June 17: Popeyes Launches its Famous Chicken Sandwich in Alberta
Albertans will be the first in Canada to sample a fried chicken sandwich that became a social-media sensation with its U.S. debut last summer when Popeyes Louisiana… Read more »
Ontario Drivers See Average of $150 Savings; Minister Says More Should Be Done
Insurance companies have provided $685 million in relief to Ontario drivers using their cars less during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the province’s finance minister says more should… Read more »
Ontario Government Extending Emergency Orders Until June 30
The Ontario provincial government has extended all emergency orders currently in force until the end of June. Premier Doug Ford says the province will review each of… Read more »
Popeyes’ Famous Chicken Sandwich Available in Edmonton From June 17th
It was announced in February of this year that the Popeyes Chicken Sandwich that created a viral sensation in the US will launch in Canada by September… Read more »
Black MPs, Senators Call for Government Action Against Systemic Racism
A group of Black parliamentarians and their allies are calling on all levels of government to take action to reduce systemic racism in Canada. The request came… Read more »
Tiff Macklem: Bank of Canada Has No Immediate Intentions to Raise Interest Rates
Canada’s new top central banker says the Bank of Canada has no intention to raise interest rates given the current economic circumstances created by the COVID-19 pandemic…. Read more »
Four-Year-Old Child Drives SUV Into Several Stop Signs in Toronto Parking Lot
Toronto police say a four-year-old child is uninjured after driving an SUV into several stop signs in the city’s north end. Police say they received reports of… Read more »
Rare White Headed Grizzly Bear Spotted in Banff National Park by Calgary Family
A group of grizzly bears including a grizzly cub with a white head and a brown body in Banff National Park. Butterwick says they were driving through the park when they saw a mother with her two cubs on the side of the road.
Prince Edward Island to Allow Visits From Non-Islanders for Family Support Reasons
Prince Edward Island has announced an exemption that will allow Canadians with family in need of support to travel to the Island on compassionate grounds.
Dr. Heather Morrison, the province’s chief public health officer, says applications will be open later today for the new family support category.
Snow Valley Aerial Park Reopens on June 23, 2020
Snow Valley Aerial Park is reopening on June 23rd for the summer 2020 season. Imagine an extreme jungle gym combined with a treehouse, and you’ve got the… Read more »
Trudeau Says Government Is ‘Open’ to NHL Hub Cities Operating in Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is “open” to the NHL operating a hub city in Canada, so long as it is allowed by local… Read more »
CERB Extended: $500-A-Week COVID-19 Benefit to Be Extended Eight Weeks
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government’s signature benefit for people whose jobs have vanished amid the COVID-19 pandemic will be extended by eight weeks. The Canada… Read more »
No Singing or Dancing Allowed as Ontario Reopens Restaurant Patios
Whistle while you work to help Ontario bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic — but please, don’t sing. That’s the gist of the message coming from the… Read more »
Dr. Henry Says ‘Maybe’ Less Restrictions This Week, Reports 36 COVID-19 Cases
British Columbia’s COVID-19 restrictions are under further review this week, but the limit on gatherings to a maximum of 50 people will not change, says provincial health officer Dr…. Read more »
Saskatchewan Budget: COVID-19 Factor in $2.4B Deficit
The Saskatchewan government is predicting the COVID-19 pandemic will result in a deficit of $2.4 billion but says it won’t cut programs and services. Finance Minister Donna… Read more »
With Spotlight on Policing Failures, How Can the System Better Respond to Mental-Health Crises?
When someone broke into her car earlier this month, Meenakshi Mannoe considered calling police. The Vancouver resident weighed several questions: Would she get her belongings back? Was… Read more »
Nenshi: Damage From Calgary Hailstorm ‘Extraordinary’
Calgary’s mayor says a powerful hailstorm that pelted several neighbourhoods over the weekend may have caused more than $1 billion in damage.
Naheed Nenshi estimates tens of thousands of homes were hit, including his own home in the city’s northeast.
Garth Brooks to Hold Concert at Select Drive-In Theatres Across Canada
Country Superstar Garth Brooks has announced that he will be hosting a live show that will be simulcast across 300+ drive-in theatres across North America on June… Read more »
Face Masks are Mandatory at Calgary International Airport From June 17th
Calgary Airport Authority has announced that face coverings will be mandatory for all staff, passengers and visitors while in any public area of the domestic or international… Read more »
7 More Regions in Ontario Will Enter Stage 2 on June 19th; Toronto, Peel, Windsor-Essex Not Included
All regions of Ontario except for Toronto, Peel and Windsor-Essex will be in Stage 2 of the province’s phased reopening plan as of Friday. Most areas of… Read more »
Fun Things to Do in Edmonton Area During COVID-19 Alberta Reopening Phase
As Alberta is officially in Stage 1 of the reopening plan, we can now enjoy various attractions and parks in and around Edmonton.
Here is a list of activities to enjoy in the Edmonton Area.
Rural Nova Scotia Municipality Testing Viability of Four-Day Work Week
A rural municipality in Nova Scotia will be testing a four-day work week for its employees over the next nine months. The nine-month pilot project begins today… Read more »
Canada Day 2020 Lineup Revealed – Celebrate Virtually From Coast to Coast to Coast
Canadians are being offered a buffet of online videos, crafts and even a stop-motion animation app to celebrate Canada Day from home. Federal officials are releasing the… Read more »
May Home Sales up Compared With April, but Still Well Below Year-Ago Level
The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales in May regained some of the ground they lost when they hit a record low in April, but remained… Read more »