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Art Gallery of Ontario to Reopen on July 21st With Blockbuster Andy Warhol Exhibition

The Art Gallery of Ontario has announced that AGO will reopen on July 21, 2021 – pending final Stage 3 reopening confirmation from the Province and Toronto… Read more »

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Older Seniors Receiving Old Age Security Will Get a One-Time Payment of $500 This August

Minister of Seniors, Deb Schulte announced that older seniors will receive a $500 one-time payment during the week of August 16, 2021.

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Calgary Stampede: Proof of Vaccination Required For Nashville North

Calgary Stampede has announced that those who are planning to attend Nashville North, a music festival experience during Calgary Stampede will be asked to show proof of… Read more »

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Calgary Stampede Offering Free Admission to Essential Workers and Guests

The Calgary Stampede is offering free admission to essential workers and up to three guests for the first five days of the Calgary Stampede. Announcing the offer,… Read more »

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Inuk leader Mary Simon Named Canada’s Next Governor General

Mary Simon, an Inuk leader and former Canadian diplomat, has been named as Canada’s next governor general – the first Indigenous person to serve in the role…. Read more »

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Imagine Dragons Lights Forest: Explore Dazzling And Immersive Medieval Displays at Casa Loma

The house on the hill will be home to a dazzling display of immersive theatrical medieval displays throughout the gardens, tunnels and stables of the historic castle this summer.

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Ottawa to Launch Procurement For High Frequency Rail Between Quebec City, Toronto

The federal government is set to announce a new high frequency rail corridor to improve the connection between some of Ontario and Quebec’s major cities. Transport Minister… Read more »

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See Calgary Stampede Fireworks in Edmonton, Lethbridge and Red Deer on July 9th

For the first time ever, Calgary Stampede is lighting up the skies across Alberta. The Calgary Stampede will celebrate “the resilience and determination” of Alberta through a… Read more »

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Theodore TOO Tugboat Announces Ontario Schedule – Kingston, Toronto, and Hamilton Among Ontario Ports

The Theodore TOO Tugboat, a reproduction of the original TV character Theodore Tugboat from the beloved CBC series “Theodore Tugboat”, has announced the dates when he will… Read more »

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What is Allowed When British Columbia Moves to Step 3 on July 1st

British Columbia has announced that the province will move to step 3 of its four-step restart plan on July 1, 2021 as nearly 80% of adults are… Read more »

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Alberta Adds Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Elks and Calgary Stampeders Prize Packages to Vaccine Lottery

Alberta has announced a new set of prizes and a new draw date for Open for Summer Lottery draw for those who have received their first COVID-19… Read more »

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#BeSunSafe: Get Free Sunscreen This Summer at Toronto Parks

The City of Toronto, Shoppers Drug Mart, the David Cornfield Melanoma Fund and the Douglas Wright Foundation have announced that the #BeSunSafe program that provides free sunscreen… Read more »

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These Are Alberta’s Top Baby Names For 2020

49,030 babies were born in Alberta in 2020 including 25,160 boys and 23,870 girls. When it comes to naming baby girls in Alberta, it seems no one can… Read more »

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2021 Calgary Stampede Unveils Midway Food: Pork Intestine, Un’Chickn Burger , Pickle Lemonade & Sushi Tacos

The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, the Calgary Stampede has unveiled its sweet, spicy and salty list of new midway food. This year’s lineup includes both traditional… Read more »

‘You Forget How Tall You Are’: Paralyzed Humboldt Bronco Able to Stand During Physio

‘You Forget How Tall You Are’: Paralyzed Humboldt Bronco Able to Stand During Physio

Behind his face mask, sweat glistening on his forehead, Ryan Straschnitzki was smiling. The 22-year-old, paralyzed from the chest down when a bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos… Read more »

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25 Summer Adventures and Activities in Hastings County

Hastings County is the second-largest in Ontario, reaching from Lake Ontario near Belleville to the southern boundary of Algonquin Park near Barry’s Bay. In between, you will… Read more »

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Coronavirus: What’s Open & Closed in Winnipeg

What is open-closed in Winnipeg during COVID-19 restrictions: For ideas on what to do this weekend, check Things to do this weekend in Winnipeg Effective June 26th:… Read more »

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Outdoors @ The Shaw: Niagara’s Shaw Festival Announces a Series of Concerts and Events For This Summer

As Ontario is entering Step 2 of its Reopening plan on June 30th, Niagara Region’s famous theatre festival inspired by the spirit of Bernard Shaw has announced Outdoors… Read more »

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Waterloo Region Will Not Be Moving to Step 2 on June 30th

Region of Waterloo will not be moving to step 2 of the Provincial Reopening framework on June 30th when the rest of the province reopens hair salons… Read more »

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What is Allowed in Ontario During Step 2 of Reopening Plan Starting June 30

Ontario has announced that the province will move the province into Step Two of its Roadmap to Reopen at 12:01 a.m. on June 30th. The three-step reopening plan… Read more »

Ontario to Enter Step 2 of Reopening Plan on June 30

Ontario to Enter Step 2 of Reopening Plan on June 30

Ontario will move into the second stage of its reopening plan next Wednesday, a few days ahead of schedule. That means hair salons and similar facilities can… Read more »

This is When You Will Receive Your Second Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine in Ontario

This is When You Will Receive Your Second Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine in Ontario

Ontario has announced that residents Ontarians will have the option to get their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine sooner as the province moves to shorten the… Read more »

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Calgary Announces 2021 Canada Day Fireworks From Tom Campbell’s Hill

The city of Calgary has announced that 2021 Canada Day fireworks will be launched from Tom Campbell’s Hill so that many more Calgarians can watch fireworks from… Read more »

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Alberta Brewery in Partnership With Josh Morrissey Launches Summer Beer in Support of Mental Health

The ramifications of COVID-19 on Canadian society are endless and can be overlooked because of this fact. Canada’s mental health crisis must not fall into this category…. Read more »