Winter Getaways in PEI
Canada’s smallest province offers some big adventures for a winter getaway. Whether you are looking for a cozy stay at a resort or outdoor winter activities, here are 12 ideas for a wonderful winter getaway in PEI.
Public Schools in Regina Switch to Remote Learning Amid COVID-19 Surge
One of the largest school divisions in Saskatchewan is moving to remote learning as classrooms deal with a spike in COVID-19 infections. Regina Public Schools says students… Read more »
Canada Has Signed Agreements With These Companies to Get COVID-19 Vaccines
As Health Canada is set to approve the COVID-19 vaccine for use in Canada any day now, here is a list of companies Canada has signed an… Read more »
First Doses of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine, Not Yet Approved, to Land in Canada Next Week
A small number of the most vulnerable Canadians could be immunized against COVID-19 before the holidays as the first doses of Pfizer’s vaccine are set to arrive next week and up to 249,000 doses delivered by the end of the year.
Ikea Announces the End of Printed IKEA Catalogues
IKEA has announced that it will no longer publish IKEA Catalogues as customer behaviour and media consumption have changed, and the catalogue has been less used. IKEA… Read more »
Osheaga Music Festival announces Headliners for 2021 Edition
Montreal’s Osheaga Music and Arts Festival has announced headliners for next summer’s event, saying while times are uncertain, organizers need to plan for the future. A media… Read more »
Twelve Patients Die in COVID-19 Outbreak at London Hospital
Twelve people have died in a COVID-19 outbreak at a hospital in London, Ont., that has seen dozens of staff and patients sickened. As of Friday, the… Read more »
Manitoba COVID-19 Model Shows One Death for Every 48 Infections
Manitoba has released new modelling that shows three people end up in hospital and one person dies for every 48 cases of COVID-19. “We need to reduce… Read more »
Ontario Tightens COVID-19 Restrictions in Three Regions Starting Dec 7
The Ontario government is tightening restrictions on three more regions in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19. Moving into the “orange” zone are the Middlesex-London… Read more »
Calgary Cancels 2021 New Year’s Eve Fireworks
The City of Calgary has announced that in response to the enhanced provincial public health orders to mitigate the sharp rise of COVID-19 cases, the City will… Read more »
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 »