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Tim Hortons’ Annual Smile Cookie Campaign is Back
Get a Smile Cookie and support some of the 625 different charities and community groups across Canada. During the week-long Smile Cookie campaign by Tim Hortons, 100… Read more »
Amazon Hiring 15,000+ Employees Across Canada, Raising Frontline Employees Pay
Amazon Canada has announced the company is hiring 15,000 full-time and part-time employees across Canada throughout the fall. Amazon says all frontline employees will receive $17 per… Read more »
Oct 4: Toronto Raptors Release Preseason Schedule, Return to Scotiabank Arena For 2021-22 Season
The Toronto Raptors are returning to Scotiabank Arena after a gap of 19 months for the 2021-22 Season. The Raptors played the entire 2020-21 season in Tampa,… Read more »
NACI Recommends a Third Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine For Some Immunocompromised Individuals
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) is now advising an additional or third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine for some immunocompromised individuals. NACI says based on… Read more »
This is the Number of Fully Vaccinated People in Alberta Hospitals Due to COVID-19
Alberta has published detailed metrics on the number of people in provincial hospitals due to COVID-19. The data includes the number of people in hospitals split along… Read more »
Alberta Reports 1,510 New COVID-19 Cases
Alberta reported 1,510 new COVID-19 cases on September 9th, the highest number of cases since May 12th. Currently, there are 15,977 active cases across Alberta. 679 individuals… Read more »
Federal Debt: Report Says Young Canadians Will Have to Pay Additional $19,880 in Lifetime Income Taxes
A new report says young Canadians are set to inherit a mountain of government debt and the burden of increased annual interest payments. Fraser Institute, an independent,… Read more »
You Can Now Fly Directly to Dawson Creek From Calgary
WestJet Link flight 3027 will provide nonstop service between the Peace River Region and Calgary.
Statutory Holiday: Calgary to Observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The city of Calgary has announced Sept. 30th will be a statutory holiday for all City employees from this year onwards. In June of this year, the… Read more »
55 Things to Do in Alberta This September
September in Alberta is a magical time: the sky opens up, the harvest season kicks off, and the world bursts into the golden yellows and reds of… Read more »
Canadian Food Inspection Agency Recalls More Salad Kits Due to Listeria
Canadian Food Inspection Agency says more salad kits are included in the chopped salad kits recall issued on August 24th. The salad kits are recalled due to… Read more »
Calgary Makes COVID-19 Vaccinations Mandatory For Its Employees
The city of Calgary has announced a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy for its employees. Calgary City Manager David Duckworth announcing the policy said, “As the second largest… Read more »
Alberta Restaurants and Pubs Will Have to Stop Liquor Service at 10 p.m. Starting Sept 4th
Alberta government announced today that starting September 4th, licensed establishments in the province will be required to end alcohol service at 10 p.m. This means that all… Read more »
Alberta to Give $100 to Those 18+ Who Now Take COVID-19 Vaccines, Makes Masks Mandatory Indoors From Sept 4th
Alberta has announced a one-time incentive of $100 to all Albertans age 18 or older who receive a first or second dose of vaccine between Sept. 3 and Oct. 14.
Starting September 4th, the province is also making masks mandatory at all indoor public spaces and workplaces. Alberta pubs, restaurants and nightclubs will have to end alcohol service at 10 p.m.
Things to Do This Labour Day Weekend in Canada
Whether you want to go hiking, visit a farm, or check out a local event this long weekend, you are sure to find something on this list.
Scam Alert: Beware of Personalised Letters Bearing Canada Post Stamp Claiming to Send Inheritance From Hong Kong
Yesterday, a To Do Canada staff member in Toronto received a personalised letter with Canada Post stamp claiming to be from Bank of China’s Hong Kong branch…. Read more »
70 Per Cent of Albertans Aged 12 and Older Are Now Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Alberta says more than 70 per cent of eligible Albertans are now fully immunized against COVID-19 and 78.2 per cent of eligible Albertans have received at least one dose.
You Can Now Get Two Hours of Free Parking at Calgary Chinatown
The City of Calgary, Calgary Parking Authority and Chinatown Business Improvement Area are partnering to offer free two-hour parking at CPA Lot 888 so that visitors can explore Chinatown’s culture and tasty delights for a longer duration.
IKEA Hosting In-Store Festival Across Canada Offering Discounts and Workshops This Month
Ikea will be hosting a festival featuring musicians, artists, chefs, designers and creators online and across 50 markets around the world this month. The free festival will… Read more »
Alberta’s New Overdose Prevention App, DORS is Now Available in Calgary
Digital Overdose Response System app or DORS is now available for download in Calgary. The application is meant to protect those who are using recreational drugs when… Read more »
Canmore Highland Games Returns For Its 2021 Edition This Labour Day Weekend
The annual Canmore Highland Games is returning this labour day weekend for the 30th year. The festival has been running since 1991 and has become a celebrated… Read more »
Alberta Offering Additional Vaccine Doses of Pfizer or Moderna to Those Who Got AstraZeneca or Mixed Doses
Alberta has announced that additional mRNA vaccine doses will be available to those who received the AstraZeneca vaccine or mixed doses of mRNA vaccines. Alberta says this change… Read more »
Sept 1: Alberta Offering Third Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine to Vulnerable Residents, Additional Doses For Travel
Alberta has announced that starting Sept. 1, third doses of COVID-19 vaccine will be available for all seniors living in congregate care facilities and for immunocompromised Albertans…. Read more »
Aurélie Rivard Wins Canada’s First Gold at Tokyo Paralympics
Aurélie Rivard has won Canada’s first gold medal at Tokyo Paralympic Games. St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, Quebec swimmer won the women’s S10 100m freestyle on Saturday in 58.14 seconds –… Read more »