Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Target a ‘Moon Shot,’ Says Natural Resources Minister
Natural Resources Minister Seamus O’Regan says achieving the Trudeau government’s target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 is a “moon shot” — but it’s not a case of randomly throwing out ideas.
List of Landmark Cinemas Reopening Across Canada; Every Show is $5 for a Month
Landmark Cinemas has announced that they are reopening on June 26th with safety precautions in place in markets where health restrictions have been relaxed. The Landmark cinemas… Read more »
List of Places That Can Reopen in Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton From June 24th
The Ontario government has announced that the City of Toronto and Peel Region can move into Stage 2 on Wednesday, June 24th.
This means that in addition to bar and restaurant patios, the resumption of tours such as bus and boat ones, some outdoor activities such as paintball, mini golf, and go-cart tracks, splash pads, wading pools, and swimming pools is allowed from June 24th.
Tattoo parlours, barbershops, hair salons and beauty salons will be allowed to reopen with health and safety measures in place, but not for services for someone’s face such as facials, eyebrow grooming and makeup.
Stores in shopping malls can reopen, as can museums, galleries and zoos while limiting the number of visitors through measures such as timed entry.
Canada Ranked Top Twenty in World’s Safest Countries in the COVID-19 Era
Deep Knowledge Network group has released a list of world’s safest countries during COVID-19 era. According to Deep Knowledge Network group, the report is based on 130 quantitative… Read more »
Toronto, Peel to Enter Stage 2 on June 24, Windsor-Essex Remains in Stage 1
Ontario’s two largest regions will enter Stage 2 of the province’s reopening plan Wednesday, with restaurant patios, hair salons and swimming pools in Toronto and Peel Region… Read more »
Saskatchewan Governments Says RCMP Declining to Participate in Clare’s Law
The Saskatchewan government says the RCMP has declined to participate in a new measure aimed at preventing people from becoming victims of domestic violence. The province said legislation will… Read more »
Trudeau Says China Made ‘Obvious Link’ Between Meng and Two Michaels
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Chinese officials it made clear in the days following their arrests of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor that their imprisonments were linked with Canada’s detaining… Read more »
Alberta’s Top Baby Names for 2019
51,598 babies were born in Alberta in 2019 including 26,328 boys and 25,270 girls. When it comes to naming baby girls in Alberta, it seems no one can… Read more »
Toronto Officer Now Allegedly Linked to Illegal Tow Truck Scheme
A Toronto police officer arrested last week in the theft of a police radio has now allegedly been linked to an illegal operation benefiting the tow truck industry…. Read more »
A Tale of Two Sides of Road: Why Salons and Patios Are Open Only on One Side of Steeles Avenue
Dozens of nail and hair salons line Steeles Avenue in Toronto’s north end, but while the shops on one side of the street were bustling with weekend customers… Read more »
Gas Leak That Prompted Evacuation in Black Diamond, Alberta Has Been Contained
A community south of Calgary where a gas leak prompted an evacuation says the leak has been contained. An Alberta Emergency Alert was issued Saturday morning that stated there was a… Read more »
Major Forest Fire Spread Over 11,000 Hectares Continues to Spread in Quebec’s Lac-Saint-Jean Region
A major forest fire in Quebec’s Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean region is continuing to spread, ravaging more than 11,000 hectares of forest overnight and forcing authorities to evacuate a large… Read more »
Via Rail to Require Passengers to Wear Face Masks Starting June 23rd
Via Rail says passengers will be required to wear masks as of Tuesday to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 when physical distancing can’t be maintained. The… Read more »
Edmonton to Reopen 25 Spray Parks this Summer
The City of Edmonton has announced that it will reopen 25 spray parks across the city this summer. Seven spray parks will be opened over the weekend… Read more »
Two Schools Evacuated by the RCMP Over Threats in Kamloops, B.C.
Two schools have been evacuated in Kamloops, B.C, after the RCMP say “suspicious messaging” was found written on the exterior of David Thompson Elementary. The school along… Read more »
Parks Canada to Reopen Campground Reservations From June 23rd
Are you planning to go camping in Canada’s National Parks when Parks Canada reopens campgrounds after COVID-19 closure? Parks Canada is allowing camping from June 22nd at… Read more »
Charlottetown Statue of Sir John A. Macdonald Covered in Red Paint
A statue of Sir John A. Macdonald in Prince Edward Island was doused in red paint Friday, the latest in a series of defaced sculptures and monuments depicting historical… Read more »
“Missing Common Sense?” Ontario Porsche Driver Charged After Towing Hot Tub
On Wednesday, the Woodstock Police and the Traffic unit received complaints about a vehicle pulling a hot tub down the road. The police responded to the area… Read more »
Class Sizes Limited to 15, Attending on Alternate Days – How Ontario Plans to Reopen Schools in September
Ontario students will likely return to school in September with a mix of in-class and remote learning, the government announced Friday, though boards will develop various scenarios, depending… Read more »
Animal Rights Activist Killed While Holding Vigil Outside Ontario Slaughterhouse
A long-time animal rights activist died after being hit by a truck while protesting outside a slaughterhouse west of Toronto on Friday, her friend said. Anita Krajnc, co-founder of… Read more »
Yellow Level: What is Allowed in New Brunswick From June 19th
All areas of New Brunswick except Zone 5 are moving to the next phase of the Yellow level of the provincial government’s COVID-19 recovery plan from June 19th.
Ontario to Announce Plan for Reopening Schools in September
Ontario is set to announce a plan today for reopening schools in September. Schools across the province have been closed since March 13, when the government moved… Read more »
DriveTest Centres Across Ontario to Reopen From June 22
The government of Ontario has announced that Ontario’s driver testing services provider, DriveTest, will begin offering limited services across the province beginning Monday, June 22, 2020. The… Read more »
B.C. Independent School Suspends Classes After Staff Member Has COVID-19
An independent school in B.C.’s Fraser Health region has suspended classes after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19. The individual held a variety of roles at… Read more »