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National Popcorn Day: You Can Get Free Popcorn Today From Cineplex

In celebration of National Popcorn Day, you can get a complimentary bag of Cineplex’s signature popcorn. Today, Scene+ members with a valid movie ticket for January 19… Read more »

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These Are the Top 2021 Weather Events in Canada That Caused $2.1 Billion in Insured Damage

Insurance Bureau of Canada, the national industry association representing Canada’s private home, auto and business insurers, says insured damage for severe weather events across Canada reached $2.1… Read more »

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Immunocompromised Albertans Can Book Appointments For Fourth Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine on Jan. 20th

Immunocompromised Albertans can book a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine starting Jan. 20th, announced Dr. Deena Hinshaw, chief medical officer of health today. Based on the guidance… Read more »

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B.C to Reopen Gyms on Jan. 20th; Other Measures Extended Until Feb. 16th

British Columbia is lifting some of the COVID-19 restrictions that were in place since December 23rd of last year. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry today announced… Read more »

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PEI Closes Gyms, Bans Indoor Dining, Gatherings Restricted to Single Household Effective Midnight, Jan 18th

PEI is bringing in more restrictions to curb the spread of the omicron variant. The new measures announced by Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison include… Read more »

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Alberta: You Must Report Lost or Stolen Licence Plates to Get a Replacement

Are you planning to visit a registry office this week to get a replacement vehicle license plate? Alberta says motorists must report lost or stolen licence plates… Read more »

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14 Heated Patios to Enjoy Outdoor Dining During Winter in and Around Ottawa

Don’t let winter stop you from enjoying outdoor dining. Patio season can be all year long when they’re heated and what better place to enjoy it than… Read more »

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Misery Index: Canada Ranks 6th Most Miserable Country Among 35 Advanced Economies

Canada ranks 6th most miserable country among 35 advanced economies worldwide due to higher inflation and higher unemployment, says a Fraser Institute Study based on Misery Index…. Read more »

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Greater Toronto Area Hamilton School Boards Cancel January 18th In-Person Classes

Greater Toronto Hamilton Area schools have cancelled in-person classes for a second straight day as many roads remain unplowed following Monday’s snowstorm. (Updated January 18th) List of… Read more »

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Toronto School Boards Cancel January 18th In-Person Classes

Toronto District School Board and Toronto Catholic District School Board have cancelled in-person classes for January 18th as Toronto has declared a snowstorm condition. Classes were cancelled… Read more »

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5 Reasons to Visit Alberta’s Métis Crossing This Winter

The Métis Crossing Cultural Heritage Centre is only a 1.5-hour drive east of Edmonton (near Smoky Lake) and has programming that could keep you busy all winter long. Métis Crossing is located on the scenic riverbanks overlooking North Saskatchewan River where it is surrounded by prairies and rural areas.

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Emergency Essential Work Wage Top-Up: New Brunswick Temporarily Increases Wages of Some Essential Workers

New Brunswick government is temporarily increasing the hourly wages of approximately 8,000 workers who provide services to vulnerable residents. Blaine Higgs administration says those who earn less… Read more »

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Angus Reid Poll: Ford, Kenney, Stefanson Have the Lowest Ratings as Premiers

Angus Reid has published their quarterly Premiers’ approval rating results based on the online survey which was conducted from Jan. 7 – 12, 2022. The survey was… Read more »

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Health Canada Approves Pfizer’s Oral COVID-19 Treatment Pill, Paxlovid

Health Canada has approved Paxlovid, an antiviral pill by Pfizer for treating adults requiring hospitalization due to severe or critical COVID-19. The agency says Paxlovid should not… Read more »

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Taco Bell Monday: You Can Get Up to 2 Free Tacos on Mondays From Taco Bell

There is a delicious free offer from Taco Bell to help you beat your Monday Blues. You can get free Tacos on Mondays when you purchase a… Read more »

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Environment Canada Issues Blizzard Warning For Greater Toronto Area

Environment Canada has issued a blizzard warning for Greater Toronto Area as a possible historic snowstorm hit the area today. The agency is warning of “hazardous blizzard… Read more »

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Greater Toronto Hamilton Area Schools Cancel In-Person Classes Amid Snowstorm

Greater Toronto Hamilton Area schools have cancelled in-person classes due to a significant ongoing snowstorm with a snowfall total of amounts 25 to 40 cm by evening… Read more »

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Netflix Canada Increases Prices for Its Monthly Standard, Premium Plan Subscribers

  You soon could be paying more to watch Netflix as the streaming platform is increasing some of its prices again. According to the new price plan,… Read more »

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These Are 5 Most Popular Disc Golf Courses in Canada

Baker Park in Calgary is the 5th most popular disc golf course in the world, according to UDisc, an app for Disc Golfers. UDisc has compiled the… Read more »

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New Canadian Modelling Shows Omicron Wave Peaking at Nearly 200,000 Cases A Day

Public Health Agency of Canada has released the latest epidemiology and modelling data which forecasts a rapidly accelerating Omicron case surge for Canada. The data which is… Read more »

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Immunocompromised Ontarians Can Book Appointments For Fourth Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Starting January 14th

Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore announced today that immunocompromised residents are eligible for a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine starting tomorrow. All immunocompromised… Read more »

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Level 3 of COVID-19 Winter Plan: New Brunswick Closes In-Person Dining at Restaurants, Gyms Effective January 15th

New Brunswick is banning indoor dining, gyms, entertainment centres, spas and salons as all of the province is moving to Level 3 of the COVID-19 winter plan…. Read more »

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City of Toronto Plans to Increase 2022 Residential Property Tax by 2.9 per Cent, Seeks Public Input

The city of Toronto is planning to increase various taxes including a 2.9 per cent property tax increase for residential properties to support the city’s 2022 staff-recommended… Read more »

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Greater Toronto Area’s 2 Kilometer Spray Lake Ice Skating Trail to Open on Jan 15th

From skating at the historic lift lock in Peterborough to UNESCO World Heritage Site Rideau Canal, those who love to explore outdoors on skates have plenty of choices… Read more »