2021 Holiday Shipping Deadlines For Canada Post, FedEx & Purolator
Here are the holiday shipping deadlines if you are plan to send holiday gifts by post or courier and want shipments to arrive before December 25, 2021.
Alberta Expands COVID-19 Third Dose Vaccine Eligibility to 70+, 18+ Indigenous, Some Health Workers, AstraZeneca Recipients Starting Nov. 8th
Based on the recommendations made by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization to boost immunity levels, Alberta will offer a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine to more… Read more »
2021 Edmonton Christmas Market Returns For 11 Days to Two Locations
Edmonton Christmas Market is returning for the 2021 season for 11 days with 50+ local makers from November 26th to December 12th at two locations this year.
Bright Nights: Support Burn Fund and Take a Train Ride Through Glowing Stanley Park in Vancouver
What better way to celebrate the holidays than by checking out some beautiful lights? If you’re in the Vancouver area and you’re looking for one of the… Read more »
Ontario Announces 3rd Dose COVID-19 Vaccine Timeline; AstraZeneca Recipients, 70+ to Receive Starting Nov 6th; 12+ in Jan 2022
Ontario is expanding the eligibility for a 3rd dose or booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine beginning this Saturday. Ontario will be providing Moderna or Pfizer vaccines… Read more »
Canada’s First Porsche Experience Centre With 2 Km Driving Circuit Coming to Pickering
Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd. is bringing its first and very own Porsche Experience Centre (PEC) to Pickering. The Greater Toronto Area centre will be called Porsche Experience… Read more »
Longest Wait Times & High Spending: Canada’s Healthcare Performance is One of the Worst Among 28 Countries With Universal Healthcare
A new study, Comparing Performance of Universal Health Care Countries, 2021 by Fraser Institute says Canada ranks very low among 28 developed countries with Universal Health Care… Read more »
Ontario to Increase Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour Starting Jan 1, 2022
Ontario has announced that the government will introduce legislation to increase in the minimum wage to $15 from $14.35 effective January 1, 2022.
Alberta Living Wage: This is How Much You Need Earn Per Hour in Alberta Cities and Towns to Maintain a Modest Standard of Living
Alberta Living Wage Network has published the hourly wages residents of various Alberta cities need to earn to maintain a modest standard of living. A living wage… Read more »
Field of Crosses Hazy Pale Ale: Calgary Brewery to Raise Funds for Field of Crosses Memorial Project in Calgary
Tail Gunner Brewery has partnered with the Field of Crosses Memorial Project to raise funds for the project. The Field of Crosses Memorial Project is an annual… Read more »
Canada Pension Plan Contribution Rate to Increase in 2022
Canada Revenue Agency has announced the 2022 limit for maximum pensionable earnings under the Canada Pension Plan.
Birdly: Take a Flight Above Prehistoric Landscape at Telus Spark Science Centre’s New VR Exhibit
Experience the world of dinosaurs and even be one of them at the TELUS Spark Science Centre. Birdly, the newest addition, is the first VR exhibit at… Read more »
Day Trip: Go on a Free Spooky Glowing Pumpkin Drive-Thru & Enjoy Halloween Fireworks in Barrhead
The town of Barrhead is set to host their annual Halloween Pumpkin Drive-Thru.
Canadian Post-Secondary Students Can Now Apply For $3,000 Pilsner Tuition Tab
Old Style Pilsner is offering 10 lucky full-time Canadian post-secondary students the opportunity to put $3,000 of their tuition on Pil’s tab. As per the news release,… Read more »
Things to Do This Halloween
Haunted houses, ghost walks, family events, and Halloween parties in select cities in Canada.
Alberta Launches Digital Economy Program to Help Businesses Go Digital
Alberta government is investing $10 million over two years in Digital Economy Program which will help small businesses in the province increase their digital presence. Digital Economy… Read more »
Luminaria: Dine in Glowing Domes, Walk Amid Hundreds of Lighted Candles, Illuminated Snow Sprites Near Edmonton This Holiday Season
The University of Alberta Botanic Garden’s Luminaria is returning for 44 days this holiday season. This popular event ignites the festive season with thousands of candles along… Read more »
British Columbia to Give a 3rd Dose of COVID-19 Vaccines to All 12+, Releases Timeline
The British Columbia government has announced the timeline for providing a third dose or booster dose COVID-19 vaccines for eligible residents, prioritizing the elderly and most at-risk through… Read more »
Albertans Vote to Keep Changing Clocks and Remove Equalization
Elections Alberta has released the results of the referendums held on Oct. 18th. The results of the Senate elections were also released. More than 1,118,000 Albertans cast… Read more »
List of Ministers in Justin Trudeau’s 2021 Cabinet
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the members of the Cabinet today. Announcing the cabinet Justin Trudeau said, “Canadians need a strong and diverse Cabinet to deliver on… Read more »
Go on a Waterloo Region Graveyard Driving Tour This Halloween
Whether you’re looking for something a little spooky to do for Halloween this year, or you just feel like going on a unique tour of the Waterloo… Read more »
Manitobans Can Now Get Canadian COVID-19 Proof of Vaccination For International Travel
Fully vaccinated Manitobans can now get pan-Canadian proof of vaccination credentials that can be used for international travel. Manitoba residents who currently have a Manitoba immunization card… Read more »
Calgary Zoo’s Holiday Light Festival Returns For the 25th Year With “Dinos at Night” Experience
2021 edition of Zoolights will feature over 200 light figurines, bright lights and interactive light displays. You can walk through their new Tunnel of Light or take a walk down their 25th-anniversary memory lane. There will be fire pits to warm up and a holiday zoo market, where you can purchase handicrafts from local businesses, yummy snacks, hot chocolate and so much more.
Bug Lab: Immersive Exhibition From Studio Behind The Lord of the Rings Coming to Ontario Science Centre
Ontario Science Centre’s newest exhibition Bug Lab explores the incredible genius of bugs and their impact on human innovation.