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Poll: Alberta & Manitoba Premiers Have the Lowest Rating as Premiers Amid COVID-19
Angus Reid Institute has released the results of premiers’ performance survey that found an increase in most leaders’ approval ratings over the past few months as the… Read more »
The University of Alberta Botanic Garden to Reopen on June 1, 2020; Reservations Required for Entry
The University of Alberta Botanic Garden is reopening on June 1 with a set of safety measures in place so that visitors can enjoy the tranquility of… Read more »
COVID-19 Aid Programs Like CERB Will Have to End or Canada Could Be Looking at Tax Levels Not Seen for Generations
The federal government is in talks with business and labour groups to figure out the future of billions in emergency aid, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said one day after… Read more »
Make Fruit Scones Served during Garden Parties at Buckingham Palace – Recipe
On Queen’s Elizabeth’s 94th birthday, the Royal Family has shared a chocolate birthday cupcake recipe. Last week, the Royal Pastry Chefs shared their recipe for fruit scones… Read more »
Trudeau Seeks 10 Days of Paid Sick Leave for Workers in Bid for NDP Support
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’ll push the provinces to give workers 10 days of paid sick leave a year as the country deals with the COVID-19… Read more »
Edmonton Reopening Playgrounds and Some Sports Fields From May 22; Valley Zoo From June 15th
The city of Edmonton announced it is reopening playgrounds, skateparks, tennis, pickleball, volleyball and basketball courts, disc golf, outdoor fitness parks and athletic tracks from May 22,… Read more »
This Is How Retail Customers are Behaving in Quebec Since the Reopening
More than two weeks after being allowed to reopen following the loosening of COVID-19 restrictions, Quebec store owners are finding that permission to open up doesn’t mean a… Read more »
Trudeau Promises $75M More for Off-Reserve Indigenous Services in Pandemic
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is sending $75 million to organizations that help Indigenous people living in urban areas and off reserves through the… Read more »
Strathcona County Reopening Outdoor Park Amenities Including Playgrounds From May 22
Strathcona County has announced that it is reopening playgrounds and park amenities gradually from May 22. Gallery@501 will reopen on May 20. The County is asking residents… Read more »
Poll: Canadians Disagree on Province Wide Reopening
As provinces take their cautious first steps to allow people back into local businesses, a new poll suggests most Canadians don’t think province-wide measures are the best way to reopen the… Read more »
Statistics Canada: Annual Inflation Rate Turned Negative in April
Statistics Canada says the annual inflation rate turned negative in April as the economy came to a standstill in the first full month of the pandemic. The… Read more »
Edmonton Allows Restaurants & Retailers to Expand to Sidewalks, No Fee Application Now Open
The city of Edmonton is allowing Edmonton businesses to set up temporary patios and sidewalk sales on sidewalks and parking lots to help businesses maximize their retail… Read more »
IKEA Canada Reopens Calgary, Edmonton, Quebec City and Winnipeg Stores
IKEA Canada has announced that it is reopening stores in Calgary, Edmonton, Quebec City and Winnipeg. Ikea has reopened stores where provincial authorities have lifted restrictions governing… Read more »
May 19: Canada Emergency Business Account Eligibility Extended to Include Sole Proprietors and Family-Owned Corporations
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced an expansion to the eligibility criteria for the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) to include many owner-operated small businesses. The federal… Read more »
Canadian Snowbirds Cross Country Flyover Schedule – Operation INSPIRATION
The unique mission dubbed, Operation INSPIRATION will see the team’s signature nine-jet formation, with trailing white smoke, flying over cities across the country starting in Nova Scotia and working west throughout the week.
First Clinical Trial For COVID-19 Vaccine Approved By Health Canada
Health Canada has approved the first clinical trials in Canada of a potential COVID-19 vaccine at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia. This news was announced by Trudeau today… Read more »
Nando’s Canada Closing 21 Locations Due to COVID-19 Crisis
Nando’s Canada has announced that it is permanently closing 21 of its corporate owned-and-operated restaurants due to a sharp decline in sales during the COVID-19 crisis. Nando’s… Read more »
May 15: More Employers Can Now Apply For Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy as Eligibility Criteria Expanded
The federal government announced that federal wage subsidy for employees in businesses hit hard by COVID-19 will last at least until the end of August. Trudeau also… Read more »
Feds Extend GST/HST Credit and Canada Child Benefit for Those Unable to File Their 2019 Tax Returns on Time
Minister of National Revenue Diane Lebouthillier announced that benefit payments will continue for an additional three months for those who are not able to file their 2019… Read more »
May 15: How to Apply For Canada Emergency Student Benefit
The CESB, which will be delivered by the Canada Revene Agency (CRA), will provide temporary income support to eligible post-secondary students and new graduates who are unable to work or find work this summer due to COVID-19, or are working and are not making over $1000.
What is Allowed at Parks Canada National Parks and Historic Sites From June 1
Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson announced that national parks will resume some operations from June 1. Wilkinson says some trails, day use areas, green spaces and recreational boating… Read more »
Malls Open for In-Store Shopping in Edmonton During COVID-19
Malls are allowed to open in Alberta with in-store shopping and payments from May 14th. Food courts are also allowed to serve customers with 50 per cent… Read more »
Optional Buyback Program Could See Assault-Style Gun Ban Unravel, Group Warns
A leading proponent of stricter gun control says allowing owners of recently banned firearms to keep them would make it easier for a different government to reverse the ban in future.
This is What will Reopen in Alberta on May 14 – Stage One of Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced that Alberta will be moving to Stage One of Alberta’s relaunch strategy on May 14th. Alberta’s relaunch stages will include an evaluation… Read more »