Ontario Mayors Call for COVID Relief Funding to Prevent Tax Increases
Upper levels of government must stop “wrangling” and provide immediate financial support to municipalities coping with massive pandemic-related costs, leaders of Ontario’s largest cities and regions said Monday. The municipal… Read more »
Alberta Announces Sandhill Crane Hunt for This Fall
Alberta has announced there will be a sandhill crane hunting season this fall — a hunt that’s been opposed by an environmental group and was previously rejected by the provincial government three times.
Ottawa Mayor to Introduce Motion to Mandate Cloth Masks Indoors
The mayor of Ottawa says he’s working to make cloth masks mandatory indoors in an effort to slow the spread of COVID−19 while restarting the economy. Jim… Read more »
Canada Restricts Dealings, Suspends Extradition Treaty With Hong Kong Over New Security Law
Canada is suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong as part of a package of responses to the new security law China has imposed on the territory,… Read more »
Edmonton Recreation Centres Reopening From July 6th
The city of Edmonton has announced that five City of Edmonton recreation centres will reopen on July 6 with COVID-19 safety measures in place. The City will… Read more »
You Can Get $75 Gift Card Per Day for Up to Five Nights of Stay at Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge Sandman Hotels
In an effort to boost tourism, Sandman Hotel Group is offering reduced rates at some of its hotels in Alberta. The Sandman Hotel Group is offering up… Read more »
Proposal for Toronto Isolation Centres Approved by City’s Board of Health
Toronto’s board of health has approved a proposal that would see the city move towards creating voluntary accommodations for those who test positive for COVID−19 but can’t self−isolate at home…. Read more »
Toronto Extends Hours of Select Outdoor Pools Until Nearly Midnight Due to Heat Warning
The city of Toronto is extending hours at select outdoor pools to help residents cool off during Heat Warning. Extended pool hours will be in effect during… Read more »
Dam Threatened by Water Levels in Rural Manitoba, Some Residents Evacuate
A rural Manitoba mayor says some people and livestock have been evacuated from his community because high water levels are threatening a dam. Rural Municipality of Riverdale Mayor Todd… Read more »
COVID-19: Metrolinx Installs Plastic Dividers Between Seats of Some GO Transit Buses and Trains
Metrolinx is installing clear plastic dividers between seats on some of its GO buses and GO trains to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Clear plastic dividers between… Read more »
25 Things to Do this Summer In and Around Nanaimo
Vancouver Island is passionate about the outdoors and passionate about everyone experiencing it in all of its natural glory! There is plenty to see but the Island… Read more »
All Five of Canada’s Big Banks Join Anti-Hate Advertising Boycott of Facebook
All five of Canada’s biggest banks are joining an international boycott of Facebook over concerns that the platform is complicit in promoting racism, violence and misinformation. Scotiabank,… Read more »
Google Buys Kitchener-Waterloo-Based Futuristic Smart Glasses Company
Google has acquired Kitchener−Waterloo−based smart glasses maker North. The company formerly known as Thalmic Labs announced the sale on its website, but neither company disclosed the value or terms… Read more »
Toronto City Council Makes Masks Mandatory in Indoor Public Spaces
Toronto city council has approved a bylaw to make masks mandatory in public indoor settings to help slow the spread of COVID−19. The bylaw was written on… Read more »
Alberta Businesswoman Named Lieutenant-Governor, First Muslim in Role in Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has named business owner and philanthropist Salma Lakhani as Alberta’s new lieutenant−governor. When she formally takes over the role, Lakhani will become Canada’s… Read more »
Free Admission to Ontario Parks on Canada Day
Visit Ontario Provincial Parks for free on Canada Day – July 1, 2020. The Ontario government is celebrating Canada Day by offering free day-use at all provincial… Read more »
Select Outdoor and Wading Pools to Reopen in Winnipeg from July 3
The City of Winnipeg will be reopening select outdoor and wading pools from July 3rd as part of the Province of Manitoba’s Restoring Safe Services plan. The… Read more »
Alberta Doubles Outdoor Gathering Limits to 200
Alberta is expanding the number of people who can meet up for audience−type outdoor events. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, the province’s chief medical officer of health, says up to… Read more »
Toronto Zoo to Reopen to the Public From July 4
The Toronto Zoo will be reopening to the public on July 4th. The Zoo reopened its doors for members on June 27th. Face masks will be mandatory… Read more »
Watch Bell Fireworks Spectacular by Calgary Stampede this July
The 10-day Calgary Stampede will not be taking place this summer, but the Stampede Board has announced two days of fireworks extravaganza. The Bell Fireworks Spectacular will… Read more »
Lululemon Buys In-Home Fitness Company Mirror
Lululemon Athletica Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire in−home fitness company Mirror. The deal is valued at $500 million and will see the Vancouver−based athleticwear brand take over New York−based… Read more »
Shopping Malls Open on Canada Day in Greater Toronto Area – July 1, 2020
List of shopping malls open on Canada Day in Greater Toronto Area.
You can Now Order Special Medal by Royal Canadian Mint to Thank Essential Workers and Everyday Heroes of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Royal Canadian Mint has created a special medal that one can award someone who deserves a medal for helping others safe, healthy and connected during the COVID-19… Read more »
N.L. Liquor Corp. to Change “Old Sam” Logo Over Concerns About Racist Branding
The Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corp. says it will change the logo but keep the name of a locally bottled rum brand that appears to depict a laughing Black man.