CFIB Calls for Freeze on Canada Pension Plan Premiums Set to Rise on Jan. 1
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has asked the federal government to hold Canada Pension Plan premiums at current levels next year when they’re scheduled to rise…. Read more »
Enbridge Gas to Blend Hydrogen With Natural Gas for Consumers in Markham, Ont.
Consumers in the Markham area of southern Ontario will soon be receiving a little hydrogen to go with the natural gas they use to fuel their furnaces and hot water heaters.
Opposition Calls for Shutdown of Non-Essential Businesses in Saskatchewan
The Opposition NDP is pressing Premier Scott Moe’s government to close non-essential businesses in Saskatchewan for three weeks to better contain the spread of COVID-19.
Winning Design Announced for N.S. Art Gallery to Be Built on Halifax Waterfront
The winning design for Nova Scotia’s new art gallery has been revealed. The new Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is slated to cover 13,000 square metres on… Read more »
Black Friday Sales Events Are ‘Irresponsible:’ Manitoba’s Top Doctor
Manitoba’s chief public health officer blasted stores promoting big sales events and threatened more restrictions Tuesday as the province continued to face the highest per-capita infection rate… Read more »
Health Officer Says COVID-19 Cases Reach New High at 717 in B.C. and 11 Deaths
British Columbia’s provincial health officer says COVID-19 cases are rising on Vancouver Island, in the Interior and in the North as people take the illness with them… Read more »
Daniel Levy Lands Spot on People’s Sexiest Man Alive List
“Schitt’s Creek” co-creator Daniel Levy has been named one of People’s sexiest men alive.
TC Energy Exec Says Keystone XL Fits Biden Agenda With Union Jobs, Indigenous Support
The creation of union jobs and support by Indigenous investors will help convince U.S. President-elect Joe Biden that the Keystone XL pipeline fits into his “Build Back Better” agenda, an executive with proponent TC Energy Corp. said Tuesday.
Kraft Heinz Says Production of Its Iconic Condiment Heinz Ketchup to Return to Canada
Production of Heinz Ketchup is coming back to Canada, six years after the maker of the iconic tomato condiment moved its manufacturing to the United States. Kraft… Read more »
Saskatchewan Nurses Union Wants Shutdown; Premier Considers More COVID-19 Measures
The president of the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses is calling for a two-week shutdown of certain businesses to give the health-care system some time to manage a… Read more »
Nunavut Orders Shutdown of Non-Essential Businesses, Schools
Nunavut is ordering a two-week shutdown of non-essential businesses and schools due to the spread of COVID-19.
Peel Region Pledges Fines for Businesses Who Violate Public Health Rules
Peel Region’s top doctor says businesses who do not follow public health rules aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19 will face fines. Dr. Laurence Loh, The… Read more »
Montreal Police Say ‘No Threat’ Identified in Hostage-Taking Call
Montreal police say they responded to a hostage-taking call Friday but no threat was detected and no injuries were reported. Police said on Twitter that their operation,… Read more »
Calgary Asks Province for Enforcement Powers Amid ‘Unbelievably Bad’ COVID Situation
The City of Calgary wants the provincial government to reinstate public health enforcement powers and “massively” boost contact tracing as it deals with what its mayor describes… Read more »
More Regions in Red Zone as Ontario Lowers Thresholds for Stricter COVID-19 Measures Under New Tiered System
Ontario is lowering the thresholds for imposing stricter COVID-19 measures under its colour-coded framework in light of what Premier Doug Ford calls “alarming” new projections. The changes… Read more »
Ontario Reduces Cost of 2021 Ontario Parks Seasonal Day-Use Vehicle Permits
Ontario has announced that the province is reducing the price of the popular seasonal day-use vehicle permits by up to 36 per cent and increasing the number… Read more »
Friday the 13th Bikers Descend on Port Dover, Ont., Despite Pleas To Stay Away
The frequent roar of motorcycles drowned out warnings from politicians who had called on bikers to sit out their traditional Friday the 13th pilgrimage to this otherwise… Read more »
Ontario Power Generation Resumes Planning for New Nuclear Reactor at Darlington Site
Ontario Power Generation announced it’s resuming planning activities for a new nuclear power reactor at its Darlington site on Friday. OPG said the small modular reactor is… Read more »
New COVID-19 Restrictions in Saskatchewan Starting November 16
The Saskatchewan government is expanding its mandatory mask rule and putting a curfew on alcohol sales in an attempt to stop the growing spread of COVID-19. Right… Read more »
Statcan Survey Finds One in Three Businesses on Edge as Second Wave Crashes
A new survey from Statistics Canada finds nearly one-third of businesses do not know how long they can continue under existing conditions brought by the second wave… Read more »
COVID-19: Rules & Restrictions for Toronto Under the Modified Red Zone Starting November 14th
The City of Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Eileen de Villa announced a number of public health measures to be introduced when the City of Toronto… Read more »
You Can Now Rent Cineplex Theatre for ‘Private Movie Nights’
Want to plan a private movie screening for your COVID-19 bubble with a whole Cineplex auditorium to yourselves? Cineplex has announced private movie nights, wherein Canadians can… Read more »
List of Places Open in Winnipeg – Nature Centres, Shopping Centres
Here’s a list of places open in Winnipeg. Please do keep in mind that you must maintain the Province’s social distancing norms and follow Public Health Orders…. Read more »
Pay $2999 in Toronto and $8878 in Windsor for a $500K House: 2020 Property Tax Rates in Ontario
Zoocasa, a full-service brokerage has released an analysis of the property tax rate in 35 Ontario cities. According to the report, residents of the City of Toronto pay… Read more »