Twist of Fate: Prairie Provinces Become COVID-19 Hot Spot in Pandemic’s Second Wave
The three Prairie provinces have become the epicentre of COVID-19’s second wave in Canada — surpassing Ontario and Quebec, the two most populous provinces that were initially… Read more »
Elliot Page Coming Out Offers Historic Visibility for Trans and Non-Binary Community
One of the first things Alexandher Brandy wanted to do after reading Elliot Page’s coming out letter was break into a dance. The urge to celebrate the… Read more »
Toronto Home Sales Surge 24.3 per Cent From Nov. 2019, but Condo Prices Fall
November home sales in the Greater Toronto Area were up 24.3 per cent compared with last year, as demand for single-family homes continued to surge ahead of… Read more »
This is When Albertans Can Expect to Be Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Alberta government has released a preliminary plan to receive and distribute COVID-19 vaccines. Once vaccines are approved by Health Canada, Alberta anticipates receiving enough doses of vaccines… Read more »
Three Organizers of Calgary Anti-Mask Rally Get Tickets, Three More Face Charges
Police in Calgary have ticketed three organizers of an anti-mask rally held over the weekend.
Bullet Holes From 2014 Attack on Parliament Hill to Be Left Untouched in Renovations
The scars from the 2014 attack on Parliament Hill are part of the “heritage fabric” of the iconic Centre Block and will not be fixed during extensive… Read more »
Saskatchewan Government Apologizes for Photo of Same-Sex Couple on World Aids Day
The Saskatchewan government is apologizing for using a photo of two men to promote World AIDS Day. The government posted the picture Tuesday on social media, which… Read more »
Retailers Ask Ontario Government to Lift COVID Restrictions They Aren’t Working
A coalition of about 50 retailers is calling on the Ontario government to lift COVID-19 restrictions for non-essential stores it claims is making things worse. In an… Read more »
These Are the Top 10 Stolen Vehicles in Canada in 2020
Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has released a list of the top 10 stolen vehicles across Canada.
Calgary Facility Set to Become Curling Hub During Pandemic
Curling Canada wants Calgary’s Canada Olympic Park to be a curling hub for the season’s top events.
Military Identifies Remains of Newfoundland Soldier Killed in Belgium in 1917
The Canadian military says it has identified the remains of a young soldier from Newfoundland who died on a First World War battlefield in Belgium in 1917. The remains of Pte. Lambert were discovered during an archeological dig in April 2016, near the town of Langemark.
‘Netflix Tax’ for Digital Media Likely to Raise Prices for Consumers, Experts Say
The cost of digital services and goods sold by foreign companies like Netflix will go up under a taxation plan the government wants to put in place… Read more »
Government Plans Foreign Buyers Tax in Bid to Create Affordable Housing
The Liberal government says it will take steps over the next year to tax foreign homeowners who live outside of Canada as part of a plan to… Read more »
Manitoba Premier Says COVID-19 Restrictions May Remain in Place Into the Winter
Manitobans will likely have to deal with strict COVID-19 measures into the winter, Premier Brian Pallister warned Tuesday. With daily case counts remaining high and intensive care… Read more »
25 Winter Adventures in Blue Mountains
The crystal-clear waters of Georgian Bay surrounded by the tree-lined hilly landscape known as the Blue Mountains are well-known for their abundance of winter activities.
Here are 25 adventures to experience during winter in the Blue Mountains.
Netflix Canada Loses ‘Friends’ as Crave Nabs Exclusive Streaming Rights
Netflix Canada will bid farewell to “Friends” later this month as the hit sitcom moves to Crave. Both streaming platforms confirmed the switch on Tuesday, saying Dec…. Read more »
Actor Elliot Page, Oscar-Nominated Star of ‘Juno,’ Announces He’s Transgender
The Oscar-nominated Canadian star of the film “Juno” has come out as transgender. The Halifax-raised Elliot Page, formerly known as Ellen Page, made the announcement in a… Read more »
Quebec City’s Memorial to 2017 Mosque Shooting Victims Symbolizes Defeat of Hatred
Quebec City has inaugurated a memorial to the victims of the 2017 mosque shooting.
What You Need to Know About Alberta’s New Impaired Driving Laws Effective Dec 1
The new Immediate Roadside Sanctions (IRS) Program will include driver’s licence suspensions, new fines, vehicle seizures, mandatory education, and participation in the Ignition Interlock Program (IIP). The program changes how impaired drivers are penalized with new immediate roadside penalties.
These are Top Canadian Content Creators and Most Watched YouTube Videos for 2020
Google has revealed the most-watched YouTube videos in Canada including the list of top 10 Canadian ads, top 5 Canadian content creators, top 10 music videos and… Read more »
Statistics Canada Says Economy Grew at a Record Pace in Third Quarter of 2020
Statistics Canada says the economy grew at a record annualized pace of 40.5 per cent in the third quarter as businesses came out of COVID-19 lockdowns. The… Read more »
“Everyone Wants a Tree and They Want It Now”: Christmas Tree Sales on Pace for Record
Canadians planning to buy a live Christmas tree this season should start shopping now and expect to pay more, the Canadian Christmas Tree Growers Association says. Farmers… Read more »
Manitoba Health Officials Report More COVID-19 Deaths in Younger Patients
Manitoba health officials are reporting more COVID-19 deaths among younger patients and ongoing high case numbers, more than two weeks after strict measures were enacted on public… Read more »
Liberals Take Step on National Child-Care System, Promise Plan Coming in 2021 Budget
The federal government is proposing millions of dollars in new spending as a down payment on a planned national child-care system that the Liberals say will be… Read more »