Edmonton Oilers forward Colby Cave has died after suffering a brain bleed earlier this week. The 25-year-old native of Battleford, Sask., had been in a medically induced coma in a Toronto hospital. The Oilers confirmed Cave’s death. “I (Emily, Cave’s wife) and both our families are in shock but know our Colby was loved dearly…

The Easter weekend have given Alberta MLAs a break from a battle that has raged all week about whether they should be in the legislature debating non-essential bills during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tense exchanges erupted in the house this week between government MLAs, who say Albertans expect them to work, and NDP MLAs, who say…

A resident at a seniors’ care facility in north Edmonton has died of COVID-19. Shepherd’s Care Kensington Village says the man in his late 80s died Friday morning. He was living in one of the rental apartments and had underlying health conditions. “On behalf of Shepherd’s Care Foundation, we extend our condolences to their families and friends,…

The latest: What you need to know today in Alberta As Christians and Jews mark religious holidays of Good Friday and Passover today, they’re being encouraged to obey health guidelines and observe physical distancing. In Alberta, all places of worship have been ordered to close. Some are offering online or television services instead. Health officials are urging people…

Heading into the long weekend, Alberta’s chief medical officer of health will give her latest update Friday about the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Deena Hinshaw will hold a news conference at 3:30 p.m. to provide the most recent numbers and any additional advice she has for residents across the province. You can watch it live here. As…

We’re breaking down what you need to know about the pandemic. Send your questions to COVID@cbc.ca and we’ll answer as many as we can. We’ll publish a selection of answers every weekday online, and also put some of your questions to the experts during The National and on CBC News Network.   Many Canadians want to come together…