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Calgary’s Garage Sports Bar and Restaurant Closes after Staff Member Tests Positive for COVID-19

The Garage Sports Bar and Restaurant in Eau Claire Market said that the restaurant is closing temporarily after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19. According to… Read more »

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5 More Novel Coronavirus Cases in Alberta, Total Now 19

Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s chief medical officer of health has announced five new cases of novel coronavirus – all are travel related. Of these 5 cases, 1… Read more »

Justin Trudeau Announces $1 Billion to Combat COVID-19 in Canada

Justin Trudeau Announces $1 Billion to Combat COVID-19 in Canada

Justin Trudeau outlined Canada’s whole-of-government response to COVID-19, by establishing a more than $1 billion COVID-19 Response Fund, which includes already announced measures as well as new… Read more »

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How to Avoid Subscription Traps: “No-Strings Attached” Trial Offers – Competition Bureau of Canada

Competition Bureau of Canada is reminding Canadians to not get trapped into the “No-Strings Attached” trial offers. These so-called free, no-obligation trial products like a free trial… Read more »

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WHO Declares COVID-19 a Pandemic

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, World Health Organisation’s director-general has declared COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) a pandemic. Globally there are more than 11300 cases of COVID-19 across 114 countries with… Read more »

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Play Tim Hortons’ Roll Up The Rim Contest Digitally and at the Restaurants

The 35th annual Roll Up The Rim To Win® starts from March 11 and runs for four weeks – until April 7. Tim Hortons’ annual Roll Up… Read more »

DIY Hand Sanitiser – How to Make Hand Sanitiser Based on WHO Recommended Hand Rub Formula

DIY Hand Sanitiser – How to Make Hand Sanitiser Based on WHO Recommended Hand Rub Formula

With the recent COVID-19 (coronavirus) scare, many of us are running to the local store to stock up on hand sanitisers. This has caused the cost of… Read more »

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There Are Now 7 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases in Alberta

On Monday, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health confirmed 3 new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta, bringing total cases in the province to 7…. Read more »

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2 More Novel Coronavirus Cases Reported in Alberta

Alberta Health has announced 2 more presumptive cases of COVID-19 in the province. Both cases are travel related. The third presumed case of COVID-19 is a man… Read more »

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Alberta’s 2nd Coronavirus Case Reported in Edmonton

Alberta Health has announced the second presumptive case of COVID-19 in the province in a male in his forties who lives in the Edmonton area. He recently… Read more »

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International Races Scheduled at Calgary’s Olympic Oval Cancelled Due to Coronavirus Concerns

Calgary’s Olympic Speed Skating Oval has cancelled two international speed skating events that were to be held at the Olympic Oval this month. Long Track Grand Prix… Read more »

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Presumptive Coronavirus Case Reported in Alberta

Alberta Health has announced the first presumptive case of COVID-19 in the province. The announcement comes on the heels of British Columbia announcing 8 new cases with… Read more »

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Best Canadian Universities: World Rankings of Canadian Universities

University of Toronto is the best university in Canada according according to QS Quacquarelli Symonds.

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March 4: Bank of Canada Cuts Interest Rates

The Bank of Canada has lowered its interest rate by half a percentage point to 1.25 per cent. After the rate cut, the bank rate is 1… Read more »

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These Are the 20 Alberta Parks That Are Going to Be Closed in 2020

As part of Alberta Parks optimization, Alberta government has announced that 20 twenty parks will be closed completely or partially to public access in 2020. According to… Read more »

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4 New Novel Coronavirus Cases Confirmed in Greater Toronto Area

Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, Ontario has confirmed four new positive cases of COVID-19 in Ontario, in addition to the 3 new cases confirmed… Read more »

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Calgary Indoor Attractions: Amusement Centres & Museums

When it’s freezing cold, dripping wet or scorching hot, head to these indoor attractions in Calgary for some fun time. Contents: Museum & Art Galleries Indoor Amusement… Read more »

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3 New Novel Coronavirus Cases in Ontario and One Patient was Symptomatic While on the Plane and Go Transit

Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, Ontario has confirmed three new positive cases of COVID-19 in Ontario. Now the total cases in Ontario stands at… Read more »

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The Black Angels, Pussy Riot among First Wave of Lineup Announcement for 2020 Sled Island Calgary

Sled Island, Calgary’s five-day music and arts festival that brings together a community of more than 250 bands, comedy, film and art as well as over 30,000… Read more »

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Wendy’s Serving Made in Canada Plant-Based Burger at Their Restaurants

As many customers are changing their food habits to become vegetarian/vegan, Wendy’s has started serving The Plantiful™, a plant-based burger crafted in Canada. Unlike Beyond Meat Burgers… Read more »

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Maren Morris to Perform during 2020 Calgary Stampede

Calgary Stampede and Stampede Entertainment Inc has announced that , in addition to Blake Shelton, Grammy award-winning artist Maren Morris will be performing as part of the… Read more »

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Huge Filipino Supermarket ‘Seafood City’ Opens in Calgary

California-based Filipino grocery chain Seafood City is marching ahead with massive expansion plans in Canada. The first Canadian store opened in September 2017 in Mississauga. There is… Read more »

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A Brand New Nordic Spa Set Amidst 10 Acres of Rocky Mountain Foothills is Coming Near Calgary

Groupe Nordik, who is behind Nordik Spa-Nature in Chelsea, the largest thermal spa in North America, will be constructing its fourth spa in Canada in the award-winning… Read more »

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The Weeknd ‘The After Hours Tour’ Includes 5 Canadian Stops

The Weeknd has announced his new headline world tour, The After Hours Tour, starting June 11th on the heels of his upcoming album, After Hours. The After… Read more »