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Free Cookbook: Try These 60 Amazing Canadian Cheese Recipes on National Cheese Day

Things are good and gooey for our Canadian cheese lovers during their special day: National Cheese Day. To celebrate, Tre Stelle has released “Say Cheese” a free… Read more »

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Seniors to Receive COVID-19 Relief of $200 to $500 in July

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that seniors eligible for the Old Age Security (OAS) pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) will receive their special one-time, tax-free… Read more »

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CafeTO: Toronto to Allow Restaurants and Bars to Expand Patios to Sidewalks and Outdoor Spaces

The city of Toronto has announced CafeTO program which will help restaurants and bars to expand their patios and outdoor spaces to sidewalks. Mayor John Tory says… Read more »

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Newfoundland and Labrador to Reopen Restaurants, Spas, Hair Salons and Retail Stores

Newfoundland and Labrador is reporting no new cases of COVID-19, and officials say just one person is in hospital with the virus. The province has reported 261… Read more »

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St. Jacob’s Market to Reopen From June 4

Canada’s largest year-round Farmer’s market, St. Jacob’s Market is reopening tomorrow! The market organisers announced today that outdoor market area will reopen on June 4th and the lower… Read more »

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Second Phase COVID-19 Relaunch in Alberta Could Be Coming Sooner Than Later

Alberta’s top doctor says the second phase of the province’s relaunch after COVID-19 shutdowns could occur ahead of schedule.

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British Columbia Premier Calls for National Anti-racism Program; Will Pitch Idea to PM, Premiers

B.C. Premier John Horgan says he will push for a national anti-racism program this week during a conference call with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his fellow premiers…. Read more »

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Royal Tyrell Museum Alberta: We Now Know What a 100 Million Year Old Armoured Dinosaur Last Ate

The Royal Tyrell Museum has shared the scientific analysis of the stomach contents of fossilized nodosaur Borealopelta markmitchelli. The Alberta museum located in Drumheller has the world’s… Read more »

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Save 30 to 50% Through Edmonton’s Electric Vehicle Charger and Electric Bike Rebate Program

The city of Edmonton has launched several new environmental rebate programs and tools as part of Edmonton’s Strategic Plan. The programs include Electric Vehicle Charger and Electric… Read more »

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Edmonton Reinstates Parking Fees in Epark Zones and City-Owned Parkades

The City of Edmonton has announced that parking fees in EPark zones and City-owned parkades will be reinstated on Monday, June 8. As per the news release:… Read more »

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Ottawa Opens Washrooms at Five Parks

The city of Ottawa is reopening washrooms at five popular park and beach destinations. The washrooms at Andrew Haydon Park, Britannia Park, Westboro Beach, Mooney’s Bay Beach… Read more »

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Black Lives Matter Calgary: Get Tested For COVID-19 If You Attended Protests on June 1st

Black Lives Matter Calgary is asking those who attended the protests in solidarity with Americans who have been taking to the streets in that country following the… Read more »

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Ontario Extends State of Emergency Until June 30

The provincial government is extending its emergency orders for COVID-19 until June 30. “Extending the provincial Declaration of Emergency will allow us to safely and gradually reopen… Read more »

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Winnipeg to open 18 spray pads from June 3

As part of Manitoba’s Restoring Safe Services plan, the City of Winnipeg is reopening 18 spray pads from Wednesday, June 3rd. The public will be able to access these… Read more »

Store Clerks, Child-Care Workers, Bus Drivers, Jail Guards and Others in Manitoba Will Qualify for a COVID-19 Wage Top-Up

Store Clerks, Child-Care Workers, Bus Drivers, Jail Guards and Others in Manitoba Will Qualify for a COVID-19 Wage Top-Up

Store clerks, child-care workers, bus drivers, jail guards and others in Manitoba will qualify for a COVID-19 wage top-up if they’ve been earning less than $2,500 a… Read more »

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Ford Says Canada Doesn’t Have Same ‘Systemic, Deep Roots’ of Racism as U.S.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Canada doesn’t have the “systemic, deep roots” of racism that the United States does. Ford was asked today to comment on the… Read more »

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Perfect Rockies Summer Vacation: Three Fabulous Canadian Mountain Lodges With Breathtaking Views Reopen

Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts is now accepting guests for overnight stays at its lodges located in Banff and Yoho National Park as Parks Canada has reopened most… Read more »

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Art Gallery of Alberta to Reopen on June 4th With Prebooked Tickets

Alberta’s premier art gallery, the Art Gallery of Alberta will reopen on June 4. The AGA will offer exclusive admission to members during the opening weekend and… Read more »

Sail Outdoors INC. Files for Bankruptcy Protection Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Sail Outdoors INC. Files for Bankruptcy Protection Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Sail Outdoors Inc. has filed for bankruptcy protection so it can restructure amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Laval, Que.-based retailer says in a statement that it filed… Read more »

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Shack à Patate – Sherwood Park

Craving Poutine? Try the cheeseburger poutine made of fresh-cut french fries topped ground beef, gravy and cheese curds at Shack à Patate, the newest restaurant opening in… Read more »

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Cobourg Closes Its Popular Beach For Summer 2020

The town of Cobourg has decided to close the blue flag certified beach in Victoria Park for the summer of 2020. The town council voted to keep… Read more »

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Passengers and Employees at Toronto Pearson Airport Must Now Wear Masks ‘at All Times’

Toronto’s Pearson international airport says passengers and airport employees must now wear masks or face coverings “at all times,” part of a bundle of new policies effective today to… Read more »

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Small Businesses in British Columbia Will Be Protected from Eviction

Small businesses in British Columbia will be protected from eviction for at least the next month by an emergency government order that aims to encourage landlords to… Read more »

Family Says ‘Back and Forth’ between N.S., Ottawa over Shooting Probe ‘Unreal’

Family Says ‘Back and Forth’ between N.S., Ottawa over Shooting Probe ‘Unreal’

A Nova Scotia family has made a passionate appeal for the federal and Nova Scotia governments to end the “back and forth” over which should lead a public inquiry into… Read more »