U of T Test Confirms ‘Self Cleaning’ TrioMed Mask Deactivates Coronavirus; Masks Available Online to Purchase
i3 BioMedical Inc. says the University of Toronto scientists tested and established that the virus SARS-CoV-2, which causes Covid-19, cannot be recovered after being applied to the… Read more »
Quebec Company Begins Human Testing of ‘Vegan’ COVID-19 Vaccine Based on Tobacco-Like Plant
Medicago, a Quebec biopharmaceutical company says the company has started Phase 1 clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccine. Drugmakers are racing to make a successful vaccine; with… Read more »
Toronto Cancels All Major Events Until September 30; Nuit Blanche to be Held Virtually
The City of Toronto has announced that the City is cancelling all City-led and City-permitted outdoor special events through September 30. All outdoor special event permits through… Read more »
Riverdale Farm, High Park Zoo and Toronto’s Conservatories to Reopen on July 14th
Mayor Tory announced that Riverdale Farm, High Park Zoo and the City’s conservatories will open Tuesday, July 14. The city has installed signage to reinforce physical distancing… Read more »
Students at St. Francis Xavier University Protest Wording of COVID-19 Waiver
A group of students, alumni and some staff at St. Francis Xavier University are pushing back against a legal waiver that students are required to sign if they want… Read more »
List of Activities and Businesses Allowed to Reopen During Stage 3 in Ontario
Twenty four regions of Ontario will enter Stage 3 on Friday, July 17, 2020. Jurisdictions in Stage 3 can hold indoor gatherings of up to 50 people… Read more »
2nd Phase: Free Non-medical Masks are Now Available at About 600 Fast Food Drive-Thrus Across Alberta
Alberta government is distributing another 20 million free non-medical masks after the success of the 1st phase masks distribution which occurred in June. The masks are now… Read more »
Officials Investigating “Rare” Collision Between Two Cargo Ships on Welland Canal
Transportation officials say an investigation is underway after two large cargo ships collided in the Welland Canal over the weekend. The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation said the “rare” incident… Read more »
Blake Shelton to Hold Concert at Select Drive-In Theatres Across Canada
Encore Drive-In Nights presents Blake Shelton with Very Special Guests Gwen Stefani and Trace Adkins. As per the news release, “the concert will be created exclusively for… Read more »
Montreal Urging Bar Patrons, Employees to Get COVID-19 Test After Several Cases
Public health officials are urging anyone who has frequented a bar on the Island of Montreal since Canada Day to get a COVID-19 test after several cases… Read more »
Calgary Reopens Some Aquatic and Fitness Centres
The City of Calgary has reopened four aquatic and fitness centres effective 6 a.m. on Friday, July 10. The City says additional facilities will reopen in mid-August… Read more »
Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation to Reopen Starting July 30
The Ingenium museums have announced that the three museums will reopen to the public over three weekends starting July 30. Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation will… Read more »
A Quick Look at June 2020 Unemployment Rate in Canadian Provinces and Cities
Canada’s national unemployment rate was 12.3 per cent in June. A quick look at Canada’s June employment (numbers from the previous month in brackets): Unemployment rate: 12.3… Read more »
Fanshawe Pioneer Village is Open
Fanshawe Pioneer Village is reopening on Saturday, July 11 to the public. The museum is implementing various safety measures to ensure a safe visit, and this includes:… Read more »
WE Details Thousands in Fees for Trudeaus as Volunteers Await Revamped Program
The WE organization has paid hundreds of thousands of dollars in speaking fees to members of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s family, it acknowledged Thursday, as organizations that… Read more »
Confusion, Frustration Abound as Feds Weigh Options for $900M Student Program
Anxious students and non-profit groups say they’re frustrated over a lack of answers from the federal government as they wait to hear what will happen to the $900-million… Read more »
Ford Government Introduces Omnibus COVID-19 Recovery Bill That Changes 20 Laws
Premier Doug Ford’s government has introduced a sweeping new piece of legislation it says will help the province’s economy recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The omnibus bill — dubbed… Read more »
Halifax Police Make Arrest After Dog Swung on Leash During Roadside Altercation
Halifax Regional Police say a Dartmouth woman is facing charges stemming from a July 1 roadside dispute in which a dog was allegedly swung around by its leash. Police say… Read more »
Orphaned Grizzly Bear Cubs From Alberta Find New Home at the Greater Vancouver Zoo
The Greater Vancouver Zoo says it is now home to three grizzly bear cubs that would have otherwise been euthanized. It says in a statement the cubs… Read more »
‘Free-Range’ Father Who Taught Kids to Ride Bus Wins Court Challenge
A father of five who taught his children take public transit by themselves has won an appeal against a B.C. ministry that told him he had to… Read more »
This is How Much More Personal Income Tax Canadians Pay Than Americans
Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank, in a report says workers in Canada—across all income levels—pay higher personal income tax rates than workers in… Read more »
Service Canada Centres to Slowly Reopen With New COVID-19 Measures Starting July 8th
The federal government says it plans to slowly reopen Service Canada centres it shuttered in late March over public health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Up… Read more »
Western Canada’s Largest Outdoor Amusement Park, Calaway Park to Reopen on July 17th
Calgary’s amusement park, Calaway Park will be opening for 39th year on July 17th. Calaway Park has implemented a number of safety procedures including admission entry restrictions,… Read more »
P.E.I. Health Officials Recommend Voluntary Use of Face Masks Indoors
Prince Edward Island’s chief medical officer of health is strongly urging people to wear non-medical face masks indoors but so far isn’t recommending they be mandatory. Dr. Heather Morrison said… Read more »