Quebec to Introduce Canada’s First Vaccine Passport Starting September 1st
Quebec Health Minister Christian Dube announced that the province will introduce a vaccine passport starting September 1 after testing a pilot project over the next two weeks…. Read more »
Albertans Can Apply Online For Affordable Housing
Alberta has introduced a new online application process for affordable housing. Today, Minister of Seniors and Housing Josephine Pon announced an online tool, Find Housing, so that… Read more »
Moderna to Build mRNA Vaccine Plant in Canada
Canada has announced that Federal Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne will sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the U.S. COVID-19 vaccine developer Moderna, Inc. to build a… Read more »
Canada Extends Flight Ban From India Until September 21, 2021
Canada has announced that Transport Canada is extending the ban on direct flights from India for one more month. All direct commercial and private passenger flights to… Read more »
Alberta and B.C. Report 1000+ New COVID-19 Cases Over Three-Day Period
Both Alberta and British Columbia reported over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases since Friday, August 6th. Alberta reported a total of 1,017 new COVID-19 cases with 398 cases… Read more »
You Can Now Apply to Be Part of Netflix Reality Shows
Netflix has announced the largest reality casting call ever for the streaming platform’s reality shows. 18+ residents of the US, Canada, Ireland and the UK can apply… Read more »
Fun Summer Activities in and Around Grande Prairie
The county of Grande Prairie is abundant with natural beauty- from rivers and deep valleys to green foothills and rocky mountain views, the area has a lot… Read more »
Terry Fox: Power of One – Landmarks Across Canada to Light Up Red and Blue
Today, the Terry Fox Foundation in partnership with CBC is broadcasting a one-hour special entitled Terry Fox: The Power of One that will share diverse stories of… Read more »
Frosty Flip-Flop: Farmer’s Almanac Releases 2022 Winter Forecast
The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released the 2022 long-range winter weather forecast and is calling for winter with near-normal snowfall, average amount from coast to coast. Dubbing… Read more »
Top 20% of Income-Earning Families Pay More Than Half of All Taxes in Canada
A new study by Fraser Institute says high-income families pay a disproportionately large share of all Canadian taxes. The study, Measuring Progressivity in Canada’s Tax System, aimed… Read more »
An Edmonton Park Washroom Wins Canada’s Best Restroom 2021 Contest
Cintas Canada has named Borden Park Pavilion washroom as Canada’s Best Restroom. The contest showcases businesses that have invested in maintaining exceptional washrooms that are accessible to the… Read more »
$252K in Vancouver, $102K in Calgary: This is How Much You Need to Earn to Afford a Home in Canadian Cities
National Bank of Canada has released their latest report on housing affordability which details the time period aspiring home buyers need to save for down payment to… Read more »
Damian Warner Wins Gold, Canada’s First Ever Olympic Decathlon Champion
London, Ontario native Damian Warner has won gold in Decathlon at the Tokyo Olympics setting an Olympic record with 9018 points. He is the first Canadian to… Read more »
Five Juice Bars in Calgary You Should Try At Least Once
Calgary’s hot summer days this year call for something cold, something hearty, and something different to drink. There are a handful of juice and smoothie bars around… Read more »
Mattel Recognises Canadian Doctor with One-of-a-Kind Barbie Doll Made in Her Likeness
Mattel is introducing a new Barbie doll made in the likeness of a Canadian frontline medical worker who has worked tirelessly in the fight against COVID-19 since… Read more »
Tyler, The Creator Announces Call Me If You Get Lost Tour with Three Canadian Stops
The Grammy-winning hip-hop artist, The Creator has announced 2022 North American tour with Kali Uchis, Vince Staples and Teezo Touchdown to celebrate his Billboard 200 chart-topping album… Read more »
Ontario Opening Two Temporary Road Test Centres on August 9th
The government of Ontario has announced two temporary road test centres will open on August 9th to deal with the backlog caused by COVID-19 closures. DriveTest, Ontario’s… Read more »
What to Do at Little Canada When it Opens on August 5th
Want to explore the best of Canada in miniature? Little Canada – a vast animated attraction that includes over 45,000 sq. ft of indoor space, takes visitors on… Read more »
Andre De Grasse Wins Gold in 200m at Tokyo Olympics
Andre De Grasse set a Canadian record when he won the gold medal in the 200m at the Tokyo Olympics. Finishing at his personal best of 19.62… Read more »
COVID-19 Restrictions: List of What is Allowed in Manitoba Starting August 7th
Manitoba has announced that most COVID-19 capacity restrictions will be lifted starting August 7th as the province has reached the third vaccination milestone ahead of schedule with… Read more »
Canadian Rocky Mountain National Parks Road Trip: Calgary – Waterton Lakes – Kootenay – Banff – Yoho – Jasper
Western Canada’s mountain National Parks has some gorgeous scenery, with stunning peaks, glaciers, lakes and rivers. Within a couple hours drive of the Rockies, Calgary is the… Read more »
All-Season Adventure Park & Entertainment Centre: Ontario Announces Ontario Place Redevelopment
Ontario has announced that the province will redevelop Ontario Place into a world-class destination with pools and waterslides, gardens, an all-season concert venue and a year-round family-friendly… Read more »
Things to Do in Alberta This August
Between music festivals, historical celebratory events, and rodeos, August is the perfect month to explore the diverse regions of Alberta.
Alberta Changes COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation Requirements Effective July 29th
Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced today that the province is changing its COVID-19 quarantine and isolation requirements. Starting July 29th, Albertans who… Read more »