New Halloween Festival Set to Open Today in Ottawa Postponed Due to COVID-19 pandemic
Saunders Farm and the Ottawa Sports & Entertainment Group (OSEG) have announced that the new Halloween Festival, the Sawmill at Lansdowne, scheduled to open today at Lansdowne… Read more »
These Are the New COVID-19 Restrictions Starting Oct 19 in Winnipeg Region
The Manitoba government is imposing increased restrictions in the greater Winnipeg area due to rising COVID-19 numbers. The current measures requiring mandatory mask use in indoor public… Read more »
Calgary’s Famous Indoor Christmas Light Park and Market Returns in 2020
COVID-19 is not playing Grinch to the wildly successful indoor Christmas light park that debuted last year on Stampede grounds. The organisers have announced Calgarians can enjoy… Read more »
Five & Dive: A New Rock ‘n Roll Dive Bar With All Items $5.55 or Less Has Opened in Edmonton
If you are looking for new places to eat, a new rock ‘n’ roll-inspired dive bar has opened in Edmonton. Five & Dive—an incredible rock n roll… Read more »
Halloween Drive Thru at Indian River Reptile & Dinosaur Park
Every Halloween you’ll come across tons of haunted houses and scream parks that are only for adults and older kids, but you’ll rarely find anything that the… Read more »
Vancouver Paraplegic Climbs Grouse Grind Using Only His Hands
One man and his climb up Vancouver’s famous Grouse Grind showcase a story of grit and determination. Leo Sammerelli was a national boxing champion and he tackled… Read more »
Playdium Park in Mississauga to Close Permanently in November
Playdium Park, one of the famous indoor amusement parks, in GTA has announced that it is closing its operations permanently as of November 2020. Playdium Park announced… Read more »
Fixed Pricing Ends; Higher Electricity Rates to Come into Effect From November 1 in Ontario
The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) has announced new electricity prices for households and small businesses. The pricing will come into effect on November 1. The winter Time-of-Use… Read more »
Ontario Reports 939 New COVID-19 Cases on Oct 9th, New Record
Ontario is reporting 939 new cases of COVID-19 today, marking a new daily record. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 336 cases are in Toronto, 150 in Peel Region and 126 in… Read more »
Eggs Sold Under Various Brand Names Recalled in Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador due to Salmonella
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall of eggs sold in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador. Eggs are sold by Hilly Acres Farm under… Read more »
Walmart Looking to Immediately Hire 10,000 People in Canada
Walmart is looking to immediately hire 10,000 people as associates for various positions in Canada. Walmart Canada operates a chain of more than 400 stores nationwide and… Read more »
Canada Adds 378,000 Jobs in September, Accelerating Growth From August
Statistics Canada says the country added 378,000 jobs in September as Canadians adapted to back-to-school routines and their parents back to work. The overall gains in September… Read more »
New Public Health Measures Enacted for Edmonton Zone to Combat Rapid Rise of COVID-19
Alberta Health is asking those in the Edmonton Health zone to follow three new “voluntary” public health measures to limit the rapid rise of active COVID-19 cases… Read more »
Ontario Investing $9 Million In Safe Events and Festivals During COVID-19
The government of Ontario is investing $9 million to support municipalities and event organizers during COVID-19 to create online, drive-through and other safe innovative experiences during COVID-19…. Read more »
You Will Have to Pay More to Watch Netflix Starting This Month
Netflix Canada is increasing some of its prices again. The basic plan for subscribers remains unchanged at $9.99 a month, but the standard monthly plan is going… Read more »
‘Part of Who I Was:’ Scott Moe Discloses 1994 Stayed Impaired Driving Charge
Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe spent another day on the campaign trail Wednesday answering for his past — this time for a stayed impaired driving charge from… Read more »
Second City Comedy Theatre for Sale, 2nd Time in 60 Years
The Second City comedy theatre — where comedy stars such as Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, John Candy, Bill Murray, Martin Short, Steve Carell, Mike Myers, Tina Fey… Read more »
Sexualized Onions: Facebook Lifts Ban on Newfoundland Advertisement for Seeds
Facebook has reversed its decision to prevent a seed company in Newfoundland from using a photo of a pile of onions, which the social media giant had… Read more »
List of Single-Use Plastics to Be Banned in Canada by 2021
Canada is on track to ban some single-use plastics, and Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, has released the list of harmful single-use… Read more »
Virtual Thanksgiving Gatherings Urged to Control COVID-19
Health Minister Patty Hajdu is telling Canadians to celebrate Thanksgiving virtually this weekend to avoid spreading COVID-19. She says it is “an act of love” to celebrate… Read more »
October 6 & 13: Look Up as Mars Will Not Be This Bright Until 2035
Gaze up the sky. Do you see a bright red star? That’s Mars! Mars has been very visible in the evening sky for the last couple of… Read more »
Edmonton Oilers Captain Connor McDavid Tests Positive for COVID-19
The Edmonton Oilers say Connor McDavid has tested positive for COVID-19. The NHL team made the announcement on Twitter on Monday night. The Oilers say their team… Read more »
2020 Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program for Canada Immigration Opens Oct. 13 2020
Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino announced today details 2020 Parents and Grandparents (PGP) Program that will allow immigrants to Canada, who are now citizens or permanent residents to… Read more »
University of Alberta’s Michael Houghton Shares Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2020
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2020 was just announced by the Nobel Foundation, and Harvey J. Alter, Michael Houghton and Charles M. Rice were awarded… Read more »