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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 »

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Canada Attractions Pass: Explore Iconic Western Canada Tourist Attractions For Up To 50 Per Cent Off

Built by the same minds behind the uber-successful Canada Golf Card, the launch of the all-new Canada Attractions Pass means that this summer is the best time… Read more »

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Step One of Manitoba’s One Great Summer Path Begins on June 26

Manitoba has announced that step one of One Great Summer Path will start on June 26 and Manitobans will be able to return to restaurants, go to… Read more »

Manitoba Moves Into First Step of COVID-19 Reopening Plan

Manitoba Moves Into First Step of COVID-19 Reopening Plan

Manitobans will be able to return to restaurants, go to church and meet with larger groups of people as the province brings in the first step of… Read more »

Alberta COVID-19 Lottery Adds Hundreds of Stampede Tickets, Giveaways

Alberta COVID-19 Lottery Adds Hundreds of Stampede Tickets, Giveaways

Alberta is expanding its vaccine lottery to include prizes from the upcoming Calgary Stampede. The July 1 draw already features a $1-million prize for someone who has… Read more »

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20+ Things to Do in Prescott-Russell This Summer

Stay cool this summer by visiting various communities along the Ottawa River or walking in the forests of this lush, treed area. It’s a great escape from… Read more »

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COVID-19: What is Open & Closed in Saskatoon

To reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission, the Saskatchewan Government has issued guidelines and restrictions under the current Public Health Order. Public Health Orders – Currently In Effect Masks… Read more »

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All 12+ Albertans Can Now Book Second Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine

Alberta government has announced that all Albertans aged 12 and above who received their first mRNA (Pfizer or Moderna) dose in May or earlier can book their… Read more »

Alberta to Lift Remaining COVID-19 Restrictions on July 1

Alberta to Lift Remaining COVID-19 Restrictions on July 1

Alberta will lift its remaining COVID-19 health restrictions on July 1, becoming the first province or territory in Canada to do so. Premier Jason Kenney says 70.2… Read more »

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Enter to Win: The First-Ever Canada Day Contest by Canadian Heritage

Canadian Heritage has announced the first-ever Canada Day Contest as part of the official Canada Day Celebrations. Canada Day celebrations usually held with much pomp and splendour… Read more »

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Official Canada Day Celebration in Ottawa Is Virtual Once Again With Fireworks and First Ever Canada Day Contest

With COVID-19 throwing life as we know it into a tailspin, Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault has announced that Canada Day will once again be celebrated virtually this… Read more »

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Western Canada’s Largest Food Festival Returning to Sir Winston Churchill Square For 2021 Edition

Taste of Edmonton has announced that the 2021 festival will indeed take place as scheduled from Thursday, July 22 to Sunday August 1, 2021 at Sir Winston… Read more »