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B.C. to Drop Indoor Masks Mandates Effective March 11th, Vaccine Passports on April 8th

British Columbia is lifting the requirement to wear masks in most indoor public spaces effective 12:01 a.m. Friday, March 11th. Masks will also be not required in… Read more »

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Manitoba to Lift Mask Mandates Effective March 15th

Manitoba is lifting the requirement to wear facial masks in most public places on March 15th. Masks will be required at healthcare facilities for all including visitors…. Read more »

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New Brunswick to Lift All COVID-19 Restrictions Including Mask Mandates Effective March 14th

New Brunswick is lifting all remaining mandatory COVID-19 measures on Monday, March 14, at 12:01 a.m. Restrictions to be lifted on Monday include: Residents will no longer… Read more »

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Saskatoon’s Vesna Festival Celebrating Ukrainian Culture to Return in May

Saskatoon‘s Vesna Festival showcases Saskatchewan‘s rich Ukrainian culture and heritage. Every year, the festival showcases stunning music and dance performances by talented local artists, an array of… Read more »

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Ontario’s Ever After Music Festival Announces 2022 Lineup, Tickets on Sale March 10th

Kitchener-Waterloo’s annual three-day, high-energy music experience is moving to Oro-Medonte this year and will be held at Burl’s Creek Event Grounds, the home of the popular Boots… Read more »

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Ontario to Lift Indoor Mask Mandates in Most Settings After March Break (March 21st), Changes Isolation Requirements

Ontario residents no longer need to wear masks indoors in most settings as the province is set to lift COVID-19 mask mandates on March 21st. Dr. Kieran… Read more »

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Things to Do in and Around the Big Muddy Badlands

Saskatchewan‘s Big Muddy Badlands is truly an exciting one to explore. The natural architecture and desert like landscape are unique in the province. There really isn’t anything… Read more »

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15 Nova Scotia Summer Festivals to Look Forward to in 2022

In Nova Scotia, there’s always something to celebrate and there is lots of festival fun to look forward to this summer. With Covid-19 restrictions looking to be… Read more »

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Edmonton’s Together Again Concert Series Announces 2022 Lineup, Tickets on Sale Mar 11th

The sold-out physically distant concert series that debuted last year in Edmonton is returning this August as a three-day festival. The music festival by Together Again and… Read more »

Manitoba Metalfest Returns For 2022 Edition, Announces Lineup

Manitoba Metalfest Returns For 2022 Edition, Announces Lineup

Taking place after a couple of years of cancellations, the Manitoba Metalfest is ready to get metal enthusiasts in Winnipeg rocking once again. The festival has announced… Read more »

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Alberta to Stop Collecting Fuel Tax Effective April 1st, Announces $150 in Electricity Rebates

With crude oil touching more than $130 per barrel, the Alberta government has announced that the province will stop collecting provincial fuel tax effective April 1st to… Read more »

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Retention Payment: Ontario to Pay Eligible Nurses Up to $5000 in Two Installments

Ford administration has announced that Ontario is investing $763 million to provide Ontario’s nurses with a lump sum retention incentive of up to $5,000 per person. According… Read more »

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Discover the World of Fire and Ice at This Interactive Experience in Ottawa This March Break

The Bank Street BIA is bringing a free large-scale interactive experience to Ottawa this March Break. The Fire and Ice Winter exhibit will take you on a… Read more »

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Boots and Hearts Music Festival Announces Complete Lineup For 2022 Festival

Ontario’s famous country music festival has announced the line-up for the 2022 edition. Republic Live, the organizers of Boots and Hearts Music Festival announced headliners for this… Read more »

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Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel: Canada to Accept Unlimited Ukrainians Fleeing the War

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is introducing various steps to help Ukrainians fleeing the war in their country. Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Sean Fraser… Read more »

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Visit Immersive Shevchenko: Soul Of Ukraine Exhibit; 100% of Proceeds to Go Towards Humanitarian Aid in Ukraine

Lighthouse Immersive, the producers of Immersive Van Gogh, is bringing an immersive exhibit celebrating the work of Ukrainian artist, poet, philosopher and public figure, Taras Shevchenko (March… Read more »

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WestJet to Buy Sunwing Airlines and Sunwing Vacations

Calgary-based WestJet has signed an agreement to acquire Sunwing Vacations and Sunwing Airlines bringing together two rival Canadian airlines. According to the news release, a new tour… Read more »

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Beaumont Blues & Roots Festival Announces 2022 Edition Lineup

Canada’s longest-running 100% Canadian content festival has announced the lineup for the 2022 edition. Corb Lund and Moist will headline the festival which has been running since 2008…. Read more »

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Bank of Canada Raises Interest Rates to 0.5 Per Cent

The Bank of Canada has increased the overnight rate by 25 basis points increasing the target rate to 0.5 per cent. With the January inflation rate running… Read more »

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International Women’s Day: Barbie Introduces New Doll in the Likeness of Canadian Tech Entrepreneur

Mattel is partnering with female entrepreneurs this International Women’s Day and is releasing Barbie dolls in their likeness to inspire the next generation of leaders and dreamers…. Read more »

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You Can Go on Maple Syrup Tours by Lamplight Near Toronto This Spring

It is sugar water season and you can enjoy the first taste of spring with a trip to sugar bushes and sugar shacks near Toronto this month…. Read more »

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Alberta to Bring Legislation to Force Municipalities to Follow Provincial Health Guidelines

Alberta is planning to introduce legislation to limit the ability of municipalities to enact bylaws that are contrary to provincial public health policy and expertise. The proposed legislation… Read more »

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2022 Edmonton Folk Music Festival Announces Initial Lineup

Are you looking forward to claiming your patch of grass on the hill at Gallagher Park to listen and move to the beat of chart-topping music-makers? The Edmonton… Read more »

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This Experience in GTA Will Let You Take a Zamboni Out For a Spin on the Ice

If you have dreamed of taking a Zamboni out for a spin on an NHL-sized rink, sign up for Zamboni Experience offered by Tribute Communities Centre in… Read more »