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‘Absolutely Beautiful’: Albertans Line Up at U.S. Border For COVID-19 Vaccinations

Linda Neilson had waited a long time to get her second COVID-19 vaccination and thanks to the generosity of the Blackfeet Tribe in Montana her wait ended… Read more »

Largest Container Ship to Visit a Canadian Port Arrives at Halifax

Largest Container Ship to Visit a Canadian Port Arrives at Halifax

The largest container ship to visit a Canadian port spent the day in Halifax on Tuesday, generating a bit of buzz on social media. The CMA CGM… Read more »

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Retainer With a Tooth Attached to It: These Are Most Unique Things Canadians Forgot in Uber

Did you leave something behind the last time you took Uber? Well, you are not alone as Uber Canada has released the list of unusual and most… Read more »

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Canadian Made ‘Vegan’ COVID-19 Vaccine By Medicago Shows Promising Phase II Clinical Trial Results

A Phase 2 trial of Canada’s first homegrown COVID-19 vaccine is showing promising antibody results. Medicago executive vice-president Nathalie Landry says the Quebec-based company’s vaccine produced 10… Read more »

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Stars on Ice Release Cross-Canada Tour Schedule For 2021 Season

Stars on Ice have announced 2021 tour that will bring figure skating across Canada this Fall, a sure sign that life is coming back to normal after… Read more »

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Alberta Releases Interactive Map For Local Vaccine Coverage

Alberta has released an online interactive map that shows the percentage of vaccine coverage by local geographic area. The map shows: percentage of individuals who have received… Read more »

All 18+ Ontarians Can Book COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Starting May 18th

All 18+ Ontarians Can Book COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Starting May 18th

Ontario is expanding COVID-19 vaccine eligibility again this week, opening up appointments to people as young as 18 across the province. Ontario government says booking eligibility will… Read more »

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You Can Now Book Outdoor Fire Pits at Calgary Parks For Spring-Summer 2021

The city of Calgary introduced reservable fire pits in various parks last fall so that Calgarians can reserve them for a safe outdoor gathering with their bubble…. Read more »

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Toronto Cancels In-Person Events Through Labour Day, Including CNE

Toronto has cancelled major in-person events through to Labour Day in an effort to protect against the spread of COVID-19, a move the Canadian National Exhibition says… Read more »

Greyhound Canada to Cut All Routes, End Operations

Greyhound Canada to Cut All Routes, End Operations

Greyhound Canada is permanently cutting all bus routes across the country, shutting down the intercity bus carrier’s operations in Canada after nearly a century of service. The… Read more »

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12 Reasons Why You Should Visit Cardston on a Weekend Trip

The southern Alberta town of Cardston sits in the rolling foothills just on the edge of the Rocky Mountains. This scenic town is situated between the St…. Read more »

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Together Apart, Summer Cirque: A Mind Blowing Outdoor Contemporary Circus Show is Coming to Markham This Summer

This summer, get ready to attend a breathtaking outdoor contemporary circus show, the Together Apart Summer Cirque in Markham. Unlike the drive-in concert events, you have been… Read more »

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Calgary to Allow Alcohol Consumption in Select City Parks Starting June 1

The city of Calgary is allowing alcohol consumption as part of a pilot project in select parks starting June 1. The city has voted to allow public… Read more »

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Alberta’s Famous Last Chance Saloon & Rosedeer Hotel is Now on Sale

Drumheller region‘s famous hotel and saloon are on sale! The famous Rosedeer hotel in Wayne, the site of the famed Last Chance Saloon and WayneStock, a boutique… Read more »

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Starbucks Canada Adds Delicious New Drink and Snacks to Its Summer Menu

Starbucks Canada has unveiled its 2021 seasonal summer drink and snacks themed on nostalgic summer filled with festivals, and carnivals. Strawberry Funnel Cake Frappuccino blended beverage featuring… Read more »

All Albertans 12 Years and Older Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine

All Albertans 12 Years and Older Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine

All Albertans 12 years and older can book appointments for COVID-19 vaccine starting today. Appointments are available to anyone born on or before 2009 starting Monday, May… Read more »

List of 78 Pharmacies Offering Pfizer Vaccines in Toronto & Peel to 18+ Residents

List of 78 Pharmacies Offering Pfizer Vaccines in Toronto & Peel to 18+ Residents

Ontario is now offering Pfizer vaccine through pharmacies in hot spots to residents aged 18 and older as the province is expecting larger volumes of vaccines in… Read more »

List of Pharmacies in Durham, Hamilton, Ottawa, Windsor-Essex and York Offering Moderna Vaccines to 18+

List of Pharmacies in Durham, Hamilton, Ottawa, Windsor-Essex and York Offering Moderna Vaccines to 18+

Ontario government has announced a list of 58 pharmacies that will offer Moderna vaccine to those of ages 18 and above. The province is also expecting an… Read more »

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Dream in High Park: Canadian Stage Reveals Bold & Dynamic 2021 Outdoor Summer Programming

Were you wondering whether you will be able to watch Shakespeare in High Park under the summer sky this year? Then, we have fantastic news. Presented as… Read more »

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Get Tim Hortons’ DIY Dream Donut Kits For Mother’s Day

Need more ideas on how to celebrate Mother’s Day in the times of COVID-19? Tim Hortons is offering DIY Mother’s Day donut kits at participating restaurants across… Read more »

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These are the Cleanest Toronto Beaches for 2021 Summer

Wondering where to enjoy clean Ontario waters this summer? Eight Toronto beaches have received blue flag certification for the year 2021. Blue flag certification is an internationally… Read more »

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May 28 to October 11, 2021: Edmonton Allows Alcohol Consumption at Seven River Valley Parks

You can soon alcohol at some Edmonton parks. The city of Edmonton has approved a pilot project that will permit alcohol consumption at 47 picnic sites across… Read more »

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Endangered Tiger Gives Birth to Three Cubs at Toronto Zoo

The Toronto Zoo says one of its endangered tigers has given birth to three cubs. The zoo says Mazyria, an Amur tiger, gave birth overnight Friday after… Read more »

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April 30: All 18+ Who Live or Work in Scarborough Can Now Book Appointments for COVID-19 Vaccine

  Scarborough Health has announced that they are opening vaccine bookings today. This is part of Ontario’s plan to open up mass vaccination clinic vaccine bookings to… Read more »