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Ontario Opening Temporary Road Test Centres in Ottawa, Niagara Falls and Sarnia

Ontario is opening three temporary road test centres in Ottawa, Niagara Falls and Sarnia to clear the backlog of road tests due to COVID-19. Those who need… Read more »

Sleep for Sausage: Canadians Can Get Free Plant-Based Breakfast Sausage By Sleeping

Sleep for Sausage: Canadians Can Get Free Plant-Based Breakfast Sausage By Sleeping

Beyond Meat launched plant-based Beyond Breakfast Sausage in eight links per package in grocery stores across Canada in September. Beyond Meat says Beyond Breakfast Sausage Links are… Read more »

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Christopher Plummer Commemorative Stamp: Canada Post Pays Tribute to the Legendary Actor

Canada Post has issued a commemorative stamp honouring Toronto-born, Montreal-raised actor Christopher Plummer. As one of the world’s most distinguished actors, Plummer set himself apart among his… Read more »

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You Can Now Apply For Alberta’s Women in STEM Scholarship

Applications are now open for Alberta’s Women in STEM Scholarship. The $125,000 scholarship awards $2,500 each to 50 successful applicants and is open to young women pursuing… Read more »

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The Haunting of Square Manor: A Terrifying Haunted Attraction to Open at Mississauga Square One This Week

A terrifying haunted attraction is opening at Mississauga’s Square One Shopping Centre on October 14th. The Haunting of Square Manor, an immersive Halloween adventure by Jestr Events… Read more »

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IKEA Canada to Open 3 New Temporary Locations in Brampton, St. Catharines and London

Ikea Canada announced that three new Design Studio locations will open in Brampton, St. Catharines, and London following the successful opening of the first Design Studio in… Read more »

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Poll: New Brunswick & Saskatchewan Premiers’ Approval Ratings Plummet in October

The latest Angus Reid poll says the popularity rating of almost all Canadian premiers reduced during the third quarter of 2021 due to various reasons like the… Read more »

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Canadians Can Finally Drive to the U.S. as Land Border to Reopen For Fully Vaccinated Travellers in November

Canadians can finally drive to the U.S. once again as the U.S. – Canada land border will once again reopen for non-essential trips starting next month.

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AB Covid Records Verifier: App to Verify Alberta COVID-19 Vaccine QR Code is Now Available For Download

Alberta has released the app to scan COVID-19 vaccine QR codes and it is now available for download on Apple and Android devices through the respective app… Read more »

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Winter Wonder Forest: Enchanting 7 Acre Holiday Light Festival Returns to Edmonton Area For 2021 Winter Season

Enter the enchanting world of magic and wonder at the Winter Wonder Forest as the Holiday light festival returns for the 2021-2022 season. The Winter Wonder Forest… Read more »

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Walmart Planning to Hire 12,000 Permanent New Associates in Canada on Oct 14th & 15th

Walmart Canada is planning to 12,000 new and permanent associates across Canada during a special National Hiring Event Oct. 14 and Oct. 15.

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Peel Regional Police: Do Not Call 9-1-1 If You Have to Pee

Peel Regional Police is reminding residents to dial 9-1-1 only if there is an actual emergency. Today morning, Peel Police shared a 9-1-1 call conversation where a… Read more »

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Things to Do This Thanksgiving Long Weekend in Canada

A list of fun things to do this Thanksgiving Long weekend in select cities and towns in Canada from Victoria to St. John’s.

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Ontario to Distribute Free Menstrual Hygiene Products in Schools

Ontario today announced a partnership with Shoppers Drug Mart to launch menstrual products in schools beginning this year. As per the news release, Shoppers Drug Mart will… Read more »

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REP Implementation Grant: Alberta Offering $2000 to Businesses Implementing COVID-19 Restrictions

Premier Jason Kenney today announced Alberta will be providing financial supports to businesses implementing Restrictions Exemption Program. The provincial government introduced two new programs today – REP… Read more »

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These are the Guidelines For Safely Celebrating Thanksgiving and Halloween in Ontario

Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore has released the province’s guidelines for safely celebrating Thanksgiving and Halloween. Dr. Kieran Moore says virtual gatherings or events… Read more »

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NLVaxPass: List of Places Where COVID-19 Vaccination is Mandatory in Newfoundland and Labrador Starting Oct 22nd

N.L. government released the details of the province’s vaccine passport today. Like Quebec’s vaccination passport, two applications, NLVaxPass and NLVaxVerify will be available to download through App… Read more »

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Calgary in Top 3 Best Girls Getaway City List by Australian Insurance Market Comparison Company

An Australian insurance market comparison company has compiled a list of top cities for a girl’s getaway and Calgary is in 3rd place. Alberta’s biggest city is… Read more »

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Canada Post’s Newest Stamp Issue Celebrates 5 Editorial Cartoonists

Canada Post’s newest stamp issue celebrates five of Canada’s greatest editorial cartoonists, whose thought-provoking and seminal work has helped shape our national fabric over the last half-century…. Read more »

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2021 Q4 Passport Index: Canada’s Passport is Among the Top 10 Global Ranking Passports

The latest ranking of the world’s most powerful passports by Passport Index puts Canada in the top 30 countries with high mobility and in the group of… Read more »

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Manitoba Offers Third Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine to All Health Care Workers, Viral Vector Vaccine Recipients

Manitoba is offering a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine to healthcare workers and volunteers and those who received a viral vector vaccine provided six months have passed… Read more »

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New Brunswick Pilots Deer Hunting Project to Feed Low Income Families

Health Minister Dorothy Shephard announced a pilot project today to help feed low-income families in southwestern New Brunswick. The deer donation program will distribute up to 450… Read more »

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COVID-19 Vaccines Mandatory For Domestic Air, Train, Ship Travellers Effective October 30th

Justin Trudeau today announced mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement for travellers departing from Canadian airports and travellers on VIA Rail and Rocky Mountaineer trains, and travellers on non-essential passenger vessels on voyages of 24 hours or more, such as cruise ships.

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Alberta Announces New Gathering Restrictions Effective Oct. 6th

Alberta is reducing the number of people you can get together with outdoors this Thanksgiving weekend. Effective Oct. 6th, all outdoor private social gatherings will be limited… Read more »