News - Kitchener

image

Step 3 Gathering Limits & Rules in Ontario

Ontario has announced that Step 3 of the reopening will start on July 16, 2021. According to Ontario’s 2021 three-step plan for reopening, outdoor social gatherings will… Read more »

image

What is Allowed When Ontario Moves to Step 3 of Reopening Plan on July 16

Ontario is moving into Step Three of the Roadmap to Reopen at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 16, 2021. Step 3 of the reopening plan allows indoor activities… Read more »

Vancouver, Edmonton to Host World Series Rugby Sevens Tournaments in September

Vancouver, Edmonton to Host World Series Rugby Sevens Tournaments in September

Vancouver and Edmonton will both host HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series events in September. Once approval is received from various levels of government, these tournaments would mark… Read more »

image

Canadian Wins the World’s Best Bartender Award

James Grant from Edmonton has won the World’s Best Bartender Award beating 49 other bartenders from across the world. Earlier in March, the 36-year-old won the National… Read more »

image

Watch The First Ever Virtual Calgary Stampede Parade

The Calgary Stampede Parade kicks on Friday, July 9, 2021, 8:02 a.m. (M.D.T) and it will be the first time the parade will be held as a… Read more »

image

Art Gallery of Ontario to Reopen on July 21st With Blockbuster Andy Warhol Exhibition

The Art Gallery of Ontario has announced that AGO will reopen on July 21, 2021 – pending final Stage 3 reopening confirmation from the Province and Toronto… Read more »

image

Older Seniors Receiving Old Age Security Will Get a One-Time Payment of $500 This August

Minister of Seniors, Deb Schulte announced that older seniors will receive a $500 one-time payment during the week of August 16, 2021.

image

Inuk leader Mary Simon Named Canada’s Next Governor General

Mary Simon, an Inuk leader and former Canadian diplomat, has been named as Canada’s next governor general – the first Indigenous person to serve in the role…. Read more »

image

Ottawa to Launch Procurement For High Frequency Rail Between Quebec City, Toronto

The federal government is set to announce a new high frequency rail corridor to improve the connection between some of Ontario and Quebec’s major cities. Transport Minister… Read more »

image

See Calgary Stampede Fireworks in Edmonton, Lethbridge and Red Deer on July 9th

For the first time ever, Calgary Stampede is lighting up the skies across Alberta. The Calgary Stampede will celebrate “the resilience and determination” of Alberta through a… Read more »

image

Theodore TOO Tugboat Announces Ontario Schedule – Kingston, Toronto, and Hamilton Among Ontario Ports

The Theodore TOO Tugboat, a reproduction of the original TV character Theodore Tugboat from the beloved CBC series “Theodore Tugboat”, has announced the dates when he will… Read more »

image

Alberta Adds Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Elks and Calgary Stampeders Prize Packages to Vaccine Lottery

Alberta has announced a new set of prizes and a new draw date for Open for Summer Lottery draw for those who have received their first COVID-19… Read more »

image

2021 Calgary Stampede Unveils Midway Food: Pork Intestine, Un’Chickn Burger , Pickle Lemonade & Sushi Tacos

The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, the Calgary Stampede has unveiled its sweet, spicy and salty list of new midway food. This year’s lineup includes both traditional… Read more »

‘You Forget How Tall You Are’: Paralyzed Humboldt Bronco Able to Stand During Physio

‘You Forget How Tall You Are’: Paralyzed Humboldt Bronco Able to Stand During Physio

Behind his face mask, sweat glistening on his forehead, Ryan Straschnitzki was smiling. The 22-year-old, paralyzed from the chest down when a bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos… Read more »

image

Waterloo Region Will Not Be Moving to Step 2 on June 30th

Region of Waterloo will not be moving to step 2 of the Provincial Reopening framework on June 30th when the rest of the province reopens hair salons… Read more »

image

What is Allowed in Ontario During Step 2 of Reopening Plan Starting June 30

Ontario has announced that the province will move the province into Step Two of its Roadmap to Reopen at 12:01 a.m. on June 30th. The three-step reopening plan… Read more »

Ontario to Enter Step 2 of Reopening Plan on June 30

Ontario to Enter Step 2 of Reopening Plan on June 30

Ontario will move into the second stage of its reopening plan next Wednesday, a few days ahead of schedule. That means hair salons and similar facilities can… Read more »

This is When You Will Receive Your Second Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine in Ontario

This is When You Will Receive Your Second Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine in Ontario

Ontario has announced that residents Ontarians will have the option to get their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine sooner as the province moves to shorten the… Read more »

image

Calgary Announces 2021 Canada Day Fireworks From Tom Campbell’s Hill

The city of Calgary has announced that 2021 Canada Day fireworks will be launched from Tom Campbell’s Hill so that many more Calgarians can watch fireworks from… Read more »

image

Alberta Brewery in Partnership With Josh Morrissey Launches Summer Beer in Support of Mental Health

The ramifications of COVID-19 on Canadian society are endless and can be overlooked because of this fact. Canada’s mental health crisis must not fall into this category…. Read more »

image

Canada Attractions Pass: Explore Iconic Western Canada Tourist Attractions For Up To 50 Per Cent Off

Built by the same minds behind the uber-successful Canada Golf Card, the launch of the all-new Canada Attractions Pass means that this summer is the best time… Read more »

image

Step One of Manitoba’s One Great Summer Path Begins on June 26

Manitoba has announced that step one of One Great Summer Path will start on June 26 and Manitobans will be able to return to restaurants, go to… Read more »

Manitoba Moves Into First Step of COVID-19 Reopening Plan

Manitoba Moves Into First Step of COVID-19 Reopening Plan

Manitobans will be able to return to restaurants, go to church and meet with larger groups of people as the province brings in the first step of… Read more »

Alberta COVID-19 Lottery Adds Hundreds of Stampede Tickets, Giveaways

Alberta COVID-19 Lottery Adds Hundreds of Stampede Tickets, Giveaways

Alberta is expanding its vaccine lottery to include prizes from the upcoming Calgary Stampede. The July 1 draw already features a $1-million prize for someone who has… Read more »