Doctor Blamed for COVID-19 Outbreak in New Brunswick Seeks Apology From Premier
The doctor being blamed for triggering a COVID-19 outbreak in northern New Brunswick last month says he was not “patient zero” and wants an apology from Premier… Read more »
Alberta Licence Plates Become Targets for COVID-19 Fears in Some B.C. Towns
A British Columbia mayor says his community has embarked on a COVID-19 kindness campaign to counter concerns about animosity after reports of rudeness towards people driving vehicles with out-of-province… Read more »
Saskatoon City Hall lobby to Reopen on June 15
City Hall lobby will reopen on June 15 to the public. The opening is in line with Phase 3 of the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan. Provincial Health Order… Read more »
Winnipeg’s Canadian Museum for Human Rights Criticized, Employees Say Work Environment Racist
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights says it will conduct an external review following social media posts alleging a racist and discriminatory work environment. People who say they… Read more »
Canadian Museum for Human Rights to Reopen on June 17
Canadian Museum for Human Rights will reopen on June 17 to the public. The museum is also making a number of changes in order to follow public… Read more »
Transat CEO Demands Financial Aid From Ottawa to Give Refunds to Passengers
The head of Transat AT is calling on government for financial support so the travel company can refund passengers whose flights were cancelled due to the COVID-19… Read more »
Manitoba Museum to Reopen on Weekends in June
The Manitoba Museum will reopen on weekends in June to the public. The opening weekend is June 13 – 14. The museum is also making a number… Read more »
Edmonton Valley Zoo to Reopen on June 15
The Edmonton Valley Zoo will reopen on Monday, June 15 to the public. The zoo is also making a number of changes in order to follow public… Read more »
Immigration Application System Set for Massive Revamp in Wake of COVID-19
The federal Immigration Department says the “new normal” that will emerge after the pandemic requires a revamp of the technology used to handle millions of applications a year.
Box’d: Canada’s First Fully Automated Restaurant to Open in Downtown Toronto
Paramount Fine Foods is opening Canada’s first fully automated restaurant, Box’d in Toronto. Creators of Box’d teamed up with Chef Tomer Markovitz to build an innovative Middle… Read more »
Transat AT Plans to Resume Flights and Tour Operations on July 23
Transat AT Inc. plans to resume flights and tour operations starting on July 23 after grounding its aircraft earlier this year due to the pandemic and resulting… Read more »
Ontario Recommends Wearing Masks on Public Transit to Curb COVID Spread
Ontario is recommending passengers wear masks on public transit to fight the spread of COVID-19. It also urges commuters to practice physical distancing and hand washing, and the… Read more »
Feds Won’t Release Report on Carbon Tax Costs for Grain Dryers on Prairies
The federal government will not release the data it relied on to decide against exempting fuels used in grain dryers from the national price on pollution — even though it appears to vary wildly from what Prairie farm groups say their producers are actually paying.
Trudeau Compares Youth Today to Greatest Generation During Commencement Speech
Trudeau says he has faith in the young people of today to face the myriad challenges facing Canada and world, comparing them to the generation who came of age during the Second World War.
Christmas Shows Cancelled: Edmonton Opera, Alberta Ballet, Citadel Theatre and ESO Performances Will Return Only in 2021
Major performing arts organizations in Edmonton have announced that they will not be returning to stage in 2020. Alberta has increased gathering limits to 100 outdoors and… Read more »
Reduce Uncontrolled Movement of Rail Cars: TSB Report on Saskatchewan Fatality
A Transportation Safety Board report on a fatality at a Saskatchewan train yard recommends railway companies work with Transport Canada to reduce uncontrolled movement of rail cars.
The safety board also expresses concern about inexperienced workers being paired together.
WINS’ More Store: Calgary Thrift Store That Sells Items For $1 or Less
Women In Need Society has opened a new thrift store, More Store, with items priced at $1.00 each. Women In Need Society is a not-for-profit with the… Read more »
CampTO: Toronto to Offer Summer Camps From July 13th; Registration to Start on June 24
The city of Toronto will begin to offer summer camps as part of its CampTO initiative, across the city starting on July 13 following the Province of… Read more »
SwimTO: Toronto Beaches to Open For Swimming on June 22
The city of Toronto has launched SwimTO plan, a quick-start program that will expedite the opening of the City’s beaches, outdoor pools, wading pools and splash pads. Mayor… Read more »
Beaches, Washrooms and Camping to Reopen at Ontario Provincial Parks
Select regions of Ontario are moving into Stage 2 allowing many businesses including outdoor dining at restaurants, personal and personal care services to reopen. As part of… Read more »
Health Canada Expands Hand Sanitizer Recalls to Products From Ten Companies
Health Canada has updated the hand sanitizer recall it issued last week to include five more companies. The hand sanitizers are recalled because they contain industrial-grade ethanol…. Read more »
Canada Infrastructure Bank Studying the Feasibility of Passenger Rail Service Between Calgary & Banff
The Alberta government has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) to assess the feasibility of a new passenger rail service between Calgary… Read more »
Face Coverings Mandatory at all Wellington Dufferin Guelph Businesses
As Ontario is moving to Stage 2 by allowing many businesses to resume operations fro June 12th, Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer of Health for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph has… Read more »
Calgary Stampede Releases BMO Centre Expansion Design Plans
The Calgary Stampede and development partner Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) have unveiled the design for the expansion of the BMO Convention Centre. The centre designed by… Read more »