Bill Graveland
Reporter for The Canadian Press
About Bill Graveland
Calgary homeless sleeping outdoors over fears of catching COVID-19
Gordon Kelter has something to fear more than not having a bed to sleep in at night — catching COVID-19.
2020 Calgary Stampede cancelled in light of COVID-19 pandemic
It survived the Great Depression, the Second World War and a massive flood seven years ago, but the Calgary Stampede has become a casualty of COVID-19.
Spread of COVID-19 at Alberta meat plants no surprise
The rapid spread of COVID-19 at Canada's meat-packing plants isn't a surprise, say union and health officials.
Canada's pets may be feeling the strain of COVID-19 crisis
Melissa David has seen the toll pandemic-related financial and physical strain can have on pet owners.
'Tremendous' response from blood donors has supply keeping pace with demand
Canadians have been coming forward in large numbers to donate blood after Canadian Blood Services warned of a possible shortage as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Calgary Stampede lays off 80 per cent of its workers
The future of the 2020 'Greatest Show on Earth' is up in the air after the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede temporarily laid off 80 per cent of its staff on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 pandemic means court delays and stalled justice system
Some legal experts are warning that the COVID-19 pandemic will have lasting effects on the Canadian justice system.
Kenney expecting layoffs as oil and gas sector struggles with coronavirus
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney flew to Ottawa on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, with a list of demands and a key message for the prime minister to focus on the economy.
Court gives Alberta government 10 days to make decision on Rigel oilsands project
A judge has given the Alberta government 10 days to make a decision on an oilsands project that has raised concern from a nearby First Nation.
Kenney wants Trudeau to approve Teck mine for benefit of First Nations
Alberta's premier says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau needs to move swiftly to approve the Teck Frontier oilsands mine north of Fort McMurray.