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How to Avoid Subscription Traps: “No-Strings Attached” Trial Offers – Competition Bureau of Canada

Competition Bureau of Canada is reminding Canadians to not get trapped into the “No-Strings Attached” trial offers. These so-called free, no-obligation trial products like a free trial… Read more »

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WHO Declares COVID-19 a Pandemic

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, World Health Organisation’s director-general has declared COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) a pandemic. Globally there are more than 11300 cases of COVID-19 across 114 countries with… Read more »

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Play Tim Hortons’ Roll Up The Rim Contest Digitally and at the Restaurants

The 35th annual Roll Up The Rim To Win® starts from March 11 and runs for four weeks – until April 7. Tim Hortons’ annual Roll Up… Read more »

DIY Hand Sanitiser – How to Make Hand Sanitiser Based on WHO Recommended Hand Rub Formula

DIY Hand Sanitiser – How to Make Hand Sanitiser Based on WHO Recommended Hand Rub Formula

With the recent COVID-19 (coronavirus) scare, many of us are running to the local store to stock up on hand sanitisers. This has caused the cost of… Read more »

Edmonton’s Soundtrack Music Festival Announce 2020 Lineup

Edmonton’s Soundtrack Music Festival Announce 2020 Lineup

Kinsmen Club of Edmonton’s Soundtrack Music Festival has announced 2020 edition lineup. The 3rd annual festival has been expanded to two days at Kinsmen Park. The multi-genre… Read more »

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There Are Now 7 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases in Alberta

On Monday, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health confirmed 3 new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta, bringing total cases in the province to 7…. Read more »

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2 More Novel Coronavirus Cases Reported in Alberta

Alberta Health has announced 2 more presumptive cases of COVID-19 in the province. Both cases are travel related. The third presumed case of COVID-19 is a man… Read more »

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Alberta’s 2nd Coronavirus Case Reported in Edmonton

Alberta Health has announced the second presumptive case of COVID-19 in the province in a male in his forties who lives in the Edmonton area. He recently… Read more »

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Presumptive Coronavirus Case Reported in Alberta

Alberta Health has announced the first presumptive case of COVID-19 in the province. The announcement comes on the heels of British Columbia announcing 8 new cases with… Read more »

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Best Canadian Universities: World Rankings of Canadian Universities

University of Toronto is the best university in Canada according according to QS Quacquarelli Symonds.

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March 4: Bank of Canada Cuts Interest Rates

The Bank of Canada has lowered its interest rate by half a percentage point to 1.25 per cent. After the rate cut, the bank rate is 1… Read more »

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These Are the 20 Alberta Parks That Are Going to Be Closed in 2020

As part of Alberta Parks optimization, Alberta government has announced that 20 twenty parks will be closed completely or partially to public access in 2020. According to… Read more »

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4 New Novel Coronavirus Cases Confirmed in Greater Toronto Area

Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, Ontario has confirmed four new positive cases of COVID-19 in Ontario, in addition to the 3 new cases confirmed… Read more »

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3 New Novel Coronavirus Cases in Ontario and One Patient was Symptomatic While on the Plane and Go Transit

Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, Ontario has confirmed three new positive cases of COVID-19 in Ontario. Now the total cases in Ontario stands at… Read more »

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Wendy’s Serving Made in Canada Plant-Based Burger at Their Restaurants

As many customers are changing their food habits to become vegetarian/vegan, Wendy’s has started serving The Plantiful™, a plant-based burger crafted in Canada. Unlike Beyond Meat Burgers… Read more »

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Non Essential Out of Country Medical Coverage to be Removed from Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan

In a bid to save taxpayer dollars, Alberta will no longer be offering elective, non-urgent health services and routine lab tests medical coverage for travellers to another… Read more »

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There is a High Chance of Seeing Northern Lights on Feb 18th Night in Edmonton Area

Do you want to see dancing northern lights tonight near Edmonton? According to University of Alberta Aurora Watch service, you might be able to see Aurora until… Read more »

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You Can Now Order Alcohol Through SkipTheDishes in Three Alberta Cities

Want to order your favourite Alberta craft beer? If you live in Edmonton, Calgary or Fort MucMurray, you can get alcohol delivered to your door through SkipTheDishes…. Read more »

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The National Announce 3 Canadian Stops as Part of 2020 Tour

The National, who are touring in support of their most recent album, 2019’s I Am Easy to Find, have announced Canadian stops as part of their expanded… Read more »

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50 Foot Long Megalodon and Dozens of Animatronic Dinosaurs Will Be Roaming Prairies This Spring

The traveling exhibit of life-size dinosaurs will be returning to tour Prairies this spring. Jurassic Quest will be bringing over 50 true-to-life size dinosaurs in realistic settings… Read more »

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California Pizza Kitchen Heading to Edmonton to Open First Canadian Location

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) has announced plans to bring its signature California-style pizzas, pastas, salads and more to Canada for the first time. CPK has partnered with… Read more »

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Fort McMurray is Where Canada’s Romantic Souls Reside

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and Amazon Canada has ranked Canadian cities according to the purchases of romance novels (both print and Kindle editions), romantic comedies,… Read more »

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Itinerary for a Weekend Trip to Edmonton

Edmonton. City of Champions, Capital City, Festival City…no matter what you call it, it’s easy to spend a weekend exploring what makes it stand out. And, with 18 hours of sunlight a day during the summer, you’ll have plenty of sunshine to fill with adventure. Here are just a few of the ways to spend the weekend (but you’ll probably want to extend your stay!).

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Extreme Cold Weather Warning Ends for Edmonton

After nearly a week of record breaking cold across the province, Environment Canada has ended the extreme weather warning for Edmonton area. Sunday, January 19, 2020 is… Read more »