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Get Tim Hortons’ DIY Dream Donut Kits For Mother’s Day

Need more ideas on how to celebrate Mother’s Day in the times of COVID-19? Tim Hortons is offering DIY Mother’s Day donut kits at participating restaurants across… Read more »

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These are the Cleanest Toronto Beaches for 2021 Summer

Wondering where to enjoy clean Ontario waters this summer? Eight Toronto beaches have received blue flag certification for the year 2021. Blue flag certification is an internationally… Read more »

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May 28 to October 11, 2021: Edmonton Allows Alcohol Consumption at Seven River Valley Parks

You can soon alcohol at some Edmonton parks. The city of Edmonton has approved a pilot project that will permit alcohol consumption at 47 picnic sites across… Read more »

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Endangered Tiger Gives Birth to Three Cubs at Toronto Zoo

The Toronto Zoo says one of its endangered tigers has given birth to three cubs. The zoo says Mazyria, an Amur tiger, gave birth overnight Friday after… Read more »

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April 30: All 18+ Who Live or Work in Scarborough Can Now Book Appointments for COVID-19 Vaccine

  Scarborough Health has announced that they are opening vaccine bookings today. This is part of Ontario’s plan to open up mass vaccination clinic vaccine bookings to… Read more »

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You Can Now Get Pokémon Cards As Happy Meal Toy at McDonald’s Canada

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Pokémon, McDonald’s Canada is now offering Pokémon Cards with McDonald’s Happy Meal. You can get 4 Pokémon Trading Card Game cards… Read more »

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Bon-Jovi Drive-In Concert at Select Drive-In Theatres Across Canada This May

If you are missing summer concerts, then Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band Bon Jovi will be kicking off a drive-in concert series in North America…. Read more »

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Kananaskis Conservation Pass: You Will Have to Pay $15 Vehicle Pass Per Day For Visiting Kananaskis Country

Alberta is introducing Kananaskis Conservation Pass for users who want to visit Kananaskis Country located about 100 km west of Calgary. The government says $11.5 million in… Read more »

April 23 to May 25: Essential Reasons When You Can Travel Between Regions in British Columbia

April 23 to May 25: Essential Reasons When You Can Travel Between Regions in British Columbia

Non-essential travel is being restricted between three regional zones in British Columbia to try and curb the spread of COVID-19. The government is using the boundaries of… Read more »

Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Ontario; Vaccination Status Updates; 18+ Pop-Up Clinics in Hot-Spot Postal Codes

Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Ontario; Vaccination Status Updates; 18+ Pop-Up Clinics in Hot-Spot Postal Codes

Where to get COVID-19 vaccines in Ontario and the current status of the COVID-19 vaccination in Ontario and its public health regions: Current Status Across Ontario: All… Read more »

List of Ontario Pharmacies Offering 24/7 COVID-19 Vaccinations

List of Ontario Pharmacies Offering 24/7 COVID-19 Vaccinations

The Ontario government has announced that 20 Shoppers Drug Mart locations will offer 24/7 COVID-19 vaccinations for individuals aged 40 and over. Starting, April 21, 2021, 20… Read more »

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Eligible Albertans Can Walk-in For AstraZeneca Vaccine in Edmonton and Calgary

Alberta Health Services has announced that all eligible Albertans can walk in for vaccines at Edmonton EXPO Centre, Southport clinic in Calgary and 26 pharmacies in Calgary… Read more »

TRREB to Drop ‘Master’ Bedroom Term, Replace With ‘Primary’ in Coming Months

TRREB to Drop ‘Master’ Bedroom Term, Replace With ‘Primary’ in Coming Months

Greater Toronto Area home hunters will soon spot a change to the property listings they browse. The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board’s president Lisa Patel says it… Read more »

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2021 Best Countries Report: Canada is the Best in the World

Canada is the No.1 country in the world according to the 2021 Best Countries Report. Japan and Germany took 2nd and 3rd spot respectively, while Switzerland, No…. Read more »

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Edmonton Folk Music Festival Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Despite Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s hope that the COVID-19 vaccine will allow summer events like the Calgary Stampede to go ahead, the Edmonton Folk Music Festival has… Read more »

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Top 25 Communities in Canada 2021 According to Maclean’s

Maclean’s has released its remote-work edition of the Maclean’s Best Communities in Canada considering the life during the pandemic and Halifax, Fredericton and St. Thomas took the… Read more »

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April 7: Pregnant Women Can Now Get Vaccinated for COVID-19 in Alberta

Alberta government has announced that all Albertans born in 2005 or earlier (aged 16 and above) with eligible underlying health conditions including pregnant women can book appointments… Read more »

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April 6: Alberta to Return to Step 1, Closing Indoor Dining April 9th

Premier Jason Kenney has announced that Alberta will return to Step 1 effective 11:59 p.m. April 6. This means that libraries will close, only one-on-one training will… Read more »

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25 Natural Wonders You Should Visit in Alberta

It is not hard to find beauty in Alberta’s natural surroundings. This large province contains all sorts of wilderness to explore like waterfalls, mountains, glaciers, badlands and… Read more »

Dollarama Announces Plans to Grow Stores to 2000 Across Canada

Dollarama Announces Plans to Grow Stores to 2000 Across Canada

Dollarama Inc. remained bullish on the future of the discount chain in Canada even as its profits slipped amid higher costs and restrictions related to the pandemic… Read more »

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Bring ‘Bar Smells’ Home With Candles From Miller Lite

If you are missing the sounds and smells of your favourite pub, then Miller Lite has released a new limited line of candles called Bar Smells that… Read more »

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You Now Have 405 Acres More to Explore in PEI National Park

If you are planning to visit PEI when the pandemic is over, you now have 405 acres more to explore! The government of Canada has announced that… Read more »

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Top 20 Friendliest Towns and Cities in Canada

If you are looking to travel to small towns and cities in Canada after the pandemic restrictions are lifted, then Expedia, one of the world’s largest full-service… Read more »

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Burger King Launches New Plant-Based Impossible Whopper in Canada

Burger King Canada and Impossible Foods have teamed up to introduce a new plant-based flame-grilled burger in Canada. The Impossible Whopper made from plants launches today (March… Read more »