: Finder
New numbers from a global comparison site indicate well over half of Canadians plan on skipping Halloween celebrations this year. → Read More
Winnipeg couple's double proposal featured on the Rock's Instagram, in music video
Arianne Quinn’s sister sent a video of Quinn and her partner Lisa Van Osch proposing to each other to the Rock after he put a call out on social media. → Read More
‘Cold-hearted’: Ottawa refuses immigration request for pregnant Albertan’s kids
Sarah Wallace was shocked to hear from Ottawa that permits had not been issued because her adopted children were not considered "immediate family members". → Read More
Face masks also beneficial outdoors, says Canada's top doctor
Dr. Theresa Tam says physical distancing is still the most effective way to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but there's no harm in adding a layer. → Read More
Does the RCMP have an issue with systemic racism? Poll says 'yes'
Canadians overwhelmingly believe the national police force has an issue with systemic racism, but not as many are confident the RCMP can make changes. → Read More
Year in Review: B.C. murders and the manhunt for the suspects
GILLAM, Man. – On July 12, two teenagers left their Port Alberni, B.C. homes apparently seeking employment in Yukon. Shortly after began what turned out to be one of Canada’s largest manhunts. The bodies of Australian Lucas Fowler and American Chynna Deese were found near Fort Nelson, B.C. on July 15. Four days later, the … → Read More
Tiger at Calgary Zoo put down after developing serious health issues
CALGARY (660 NEWS) – The Calgary Zoo has made the decision to put down Katja, a 19-year-old tiger. Zoo specialists say Katja was not herself lately–she was lethargic and losing her appetite. “She was less enthusiastic about doing her training sessions–and this is a cat who loves doing her training with the keeper. She’s very … → Read More