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Step 1: What is Allowed When Alberta Reopens Restaurants Dine-In, Indoor Fitness and Some Children’s Activities Effective Feb. 8

As part of step one, Alberta is allowing indoor and outdoor children’s sport and performance, indoor fitness, and reopening restaurants, cafes and pubs beginning February 8th.

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Feb. 8: Alberta to Ease Some COVID-19 Restrictions Including Dining in Restaurants

Alberta has announced that with hospitalizations dipping below 600, the province will reopen restaurants beginning February 8th. Alberta unveiled steps and benchmarks that will provide a transparent… Read more »

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Economist Intelligence Unit Says Canada Won’t Achieve Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Before Mid-2022

With Pfizer vaccines in short supply, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), a sister company to UK-based The Economist newspaper says Canada won’t achieve widespread COVID-19 vaccination until… Read more »

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Canada Ranks in World’s Top 15 Least-Corrupt Countries

Transparency International has released their Corruption Perceptions Index for 2020 and Canada has ranked as the 11th least-corrupt country in the world. According to Transparency International, the… Read more »

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Calgary, Surrey and Edmonton Top the List of Canada’s Sexiest Cities

PinkCherry, an online store for adult novelty, intimacy, and lingerie products, has revealed its ninth edition of the “sexiness” ranking of Canadian cities. The ranking was done… Read more »

Feb 1: Schools in Ottawa, Eastern Ontario, Southwestern, and Middlesex-London Public Health Units to Reopen for In-Person Learning

Feb 1: Schools in Ottawa, Eastern Ontario, Southwestern, and Middlesex-London Public Health Units to Reopen for In-Person Learning

Schools in four more public health units in southern Ontario will reopen for in-person learning on Monday, but students in several other regions will continue to learn… Read more »

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Jollibee Opens in West Edmonton

Popular fast-food chain Jollibee has opened a new restaurant in West Edmonton today and this will its fifth location in Alberta. Jollibee’s Jolly Crispy Chicken along with… Read more »

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Lowe’s Canada to Hire for 7,000 Job Openings for Spring 2021

Lowe’s Canada is looking to fill over 7000 full-time and part-time seasonal positions in its corporate and affiliated stores this spring. Based in Boucherville, Quebec, Lowe’s Canadian… Read more »

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Top Ideas For Weekend Getaway Trip to Calgary

Planning a weekend away in Calgary? This guide has everything from food to nightlife to live entertainment to where to stay, and more. Calgary is a bustling city full of amazing artists, incredible restaurants, and a lot of fun people to share it all with. Alberta’s biggest city has a lot to offer, just come and see for yourselves. You can easily whip up an itinerary from the following tips, so read on to find your perfect weekend plans in Calgary!

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Here is How You Can Get Kraft Dinner’s Pink Candy-Flavoured Mac and Cheese for Valentine’s Day

Kraft Canada is launching a limited-edition Candy KD for Valentine’s Day. The exclusive pink Candy KD features hints of sweet candy. Brian Neumann, Senior Brand Manager, Brand… Read more »

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25 Edmonton Shops to Get Valentine’s Day Gifts and Treats

Edmonton’s local shops, boutique stores, and florists are going to help make your Valentine’s Day something special. Our new normal doesn’t mean we can’t still celebrate and… Read more »

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These Are Cities That Top the List for Bed Bug Infestations in Canada for 2020

Orkin Canada, a pest control company, has released its annual list of the “bed-buggiest” cities in Canada for 2020. Toronto tops the list with Sudbury and Oshawa… Read more »

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Rideau Canal Skateway 2021 Season

  The Rideau Canal Skateway will open for the 2021 season on Thursday, January 28, 2021, 8:00 a.m. with a 2.4 km section of the Rideau Canal… Read more »

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Calgary Police Release Safety Tips After Multiple Women Groped While Walking Alone

The Calgary Police have released safety tips after an increasing number of reports of women being groped while walking alone. The incidents have occurred both during the… Read more »

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List of Manitoba COVID-19 Restrictions Easing From Jan. 23

The Manitoba government says it is easing some of its COVID-19 restrictions beginning Jan. 23 in all areas except the northern health region. Previous restrictions in the… Read more »

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Non-Essential Retail Stores, Some Personal Services Allowed Starting Jan 23 in Most of Manitoba

The Manitoba government is easing some of its COVID-19 restrictions in southern and central areas as case numbers continue to slowly drop. Starting Saturday, non-essential retail stores… Read more »

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Unique Island Camping on the Islands of North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton

Spend the perfect summer with an extraordinary glamping experience, something you’ve never experienced before — on the beautiful islands in the North Saskatchewan River. This glamping (glamorous… Read more »

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You Can Now Explore Alberta’s Forests Virtually

You can now explore Alberta’s forests virtually as Alberta Forest Products Association has launched a Virtual Forest Tour, narrated by Alberta-born movie and television star Nathan Fillion…. Read more »

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Outdoor Winter Activities in Moncton

Freezing temperatures and icy snow piles mean that winter fun has arrived in Greater Moncton. Dress warmly and get out there with your family and friends to… Read more »

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Rideau Canal Skateway Will Open During Ontario’s Stay at Home Order

The National Capital Commission has announced that parks and trails will remain open for exercise and local use during Ontario’s stay at home order effective Jan 14th…. Read more »

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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 »

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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 »

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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

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.