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Three Organizers of Calgary Anti-Mask Rally Get Tickets, Three More Face Charges
Police in Calgary have ticketed three organizers of an anti-mask rally held over the weekend.
‘Netflix Tax’ for Digital Media Likely to Raise Prices for Consumers, Experts Say
The cost of digital services and goods sold by foreign companies like Netflix will go up under a taxation plan the government wants to put in place… Read more »
Government Plans Foreign Buyers Tax in Bid to Create Affordable Housing
The Liberal government says it will take steps over the next year to tax foreign homeowners who live outside of Canada as part of a plan to… Read more »
Netflix Canada Loses ‘Friends’ as Crave Nabs Exclusive Streaming Rights
Netflix Canada will bid farewell to “Friends” later this month as the hit sitcom moves to Crave. Both streaming platforms confirmed the switch on Tuesday, saying Dec…. Read more »
Actor Elliot Page, Oscar-Nominated Star of ‘Juno,’ Announces He’s Transgender
The Oscar-nominated Canadian star of the film “Juno” has come out as transgender. The Halifax-raised Elliot Page, formerly known as Ellen Page, made the announcement in a… Read more »
What You Need to Know About Alberta’s New Impaired Driving Laws Effective Dec 1
The new Immediate Roadside Sanctions (IRS) Program will include driver’s licence suspensions, new fines, vehicle seizures, mandatory education, and participation in the Ignition Interlock Program (IIP). The program changes how impaired drivers are penalized with new immediate roadside penalties.
These are Top Canadian Content Creators and Most Watched YouTube Videos for 2020
Google has revealed the most-watched YouTube videos in Canada including the list of top 10 Canadian ads, top 5 Canadian content creators, top 10 music videos and… Read more »
Statistics Canada Says Economy Grew at a Record Pace in Third Quarter of 2020
Statistics Canada says the economy grew at a record annualized pace of 40.5 per cent in the third quarter as businesses came out of COVID-19 lockdowns. The… Read more »
“Everyone Wants a Tree and They Want It Now”: Christmas Tree Sales on Pace for Record
Canadians planning to buy a live Christmas tree this season should start shopping now and expect to pay more, the Canadian Christmas Tree Growers Association says. Farmers… Read more »
Liberals Take Step on National Child-Care System, Promise Plan Coming in 2021 Budget
The federal government is proposing millions of dollars in new spending as a down payment on a planned national child-care system that the Liberals say will be… Read more »
With Deficit Closing in on $400 Billion, Liberals Detail More Spending to Come
The federal Liberals are proposing $25 billion in new spending to help Canadian businesses and workers make it through a COVID-19 winter and vowing tens of billions… Read more »
Select Kawartha Dairy Ice Cream Products Recalled Due to Presence of Metal Pieces
Kawartha Dairy Limited is recalling certain Kawartha Dairy brand ice cream products due to possible presence of pieces of metal. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the… Read more »
Study Finds Train Speed a Top Factor in Wildlife Deaths in Banff, Yoho National Parks
A study looking at 646 wildlife deaths along the railway tracks in Banff and Yoho national parks in Alberta and British Columbia has found that train speed is one of the biggest factors.
New COVID-19 Restrictions in Place at Banff National Park Starting Nov 27th
In response to Alberta declaring a state of public health emergency, the Town of Banff has declared a State of Local Emergency to supplement Alberta’s effort to… Read more »
When COVID-19 Vaccines Could Be Available in Canada: What We Know So Far
Vaccines are now a bright spot of hope on the COVID-19 pandemic horizon. But much about them, and their rollout in Canada, remains up in the air…. Read more »
A Look at New Restrictions in Alberta to Battle Rising COVID-19 Infections
The Alberta government announced Tuesday new restrictions to battle record-high rates of COVID-19 infections in the province. In addition to declaring a public health emergency, the government… Read more »
Alberta Suspends In-School Learning From December 18 to January 8
Premier Jason Kenney moved Alberta to a state of public health emergency on November 24th and is bringing in tougher COVID-19 restrictions that include limits on social… Read more »
New COVID-19 Restrictions in Alberta Effective November 24
Premier Jason Kenney announced new restrictions for Alberta on November 24th after he declared a state of public health emergency. Alberta reported 1,115 new COVID-19 cases and… Read more »
November 30: See the Last Lunar Eclipse of 2020
Weather permitting, you can experience a penumbral lunar eclipse on November 30, 2020. This is the fourth lunar eclipse of 2020. The best part is, you will be able to see the eclipse irrespective of your location in Canada.
Alberta’ Premier Signals More Restrictions Coming Amid Soaring COVID-19 Case Numbers
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, set to meet Monday with his COVID-19 steering committee amid an alarming rise in cases, has suggested more restrictions are coming but a… Read more »
Alberta Reports New Daily Record of COVID-19 Cases More Than Ontario and Quebec
Alberta reported 1,584 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, November 21. This is a single-day record and more than those reported by Ontario and Quebec on the… Read more »
Shoe Retailer Caleres to Close 133 Naturalizer Stores in U.S., Canada
More than 130 Naturalizer stores in the United States and Canada will be closed by early 2021 as Caleres Inc. adopts a digital sales strategy for the… Read more »
Trudeau Warns That COVID 19 Crisis Could Determine Canada’s Future
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada’s future hangs in the balance if people don’t reduce their contacts to rein in the spread of COVID-19. Trudeau addressed reporters… Read more »
Alberta Reports New Daily Record of COVID-19 Cases
Alberta reported 1,105 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, November 19. This is a single-day record and the second time the province crossed 1000 daily cases since… Read more »