IKEA Canada Reopens Calgary, Edmonton, Quebec City and Winnipeg Stores
IKEA Canada has announced that it is reopening stores in Calgary, Edmonton, Quebec City and Winnipeg. Ikea has reopened stores where provincial authorities have lifted restrictions governing… Read more »
May 19: Canada Emergency Business Account Eligibility Extended to Include Sole Proprietors and Family-Owned Corporations
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced an expansion to the eligibility criteria for the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) to include many owner-operated small businesses. The federal… Read more »
Ontario to Hold Independent Commission into Long-Term Care
Ontario is launching an independent commission into the province’s long-term care system. Long-Term Care Minister Merrilee Fullerton says in a statement that the commission will start in… Read more »
What Is Open From May 19th in British Columbia – Phase 2 of BC’s Restart Plan
British Columbia is reopening partially from May 19th. B.C.’s reopening will look different than other provinces because much of the economy was not shut down. Unlike many… Read more »
What Is Open From May 19th in Saskatchewan – Phase Two of Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan
Hairdressers and shopping malls are all allowed under Saskatchewan’s plan to refire parts of its economy during the COVID-19 crisis. All businesses and customers are expected to… Read more »
Toronto Zoo Safari Drive Thru is Opening on May 23, 2020
The Toronto Zoo has announced that it is opening the new Scenic Drive-Thru Experience from Saturday, May 23, 2020. The new Scenic Safari driving route will allow… Read more »
Operation Backup Inspiration: British Columbia Pilots to Flyover Lower Mainland in Tribute on May 18th
The B.C. General Aviation Association is planning a tribute flyover dubbed Operation Backup Inspiration across the Lower Mainland in honour of Captain Jenn Casey and the Snowbirds…. Read more »
Car Caught on Video Doing Donuts & Shooting Fireworks During Victoria Day Weekend in Toronto
Quarantine has really gone to people’s heads! Just after midnight Sunday of Victoria Day weekend, a blue Mustang was seen doing donuts at the intersection of Dixon… Read more »
Capt. Jenn Casey Killed in Snowbirds Crash Remembered as Proud Native of Halifax
A member of the Canadian Armed Forces killed in the crash of a Snowbirds aerobatic team jet is being remembered as a proud native of Halifax. Capt…. Read more »
Group Urges Quebec to Respect Patients’ Rights during COVID-19 Pandemic
A Quebec patients’ rights group urged the province to respect the fundamental rights of seniors living in care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the province reported 79 more… Read more »
Toronto Businesses Who Sign Up with Ritual ONE For Online Orders This Month Will Be Get Free Service for Life
The city of Toronto has partnered with Ritual ONE as part of the City’s ShopHere initiative. The new partnership with Toronto start-up Ritual was formed to help… Read more »
Canadian Snowbirds Cross Country Flyover Schedule – Operation INSPIRATION
The unique mission dubbed, Operation INSPIRATION will see the team’s signature nine-jet formation, with trailing white smoke, flying over cities across the country starting in Nova Scotia and working west throughout the week.
The Calgary Zoo is Reopening to the Public on May 23
As Alberta has allowed most tourist attractions like museums to reopen, Calgary Zoo has announced that it is reopening by offering a one-way outdoor only experience. The… Read more »
First Clinical Trial For COVID-19 Vaccine Approved By Health Canada
Health Canada has approved the first clinical trials in Canada of a potential COVID-19 vaccine at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia. This news was announced by Trudeau today… Read more »
Canada’s ‘Inevitable’ Second Wave of COVID-19 Cases
No one knows when a fresh surge of COVID-19 cases will emerge in Canada, but experts agree numbers are poised to rise and could very well explode… Read more »
Calgary Parents are Organizing a Drive-Thru Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2020
A group of Calgary parents with the help of event industry professionals, businesses and venues are rallying to provide a graduation celebration for the Class of 2020… Read more »
Victoria Day Weekend: Toronto Golf Courses Open for 2020 Season
As Victoria Day approaches, the City of Toronto has announced that all five of its golf courses will be open starting Saturday. COVID-19 mitigation measures are in… Read more »
City of Toronto Cancels Major Festivals Through August 31
The city of Toronto has officially cancelled permits for major festivals to slow the spread of COVID-19 through August 31. This decision follows the cancellation of all… Read more »
Nando’s Canada Closing 21 Locations Due to COVID-19 Crisis
Nando’s Canada has announced that it is permanently closing 21 of its corporate owned-and-operated restaurants due to a sharp decline in sales during the COVID-19 crisis. Nando’s… Read more »
May 15: More Employers Can Now Apply For Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy as Eligibility Criteria Expanded
The federal government announced that federal wage subsidy for employees in businesses hit hard by COVID-19 will last at least until the end of August. Trudeau also… Read more »
Feds Extend GST/HST Credit and Canada Child Benefit for Those Unable to File Their 2019 Tax Returns on Time
Minister of National Revenue Diane Lebouthillier announced that benefit payments will continue for an additional three months for those who are not able to file their 2019… Read more »
Doug Ford Shares His “Famous” Cheesecake Video Recipe and Wants You to Try Making It This Victoria Day Weekend
During a press conference, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that he makes the best cheesecake. Today morning, he shared the video recipe through a “Cooking With Doug”… Read more »
May 15: How to Apply For Canada Emergency Student Benefit
The CESB, which will be delivered by the Canada Revene Agency (CRA), will provide temporary income support to eligible post-secondary students and new graduates who are unable to work or find work this summer due to COVID-19, or are working and are not making over $1000.
ActiveTO: City of Toronto Launches 57 kilometres of Quiet Streets; Closing Streets to Cars to Give Cyclists, Pedestrians More Room
Mayor John Tory announced that the city of Toronto is installing 57 kilometres of “Quiet Streets” across Toronto. Toronto Mayor John Tory says more than 50 kilometres… Read more »