Asian shares were mostly lower Wednesday as surging virus counts and China-U.S. tensions weighed on sentiment.

Trudeau, Biden talk about Keystone XL yields no gushers

Prime Minister Trudeau raised the cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline in a Friday telephone conversation with U.S. President Biden, but from all accounts Biden is sticking to his decision.
Councillor calls for more relaxed rules around drinking in parks

An Edmonton city councillor is looking to further relax rules around public drinking in parks.
Chief of Constance Lake First Nation declares state of emergency due to a COVID-19 outbreak

Constance Lake First Nation, 32 kilometres west of Hearst, is in a state of emergency.