Bird Strike Might Have Caused Snowbird Crash, Early Investigation Finds
The Royal Canadian Air Force says it’s focusing on a bird strike as the reason a Snowbird plane crashed in British Columbia last month. A preliminary investigation… Read more »
Weather Network Forecasts ‘Abundance’ of Warm Weather for 2020 Summer
The Weather Network has released its summer forecast for the months of June, July, and August. As per the 2020 summer forecast, Canadians can expect an abundance… Read more »
Hunt for $100K Buried in Calgary and Edmonton
Interested in a treasure hunt for $100,000? Following the success of the inaugural Gold Hunt which was held in July 2019, the group has created a treasure… Read more »
List of Parks Canada National Parks and Historic Sites Open From June 1
Parks Canada is reopening some of the national parks and historic sites from June 1, 2020. Some trails, day-use areas, green spaces and recreational boating will be… Read more »
Brant-Brantford Twin Valley Zoo is Open for 2020 Season
Brantford Twin Valley Zoo has reopened to the public for in-person visits. The family-run 25-acre zoo is home to over 80 species of animals, a nature trail,… Read more »
This is the New Fixed Ontario Electricity Price From June 1 to October 31
The Ontario government has announced that it is extending the hydro relief until October 31, but prices are increasing by 3 cents. The government suspended time-of-use electricity… Read more »
Ontario to Allow Backcountry & Crown Land Camping From June 1
The Ontario government will allow backcountry camping in Ontario Parks and recreational camping on Crown land starting June 1, 2020. Ontario Parks manages 340 provincial parks and… Read more »
Watch NASA-SpaceX Launch Astronauts to Space Station Live on May 30
After nearly a decade, NASA-SpaceX will undertake the human space launch from North America. This historic event, named Demo-2, is set for Wednesday, May 27, 2020, when… Read more »
Large Cruise Ships Barred From Canadian Waters Until End of October: Garneau
The cruise-ship season in Canada is all but sunk as Ottawa extends its ban on large ships in Canadian waters until the end of October in an attempt to… Read more »
Toronto Police Chief Calls for Calm in Wake of Death of Woman Who Fell From Balcony
The Toronto police chief called for calm Friday and promised to fast-track the use of body-worn cameras after the death of a 29-year-old woman who fell from… Read more »
Alberta Distributing 20 Million Masks Through Fast Food Drive-Thru Locations
Alberta plans to distribute 20 million non-medical masks for free at hundreds of drive-thru fast-food restaurants. Health Minister Tyler Shandro says it’s one more way to keep Albertans… Read more »
Canada Announces Rules For Cruise Ships & Pleasure Crafts up to October 31, 2020
The government of Canada has announced updated measures pertaining to cruise ships and passenger vessels in Canadian waters during COVID-19 pandemic. This is in addition to the… Read more »
Calgary’s Stephen Avenue Will Be Car Free from 11 A.M. This Summer
Mayor Naheed Nenshi announced that Stephen Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic so that restaurants can expand patios to the edge of the sidewalk while allowing… Read more »
Calgary to Reopen Playgrounds Starting May 29th
The City of Calgary has announced that it will begin the process of re-opening more than 1,100 City-operated playgrounds, starting May 29. The City will start reopening regional… Read more »
Poll: Alberta & Manitoba Premiers Have the Lowest Rating as Premiers Amid COVID-19
Angus Reid Institute has released the results of premiers’ performance survey that found an increase in most leaders’ approval ratings over the past few months as the… Read more »
The University of Alberta Botanic Garden to Reopen on June 1, 2020; Reservations Required for Entry
The University of Alberta Botanic Garden is reopening on June 1 with a set of safety measures in place so that visitors can enjoy the tranquility of… Read more »
Ontario Says More Heath Providers Can Reopen Including Dentists, Optometrists
The province says over two dozen different health-care providers who were closed because of the pandemic lockdown can reopen. Dentists, optometrists and massage therapists are among several dozen providers… Read more »
COVID-19 Aid Programs Like CERB Will Have to End or Canada Could Be Looking at Tax Levels Not Seen for Generations
The federal government is in talks with business and labour groups to figure out the future of billions in emergency aid, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said one day after… Read more »
A Timeline of Events in the Case of Huawei Technologies Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou
A timeline of the Meng Wanzhou case, and rising tension between Canada and China. 2018 Aug. 22: A New York court issues a warrant for the arrest… Read more »
Nova Scotia Restaurants, Bars, Hair & Nail Salons, Gyms, Body Art Facilities to Reopen From June 5
Premier Stephen McNeil announced that most businesses required to close under the public health order can reopen from June 5 provided they follow protocols in the plan… Read more »
Restaurants, Bars, Swimming Pools, Spas, Tattoo Parlours, Community Centres to Reopen in Manitoba on June 1
The Manitoba government says dine-in restaurants, pools, gyms and many other services are to reopen Monday. Bars, community centres, seniors clubs and other facilities will also be allowed to resume services after… Read more »
COVID-19 Rent Aid for Businesses, Landlords to Cost $520 Million, PBO Says
Parliament’s spending watchdog estimates a program aimed at giving small businesses a break on their rents could cost the federal treasury $520 million this fiscal year. Budget officer Yves… Read more »
Make Fruit Scones Served during Garden Parties at Buckingham Palace – Recipe
On Queen’s Elizabeth’s 94th birthday, the Royal Family has shared a chocolate birthday cupcake recipe. Last week, the Royal Pastry Chefs shared their recipe for fruit scones… Read more »
N.L. Warns of Exodus of Oil and Gas Industry without More Federal Help
Newfoundland and Labrador’s government is looking for a rapid answer from Ottawa on its request for aid for the offshore oil sector in light of a quickening exodus of exploration… Read more »