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Craft Beer Market to Reopen for Dine-In Services on May 14 in Alberta
!!UPDATE: Calgary locations are not allowed to reopen until May 25!! As Alberta plans to reopen businesses on May 14 as part of the first phase of… Read more »
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 »
City of Calgary Allows Restaurants to Expand Patios to Sidewalks and Parking Areas During the First Stage of Alberta’s Relaunch
Restaurants in Alberta will be allowed to reopen for seated dining at 50 per cent capacity from May 14. In order to aid restaurants to maximise the… Read more »
Alberta Launches Reopening Guidelines for Businesses Including Restaurants, Hair Salons, and Museums
The government of Alberta has launched online guidance documents to support businesses during Alberta’s phased relaunch detailing measures to implement during reopening phases. The Bizconnect webpage provides… Read more »
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 »
University of Calgary Researchers Develop 30 Minute Rapid Test For COVID-19
Researchers from the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine have developed a simple yet rapid method to test for COVID-19. The test can have results within… Read more »
Calgary Business Charged for Marking up Essentials by 200% to 400%
Alberta has charged a Calgary-based supply company with COVID-19 price gouging, but the company’s owner says he himself is paying massively inflated prices just to bring in… Read more »
Calgary Transit Temporarily Removing 25 Routes Due to Revenue Loss
Calgary Transit is reducing service hours by 30 per cent from the March 2020 levels effective May 25, 2020 as COVID-19 caused significant reduction in Calgary Transit’s… Read more »
May 7: Calgary Will Be All Aglow in Orange Tonight
Today, select facilities in downtown Calgary will light up in orange in honour of the hard work and dedication of Calgary shelter and agency staff helping prevent… Read more »
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 »
Calgary Zoo Adopts Three Orphaned Grizzly Cubs
The Calgary Zoo has adopted three orphaned grizzly cubs. The cubs arrived at the zoo last week after Alberta Fish & Wildlife found the cubs in Crowsnest… Read more »
Stormtrooper With a Gun: Alberta Police Take Down Lethbridge Restaurant Worker in Costume
Police in southern Alberta are being investigated after a restaurant worker in a “Star Wars” stormtrooper costume who was carrying a plastic gun was forced to the… Read more »
May Supermoon: Don’t miss the last Supermoon of 2020 – Super Flower Moon
This year’s last super moon will appear on Thursday, May 7th, 2020. The moon will appear full for about 2 – 3 days around this time, i.e.,… Read more »
Alberta to Introduce Legislation for Bill Electricity and Natural Gas Utility Payment Deferrals
The government of Alberta announced that it will introduce legislation that will allow Albertans and businesses to defer electricity and natural gas utility payments. The bill deferrals… Read more »
May 4: Alberta Now Has More Than 100 COVID-19 Related Deaths, More Than 50% Recovered
Today, Alberta reported nine COVID-19 related deaths and seventy new cases. The total number of cases is now 5,836 with 2,942 Albertans free of COVID-19. Cases have… Read more »
What is Open in Canada – Week of May 4 – COVID-19 Reopening
Provinces across the country are easing COVID-19 restrictions. Here is the list of what is open now across Canada. Physical distancing measures are in place. All Canadians… Read more »
Federal Government Announces One Time up to $300 Extra Per Child CCB Payment in May
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has announced an extra $300 per child in May as part of federal initiatives to support families deal with the added pressures… Read more »
Guidelines For Hiking & Visiting Alberta Parks
Alberta Parks is open from May 1 for hiking and individual campsite reservations will open from May 14 for camping from June 1. To combat the spread… Read more »
Alberta Parks Reservation to Reopen May 14, 2020
Online camping reservations for Alberta Parks for 2020 summer season reopen on May 14. Alberta Parks is working hard to make campsites available as soon as possible,… Read more »
Alberta to Reopen From May 1 Starting With Parks Access – Alberta’s Relaunch Plan
The government of Alberta has announced Alberta’s relaunch strategy. Alberta is planning to reopen dental offices and golf courses shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic as early… Read more »
Daiya Foods Introduce New and Revamped Cheeze Shreds, Burritos, and Veggie Crust Pizzas
Daiya Foods has introduced four new and revamped plant-based foods including Veggie Crust Pizzas, Cutting Board Cheeze Shreds, Gluten-free Thin Crust Pizzas, and Burritos. NEW & REVAMPED… Read more »
Canadian Forces Snowbirds Aerobatics Team to Flyover Canada Starting in Nova Scotia
The Canadian Armed Forces is deploying its famed Snowbirds aerobatics team on a cross-country tour aimed at boosting morale as Canadians continue to struggle with the COVID-19… Read more »
London Drugs is Offering Shelf Space to Local Small Businesses Closed by COVID-19
London Drugs has announced that it will offer shelf space in select stores to local small businesses that have had to close their doors due to COVID-19…. Read more »
Calgary Pride to Host 2020 Festival Online
The organizers of Calgary Pride Week have announced that 2020 edition of the festival usually held during the labour day weekend will be held online. The decision… Read more »