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May 2020 Unemployment Rate Hits New Record Even as Economy Adds Jobs
Statistics Canada reports a record high unemployment rate as the economy added 289,600 jobs in May, with businesses reopening amid easing public health restrictions. The unemployment rate rose to 13.7… Read more »
Nature Conservancy of Canada Releases List of 308 Animals and Plants that Only Exist in Canada
For the first time, Canadian biologists have come up with a list of plants, insects and animals that live only in this country and say many of them are… Read more »
Calgary Public Library launches Curbside Pickup From June 9
The Calgary Public Library announced Curbside Holds Service, a contactless curbside pick-up service that will allow people to pick up holds at most locations throughout the city… Read more »
Collectible Guitars Worth $23,500 Stolen From a Home in Calgary
Calgary Police Service is asking the public’s help in locating multiple collectible guitars that were taken during a break and enter in southeast Calgary. As per the… Read more »
Free Cookbook: Try These 60 Amazing Canadian Cheese Recipes on National Cheese Day
Things are good and gooey for our Canadian cheese lovers during their special day: National Cheese Day. To celebrate, Tre Stelle has released “Say Cheese” a free… Read more »
Seniors to Receive COVID-19 Relief of $200 to $500 in July
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that seniors eligible for the Old Age Security (OAS) pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) will receive their special one-time, tax-free… Read more »
Second Phase COVID-19 Relaunch in Alberta Could Be Coming Sooner Than Later
Alberta’s top doctor says the second phase of the province’s relaunch after COVID-19 shutdowns could occur ahead of schedule.
Royal Tyrell Museum Alberta: We Now Know What a 100 Million Year Old Armoured Dinosaur Last Ate
The Royal Tyrell Museum has shared the scientific analysis of the stomach contents of fossilized nodosaur Borealopelta markmitchelli. The Alberta museum located in Drumheller has the world’s… Read more »
Black Lives Matter Calgary: Get Tested For COVID-19 If You Attended Protests on June 1st
Black Lives Matter Calgary is asking those who attended the protests in solidarity with Americans who have been taking to the streets in that country following the… Read more »
Perfect Rockies Summer Vacation: Three Fabulous Canadian Mountain Lodges With Breathtaking Views Reopen
Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts is now accepting guests for overnight stays at its lodges located in Banff and Yoho National Park as Parks Canada has reopened most… Read more »
Bird Strike Might Have Caused Snowbird Crash, Early Investigation Finds
The Royal Canadian Air Force says it’s focusing on a bird strike as the reason a Snowbird plane crashed in British Columbia last month. A preliminary investigation… Read more »
Weather Network Forecasts ‘Abundance’ of Warm Weather for 2020 Summer
The Weather Network has released its summer forecast for the months of June, July, and August. As per the 2020 summer forecast, Canadians can expect an abundance… Read more »
Hunt for $100K Buried in Calgary and Edmonton
Interested in a treasure hunt for $100,000? Following the success of the inaugural Gold Hunt which was held in July 2019, the group has created a treasure… Read more »
List of Parks Canada National Parks and Historic Sites Open From June 1
Parks Canada is reopening some of the national parks and historic sites from June 1, 2020. Some trails, day-use areas, green spaces and recreational boating will be… Read more »
Watch NASA-SpaceX Launch Astronauts to Space Station Live on May 30
After nearly a decade, NASA-SpaceX will undertake the human space launch from North America. This historic event, named Demo-2, is set for Wednesday, May 27, 2020, when… Read more »
Alberta Distributing 20 Million Masks Through Fast Food Drive-Thru Locations
Alberta plans to distribute 20 million non-medical masks for free at hundreds of drive-thru fast-food restaurants. Health Minister Tyler Shandro says it’s one more way to keep Albertans… Read more »
Canada Announces Rules For Cruise Ships & Pleasure Crafts up to October 31, 2020
The government of Canada has announced updated measures pertaining to cruise ships and passenger vessels in Canadian waters during COVID-19 pandemic. This is in addition to the… Read more »
Calgary’s Stephen Avenue Will Be Car Free from 11 A.M. This Summer
Mayor Naheed Nenshi announced that Stephen Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic so that restaurants can expand patios to the edge of the sidewalk while allowing… Read more »
Calgary to Reopen Playgrounds Starting May 29th
The City of Calgary has announced that it will begin the process of re-opening more than 1,100 City-operated playgrounds, starting May 29. The City will start reopening regional… Read more »
Poll: Alberta & Manitoba Premiers Have the Lowest Rating as Premiers Amid COVID-19
Angus Reid Institute has released the results of premiers’ performance survey that found an increase in most leaders’ approval ratings over the past few months as the… Read more »
COVID-19 Aid Programs Like CERB Will Have to End or Canada Could Be Looking at Tax Levels Not Seen for Generations
The federal government is in talks with business and labour groups to figure out the future of billions in emergency aid, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said one day after… Read more »
Make Fruit Scones Served during Garden Parties at Buckingham Palace – Recipe
On Queen’s Elizabeth’s 94th birthday, the Royal Family has shared a chocolate birthday cupcake recipe. Last week, the Royal Pastry Chefs shared their recipe for fruit scones… Read more »
Calgary Bans Practice and Promotion of Conversion Therapy
City councillors in Calgary have voted to join other municipalities in the province by prohibiting businesses that claim they can change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. A bylaw passed… Read more »
Calgary Reopening: 30+ Restaurants and Patios Open for Dine-in in Calgary
Calgary restaurants are allowed to reopen from May 25th for dine-in services. Here is a list of restaurants (plus patios) open for dine-in services in Calgary.