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Canadian Snowbirds Cross Country Flyover Schedule – Operation INSPIRATION

The unique mission dubbed, Operation INSPIRATION will see the team’s signature nine-jet formation, with trailing white smoke, flying over cities across the country starting in Nova Scotia and working west throughout the week.

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First Clinical Trial For COVID-19 Vaccine Approved By Health Canada

Health Canada has approved the first clinical trials in Canada of a potential COVID-19 vaccine at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia. This news was announced by Trudeau today… Read more »

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Nando’s Canada Closing 21 Locations Due to COVID-19 Crisis

Nando’s Canada has announced that it is permanently closing 21 of its corporate owned-and-operated restaurants due to a sharp decline in sales during the COVID-19 crisis. Nando’s… Read more »

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May 15: More Employers Can Now Apply For Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy as Eligibility Criteria Expanded

The federal government announced that federal wage subsidy for employees in businesses hit hard by COVID-19 will last at least until the end of August. Trudeau also… Read more »

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Feds Extend GST/HST Credit and Canada Child Benefit for Those Unable to File Their 2019 Tax Returns on Time

Minister of National Revenue Diane Lebouthillier announced that benefit payments will continue for an additional three months for those who are not able to file their 2019… Read more »

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Doug Ford Shares His “Famous” Cheesecake Video Recipe and Wants You to Try Making It This Victoria Day Weekend

During a press conference, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that he makes the best cheesecake. Today morning, he shared the video recipe through a “Cooking With Doug”… Read more »

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May 15: How to Apply For Canada Emergency Student Benefit

The CESB, which will be delivered by the Canada Revene Agency (CRA), will provide temporary income support to eligible post-secondary students and new graduates who are unable to work or find work this summer due to COVID-19, or are working and are not making over $1000.

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What is Allowed When Retail Stores in Ontario Reopen From May 19th

Premier Doug Ford has announced that Ontario is moving to Stage one of the reopening plan from Tuesday, May 19th. Most retail stores that have a street… Read more »

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Stage 1 of Reopening: This is What is Open in Ontario From May 16, 2020 (List of Businesses)

Ontario is set to enter its first stage of reopening next Tuesday including lifting restrictions on retail stores, golf driving ranges and tennis courts, surgeries and dog grooming. In… Read more »

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What is Allowed at Parks Canada National Parks and Historic Sites From June 1

Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson announced that national parks will resume some operations from June 1. Wilkinson says some trails, day use areas, green spaces and recreational boating… Read more »

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Ontario Will Now Test Anyone with COVID-19 Symptoms

Ontario has finally announced that the province will test anyone with COVID-19 symptoms. The new guidelines from chief medical officer of health Dr. David Williams will say… Read more »

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LCBO Expanding Hours of Operation of 360 Stores From May 14th

With May long weekend around the corner LCBO is expanding its hours of operation at 360 stores starting today (May 14).

Optional Buyback Program Could See Assault-Style Gun Ban Unravel, Group Warns

Optional Buyback Program Could See Assault-Style Gun Ban Unravel, Group Warns

A leading proponent of stricter gun control says allowing owners of recently banned firearms to keep them would make it easier for a different government to reverse the ban in future.

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Face Masks are Mandatory For Uber Passengers & Drivers In Canada

Uber has announced that all Uber drivers and passengers in Canada will have to wear a mask from Monday, May 18. According to the statement, both drivers… Read more »

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May 15: Applications Will Open for the Canada Emergency Student Benefit This Friday

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced that the Canada Emergency Student Benefit application process will open this Friday, May 15. The CESB will be available from May… Read more »

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Union: Thousands of Hospital Staff in Ontario Excluded From Pandemic Pay Increase

Thousands of hospital staff in Ontario are not eligible for the province’s pandemic pay premium, the union that represents them said Tuesday as the government left open the possibility of… Read more »

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The 12 Outstanding Designs that Won 2020 Governor General’s Medals in Architecture

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) and the Canada Council for the Arts have announced the recipients of the Governor General’s Medals in Architecture. The awards… Read more »

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Ontario Permits Proms and End of the Year Ceremonies, Asks School Boards to Reschedule Functions

Ontario Minister of Education Stephen Lecce through a statement announced that school boards, subject to local COVID-19 health and safety limitations, can proceed with celebrations of student… Read more »

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Federal Government Announces Financing Help for the Country’s Biggest Companies

The country’s largest employers will soon be able to land federal financing to help weather the COVID-19 economic crisis, but are being warned they’ll need to open themselves… Read more »

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Ontario Reopens Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves From May 11

The Ontario government has reversed the earlier decision of provincial parks closure until May 31. Today, the Government announced that it is opening provincial parks and conservation… Read more »

Canadian Snowbirds Cancel Southern Ontario Flyover Scheduled for May 9

Canadian Snowbirds Cancel Southern Ontario Flyover Scheduled for May 9

The Canadian Snowbirds were planning to flypast parts of Southern Ontario today as part of the cross-country tour aimed at boosting morale as Canadians continue to struggle… Read more »

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Home Depot Stores in Ontario Will Reopen From May 9

Home Depot Stores will be open from Saturday, May 9 for in-store shopping. Garden centres in Ontario stores will open on May 8th. Home Depot said that some stores might temporarily pause curbside or in-store pick-up orders and Ontario stores will not be accepting returns until May 19.

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You Will Have to Wear a Face Mask If You Want to Shop at T&T Supermarket

After Canada’s Public Health agency recommended non-medical masks to protect others around you when you are in places where it is difficult to ensure proper physical distancing,… Read more »

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This is What is Open in Ontario From May 8, 2020

The Ontario government has announced that it is allowing all retail stores with a street entrance to provide curbside pickup and delivery, as well as in-store payment… Read more »