Canada Announces Opening Ceremony Flag Bearers For 2020 Tokyo Olympics
The Canadian Olympic Committee has announced Team Canada’s flag bearers for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. Three-time Olympic team member in basketball Miranda Ayim and… Read more »
John Mayer Announces Toronto Stop For ‘Sob Rock’ Tour 2022
John Mayer has announced concerts for his ‘Sob Rock’ Tour 2022, kicking off Thursday, February 17, in Albany, New York, running through Thursday, April 28 in Chicago, Illinois. Produced… Read more »
Justin Trudeau Says Canada-U.S. Border Could Reopen by August
With more than 69.272% of Canadians receiving one dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 47.369% fully vaccinated, Canada is looking to reopen its border with the United States… Read more »
Calgary-Banff Rail Passenger Project One Step Closer to Fruition
The Calgary-Banff Rail project, a new, 150-kilometre sustainable passenger rail service along a dedicated line built within the existing CP Rail corridor might soon become a reality…. Read more »
A Litter of Endangered Black-Footed Ferret Born at Toronto Zoo
Toronto Zoo says sixteen endangered black-footed ferret kits were born as part of the Zoo’s native species conservation breeding program. According to the press release, twenty-one… Read more »
Toronto FC to Play in Front of Home Crowds at BMO Field on July 17th
Toronto FC will play in front of 7,000 fans this Saturday for the first time since March 7, 2020 after playing four home matches at Orlando’s Exploria… Read more »
Alberta Outdoor Adventure Vaccine Lottery: Register For Prizes Like Lifetime Hunting License and Alberta Parks Camping
Alberta government has added outdoor adventure prizes like lifetime hunting licences, camping experiences and other chances to enjoy the bounty of Alberta’s wilderness to Alberta’s Vaccine Lottery… Read more »
Canadian Snowbirds Release 2021 Summer Schedule
Have you been missing aerial shows by Canadian Snowbirds? Canada’s iconic military aerobatics team of the Royal Canadian Air Force will be visiting 14 locations in Canada… Read more »
Seven People Sent Back to Canada After Trying to Illegally Enter U.S. by Driving Across a Lawn
1904 constructed Haskell Free Library and Opera House sits on the international border between Quebec, Canada and Vermont, United States. On July 4th, 7 people who were… Read more »
Vancouver, Edmonton to Host World Series Rugby Sevens Tournaments in September
Vancouver and Edmonton will both host HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series events in September. Once approval is received from various levels of government, these tournaments would mark… Read more »
Canadian Wins the World’s Best Bartender Award
James Grant from Edmonton has won the World’s Best Bartender Award beating 49 other bartenders from across the world. Earlier in March, the 36-year-old won the National… Read more »
Watch The First Ever Virtual Calgary Stampede Parade
The Calgary Stampede Parade kicks on Friday, July 9, 2021, 8:02 a.m. (M.D.T) and it will be the first time the parade will be held as a… Read more »
Art Gallery of Ontario to Reopen on July 21st With Blockbuster Andy Warhol Exhibition
The Art Gallery of Ontario has announced that AGO will reopen on July 21, 2021 – pending final Stage 3 reopening confirmation from the Province and Toronto… Read more »
Older Seniors Receiving Old Age Security Will Get a One-Time Payment of $500 This August
Minister of Seniors, Deb Schulte announced that older seniors will receive a $500 one-time payment during the week of August 16, 2021.
Calgary Stampede: Proof of Vaccination Required For Nashville North
Calgary Stampede has announced that those who are planning to attend Nashville North, a music festival experience during Calgary Stampede will be asked to show proof of… Read more »
Inuk leader Mary Simon Named Canada’s Next Governor General
Mary Simon, an Inuk leader and former Canadian diplomat, has been named as Canada’s next governor general – the first Indigenous person to serve in the role…. Read more »
Ottawa to Launch Procurement For High Frequency Rail Between Quebec City, Toronto
The federal government is set to announce a new high frequency rail corridor to improve the connection between some of Ontario and Quebec’s major cities. Transport Minister… Read more »
See Calgary Stampede Fireworks in Edmonton, Lethbridge and Red Deer on July 9th
For the first time ever, Calgary Stampede is lighting up the skies across Alberta. The Calgary Stampede will celebrate “the resilience and determination” of Alberta through a… Read more »
Alberta Adds Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Elks and Calgary Stampeders Prize Packages to Vaccine Lottery
Alberta has announced a new set of prizes and a new draw date for Open for Summer Lottery draw for those who have received their first COVID-19… Read more »
These Are Alberta’s Top Baby Names For 2020
49,030 babies were born in Alberta in 2020 including 25,160 boys and 23,870 girls. When it comes to naming baby girls in Alberta, it seems no one can… Read more »
2021 Calgary Stampede Unveils Midway Food: Pork Intestine, Un’Chickn Burger , Pickle Lemonade & Sushi Tacos
The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, the Calgary Stampede has unveiled its sweet, spicy and salty list of new midway food. This year’s lineup includes both traditional… Read more »
‘You Forget How Tall You Are’: Paralyzed Humboldt Bronco Able to Stand During Physio
Behind his face mask, sweat glistening on his forehead, Ryan Straschnitzki was smiling. The 22-year-old, paralyzed from the chest down when a bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos… Read more »
Waterloo Region Will Not Be Moving to Step 2 on June 30th
Region of Waterloo will not be moving to step 2 of the Provincial Reopening framework on June 30th when the rest of the province reopens hair salons… Read more »
What is Allowed in Ontario During Step 2 of Reopening Plan Starting June 30
Ontario has announced that the province will move the province into Step Two of its Roadmap to Reopen at 12:01 a.m. on June 30th. The three-step reopening plan… Read more »