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Coronavirus: Rogers Offers Free Canada-Wide Long Distance, Global Roaming, Free TV Shows and Movies

In response to COVID-19, Rogers is offering free services and customer support including free access to TV shows and movies, Canada-wide long distance, and global roaming. FREE… Read more »

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Alberta Cancels All Classes Until Further Notice

Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced that effective immediately, all child care centres will be closed, classes at public schools and post-secondary classes… Read more »

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Coronavirus: Lululemon Temporarily Closing All Stores in North America & Europe

Following the heels of multiple retailers across North America, Lululemon is temporarily closing all stores across North America and Europe due to Coronavirus from March 16th to… Read more »

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Do I Have Coronavirus: How to Self Assess Using Alberta Health Tool

With every sniffle and cough leading you to wonder whether you have coronavirus and causing you to call Public Health Lines, only to be put on hold… Read more »

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Saskatchewan Researchers Testing Vaccine for Coronavirus

Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization-International Vaccine Centre (VIDO-InterVac) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is racing the clock to find a vaccine against SARS-CoV-2. VIDO-InterVac has announced… Read more »

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Northern & Southern Jubilee Auditoriums Closing Temporarily Due to COVID-19

On March 12th, Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced that Alberta is adopting aggressive new public health measures including asking organisers to cancel all events with more than 250… Read more »

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Alberta Cancels All Events With More Than 250 Attendees; Total Coronavirus Cases Now 23

Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced that Alberta is adopting aggressive new public health measures including asking organisers to cancel all events with more than 250 attendees to help… Read more »

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National Lacrosse League Suspends Season Due to COVID-19

National Lacrosse League has suspended all games in its 2020 season until further notice. NLL said, ” We will continue to evaluate this situation and remain in constant… Read more »

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5 More Novel Coronavirus Cases in Alberta, Total Now 19

Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s chief medical officer of health has announced five new cases of novel coronavirus – all are travel related. Of these 5 cases, 1… Read more »

Justin Trudeau Announces $1 Billion to Combat COVID-19 in Canada

Justin Trudeau Announces $1 Billion to Combat COVID-19 in Canada

Justin Trudeau outlined Canada’s whole-of-government response to COVID-19, by establishing a more than $1 billion COVID-19 Response Fund, which includes already announced measures as well as new… Read more »

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How to Avoid Subscription Traps: “No-Strings Attached” Trial Offers – Competition Bureau of Canada

Competition Bureau of Canada is reminding Canadians to not get trapped into the “No-Strings Attached” trial offers. These so-called free, no-obligation trial products like a free trial… Read more »

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WHO Declares COVID-19 a Pandemic

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, World Health Organisation’s director-general has declared COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) a pandemic. Globally there are more than 11300 cases of COVID-19 across 114 countries with… Read more »

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Play Tim Hortons’ Roll Up The Rim Contest Digitally and at the Restaurants

The 35th annual Roll Up The Rim To Win® starts from March 11 and runs for four weeks – until April 7. Tim Hortons’ annual Roll Up… Read more »

DIY Hand Sanitiser – How to Make Hand Sanitiser Based on WHO Recommended Hand Rub Formula

DIY Hand Sanitiser – How to Make Hand Sanitiser Based on WHO Recommended Hand Rub Formula

With the recent COVID-19 (coronavirus) scare, many of us are running to the local store to stock up on hand sanitisers. This has caused the cost of… Read more »

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There Are Now 7 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases in Alberta

On Monday, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health confirmed 3 new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta, bringing total cases in the province to 7…. Read more »

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Best Canadian Universities: World Rankings of Canadian Universities

University of Toronto is the best university in Canada according according to QS Quacquarelli Symonds.

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March 4: Bank of Canada Cuts Interest Rates

The Bank of Canada has lowered its interest rate by half a percentage point to 1.25 per cent. After the rate cut, the bank rate is 1… Read more »

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These Are the 20 Alberta Parks That Are Going to Be Closed in 2020

As part of Alberta Parks optimization, Alberta government has announced that 20 twenty parks will be closed completely or partially to public access in 2020. According to… Read more »

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4 New Novel Coronavirus Cases Confirmed in Greater Toronto Area

Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, Ontario has confirmed four new positive cases of COVID-19 in Ontario, in addition to the 3 new cases confirmed… Read more »

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3 New Novel Coronavirus Cases in Ontario and One Patient was Symptomatic While on the Plane and Go Transit

Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, Ontario has confirmed three new positive cases of COVID-19 in Ontario. Now the total cases in Ontario stands at… Read more »

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Wendy’s Serving Made in Canada Plant-Based Burger at Their Restaurants

As many customers are changing their food habits to become vegetarian/vegan, Wendy’s has started serving The Plantiful™, a plant-based burger crafted in Canada. Unlike Beyond Meat Burgers… Read more »

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Banff Yoga Festival Returns for a 5th Year of Yoga, Mountain Culture, and Adventure

Soak in the awesome beauty of Canadian Rockies and come together to study all things yoga, and connect to the unique mountain culture. Banff Yoga Festival returns… Read more »

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15 Reasons to Visit Banff During Snow Days Festival

Banff is always waiting to welcome you for a getaway, but what better time to go than the Snow Days festival – a favourite of locals and… Read more »