Tiff Macklem: Bank of Canada Has No Immediate Intentions to Raise Interest Rates
Canada’s new top central banker says the Bank of Canada has no intention to raise interest rates given the current economic circumstances created by the COVID-19 pandemic…. Read more »
Four-Year-Old Child Drives SUV Into Several Stop Signs in Toronto Parking Lot
Toronto police say a four-year-old child is uninjured after driving an SUV into several stop signs in the city’s north end. Police say they received reports of… Read more »
Rare White Headed Grizzly Bear Spotted in Banff National Park by Calgary Family
A group of grizzly bears including a grizzly cub with a white head and a brown body in Banff National Park. Butterwick says they were driving through the park when they saw a mother with her two cubs on the side of the road.
Prince Edward Island to Allow Visits From Non-Islanders for Family Support Reasons
Prince Edward Island has announced an exemption that will allow Canadians with family in need of support to travel to the Island on compassionate grounds.
Dr. Heather Morrison, the province’s chief public health officer, says applications will be open later today for the new family support category.
Snow Valley Aerial Park Reopens on June 23, 2020
Snow Valley Aerial Park is reopening on June 23rd for the summer 2020 season. Imagine an extreme jungle gym combined with a treehouse, and you’ve got the… Read more »
Trudeau Says Government Is ‘Open’ to NHL Hub Cities Operating in Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is “open” to the NHL operating a hub city in Canada, so long as it is allowed by local… Read more »
CERB Extended: $500-A-Week COVID-19 Benefit to Be Extended Eight Weeks
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government’s signature benefit for people whose jobs have vanished amid the COVID-19 pandemic will be extended by eight weeks. The Canada… Read more »
No Singing or Dancing Allowed as Ontario Reopens Restaurant Patios
Whistle while you work to help Ontario bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic — but please, don’t sing. That’s the gist of the message coming from the… Read more »
Dr. Henry Says ‘Maybe’ Less Restrictions This Week, Reports 36 COVID-19 Cases
British Columbia’s COVID-19 restrictions are under further review this week, but the limit on gatherings to a maximum of 50 people will not change, says provincial health officer Dr…. Read more »
Saskatchewan Budget: COVID-19 Factor in $2.4B Deficit
The Saskatchewan government is predicting the COVID-19 pandemic will result in a deficit of $2.4 billion but says it won’t cut programs and services. Finance Minister Donna… Read more »
With Spotlight on Policing Failures, How Can the System Better Respond to Mental-Health Crises?
When someone broke into her car earlier this month, Meenakshi Mannoe considered calling police. The Vancouver resident weighed several questions: Would she get her belongings back? Was… Read more »
Nenshi: Damage From Calgary Hailstorm ‘Extraordinary’
Calgary’s mayor says a powerful hailstorm that pelted several neighbourhoods over the weekend may have caused more than $1 billion in damage.
Naheed Nenshi estimates tens of thousands of homes were hit, including his own home in the city’s northeast.
Garth Brooks to Hold Concert at Select Drive-In Theatres Across Canada
Country Superstar Garth Brooks has announced that he will be hosting a live show that will be simulcast across 300+ drive-in theatres across North America on June… Read more »
Face Masks are Mandatory at Calgary International Airport From June 17th
Calgary Airport Authority has announced that face coverings will be mandatory for all staff, passengers and visitors while in any public area of the domestic or international… Read more »
7 More Regions in Ontario Will Enter Stage 2 on June 19th; Toronto, Peel, Windsor-Essex Not Included
All regions of Ontario except for Toronto, Peel and Windsor-Essex will be in Stage 2 of the province’s phased reopening plan as of Friday. Most areas of… Read more »
Fun Things to Do in Edmonton Area During COVID-19 Alberta Reopening Phase
As Alberta is officially in Stage 1 of the reopening plan, we can now enjoy various attractions and parks in and around Edmonton.
Here is a list of activities to enjoy in the Edmonton Area.
Rural Nova Scotia Municipality Testing Viability of Four-Day Work Week
A rural municipality in Nova Scotia will be testing a four-day work week for its employees over the next nine months. The nine-month pilot project begins today… Read more »
Canada Day 2020 Lineup Revealed – Celebrate Virtually From Coast to Coast to Coast
Canadians are being offered a buffet of online videos, crafts and even a stop-motion animation app to celebrate Canada Day from home. Federal officials are releasing the… Read more »
May Home Sales up Compared With April, but Still Well Below Year-Ago Level
The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales in May regained some of the ground they lost when they hit a record low in April, but remained… Read more »
Cineplex to Reopen Six Alberta Theatres on June 26th, Across The Country From July 3rd
Cineplex Inc. is inching towards a gradual reopening of its Canadian movie theatres, starting with six locations in Alberta later this month. Canada’s largest movie exhibitor says it… Read more »
Demonstration Marks One Year Since Adoption of Quebec’s Secularism Law
A demonstration is being held to in Montreal to mark the first anniversary of the passing of Quebec’s controversial secularism law, known as Bill 21. Those opposed… Read more »
Calgary Company Sorry for Black Lives Matter Gelato, Calls Flavour Choice ‘Ignorant’
A Calgary company is apologizing for making a Black Lives Matter gelato, which it says it launched Friday with the inention of donating the profits to organizations that support inclusion and diversity.
National Canadian Lawyers Initiative Offering Free Legal Help to Anyone in Canada
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted a group of young lawyers to launch a project to offer free legal advice remotely to anyone in the country. Dubbed the National… Read more »
COVID-19 Has Been the Push Some Canadians Needed to Move out of the City
Lexi McKenna’s work day now includes breaks to help her mother-in-law plant vegetables, which wasn’t possible when she was running her wedding business at breakneck speed out of her… Read more »