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Income Bracket You Need to Be In to Buy a Home in Canadian Cities
Zoocasa has released a new study which analyzed 16 census municipalities to determine how much income was required to afford a home at the benchmark price. While… Read more »
Alberta Adding 100 More Street-level Police Officers to Make Edmonton & Calgary Safer
Alberta plans to hire 100 more street-level police officers over the next 18 months to increase the visible law enforcement presence and tackle criminal activity in high-crime… Read more »
Alberta Eliminates GDL Class 5 and Class 6 Advanced Road Tests
Alberta has removed the requirement of eligible drivers in the Graduated Driver’s Licensing program to take advanced road tests to get their full Class 5 or Class… Read more »
Canada Permanently Eliminating Interest for Student Loans Starting April 1
The federal government has confirmed the permanent elimination of interest on Canada Student Loans and Canada Apprentice Loans under the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program. The permanent… Read more »
What to Know About the Free Canadian Dental Care Plan Proposed in 2023 Budget
The federal government is fulfilling its commitment to the NDP and plans to provide free dental care to Canadians earning less than $70,000 by the end of… Read more »
15 Resorts & Hotels For a Spring Break Getaway in Alberta
Spring Break in Alberta is a great time to get away. Get away from the city, your town, or your daily life and enjoy the start of… Read more »
Canada’s Population Grew By More Than a Million in 2022
Canada’s population has grown to an estimated 39,566,248 people as of January 1, 2023, following a record-high increase of 1,050,110 people from the previous year, according to… Read more »
World’s Happiest Countries: Canada Ranks in Top 15
Canadians are happier than the previous year, finds the 2023 edition of the World Happiness Report. The World Happiness Report highlights the state of happiness across the… Read more »
Canada Launches New National Toll-Free Number For Poison Centres
Health Canada has launched a new toll-free number to make it easier for Canadians to access critical medical advice for poisoning, as many Canadians do not know… Read more »
An Overview of Crown Camping in Alberta
With so many ways to camp in Alberta, the simplest way could be the best. The simplest, least fussy way to camp in Alberta is on the… Read more »
8 Reasons to Visit Pincher Creek This Summer
Take your travels to southwestern Alberta this summer! The town of Pincher Creek is in the perfect spot for offering local summer events, beautiful outdoor recreation spaces,… Read more »
Multiple Earthquakes Shake Peace River Region Thursday Morning
Today morning, three earthquakes were recorded in the Peace River region of Alberta. The first earthquake, with a magnitude of 4.5, occurred at 8:46 a.m. and was… Read more »
Saving to Buy a Home? These Canadian Cities Have Cheapest First Year Homeownership Costs
There are only seven Canadian cities where the first year of homeownership costs less than $100,000, finds Point2, a real estate listing website. The study analyzed data… Read more »
Alberta to Lower School Bus Distance Eligibility Leading to Free Transportation For More Students
Alberta is investing $414 million as part of Budget 2023 over the next three years in school transportation so more students can take the bus leading to… Read more »
McCain Foods Investing $600 Million in Alberta Plant
McCain Foods has announced that it will be investing heavily in its facility in Coaldale, Alberta, with the aim of doubling its size and output. The $600… Read more »
Reservations For Parks Canada Campgrounds For Summer 2023 Season Opens Today
Are you going camping in Canada’s National Parks this summer? Reservations for summer camping in Parks Canada sites open today at 11:00 a.m. ET. Parks Canada follows… Read more »
Parks Canada Summer Camping: Things to Know Before Reservation Opens
Parks Canada has debuted a new reservation system this year before staggered reservations open for summer of this year. For those who are planning to go camping… Read more »
Sizzles Return: Farmers’ Almanac Releases 2023 Long Range Summer Weather Forecast
Farmers’ Almanac has released the long-range weather outlook for the upcoming summer. The organization, which uses a proprietary formula to predict the weather, calls for a warmer-than-normal… Read more »
The Art of the Brick: World’s Largest LEGO Art Exhibit Coming to Edmonton
The Art of the Brick, a captivating exhibition featuring larger-than-life works of art made from over one million LEGO bricks, is coming to Edmonton. The latest exhibition… Read more »
Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2023: These Are the Best Hospitals in Canada
Toronto General Hospital was selected as the 5th best hospital in the world by Newsweek. Presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the World’s Best Hospitals 2023 recognizes… Read more »
Team Town Sports: New Sports Retail Stores to Open in Calgary and Mississauga
The Sporting Life Group is bringing Team Town Sports, a new sports retail experience, to Canada. With a plan to expand to 25 stores across the country,… Read more »
A Beginner’s Guide to Camping in Alberta Parks
There are so many ways to camp in Alberta. Parks Canada operates five National Parks in Alberta with camping, and there are hundreds of municipally run campgrounds… Read more »
2023 Filipino Restaurant Month in Canada Returns April 1
The Filipino Restaurant Month in Canada will be making its return in April 2023, celebrating the rich and varied cuisine of the Philippines, reflecting the country’s over… Read more »
Nordstrom Exiting Canada With In Store Sales Projected to Close By June 2023
Nordstrom announced on Thursday that it will be closing all of its stores in Canada. This move comes as the company struggles to reach profitability in the… Read more »