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Outdoor Winter Activities in and Around Calgary for Kids & Adults

There’s so much to do in and around Calgary during winter. From downhill skiing to finding the best viewpoints of the city, you’re sure to find something to do this winter in Calgary. Make the most of it with these outdoor activities during these short sunny days of winter.

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Ontarians 50 and Older Can Book Appointments For COVID-19 Booster Doses Starting December 13th

Ontarians aged 50 and above can book appointments starting Monday, December 13, 2021. Ontario is accelerating COVID-19 vaccine booster dose eligibility to Ontarians aged 50 and over… Read more »

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Eau Claire Distillery Launches Calgary Flames Collector’s Edition Rupert’s Whisky

Alberta’s award-winning distillery has launched a limited-edition whisky just in time for the holiday season. Winner of two golds at the 2021 SIP Awards and gold at… Read more »

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You Can Now Download Alberta Vaccine Passport With QR Code For International Travel

Alberta has updated its vaccine passport with the QR code that meets the recommended Canadian standard for domestic and international travel. This updated vaccine passport is now… Read more »

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Shop the Huge Christmas Market Featuring Indigenous Artisans at Tsuut’ina Nation

Support Indigenous and local artists and businesses during the first annual Christmas at the Nation event at Tsuut’ina Nation near Calgary. In partnership with the Seven Chiefs… Read more »

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COVID-19 Detected in Wild Deer in Quebec

Environment and Climate Change Canada today through a press release announced the first detections of COVID-19 in three free-ranging white-tailed deer in the country. National Centre for… Read more »

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Albertans 60+ Eligible to Book Appointments For COVID-19 Booster Doses Starting Dec. 2

Alberta announced that residents aged 60+ can book appointments for a booster dose of mRNA vaccine six months after receiving their second dose starting December 2nd. Booster… Read more »

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Alberta to Restrict Use of Photo Radar to Ensure Safety, Not Revenue

Alberta government is restricting the use of automated traffic enforcement by putting the onus on municipalities to justify each location where photo radar is deployed starting April… Read more »

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RE/MAX Says Average Canadian House Prices Will Continue to Increase in 2022

According to its 2022 Canadian Housing Market Outlook Report, migration between the provinces is expected to affect local real estate conditions and average prices across the country might increase by 9.2%.

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You Will Be Able to Charge Electric Vehicles at ONroute Locations by Summer 2022

You will soon be able to charge your EV at all ONroute locations.   ONroute locations are rest stops on the sides of 401 and 400 Ontario… Read more »

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Enter to Win Tim Hortons’ Unique 8-Foot Holiday Bear For You & Your Neighbours’ Outdoor Christmas Displays

Tim Hortons has a new promotion that will provide a festive glow for the holidays. Canadians can now enter to win a limited-edition eight-foot-tall inflatable Tim Hortons… Read more »

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Canada to Test Returning Air Travellers For COVID-19, Requires Quarantine Effective Dec. 1st

Canada is bringing back mandatory isolation for travellers returning from international travel except those from the United States to combat the spread of the new COVID-19 variant… Read more »

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Alberta Confirms First Case of Omicron COVID-19 Variant

Alberta has confirmed a case of the new COVID-19 variant of concern, Omicron, in a person who travelled from Nigeria and the Netherlands. Dr. Deena Hinshaw says… Read more »

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Get Free Festive LINDOR Treats and Hot Chocolate When Lindt Holiday Truck Tours Toronto This Week

Get to know the latest tasty creations and holiday treats from Lindt Canada this week.

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Alberta Legislature Grounds Lights: 2021 ‘Celebrate The Season’ Light Up on December 2nd

You can soon enjoy twinkling lights at the Alberta Legislature grounds as the official light-up ceremony is set for December 2nd. Every year, Alberta’s Legislature grounds are… Read more »

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Holiday Street Market: A Massive New Christmas Carnival Opens This Weekend in Scarborough

The Holiday Street Market at the Scarborough Town Centre is the newest attraction this winter season. If you’re in search of festive fun, this holiday market is… Read more »

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“Spider-Man: No Way Home” Tickets For Cineplex Theatres Available at Noon (E.S.T) Today

Cineplex Theatres will release tickets for the eagerly awaited “Spider-Man: No Way Home” at 12 p.m. E.S.T today. The movie, directed by Jon Watts and written by… Read more »

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2021-2022 Winter Season: Weather Network Predicts a Stormy and Changeable Season

The Weather Network has released its annual forecast for the 2021-2022 winter season and the agency is forecasting a ‘come-and-go winter’ for most parts of the country…. Read more »

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Canada’s First Cases of Omicron COVID-19 Variant Detected in Ontario

Canada’s first cases of the new COVID-19 variant of concern, Omicron were detected in Ontario. Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, Christine Elliott, and Dr. Kieran Moore,… Read more »

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Federal Govt. Introduces Legislation to Provide Ten Days of Paid Sick Leave Per Year

The federal government today introduced legislation that would amend the Canada Labour Code to provide ten days of paid sick leave per year to workers in the federally… Read more »

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You Can Now Book Outdoor Fire Pits at Calgary Parks

The city of Calgary has set up small fire pits in various parks so that Calgarians can reserve them for a safe outdoor gathering with their bubble…. Read more »

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WHO Declares New COVID-19 Strain Omicron, a Variant of Concern

World Health Organisation has declared the new COVID-19 strain, B.1.1.529, a variant of concern. This new variant first detected in South Africa has been named Omicron. WHO… Read more »

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Alberta: Vaccine Record Website With New Travel QR Code Was Taken Down Due to Possible Privacy Breach

Alberta says there might have been a privacy breach in the province’s vaccine record site. Alberta in a news release stated, “a technical issue on the website… Read more »

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First-of-its-Kind in Canada: WestJet and TELUS Trialled Facial Recognition Boarding at YYC Calgary International Airport

WestJet and TELUS tested Trusted Boarding, a process that uses facial verification technology for touchless boarding at YYC Calgary International Airport. The team says the trial was… Read more »