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Poll: Canadians Disagree on Province Wide Reopening
As provinces take their cautious first steps to allow people back into local businesses, a new poll suggests most Canadians don’t think province-wide measures are the best way to reopen the… Read more »
Statistics Canada: Annual Inflation Rate Turned Negative in April
Statistics Canada says the annual inflation rate turned negative in April as the economy came to a standstill in the first full month of the pandemic. The… Read more »
IKEA Canada Reopens Calgary, Edmonton, Quebec City and Winnipeg Stores
IKEA Canada has announced that it is reopening stores in Calgary, Edmonton, Quebec City and Winnipeg. Ikea has reopened stores where provincial authorities have lifted restrictions governing… Read more »
May 19: Canada Emergency Business Account Eligibility Extended to Include Sole Proprietors and Family-Owned Corporations
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced an expansion to the eligibility criteria for the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) to include many owner-operated small businesses. The federal… Read more »
Canadian Snowbirds Cross Country Flyover Schedule – Operation INSPIRATION
The unique mission dubbed, Operation INSPIRATION will see the team’s signature nine-jet formation, with trailing white smoke, flying over cities across the country starting in Nova Scotia and working west throughout the week.
The Calgary Zoo is Reopening to the Public on May 23
As Alberta has allowed most tourist attractions like museums to reopen, Calgary Zoo has announced that it is reopening by offering a one-way outdoor only experience. The… Read more »
First Clinical Trial For COVID-19 Vaccine Approved By Health Canada
Health Canada has approved the first clinical trials in Canada of a potential COVID-19 vaccine at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia. This news was announced by Trudeau today… Read more »
Calgary Parents are Organizing a Drive-Thru Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2020
A group of Calgary parents with the help of event industry professionals, businesses and venues are rallying to provide a graduation celebration for the Class of 2020… Read more »
Nando’s Canada Closing 21 Locations Due to COVID-19 Crisis
Nando’s Canada has announced that it is permanently closing 21 of its corporate owned-and-operated restaurants due to a sharp decline in sales during the COVID-19 crisis. Nando’s… Read more »
May 15: More Employers Can Now Apply For Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy as Eligibility Criteria Expanded
The federal government announced that federal wage subsidy for employees in businesses hit hard by COVID-19 will last at least until the end of August. Trudeau also… Read more »
Feds Extend GST/HST Credit and Canada Child Benefit for Those Unable to File Their 2019 Tax Returns on Time
Minister of National Revenue Diane Lebouthillier announced that benefit payments will continue for an additional three months for those who are not able to file their 2019… Read more »
May 15: How to Apply For Canada Emergency Student Benefit
The CESB, which will be delivered by the Canada Revene Agency (CRA), will provide temporary income support to eligible post-secondary students and new graduates who are unable to work or find work this summer due to COVID-19, or are working and are not making over $1000.
What is Allowed at Parks Canada National Parks and Historic Sites From June 1
Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson announced that national parks will resume some operations from June 1. Wilkinson says some trails, day use areas, green spaces and recreational boating… Read more »
Optional Buyback Program Could See Assault-Style Gun Ban Unravel, Group Warns
A leading proponent of stricter gun control says allowing owners of recently banned firearms to keep them would make it easier for a different government to reverse the ban in future.
This is What will Reopen in Alberta on May 14 – Stage One of Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced that Alberta will be moving to Stage One of Alberta’s relaunch strategy on May 14th. Alberta’s relaunch stages will include an evaluation… Read more »
Face Masks are Mandatory For Uber Passengers & Drivers In Canada
Uber has announced that all Uber drivers and passengers in Canada will have to wear a mask from Monday, May 18. According to the statement, both drivers… Read more »
No More Late Fees: Calgary Public Library to Move to Fine Free Model
Calgary Public Library has announced that it will be moving to a Fine Free model to help Calgarians during COVID-19. With this transition, Calgary Public Library will… Read more »
May 15: Applications Will Open for the Canada Emergency Student Benefit This Friday
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced that the Canada Emergency Student Benefit application process will open this Friday, May 15. The CESB will be available from May… Read more »
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 »