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Ontario to Require Vaccine Passport With QR Code Starting January 4th
Ontario announced today the requirement of a vaccine passport with QR code and the Verify Ontario app in settings where proof of vaccination is mandated starting January… Read more »
Dec 3: Ontario Reports 1000+ New COVID-19 Cases For the First Time Since May
Ontario is reporting 1,031 new COVID-19 cases today. The number of cases reported today is the highest since May 30th. On that day, Ontario recorded 1,033 new… Read more »
Apple Air Tags Used For Car Thefts in Toronto Area
York Regional Auto/Cargo Theft Unit has identified a new method being used by thieves to track and steal high-end vehicles across York Region. The police say small… Read more »
Canada Post Celebrates Incredible Margaret Atwood With a New Stamp
Canada Post has released a new stamp honouring Margaret Atwood – one of the most successful and admired writers Canada has ever known. Ottawa-born Margaret Atwood has… Read more »
Shania Twain, Florida Georgia Line, Sam Hunt to Headline Ontario’s 2022 Boots and Hearts Music Festival
After two years of hiatus induced by COVID-19 pandemic, the organizers of Ontario’s famous country music festival, Republic Live, have announced headliners for the 2022 edition. The… Read more »
Ontario to Open COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments For Kids Aged Five to Eleven on November 23rd
Ontario parents and caregivers can book vaccine appointments for children aged five to eleven beginning Tuesday, November 23, 2021 following Health Canada’s approval of the paediatric Pfizer… Read more »
Ontario Pauses Lifting of Capacity Restrictions at Higher-Risk Settings Like Night Clubs
Ontario today announced capacity restrictions will not be lifted at the remaining higher-risk settings like food or drink establishments with dance facilities such as night clubs and… Read more »
Ontario Staycation Tax Credit: Plan Your 2022 Vacation in the Province and You Could Save Up to $400
Ontario has announced a tax credit, Ontario Staycation Tax Credit as part of 2021 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review: Build Ontario. Ford government wants Ontarians to… Read more »
Ontario Announces 3rd Dose COVID-19 Vaccine Timeline; AstraZeneca Recipients, 70+ to Receive Starting Nov 6th; 12+ in Jan 2022
Ontario is expanding the eligibility for a 3rd dose or booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine beginning this Saturday. Ontario will be providing Moderna or Pfizer vaccines… Read more »
Longest Wait Times & High Spending: Canada’s Healthcare Performance is One of the Worst Among 28 Countries With Universal Healthcare
A new study, Comparing Performance of Universal Health Care Countries, 2021 by Fraser Institute says Canada ranks very low among 28 developed countries with Universal Health Care… Read more »
Ontario to Increase Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour Starting Jan 1, 2022
Ontario has announced that the government will introduce legislation to increase in the minimum wage to $15 from $14.35 effective January 1, 2022.
Go on a Waterloo Region Graveyard Driving Tour This Halloween
Whether you’re looking for something a little spooky to do for Halloween this year, or you just feel like going on a unique tour of the Waterloo… Read more »
Working for Workers Act: Ontario Brings Legislation to Ban Non-Compete Agreements in Employment, Right to Disconnect After Hours
Ford government is bringing legislation to mandate companies to develop disconnecting from work policies and ban unfair non-compete agreements. Working for Workers Act, 2021 which will be… Read more »
Ontario to Lift Indoor Capacity Restrictions at Restaurants, Barber Shops, Museums, Festivals Starting October 25th (List)
Ontario has announced that the province will be lifting capacity restrictions starting October 25th. The province will slowly lift all public health and workplace safety measures, including… Read more »
Royal Canadian Mint Issues Blue Circulation Dime to Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Bluenose
Royal Canadian Mint has issued a dime with re-designed the image of Canada’s most famous schooner and “Queen of the North Atlantic” to celebrate the 100th anniversary… Read more »
Ontario Driver Charged For Playing Flute With Both Hands While Driving
Halton Regional Police caught a man driving a vehicle yesterday in Burlington while playing flute with both hands. The police shared the news on Twitter saying an… Read more »
These are the Ontario Cities With the Highest Rat Infestation – 2021
It is no surprise that cities with the highest population have the highest rodent infestation as Toronto and its administrative areas of Scarborough, North York, and Etobicoke… Read more »
Ontario Enhanced Vaccine Certificate: You Can Now Download Vaccine Passport QR Code That Can be Scanned By Verify Ontario
Ontarians can now download vaccine certificate QR codes from the Ontario website. The enhanced vaccine certificate contains a SMARTⓇ Health Card QR code that businesses can scan… Read more »
Ontario Opening Temporary Road Test Centres in Ottawa, Niagara Falls and Sarnia
Ontario is opening three temporary road test centres in Ottawa, Niagara Falls and Sarnia to clear the backlog of road tests due to COVID-19. Those who need… Read more »
IKEA Canada to Open 3 New Temporary Locations in Brampton, St. Catharines and London
Ikea Canada announced that three new Design Studio locations will open in Brampton, St. Catharines, and London following the successful opening of the first Design Studio in… Read more »
Ontario to Distribute Free Menstrual Hygiene Products in Schools
Ontario today announced a partnership with Shoppers Drug Mart to launch menstrual products in schools beginning this year. As per the news release, Shoppers Drug Mart will… Read more »
These are the Guidelines For Safely Celebrating Thanksgiving and Halloween in Ontario
Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore has released the province’s guidelines for safely celebrating Thanksgiving and Halloween. Dr. Kieran Moore says virtual gatherings or events… Read more »
COVID-19 Vaccines Mandatory For Domestic Air, Train, Ship Travellers Effective October 30th
Justin Trudeau today announced mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement for travellers departing from Canadian airports and travellers on VIA Rail and Rocky Mountaineer trains, and travellers on non-essential passenger vessels on voyages of 24 hours or more, such as cruise ships.
Ontario Rolls Out Rapid COVID-19 Tests at High Transmission Area Schools & Child-Care Settings
Ontario today announced that the province will provide rapid COVID-19 tests to schools and child-care settings through participating public health units where the risk of transmission is high…. Read more »