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Edmonton Unveils Largest On Demand Transit Service in Canada

The city of Edmonton is launching Canada’s largest on-demand transit service with 57 accessible shuttles.

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 »

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Edmonton Transit Service Installs Germ-Killing Seats in LRT

Edmonton Transit Service has installed germ-killing seats on approximately two-thirds of Edmonton’s LRT fleet. According to the news release, a germ-killing additive has been incorporated directly into… 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 »

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Paid Parking at Lake Louise, Shuttle Reservations to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise

If you are planning to visit Canada’s busiest mountain Lakes this summer, then you need to plan ahead. Parks Canada is introducing a two-year paid parking pilot… Read more »

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What to Do With Left Over Food: IKEA Canada Releases Free Food Scraps Cook Book

Ikea Canada has released a new IKEA cookbook to inspire Canadians to reduce food waste in their home. According to a study released by Second Harvest in… Read more »

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Best Places to Eat in Alberta in 2021 According to Yelp

15 Alberta restaurants were awarded the top honours and the list of best eateries includes 7 places from Calgary, 6 from Edmonton, and 1 each from Airdrie and Longview.

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5 Reasons to Visit Downtown Edmonton This Spring

Edmonton in the spring means a river valley in bloom, and the motivation to get out and explore in the warmer weather. If you’re looking to help… Read more »

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Plant Based JUST Egg Launches in Canada

A plant-based egg product is launching in Canada in time for Easter. JUST Plant Egg by Eat Just, Inc., will launch its toaster-ready, folded version of its… Read more »

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Sandwich Friends: Saskatchewan Girl Wins Global Ikea Soft Toy Drawing Competition

A nine-year-old from Saskatchewan has won the annual Global Ikea Soft Toy Drawing Competition. Kids from across the globe participate in the annual competition for an opportunity… Read more »

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Tim Hortons Reveals 2021 Roll Up To Win Prizes, Starts March 8

Roll Up To Win kicks off today and runs through April 4. All Rolls must be revealed by April 18.

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15 Inspiring Canadian Women You Should Know About

Virtually every woman has more than one role in her life, whether they are divided between professional and personal realms. However, the women in this list have… Read more »

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12 Inspirational Alberta Women You Should Know About

The #ChoosetoChallenge theme for 2021 International Women’s Day is fitting for the following 12 Alberta females. Today, and back into Alberta’s history, there exist inspiring females from… Read more »

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You Can Now Get Plant-Based Meatballs at Ikea

Ikea has introduced plant-based meatballs – plant ball – in its restaurants and food markets across Canada.