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Alberta Restriction Exemption Program: List of Places Where Vaccine Proof Required Starting Sept 20th

Alberta on September 15th announced that the province will be introducing a Restriction Exemption Program to combat the rapidly rising COVID-19 cases. Starting Sept. 20, businesses or… Read more »

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Sept 17: Alberta Reports 80 Per Cent Single Dose Vaccination, 2000+ New COVID-19 Cases, Vaccination Rate Nearly Triples

Alberta today announced 80 per cent of eligible residents have now received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine. In addition, 72 per cent of eligible Albertans… Read more »

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Use of Discretionary Public Edmonton Facilities Will Require Proof of Vaccination

The city of Edmonton has announced that the city will be participating in Alberta’s Restriction Exemption Program. As a result, those who want to use a discretionary… Read more »

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Haunted Hike: Terrifying Haunted House East of Edmonton Returns in 2021

Prepare your hearts and lungs this Halloween season as Eastern Alberta’s terrifying haunted attraction, the Haunted Hike is returning for another year. Set in a massive warehouse… Read more »

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Saskatchewan: List of Places Where Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination is Required Effective Oct. 1

Saskatchewan today announced that proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test will be required for residents and visitors to access several establishments, businesses and event venues effective October… Read more »

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COVID-19 Vaccines in Canada Get New Brand Names

Today, Health Canada announced that the agency has approved new brand names for the vaccines now available in Canada. The mRNA Vaccines by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna will… Read more »

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You Now Shop Online From Bath & Body Works’ Canadian Website

Bath & Body Works’ Canadian website is finally live and you can now shop all kinds of fragrant goodies from candles to body care online. As with… Read more »

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New Social Gathering Limits in Alberta Effective Sept 16th.

Health Minister Tylor Shandro today announced new temporary health measures to help slow the spread of COVID-19 as Alberta reported 1,609 new cases on Sept. 15th. The… Read more »

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Alberta: Businesses Can Participate in Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Program & Be Exempt From New Restrictions

Alberta announced a slew of restrictions today and also declared a provincial health emergency. The restrictions include limits on social gatherings, restaurants, indoor gatherings, weddings and funerals,… Read more »

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Alberta Introduces Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Program, New COVID-19 Restrictions (List)

As Alberta is battling skyrocketing COVID-19 cases, Premier Jason Kenney declared a Provincial Health Emergency today. The province will also implement new health measures to expand capacity,… Read more »

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New Brunswick: List of Places Where Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination is Required Starting Sept. 22nd

New Brunswick has announced that the province will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for accessing certain events, services and businesses starting beginning Tuesday, Sept. 21 at 11:59… Read more »

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Ontario COVID-19 Vaccination Passport: Places & Activities Exempt From Vaccine Proof Requirement Starting Sept 22nd

Ontario has detailed the list of places and activities where you don’t have to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination once the vaccination is made mandatory to access… Read more »

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2021 Fall Forecast by Weather Network Predicts Normal Fall in Western, Atlantic & Early Winter in Central Canada

The Weather Network has issued the 2021 Fall season forecast which says most Canadians can expect near or above normal temperatures and precipitation for the fall season… Read more »

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Imbibe Unique Negroni Twists For Charity During Negroni Week

Italy’s iconic red Aperitivo, Campari and Imbibe Magazine are once again coming together to celebrate Negroni Week.

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How to Apply For Alberta’s $100 Debit Card Vaccine Incentive

Alberta has announced the details on how to register for $100 debit card. The province on Sept. 3rd announced a one-time incentive of $100 to all Albertans… Read more »

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Tim Hortons’ Annual Smile Cookie Campaign is Back

Get a Smile Cookie and support some of the 625 different charities and community groups across Canada. During the week-long Smile Cookie campaign by Tim Hortons, 100… Read more »

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Amazon Hiring 15,000+ Employees Across Canada, Raising Frontline Employees Pay

Amazon Canada has announced the company is hiring 15,000 full-time and part-time employees across Canada throughout the fall. Amazon says all frontline employees will receive $17 per… Read more »

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Oct 4: Toronto Raptors Release Preseason Schedule, Return to Scotiabank Arena For 2021-22 Season

The Toronto Raptors are returning to Scotiabank Arena after a gap of 19 months for the 2021-22 Season. The Raptors played the entire 2020-21 season in Tampa,… Read more »

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NACI Recommends a Third Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine For Some Immunocompromised Individuals

The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) is now advising an additional or third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine for some immunocompromised individuals. NACI says based on… Read more »

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This is the Number of Fully Vaccinated People in Alberta Hospitals Due to COVID-19

Alberta has published detailed metrics on the number of people in provincial hospitals due to COVID-19. The data includes the number of people in hospitals split along… Read more »

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Alberta Reports 1,510 New COVID-19 Cases

Alberta reported 1,510 new COVID-19 cases on September 9th, the highest number of cases since May 12th. Currently, there are 15,977 active cases across Alberta. 679 individuals… Read more »

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Federal Debt: Report Says Young Canadians Will Have to Pay Additional $19,880 in Lifetime Income Taxes

A new report says young Canadians are set to inherit a mountain of government debt and the burden of increased annual interest payments. Fraser Institute, an independent,… Read more »

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55 Things to Do in Alberta This September

September in Alberta is a magical time: the sky opens up, the harvest season kicks off, and the world bursts into the golden yellows and reds of… Read more »

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Canadian Food Inspection Agency Recalls More Salad Kits Due to Listeria

Canadian Food Inspection Agency says more salad kits are included in the chopped salad kits recall issued on August 24th. The salad kits are recalled due to… Read more »