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CineClub: Cineplex Launches Monthly Subscription Service in Canada

Cineplex has launched a first-of-its-kind movie subscription program in Canada called CineClub. The subscription service costs $9.99 (plus tax) a month and you will receive one movie… Read more »

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Canada to Introduce Vaccine Passports for International Travel by Fall

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Marco Mendicino announced that Canada plans to create a standardized proof of vaccination for international travel. The federal government said in a… Read more »

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Albertans to Decide on Year Round Daylight Saving Time This October

Albertans will vote on making Daylight Saving Time permanent in conjunction with the 2021 Alberta Municipal Elections and the Alberta Senate Election on October 18, 2021. Elections… Read more »

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Quebec to Introduce Canada’s First Vaccine Passport Starting September 1st

Quebec Health Minister Christian Dube announced that the province will introduce a vaccine passport starting September 1 after testing a pilot project over the next two weeks…. Read more »

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Moderna to Build mRNA Vaccine Plant in Canada

Canada has announced that Federal Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne will sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the U.S. COVID-19 vaccine developer Moderna, Inc. to build a… Read more »

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Canada Extends Flight Ban From India Until September 21, 2021

Canada has announced that Transport Canada is extending the ban on direct flights from India for one more month. All direct commercial and private passenger flights to… Read more »

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Alberta and B.C. Report 1000+ New COVID-19 Cases Over Three-Day Period

Both Alberta and British Columbia reported over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases since Friday, August 6th. Alberta reported a total of 1,017 new COVID-19 cases with 398 cases… Read more »

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You Can Now Apply to Be Part of Netflix Reality Shows

Netflix has announced the largest reality casting call ever for the streaming platform’s reality shows. 18+ residents of the US, Canada, Ireland and the UK can apply… Read more »

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Terry Fox: Power of One – Landmarks Across Canada to Light Up Red and Blue

Today, the Terry Fox Foundation in partnership with CBC is broadcasting a one-hour special entitled Terry Fox: The Power of One that will share diverse stories of… Read more »

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Frosty Flip-Flop: Farmer’s Almanac Releases 2022 Winter Forecast

The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released the 2022 long-range winter weather forecast and is calling for winter with near-normal snowfall, average amount from coast to coast. Dubbing… Read more »

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Top 20% of Income-Earning Families Pay More Than Half of All Taxes in Canada

A new study by Fraser Institute says high-income families pay a disproportionately large share of all Canadian taxes. The study, Measuring Progressivity in Canada’s Tax System, aimed… Read more »

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An Edmonton Park Washroom Wins Canada’s Best Restroom 2021 Contest

Cintas Canada has named Borden Park Pavilion washroom as Canada’s Best Restroom. The contest showcases businesses that have invested in maintaining exceptional washrooms that are accessible to the… Read more »

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$252K in Vancouver, $102K in Calgary: This is How Much You Need to Earn to Afford a Home in Canadian Cities

National Bank of Canada has released their latest report on housing affordability which details the time period aspiring home buyers need to save for down payment to… Read more »

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Mattel Recognises Canadian Doctor with One-of-a-Kind Barbie Doll Made in Her Likeness

Mattel is introducing a new Barbie doll made in the likeness of a Canadian frontline medical worker who has worked tirelessly in the fight against COVID-19 since… Read more »

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Tyler, The Creator Announces Call Me If You Get Lost Tour with Three Canadian Stops

The Grammy-winning hip-hop artist, The Creator has announced 2022 North American tour with Kali Uchis, Vince Staples and Teezo Touchdown to celebrate his Billboard 200 chart-topping album… Read more »

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Canadian Rocky Mountain National Parks Road Trip: Calgary – Waterton Lakes – Kootenay – Banff – Yoho – Jasper

Western Canada’s mountain National Parks has some gorgeous scenery, with stunning peaks, glaciers, lakes and rivers. Within a couple hours drive of the Rockies, Calgary is the… Read more »

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Things to Do in Alberta This August

Between music festivals, historical celebratory events, and rodeos, August is the perfect month to explore the diverse regions of Alberta.

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Alberta Changes COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation Requirements Effective July 29th

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced today that the province is changing its COVID-19 quarantine and isolation requirements. Starting July 29th, Albertans who… Read more »

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Regina Restaurant Ranked Top 10 Fine Dining Restaurant in Canada by Global Travellers

A Queen City restaurant has been named one of the best restaurants for fine dining in Canada. Travellers from across the world have chosen Memories Dining &… Read more »

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Alberta Will Start Screening Newborns For Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Alberta has announced that the province will start testing newborns for spinal muscular atrophy. Spinal muscular atrophy is a rare genetic condition that weakens muscles by affecting… Read more »

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These Are the Top 10 Fine Dining Restaurants in Canada According to Tripadvisor

Tripadvisor has announced the winners of its yearly list of restaurants that won the 2021 Travelers’ Choice Restaurants awards. According to the press release, 2021 Best Restaurants… Read more »

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Eligible Parents Will Receive Up to $6,833 Per Child in Canada Child Benefit

Minister of Families, Children and Social Development has announced a slight increase of 1 per cent or roughly $5 per month in Canada Child Benefit to keep… Read more »

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Canada to Allow International Travellers Starting September 7th

Canada is reopening non-essential travel into Canada starting September 7, 2021. Fully vaccinated tourists can visit Canada provided they are fully vaccinated, i.e., received a vaccine recognized… Read more »

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Fully Vaccinated Americans Can Enter Canada Starting August 9th

Canada has announced that the country is reopening its border to fully vaccinated Americans starting August 9th. What this means: American citizens and permanent residents, who are… Read more »