Annual Calgary Zoo Penguin Walk Returns on January 15, 2021
The Calgary Zoo’s popular Penguin Walk is celebrating its ninth anniversary as the king penguins will once again take to the pathways for another royal waddle through… Read more »
Outdoor Skating, Tobogganing: Recreational Activities Allowed During Ontario’s Stay-at-Home Order Starting Jan 14th
Ontario has issued an order requiring residents to stay at home starting Thursday, Jan 14th, except for essential activities. Stay-at-home order requires everyone to remain at home… Read more »
What is Open/Allowed During Ontario’s Stay-at-Home Order Starting January 14
Ontario has issued an order requiring residents to stay at home starting Thursday, January 14, 2021at 12:01 a.m. for 28 days aimed at limiting people’s mobility and reducing the number of daily contacts with those outside an immediate household.
2021 Astronomical Calendar: Look Up to Enjoy These Celestial Events this Year
Stargazers in 2021 can look forward to an even more impressive lineup of events from supermoons, lunar eclipses, meteor showers as well as a solar eclipse.
January 9-10: See Rare Triple Conjunction This Weekend
December 21st of 2020 witnessed the great conjunction of planets Jupiter and Saturn. This year skywatchers will be able to see rare three-planet conjunction of planets Mercury,… Read more »
Fun Things to Do in Regina Area During COVID-19 Saskatchewan Reopening Phase
There are many outdoor activities you can enjoy in Regina. Check out our list of safe outdoor activities that you can do. Wear masks and maintain social… Read more »
Toronto Postal Codes With the Least and Most Expensive Auto Insurance Rates
The city of Toronto has one of the most expensive car insurance rates in Ontario according to RATESDOTCA. Though the average insurance rates are below the insurance… Read more »
A Difference of $1,678: Ontario Cities With the Cheapest and the Most Expensive Auto Insurance Rates
The average Ontario auto insurance premium in December 2020 is estimated at $1,616, a 9.7 per cent increase from December 2018.
Most Popular Canadian Destinations for Do-it-Yourself Movers According to U-Haul
U-Haul has revealed the most popular Canadian cities and provinces for DIY movers after analysing migration patterns from 2020. U-Haul’s expansive network of more than 22,000 U-Haul… Read more »
Hammer Drops On Vacationing Alberta Politicos, Including Kenney’s Chief Of Staff
Premier Jason Kenney has cracked down on members of his government’s caucus and on staff who travelled out of the country during the holidays after he told… Read more »
Toronto To Publicly Report More Data On Workplace Covid-19 Outbreaks
The City of Toronto will publicly share more information about COVID-19 outbreaks in workplaces in a bid to encourage employers to take greater precautions during the pandemic…. Read more »
Calgary Sees Highest December Home Sales Since 2007 Amid 40 Per Cent Buying Surge
The Calgary Real Estate Board says the residential real estate market had its best December since 2007 last month as real estate agents sold nearly 1,200 homes…. Read more »
Edmonton Mayor Urges Residents To Follow Covid-19 Rules Despite Vacation Outrage
Iveson is urging residents to keep following the COVID-19 rules, despite the growing outrage over provincial politicians and their staff ignoring advice not to travel.
Ottawa Urged To Ban CEO Bonuses If Wage Subsidy Paid And Add Top COVID Tax Bracket
The federal government is being urged to explicitly prevent Canada’s highest paid CEOs from getting bonuses if their companies obtained wage subsidies. “The wage subsidy in Canada… Read more »
Health Experts Urge More Preventive Action To Curb Aerosol Spread Of Covid-19
Hundreds of scientists, doctors and other health experts from across Canada are calling for more aggressive measures to stop airborne spread of COVID-19. The experts include more… Read more »
Man Arrested After Dog ‘Forcefully’ Taken From Woman Walking On Whitby Street
Police in Durham Region say a man has been arrested and charged after a dog was stolen from a woman on a Whitby, Ont., street. They say… Read more »
Pop Up Vaccine Clinics In Mississauga, Brampton & Caledon
List of pop-up clinics and COVID-19 vaccine schedule for the Region of Peel. (Last updated January 11th) Contents: Ongoing & Upcoming pop-up clinics – First, Second and… Read more »
Top CEO Pay In 2019 Fell, But Still More Than 200 Times Average Workers: Ccpa Report
A new report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says the average amount paid to the country’s top chief executives in 2019 was down from 2018,… Read more »
Skating at Emera Oval: Pre-Register to Skate at Halifax’s Famous Rink this Season
Emera Oval, Halifax’s outdoor skating surface equivalent in size to 3 NHL hockey rinks and the largest outdoor, artificially-refrigerated ice surface east of Quebec City reopens for the 2021 winter season on January 4th.
January 4th: Today in History
Today in History for January 4th: In 1493, Columbus sailed for Spain from the New World on his ship, the ‘Nina.’ In 1581, James Ussher, archbishop of… Read more »
Have A Seat: In-person Dining Resumes In Halifax-area Restaurants
Restaurants and licensed establishments in the Halifax region can reopen for in-person dining beginning today. Nova Scotia health authorities announced the change on New Year’s Eve, saying… Read more »
Alberta Premier Issues Trip Order After Learning Of Vacationing Officials
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has ordered all cabinet ministers and senior government officials not to vacation outside Canada after learning of multiple recent trips by party officials… Read more »
January 1: Today in History
Today in History for Jan 1: On this date: In 1622, the Roman Catholic church adopted Jan. 1 as the beginning of the year, rather than March… Read more »
January 2/3: See 2021’s First Meteor Shower
The coming of the new year heralds another celestial event – the Quadrantid Meteor Shower. This annual shower usually runs from the end of December to the… Read more »