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Bank of Canada Keeps Key Interest Rate Target on Hold at 0.25 per Cent
The Bank of Canada will deliver a rate announcement today with observers watching if news about vaccines gives a shot in the arm to the bank’s outlook on the economy.
New COVID-19 Restrictions in Alberta Announced on December 8th
Alberta has announced strict measures to prevent the rapid spread of COVID-19. The province is shutting down restaurants, casinos, gyms, recreation centres, libraries, theatres and personal service… Read more »
Air Canada Cutting More Service to Atlantic Canada in January, Say Region’s Airports
Atlantic Canada’s airports say they’ve been advised by Air Canada that it will cut more services to the region in the new year because of a second wave of COVID-19 infections.
First Pfizer Vaccine Shots to Be Given Right at Delivery Sites, Not LTC Homes: Tam
Canada’s chief public health officer says the first doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine are likely to be given only to people who can physically be at one… Read more »
Future Value of Trans Mountain Pipeline Rests on Liberals’ Climate Plans, PBO Says
A new report from the parliamentary budget officer says the federal government could end up losing money on the Trans Mountain pipeline if it further tightens its climate policy.
2021 Canada’s Food Price Report: Expect 5% Increase in Your Food Bill
A new report says food prices will be going up in Canada next year.
‘Where He Belongs:’ Bronze Tribute to Calgary’s Wandering Turkey in the Works
The wayward turkey looking for love captured the imagination of Calgarians in the spring, providing a bit of levity during dark pandemic times. Turk Diggler was eventually eaten by a coyote, but the bird’s legacy lives on.
Canada Has Signed Agreements With These Companies to Get COVID-19 Vaccines
As Health Canada is set to approve the COVID-19 vaccine for use in Canada any day now, here is a list of companies Canada has signed an… Read more »
First Doses of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine, Not Yet Approved, to Land in Canada Next Week
A small number of the most vulnerable Canadians could be immunized against COVID-19 before the holidays as the first doses of Pfizer’s vaccine are set to arrive next week and up to 249,000 doses delivered by the end of the year.
Ikea Announces the End of Printed IKEA Catalogues
IKEA has announced that it will no longer publish IKEA Catalogues as customer behaviour and media consumption have changed, and the catalogue has been less used. IKEA… Read more »
Calgary Cancels 2021 New Year’s Eve Fireworks
The City of Calgary has announced that in response to the enhanced provincial public health orders to mitigate the sharp rise of COVID-19 cases, the City will… Read more »
Twist of Fate: Prairie Provinces Become COVID-19 Hot Spot in Pandemic’s Second Wave
The three Prairie provinces have become the epicentre of COVID-19’s second wave in Canada — surpassing Ontario and Quebec, the two most populous provinces that were initially… Read more »
Elliot Page Coming Out Offers Historic Visibility for Trans and Non-Binary Community
One of the first things Alexandher Brandy wanted to do after reading Elliot Page’s coming out letter was break into a dance. The urge to celebrate the… Read more »
This is When Albertans Can Expect to Be Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Alberta government has released a preliminary plan to receive and distribute COVID-19 vaccines. Once vaccines are approved by Health Canada, Alberta anticipates receiving enough doses of vaccines… Read more »
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.
Calgary Facility Set to Become Curling Hub During Pandemic
Curling Canada wants Calgary’s Canada Olympic Park to be a curling hub for the season’s top events.
‘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 »