What is Allowed When Retail Stores in Ontario Reopen From May 19th
Premier Doug Ford has announced that Ontario is moving to Stage one of the reopening plan from Tuesday, May 19th. Most retail stores that have a street… Read more »
Stage 1 of Reopening: This is What is Open in Ontario From May 16, 2020 (List of Businesses)
Ontario is set to enter its first stage of reopening next Tuesday including lifting restrictions on retail stores, golf driving ranges and tennis courts, surgeries and dog grooming. In… Read more »
What is Allowed at Parks Canada National Parks and Historic Sites From June 1
Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson announced that national parks will resume some operations from June 1. Wilkinson says some trails, day use areas, green spaces and recreational boating… Read more »
Ontario Will Now Test Anyone with COVID-19 Symptoms
Ontario has finally announced that the province will test anyone with COVID-19 symptoms. The new guidelines from chief medical officer of health Dr. David Williams will say… Read more »
Malls Open for In-Store Shopping in Edmonton During COVID-19
Malls are allowed to open in Alberta with in-store shopping and payments from May 14th. Food courts are also allowed to serve customers with 50 per cent… Read more »
Toronto Zoo Will Reopen as a Drive-Thru Soon
Visitors to Toronto Zoo will be able to go on a Safari from the comfort of their cars very soon. According to the zoo, tickets will be online once the zoo gets approval to reopen as a drive-through.
New Brunswick to Reopen Provincial Parks From May 15
New Brunswick is reopening provincial parks and other major tourist attractions as part of Phase 2 (Orange) of its COVID-19 recovery plan. New Brunswick provincial parks and… Read more »
July Talk Announce Drive-In Theatre Concerts Near Toronto
Just as a new drive-in music festival was announced on May 13th, July Talk have revealed plans for the drive-in theatre concert event. While most summer… Read more »
Sépaq: Quebec National Parks to Open From May 20
The Société des établissements de plein air du Québec (Sépaq) has announced that reopening some of Quebec National Parks from May 20.
Sépaq will gradually reopen the parks taking a proximity-based outdoor approach due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
LCBO Expanding Hours of Operation of 360 Stores From May 14th
With May long weekend around the corner LCBO is expanding its hours of operation at 360 stores starting today (May 14).
Optional Buyback Program Could See Assault-Style Gun Ban Unravel, Group Warns
A leading proponent of stricter gun control says allowing owners of recently banned firearms to keep them would make it easier for a different government to reverse the ban in future.
Canada’s First Drive-In Music Festival Coming to Metro Vancouver
COVID-19 may have caused the cancellation of 2019 Summer Music Festivals in British Columbia across Canada, but Summerset Music and Arts Festival has announced plans to change… Read more »
This is What will Reopen in Alberta on May 14 – Stage One of Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced that Alberta will be moving to Stage One of Alberta’s relaunch strategy on May 14th. Alberta’s relaunch stages will include an evaluation… Read more »
Restaurants and Hair Salons in Calgary and Brooks Will Not be Reopening on May 14
Premier Jason Kenney announced that restaurants, hair salons in Calgary and Brooks will not be reopening as part of Stage 1 of Alberta’s relaunch strategy. All other… Read more »
Winnipeg Blue Bomber Player Saves Woman and Her Dog from Red River
A quick reaction from a football player in the Canadian Football League may have saved a woman and her dog from a watery fate. Running back Brady… Read more »
Face Masks are Mandatory For Uber Passengers & Drivers In Canada
Uber has announced that all Uber drivers and passengers in Canada will have to wear a mask from Monday, May 18. According to the statement, both drivers… Read more »
Manitoba Premier Promises up to $1000 Wage Top-Up for Front-Line Workers
The Manitoba government says it will join in a federal program to top up wages for front-line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Premier Brian Pallister says details… Read more »
No More Late Fees: Calgary Public Library to Move to Fine Free Model
Calgary Public Library has announced that it will be moving to a Fine Free model to help Calgarians during COVID-19. With this transition, Calgary Public Library will… Read more »
May 15: Applications Will Open for the Canada Emergency Student Benefit This Friday
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced that the Canada Emergency Student Benefit application process will open this Friday, May 15. The CESB will be available from May… Read more »
Endangered Masai Giraffe Baby Born at the Toronto Zoo
The Toronto Zoo has announced the birth of Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi calf (Masai Giraffe). The announcement comes on heels of successful hatching of critically endangered Madagascar spider… Read more »
Manitoba to Lower Vehicle Registration Fees by 10 Per Cent
The Manitoba government has announced an $11-million program to reduce vehicle registration fees by 10 per cent beginning July 1. Manitoba Public Insurance administers and collects vehicle… Read more »
Craft Beer Market to Reopen for Dine-In Services on May 14 in Alberta
!!UPDATE: Calgary locations are not allowed to reopen until May 25!! As Alberta plans to reopen businesses on May 14 as part of the first phase of… Read more »
Union: Thousands of Hospital Staff in Ontario Excluded From Pandemic Pay Increase
Thousands of hospital staff in Ontario are not eligible for the province’s pandemic pay premium, the union that represents them said Tuesday as the government left open the possibility of… Read more »
Feds to Spend $3 Billion in Infrastructure to Make Facilities More Pandemic-Resistant
The federal government is preparing to spend more than $3 billion in infrastructure money on projects to make facilities more pandemic-resistant and encourage outdoor activities in the… Read more »