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COVID-19: Outdoor Concerts, Hot Tubs, Indoor Trade Shows Allowed in Alberta Starting July 17th
Dr. Deena Hinshaw has announced that indoor exhibits and trade shows, outdoor vocal concerts, wind instrument performances, outdoor hot tubs and whirlpools are allowed to reopen effective July 17th in Alberta.
Calgary-Based Private Mobile Lab Offering Blood Testing Services for COVID-19 Antibodies in Alberta and Toronto
A Calgary-based private mobile lab company is offering blood testing to detect antibodies associated with COVID-19. Ichor Blood Services says it charges $75 plus GST for each home collection… Read more »
Edmonton to Distribute 750,000 Free masks Starting July 15
Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) will be distributing 750,000 free non-medical masks as part of the Alberta government’s mask distribution plan. Free masks will be handed out at… Read more »
‘A Miracle:’ 20 Years After Deadly Tornado Alberta Family Thankful for Survival
Twenty years after a tornado swept through a campground at a scenic tree-lined lake in central Alberta, killing a dozen people and turning trailers into kindling, Heather… Read more »
U of T Test Confirms ‘Self Cleaning’ TrioMed Mask Deactivates Coronavirus; Masks Available Online to Purchase
i3 BioMedical Inc. says the University of Toronto scientists tested and established that the virus SARS-CoV-2, which causes Covid-19, cannot be recovered after being applied to the… Read more »
Quebec Company Begins Human Testing of ‘Vegan’ COVID-19 Vaccine Based on Tobacco-Like Plant
Medicago, a Quebec biopharmaceutical company says the company has started Phase 1 clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccine. Drugmakers are racing to make a successful vaccine; with… Read more »
2nd Phase: Free Non-medical Masks are Now Available at About 600 Fast Food Drive-Thrus Across Alberta
Alberta government is distributing another 20 million free non-medical masks after the success of the 1st phase masks distribution which occurred in June. The masks are now… Read more »
Blake Shelton to Hold Concert at Select Drive-In Theatres Across Canada
Encore Drive-In Nights presents Blake Shelton with Very Special Guests Gwen Stefani and Trace Adkins. As per the news release, “the concert will be created exclusively for… Read more »
A Quick Look at June 2020 Unemployment Rate in Canadian Provinces and Cities
Canada’s national unemployment rate was 12.3 per cent in June. A quick look at Canada’s June employment (numbers from the previous month in brackets): Unemployment rate: 12.3… Read more »
WE Details Thousands in Fees for Trudeaus as Volunteers Await Revamped Program
The WE organization has paid hundreds of thousands of dollars in speaking fees to members of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s family, it acknowledged Thursday, as organizations that… Read more »
Confusion, Frustration Abound as Feds Weigh Options for $900M Student Program
Anxious students and non-profit groups say they’re frustrated over a lack of answers from the federal government as they wait to hear what will happen to the $900-million… Read more »
Alberta Announces Sandhill Crane Hunt for This Fall
Alberta has announced there will be a sandhill crane hunting season this fall — a hunt that’s been opposed by an environmental group and was previously rejected by the provincial government three times.
Canada Restricts Dealings, Suspends Extradition Treaty With Hong Kong Over New Security Law
Canada is suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong as part of a package of responses to the new security law China has imposed on the territory,… Read more »
Edmonton Recreation Centres Reopening From July 6th
The city of Edmonton has announced that five City of Edmonton recreation centres will reopen on July 6 with COVID-19 safety measures in place. The City will… Read more »
You Can Get $75 Gift Card Per Day for Up to Five Nights of Stay at Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge Sandman Hotels
In an effort to boost tourism, Sandman Hotel Group is offering reduced rates at some of its hotels in Alberta. The Sandman Hotel Group is offering up… Read more »
All Five of Canada’s Big Banks Join Anti-Hate Advertising Boycott of Facebook
All five of Canada’s biggest banks are joining an international boycott of Facebook over concerns that the platform is complicit in promoting racism, violence and misinformation. Scotiabank,… Read more »
Alberta Businesswoman Named Lieutenant-Governor, First Muslim in Role in Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has named business owner and philanthropist Salma Lakhani as Alberta’s new lieutenant−governor. When she formally takes over the role, Lakhani will become Canada’s… Read more »
Alberta Doubles Outdoor Gathering Limits to 200
Alberta is expanding the number of people who can meet up for audience−type outdoor events. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, the province’s chief medical officer of health, says up to… Read more »
Lululemon Buys In-Home Fitness Company Mirror
Lululemon Athletica Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire in−home fitness company Mirror. The deal is valued at $500 million and will see the Vancouver−based athleticwear brand take over New York−based… Read more »
2020: These are the Best Schools in Alberta According to Fraser Institute
The Fraser Institute, an independent Canadian public policy research and educational organization, has released its annual rankings of Alberta high schools and elementary schools based on academic… Read more »
Alberta Company Plans to Start Made-in-Alberta COVID-19 Vaccine Human Clinical Trials by Late July
An Edmonton based Pharmaceutical company is advancing to human trials for Covid-19 vaccine. Entos Pharmaceuticals is a healthcare biotechnology startup company led John D. Lewis, the Frank… Read more »
COVID-19 Interactive Travel Map: Canadian Travel & Tourism Website Lets You Know Where You Can Travel Now
Canadian Travel & Tourism Roundtable has launched a website that lets you know where you can travel now – whether it is interprovincial travel or international travel…. Read more »
PM: Canada Almost Self-Sufficient in PPE as Canadian Businesses Step Up
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadian companies are now producing so much personal protective equipment needed in the fight against COVID-19 that Canada is almost at the point of being self-sufficient.
These are the Most Popular Dog Breeds in Canada
Rover.com, a company that connects pet sitters and dog walkers to dog owners, surveyed 35,000 people and has released a list of the 20 most popular dog… Read more »