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Ontario to Enter Step 2 of Reopening Plan on June 30

Ontario to Enter Step 2 of Reopening Plan on June 30

Ontario will move into the second stage of its reopening plan next Wednesday, a few days ahead of schedule. That means hair salons and similar facilities can… Read more »

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Calgary Announces 2021 Canada Day Fireworks From Tom Campbell’s Hill

The city of Calgary has announced that 2021 Canada Day fireworks will be launched from Tom Campbell’s Hill so that many more Calgarians can watch fireworks from… Read more »

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Alberta Brewery in Partnership With Josh Morrissey Launches Summer Beer in Support of Mental Health

The ramifications of COVID-19 on Canadian society are endless and can be overlooked because of this fact. Canada’s mental health crisis must not fall into this category…. Read more »

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Canada Attractions Pass: Explore Iconic Western Canada Tourist Attractions For Up To 50 Per Cent Off

Built by the same minds behind the uber-successful Canada Golf Card, the launch of the all-new Canada Attractions Pass means that this summer is the best time… Read more »

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Step One of Manitoba’s One Great Summer Path Begins on June 26

Manitoba has announced that step one of One Great Summer Path will start on June 26 and Manitobans will be able to return to restaurants, go to… Read more »

Manitoba Moves Into First Step of COVID-19 Reopening Plan

Manitoba Moves Into First Step of COVID-19 Reopening Plan

Manitobans will be able to return to restaurants, go to church and meet with larger groups of people as the province brings in the first step of… Read more »

Alberta COVID-19 Lottery Adds Hundreds of Stampede Tickets, Giveaways

Alberta COVID-19 Lottery Adds Hundreds of Stampede Tickets, Giveaways

Alberta is expanding its vaccine lottery to include prizes from the upcoming Calgary Stampede. The July 1 draw already features a $1-million prize for someone who has… Read more »

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All 12+ Albertans Can Now Book Second Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine

Alberta government has announced that all Albertans aged 12 and above who received their first mRNA (Pfizer or Moderna) dose in May or earlier can book their… Read more »

Alberta to Lift Remaining COVID-19 Restrictions on July 1

Alberta to Lift Remaining COVID-19 Restrictions on July 1

Alberta will lift its remaining COVID-19 health restrictions on July 1, becoming the first province or territory in Canada to do so. Premier Jason Kenney says 70.2… Read more »

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Enter to Win: The First-Ever Canada Day Contest by Canadian Heritage

Canadian Heritage has announced the first-ever Canada Day Contest as part of the official Canada Day Celebrations. Canada Day celebrations usually held with much pomp and splendour… Read more »

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Calgary Stampede: Experience the Best in Country Music as Nashville North Returns For 2021 Edition

Get ready for 10 days and 10 nights of foot-stompin’, heart pumpin’ and two-steppin’ sound, as Calgary Stampede has announced the lineup for the 2021 Nashville North… Read more »

COVID-19 Vaccination Rates on the Prairies Grow Slowly After Rush of Keeners

COVID-19 Vaccination Rates on the Prairies Grow Slowly After Rush of Keeners

The rush to get initial doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the Prairies appears to be weakening — not stalling but definitely slowing down — with the rate… Read more »

Loblaw Expands PC Optimum At Esso Stations, Points Redeemable On Gas, Car Washes

Loblaw Expands PC Optimum At Esso Stations, Points Redeemable On Gas, Car Washes

Canada’s biggest food and drugstore retailer is expanding its loyalty program at Esso gas stations, allowing PC Optimum members to both earn and redeem points when they… Read more »

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You Can Now Visit New Brunswick Without Isolating If You Received Just the First Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine

New Brunswick is lifting its travel restrictions for Canadians who had just one just dose of COVID-19 travellers starting June 17th. New Brunswick is moving to Phase… Read more »

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40 Travel Related Prizes: Alberta’s Open for Summer Vaccine Lottery Now Includes All-Inclusive Luxury Resort Packages

The Alberta government has announced additional prizes to the Alberta’s Open for Summer Vaccine Lottery. Albertans who get fully vaccinated with two doses of an approved COVID-19… Read more »

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Canadian Snowbirds to Flypast Over London on June 15th

The Canadian Snowbirds has announced that they will be doing a flypast over London today. The Snowbirds will be flying over in commemoration of those who died… Read more »

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How to Register For Alberta’s Open for Summer Vaccine Lottery

Over the weekend, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced “Open for Summer Vaccine Lottery”, a 3 million-dollar lottery in a bid to encourage more residents to get a… Read more »

Bell Media’s MuchMusic Brand Revived on Tiktok With New Generation of Personalities

Bell Media’s MuchMusic Brand Revived on Tiktok With New Generation of Personalities

MuchMusic is being revived on TikTok with a new generation of personalities delivering short-form content about pop culture. The new incarnation is now on the bite-sized video… Read more »

‘The Amazing Race Canada,’ ‘Letterkenny’ Spinoff Join Upcoming Bell Media Lineup

‘The Amazing Race Canada,’ ‘Letterkenny’ Spinoff Join Upcoming Bell Media Lineup

“The Amazing Race Canada” is heading back on the road for a Bell Media lineup that also includes a “Letterkenny” spinoff and an Indigenous drama from actor-producer… Read more »

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12+ Residents of Toronto Delta Hot Spot Neighbourhoods Can Now Get Second Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine

Toronto Public Health has announced that all 12+ residents hose who live in neighbourhoods with high cases of the Delta variant (first identified in India) can get… Read more »

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COVID-19 Vaccine Pop-Up Clinics For 12+ Residents of Hot Spot Areas in Ajax & Pickering **Updated**

Durham Region Health Department announced April 23rd that it will start operating walk-in and rotating pop-up hot spot clinics at various locations in the Ajax and Pickering hot spot postal code areas of L1T, L1V, L1X and L1Z in addition to the fixed L1S pop-up hot spot clinic located at Ajax Community Centre.

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Road Tests For Ontario Driver’s License Will Resume Starting June 14th

Ontario has announced that in-vehicle passenger road tests will resume starting Monday, June 14, 2021. The province says it will be hiring 167 additional driver examiners while… Read more »

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Edmonton to Reopen Recreation Facilities and Attractions Starting June 10th

The city of Edmonton has announced that recreation facilities and attractions will reopen over the course of June when the province moves to Stage 2 of Alberta’s… Read more »

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What is Allowed in Ontario During Step 1 of Reopening Plan Starting June 11th

Ontario has announced that the province will move the province into Step One of its Roadmap to Reopen at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, June 11, 2021. The three-step reopening… Read more »