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We are in the age of social distancing and self-isolation with schools across Canada closed to “flatten the curve” of COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a list of… Read more »
What is Restricted During U.S.-Canada Border Closure for Non-Essential Purposes
On March 18th, 2020, President Donald Trump on twitter announced that the Canada-U.S. border will be closed to non-essential traffic as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic…. Read more »
How To Social Distance – Guidelines From Alberta Health
Alberta Health has published a list of guidelines on how to practice social distancing as you go about your daily lives including grocery shopping and riding an… Read more »
VIA Rail Train Cancellations & Service Changes Due to COVID-19
Via Rail is cancelling Canadian and Ocean routes because of COVID-19 pandemic. In light of a significant reduction in passenger volumes as well as the most recent… Read more »
Alberta to Pay $573 Per Week to Workers to Ease Financial Worries Due to Coronavirus Isolation
Premier Jason Kenney, today, announced that as part of the government’s economic measures to help Albertans affected by the COVID-19 crisis, Alberta is providing immediate financial assistance… Read more »
COVID-19: ATB Financial to Offer Mortgage Deferrals
Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a $82 billion COVID-19 Economic Response Plan to help Canadians affected by coronavirus related financial fallout. Part of the measure is… Read more »
COVID-19: Emergency Care Benefit of up to $900 for Two Weeks and Other Benefits Announced by Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Trudeau has announced more than $82 billion through Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan to help Canadians affected by coronavirus related financial fallout. Highlights: $27 billion… Read more »
See Thousands of Movies, Educational Films, Immersive Virtual Reality Series For Free Online
If you want to see quality films, educational content online for free, visit the National Film Board of Canada’s website. As Canada’s public producer and distributor, NFB’s… Read more »
WestJet to Suspend All International Flights
In response to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement that Canada will be closing its borders to all those who are not Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or U.S…. Read more »
Please Donate Blood – It’s Safe to Donate Blood During COVID-19
Canadian Blood Services is urging all healthy eligible blood donors to book and keep their appointments as there has been a recent spike in appointment cancellations in… Read more »
Alberta Reports Coronavirus Cases Across the Province; Community Spread in Edmonton & Calgary; Total Now 74
Alberta reported 18 additional cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 74. Alberta Health Official said that cases have now been… Read more »
If You Flew on These Flights (Seats) to Alberta Before March 12 – Self-isolate For 14 Days and Monitor For Symptoms
Alberta as part of ramping up its effort to contain and limit the rate of spread of COVID-19 have directed all Albertans who have returned from outside… Read more »
Canada to Close Border to Non-Citizens and Non-Permanent Residents, Excludes U.S Citizens
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada will be closing its borders to all those who are not citizens or permanent residents of Canada. U.S. Citizens are exempt from this restriction at this time. This is effective March 18, 2020 at 12:01 a.m.
Ontario to Give Workers Paid Job-Protected Leave Due to COVID-19
Ford Government has announced that it is drafting legislation to help Ontarians by implementing paid job-protected leave as a measure to help Ontarians through COVID-19 outbreak.
Coronavirus: Rogers Offers Free Canada-Wide Long Distance, Global Roaming, Free TV Shows and Movies
In response to COVID-19, Rogers is offering free services and customer support including free access to TV shows and movies, Canada-wide long distance, and global roaming. FREE… Read more »
Alberta Cancels All Classes Until Further Notice
Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced that effective immediately, all child care centres will be closed, classes at public schools and post-secondary classes… Read more »
Coronavirus: Lululemon Temporarily Closing All Stores in North America & Europe
Following the heels of multiple retailers across North America, Lululemon is temporarily closing all stores across North America and Europe due to Coronavirus from March 16th to… Read more »
10 New Coronavirus Cases in Alberta with 2 in Intensive Care; Total Now 39
Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Chief Medical Officer of Health reported 6 new cases in Calgary zone and 4 in the Edmonton zone taking the total cases in Alberta… Read more »
Do I Have Coronavirus: How to Self Assess Using Alberta Health Tool
With every sniffle and cough leading you to wonder whether you have coronavirus and causing you to call Public Health Lines, only to be put on hold… Read more »
Albertans to Get 14 days of Paid Job-Protected Leave
Alberta Government has announced that they are amending Employment Standards Code by implementing paid job-protected leave as a measure to help Albertans through COVID-19 outbreak. Albertans will… Read more »
Saskatchewan Researchers Testing Vaccine for Coronavirus
Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization-International Vaccine Centre (VIDO-InterVac) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is racing the clock to find a vaccine against SARS-CoV-2. VIDO-InterVac has announced… Read more »
Northern & Southern Jubilee Auditoriums Closing Temporarily Due to COVID-19
On March 12th, Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced that Alberta is adopting aggressive new public health measures including asking organisers to cancel all events with more than 250… Read more »
Alberta Cancels All Events With More Than 250 Attendees; Total Coronavirus Cases Now 23
Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced that Alberta is adopting aggressive new public health measures including asking organisers to cancel all events with more than 250 attendees to help… Read more »
National Lacrosse League Suspends Season Due to COVID-19
National Lacrosse League has suspended all games in its 2020 season until further notice. NLL said, ” We will continue to evaluate this situation and remain in constant… Read more »