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Royal Ontario Museum Reopens on July 9th

Royal Ontario Museum is reopening on Thursday, July 9 to Members and Saturday, July 11 to the public. The admission will be through timed tickets which will… Read more »

PM: Canada Almost Self-Sufficient in PPE as Canadian Businesses Step Up

PM: Canada Almost Self-Sufficient in PPE as Canadian Businesses Step Up

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadian companies are now producing so much personal protective equipment needed in the fight against COVID-19 that Canada is almost at the point of being self-sufficient.

Playland and a Modified PNE Fair Will Be Part of Vancouver’s 2020 Summer Scene

Playland and a Modified PNE Fair Will Be Part of Vancouver’s 2020 Summer Scene

Pacific National Exhibition organisers announced that Playland Amusement Park will reopen on July 10th and PNE Fair will return with a drive-through format. PNE will also hold… Read more »

Alberta Announces Disaster Funding For Flooding in Calgary

Alberta Announces Disaster Funding For Flooding in Calgary

Alberta has announced a disaster recovery program for the cities of Calgary and Airdrie, and Rocky View County following a severe storm on June 13th. The funding… Read more »

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These are the Most Popular Dog Breeds in Canada

Rover.com, a company that connects pet sitters and dog walkers to dog owners, surveyed 35,000 people and has released a list of the 20 most popular dog… Read more »

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Calgary’s Telus Spark to Partially Reopen From July 9th

Calgary’s science centre, Telus Spark has announced that it will partially reopen its doors starting July 9th. Telus Spark will be reopening Brainasium Outdoor Park, Body Worlds:… Read more »

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City of Calgary Announces Summer Camps and Free Summer Programs; Registration Now Open

The City of Calgary has announced that it will offer outdoor day camps for children ages six to 12 along with free family programming. The City’s selection… Read more »

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Calgary Reopening Recreation Centres, Arenas, and Sports Fields

The city of Calgary has announced reopening dates for a number of city-owned facilities. All facilities will have COVID-19 health and safety protocols for staff along with user… Read more »

Toronto Mayor Calls for Policing Reforms; Says Police Budget Cut Likely Result

Toronto Mayor Calls for Policing Reforms; Says Police Budget Cut Likely Result

Sweeping reforms of the country’s largest municipal police service are needed to address systemic racism and the concerns of disadvantaged communities, Toronto Mayor John Tory said on… Read more »

Trudeau Launches $5000 Canada Student Support Grant

Trudeau Launches $5000 Canada Student Support Grant

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau defended his government’s fiscal record on Thursday as it launched several new programs promising billions of dollars in new support for students. The… Read more »

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Tim Hortons Is Now Offering Almond Milk as Plant Based Alternative

Tim Hortons has introduced Danone’s Silk® Almond Beverage in all its restaurants so that those who want plant-based beverages can now choose almond milk as an alternative… Read more »

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Watch & Listen: Walk off the Earth’s Ketchup Bottle “O Canada”

Listen to this new unique rendition of O Canada! The Canadian band, Walk Off The Earth has used French’s Ketchup bottles by turning them into flutes and… Read more »

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Big Splash Water Slide Park to Reopen on July 1

Big Splash Water Slide Park will be reopening its doors on July 1st as part of Phase 3 of British Columbia‘s restart plan. Several health and safety… Read more »

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Calgary Stampede to Host Drive-thru Food Events in July

Calgary Stampede has announced ten days of grab-and-go food events so that Calgarians can enjoy the Stampede treats they love in a safe and controlled environment. Feed… Read more »

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Toronto Islands Ferry Service Resumes June 27; Face Masks Required

You will now be able to visit Toronto Islands as limited Toronto Island Park ferry service with COVID-19 precautions is resuming starting June 27, 2020. The ferry… Read more »

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Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum to Reopen on June 26th

Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum will be reopening its doors on June 26th as museums and art galleries are allowed to reopen from June 19th in Hamilton as… Read more »

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Dine at the Castle: Casa Loma Turning Stunning Gardens into Outdoor Dining Experience

Toronto’s Castle, Casa Loma has announced that it is converting its stunning estate gardens into an outdoor dining experience. During summer, Casa Loma usually holds a soldout… Read more »

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Calgary to Reopen Some Spray Parks, Splash Pads and Wading Pools in July

The city of Calgary has announced that select spray parks, splash pads and wading pools will reopen early July. The city will reopen the following parks once… Read more »

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Saskatchewan to Reopen Museums and Theatres on June 29th

Saskatchewan’s north continues to be a hot spot for new cases of COVID-19 in the province. Saskatchewan Health is reporting 11 new cases with 10 in the far north and… Read more »

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Art Gallery of Ontario to Reopen on July 2, 2020

Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) has announced that it will safely reopen to the public from July 2nd. The reopening will be allowed in stages with AGO… Read more »

Aga Khan Museum to Reopen on June 27th

Aga Khan Museum to Reopen on June 27th

Aga Khan Museum will be reopening its doors on June 27th as museums and art galleries are allowed to reopen from June 24th in Toronto as part… Read more »

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Ontario Unveils New Elementary Math Curriculum; Scraps EQAO for 2020-21

Ontario elementary students will be taught a new math curriculum starting in September that incorporates learning to code, expanded learning on financial literacy, and a return to… Read more »

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P.E.I. Set to Enter Phase 4 on June 26 and Prepares for Possibility of ‘Atlantic Bubble’

As talks continue on the possibility of allowing regional travel throughout Atlantic Canada, Prince Edward Island is set to enter the next phase of relaxed COVID-19 restrictions…. Read more »

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Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory to open on June 23rd

Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory is opening its doors to the public from Juen 23rd. Several health and safety measures will be in place. Face masks are made mandatory… Read more »