Box’d: Canada’s First Fully Automated Restaurant to Open in Downtown Toronto
Paramount Fine Foods is opening Canada’s first fully automated restaurant, Box’d in Toronto. Creators of Box’d teamed up with Chef Tomer Markovitz to build an innovative Middle… Read more »
Transat AT Plans to Resume Flights and Tour Operations on July 23
Transat AT Inc. plans to resume flights and tour operations starting on July 23 after grounding its aircraft earlier this year due to the pandemic and resulting… Read more »
Ontario Recommends Wearing Masks on Public Transit to Curb COVID Spread
Ontario is recommending passengers wear masks on public transit to fight the spread of COVID-19. It also urges commuters to practice physical distancing and hand washing, and the… Read more »
Feds Won’t Release Report on Carbon Tax Costs for Grain Dryers on Prairies
The federal government will not release the data it relied on to decide against exempting fuels used in grain dryers from the national price on pollution — even though it appears to vary wildly from what Prairie farm groups say their producers are actually paying.
Trudeau Compares Youth Today to Greatest Generation During Commencement Speech
Trudeau says he has faith in the young people of today to face the myriad challenges facing Canada and world, comparing them to the generation who came of age during the Second World War.
Christmas Shows Cancelled: Edmonton Opera, Alberta Ballet, Citadel Theatre and ESO Performances Will Return Only in 2021
Major performing arts organizations in Edmonton have announced that they will not be returning to stage in 2020. Alberta has increased gathering limits to 100 outdoors and… Read more »
Reduce Uncontrolled Movement of Rail Cars: TSB Report on Saskatchewan Fatality
A Transportation Safety Board report on a fatality at a Saskatchewan train yard recommends railway companies work with Transport Canada to reduce uncontrolled movement of rail cars.
The safety board also expresses concern about inexperienced workers being paired together.
WINS’ More Store: Calgary Thrift Store That Sells Items For $1 or Less
Women In Need Society has opened a new thrift store, More Store, with items priced at $1.00 each. Women In Need Society is a not-for-profit with the… Read more »
CampTO: Toronto to Offer Summer Camps From July 13th; Registration to Start on June 24
The city of Toronto will begin to offer summer camps as part of its CampTO initiative, across the city starting on July 13 following the Province of… Read more »
SwimTO: Toronto Beaches to Open For Swimming on June 22
The city of Toronto has launched SwimTO plan, a quick-start program that will expedite the opening of the City’s beaches, outdoor pools, wading pools and splash pads. Mayor… Read more »
Beaches, Washrooms and Camping to Reopen at Ontario Provincial Parks
Select regions of Ontario are moving into Stage 2 allowing many businesses including outdoor dining at restaurants, personal and personal care services to reopen. As part of… Read more »
Health Canada Expands Hand Sanitizer Recalls to Products From Ten Companies
Health Canada has updated the hand sanitizer recall it issued last week to include five more companies. The hand sanitizers are recalled because they contain industrial-grade ethanol…. Read more »
Canada Infrastructure Bank Studying the Feasibility of Passenger Rail Service Between Calgary & Banff
The Alberta government has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) to assess the feasibility of a new passenger rail service between Calgary… Read more »
Face Coverings Mandatory at all Wellington Dufferin Guelph Businesses
As Ontario is moving to Stage 2 by allowing many businesses to resume operations fro June 12th, Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer of Health for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph has… Read more »
Calgary Stampede Releases BMO Centre Expansion Design Plans
The Calgary Stampede and development partner Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) have unveiled the design for the expansion of the BMO Convention Centre. The centre designed by… Read more »
Alberta Follows Small Step to Reopen Economy in May with Big Leap on Friday
After taking a small step toward reopening its economy last month, Alberta is embarking on a giant leap forward. Premier Jason Kenney says everything from gyms and arenas to spas, movie theatres,… Read more »
Police in Nova Scotia Investigate Fatal Dog Attack Northeast of Halifax
A dog described by police as a large pit bull attacked and killed its owner while the two were out for a roadside walk Tuesday in a… Read more »
Alberta Launches Interactive Map to Show COVID-19 Hotspots
Alberta has launched a new interactive map so that Albertans can understand the level of risk in their community and learn about any enhanced health measures at… Read more »
Alberta Moves to Stage Two of Relaunch from June 12th: Outdoor Gatherings 100; Pools, Casinos, Movie Theatres, Libraries, Gyms Can Reopen
Alberta plans to reopen movie theatres, gyms, pools, libraries, casinos and churches on Friday, a week earlier than planned. Premier Jason Kenney says the province has been… Read more »
Liberals Hunting for Support for Bill Reforming COVID-19 Benefits
The Trudeau Liberals’ push for changes to a key benefit for workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic hit political roadblocks as the New Democrats withdrew support for… Read more »
Humpback Whale That Thrilled Crowds in Montreal Reported Dead in St. Lawrence
A whale research group says a wayward humpback whale that had captivated crowds in the Montreal area in recent days appears to have been found dead.
The Group for Research and Education on Marine Mammals reported this morning that a boat pilot spotted the carcass of a whale in Varennes, about 30 kilometres northeast of the city.
A 4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Recorded in Northern Alberta Monday Evening
Earthquakes Canada says a 4.0 magnitude shake was recorded in northern Alberta on Monday evening. The agency says the earthquake was recorded 165 kilometres east of Grande Prairie,… Read more »
Cautious Canadians Increasingly Wearing Masks, Fear Second Wave of COVID: Poll
Canadians are increasingly wearing protective face masks as they emerge from months of isolating at home to curb the spread of COVID-19, a new poll suggests. And… Read more »
Alberta to Make Virtual Physician Visits Permanent Even After COVID-19
Minister of Health Tyler Shandro announced Monday that the government will continue to allow doctors to bill to treat patients by phone or online even after the… Read more »