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‘It’s Gonna Be Ugly:’ Newfoundland and Labrador’s Billion-Dollar Elephant in the Room
When Saskatchewan nearly went bankrupt in the 1990s, there was a joke told repeatedly in the province, according to economist Jason Childs: “What do you get your… Read more »
Alberta Town Asks Province for Stop-Work Order on Coal Exploration in Mountains
An Alberta town in the Rocky Mountain foothills wants the provincial government to order a stop to coal exploration in the region. Mayor Craig Snodgrass of High… Read more »
Ontario Schools May Not Open if Cases Rise but Target Still Feb. 10: Ford
Ontario is still aiming to have all schools reopen for in-person learning by the middle of next week but a spike in COVID-19 cases could change those… Read more »
Toronto Fails to Make List of Final Three Host Cities for the 2026 Gay Games
Toronto has failed to make the three-city shortlist for the 2026 Gay Games. In August, the Ontario capital made the list of eight candidates cities from the… Read more »
New, Silver Mint Coin Commemorates History of Black Loyalists in Nova Scotia
A new, $20 silver coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint to coincide with the start of Black History month commemorates the Black Loyalists who landed… Read more »
Canada’s First Floating Tidal Energy Array Launched Near Bay of Fundy
A large floating platform with six underwater turbines was launched today near the mouth of the Bay of Fundy, marking the latest high-tech bid to generate electricity… Read more »
Canada Given Only Verbal Reassurance From Europe on Vaccine Export Controls: Ng
International Trade Minister Mary Ng says European leaders have given multiple promises that new export controls on COVID-19 vaccines won’t stop Canada’s vaccine shipments. But Ng… Read more »
Cineplex Curates Black History Month Slate of Films; Partners With the Black Academy
Theatre giant Cineplex is celebrating Black History Month by offering a curated collection of over 100 films across Canada.
Titles including “Harriet” and “Selma” are available throughout the month on the Cineplex Store.
Step 1: What is Allowed When Alberta Reopens Restaurants Dine-In, Indoor Fitness and Some Children’s Activities Effective Feb. 8
As part of step one, Alberta is allowing indoor and outdoor children’s sport and performance, indoor fitness, and reopening restaurants, cafes and pubs beginning February 8th.
Economist Intelligence Unit Says Canada Won’t Achieve Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Before Mid-2022
With Pfizer vaccines in short supply, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), a sister company to UK-based The Economist newspaper says Canada won’t achieve widespread COVID-19 vaccination until… Read more »
Canada Ranks in World’s Top 15 Least-Corrupt Countries
Transparency International has released their Corruption Perceptions Index for 2020 and Canada has ranked as the 11th least-corrupt country in the world. According to Transparency International, the… Read more »
Here is How You Can Get Kraft Dinner’s Pink Candy-Flavoured Mac and Cheese for Valentine’s Day
Kraft Canada is launching a limited-edition Candy KD for Valentine’s Day. The exclusive pink Candy KD features hints of sweet candy. Brian Neumann, Senior Brand Manager, Brand… Read more »
Unique Island Camping on the Islands of North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton
Spend the perfect summer with an extraordinary glamping experience, something you’ve never experienced before — on the beautiful islands in the North Saskatchewan River. This glamping (glamorous… Read more »
You Can Now Explore Alberta’s Forests Virtually
You can now explore Alberta’s forests virtually as Alberta Forest Products Association has launched a Virtual Forest Tour, narrated by Alberta-born movie and television star Nathan Fillion…. Read more »
2021 Astronomical Calendar: Look Up to Enjoy These Celestial Events this Year
Stargazers in 2021 can look forward to an even more impressive lineup of events from supermoons, lunar eclipses, meteor showers as well as a solar eclipse.
January 9-10: See Rare Triple Conjunction This Weekend
December 21st of 2020 witnessed the great conjunction of planets Jupiter and Saturn. This year skywatchers will be able to see rare three-planet conjunction of planets Mercury,… Read more »
Most Popular Canadian Destinations for Do-it-Yourself Movers According to U-Haul
U-Haul has revealed the most popular Canadian cities and provinces for DIY movers after analysing migration patterns from 2020. U-Haul’s expansive network of more than 22,000 U-Haul… Read more »
Hammer Drops On Vacationing Alberta Politicos, Including Kenney’s Chief Of Staff
Premier Jason Kenney has cracked down on members of his government’s caucus and on staff who travelled out of the country during the holidays after he told… Read more »
Ottawa Urged To Ban CEO Bonuses If Wage Subsidy Paid And Add Top COVID Tax Bracket
The federal government is being urged to explicitly prevent Canada’s highest paid CEOs from getting bonuses if their companies obtained wage subsidies. “The wage subsidy in Canada… Read more »
Health Experts Urge More Preventive Action To Curb Aerosol Spread Of Covid-19
Hundreds of scientists, doctors and other health experts from across Canada are calling for more aggressive measures to stop airborne spread of COVID-19. The experts include more… Read more »
January 4th: Today in History
Today in History for January 4th: In 1493, Columbus sailed for Spain from the New World on his ship, the ‘Nina.’ In 1581, James Ussher, archbishop of… Read more »
January 1: Today in History
Today in History for Jan 1: On this date: In 1622, the Roman Catholic church adopted Jan. 1 as the beginning of the year, rather than March… Read more »
January 2/3: See 2021’s First Meteor Shower
The coming of the new year heralds another celestial event – the Quadrantid Meteor Shower. This annual shower usually runs from the end of December to the… Read more »
Alberta NDP Calls For Cabinet Minister To Step Down Over Report Of Hawaii Vacation
Alberta’s Opposition NDP is calling for Municipal Affairs Minister Tracy Allard to step down over reports she took a vacation to Hawaii despite public-health recommendations against unnecessary travel.