A phone card has been returned to an Edmonton Institution inmate who had his calling privileges suspended for 45 days after speaking to CBC News.  Correctional Service Canada confirmed in an email that Jonathan Henry’s phone privileges had been restored last Thursday.  Citing privacy concerns, CSC declined to provide a reason for the reversal, made four…

Music has become a strong force during these isolation days, providing people with a reason to connect and reminisce. But a University of Alberta music expert hopes that those who are getting enjoyment are also finding a way give back to the creators. “Music facilitates belonging, it’s something that connects us emotionally in different ways,” Brian…

Alberta’s economy is going to shrink by an unprecedented 5.8 per cent this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Conference Board of Canada.  But the board predicts in its preliminary spring forecast that Alberta’s rebound in 2021 will be even sharper — with 6.1 per cent growth. “With household spending expected to contract in…

If cases of COVID-19 continue to multiply, labour shortages could affect food supplies and undermine Canada’s critical infrastructure, an internal government briefing note obtained by CBC News warns. The document, prepared by Public Safety Canada, says accelerating rates of illness among Canadians could create labour shortages in essential services. The two most “pressing” areas of concern,…

The latest: What you need to know today in Alberta: Confirmed cases continue to climb in the province, particularly in the Calgary zone, which accounted for 128 of 138 new cases reported on Tuesday afternoon. That comes as the province has ramped up testing significantly over the past three days.  WATCH: How Alberta stockpiled medical equipment…

Whether you’re being startled awake by nightmares or watching the clock tick, if you’re losing sleep over the COVID-19 pandemic, you’re not alone.  The stress of coping with the health crisis has robbed many people of some much-needed shut-eye. From crashing stock markets and escalating infection rates to lost jobs and shuttered shops, COVID-19 has…