What is Allowed in New Brunswick From June 5th
New Brunswick is moving to the next phase of reopening in the yellow level on Friday, June 5, for all areas of the province except Zone 5… Read more »
Sail to Close Six Stores in Ontario and Quebec, Affecting 500 Employees
Outdoor retailer Sail is shrinking its footprint by a third with the closure of four stores in Quebec and two in Ontario that will affect about 500 workers. The… Read more »
Nature Conservancy of Canada Releases List of 308 Animals and Plants that Only Exist in Canada
For the first time, Canadian biologists have come up with a list of plants, insects and animals that live only in this country and say many of them are… Read more »
Calgary Public Library launches Curbside Pickup From June 9
The Calgary Public Library announced Curbside Holds Service, a contactless curbside pick-up service that will allow people to pick up holds at most locations throughout the city… Read more »
Premier Doug Ford Acknowledges Systemic Racism in Ontario
Premier Doug Ford has backtracked on his comments that Canada doesn’t have the same “systemic, deep roots” of racism as the United States, acknowledging that Ontario has a history of racism… Read more »
Short-term Rentals Including Cottages and B&Bs to Resume Operations in Ontario From June 5
The Ontario government announced that short-term rentals including lodges, cabins, cottages, homes, condominiums and B&Bs will be allowed to resume operations starting Friday at 12:01 a.m. NEW!… Read more »
Toronto FC Captain Says Donald Trump Doesn’t Have ‘a Moral Bone in His Body’
Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley pulled no punches Thursday, lamenting the “zero leadership” south of the border as the U.S. is ravaged by racial unrest. The longtime U.S…. Read more »
Collectible Guitars Worth $23,500 Stolen From a Home in Calgary
Calgary Police Service is asking the public’s help in locating multiple collectible guitars that were taken during a break and enter in southeast Calgary. As per the… Read more »
Free Cookbook: Try These 60 Amazing Canadian Cheese Recipes on National Cheese Day
Things are good and gooey for our Canadian cheese lovers during their special day: National Cheese Day. To celebrate, Tre Stelle has released “Say Cheese” a free… Read more »
Seniors to Receive COVID-19 Relief of $200 to $500 in July
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that seniors eligible for the Old Age Security (OAS) pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) will receive their special one-time, tax-free… Read more »
CafeTO: Toronto to Allow Restaurants and Bars to Expand Patios to Sidewalks and Outdoor Spaces
The city of Toronto has announced CafeTO program which will help restaurants and bars to expand their patios and outdoor spaces to sidewalks. Mayor John Tory says… Read more »
Newfoundland and Labrador to Reopen Restaurants, Spas, Hair Salons and Retail Stores
Newfoundland and Labrador is reporting no new cases of COVID-19, and officials say just one person is in hospital with the virus. The province has reported 261… Read more »
St. Jacob’s Market to Reopen From June 4
Canada’s largest year-round Farmer’s market, St. Jacob’s Market is reopening tomorrow! The market organisers announced today that outdoor market area will reopen on June 4th and the lower… Read more »
Second Phase COVID-19 Relaunch in Alberta Could Be Coming Sooner Than Later
Alberta’s top doctor says the second phase of the province’s relaunch after COVID-19 shutdowns could occur ahead of schedule.
British Columbia Premier Calls for National Anti-racism Program; Will Pitch Idea to PM, Premiers
B.C. Premier John Horgan says he will push for a national anti-racism program this week during a conference call with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his fellow premiers…. Read more »
Royal Tyrell Museum Alberta: We Now Know What a 100 Million Year Old Armoured Dinosaur Last Ate
The Royal Tyrell Museum has shared the scientific analysis of the stomach contents of fossilized nodosaur Borealopelta markmitchelli. The Alberta museum located in Drumheller has the world’s… Read more »
Save 30 to 50% Through Edmonton’s Electric Vehicle Charger and Electric Bike Rebate Program
The city of Edmonton has launched several new environmental rebate programs and tools as part of Edmonton’s Strategic Plan. The programs include Electric Vehicle Charger and Electric… Read more »
Edmonton Reinstates Parking Fees in Epark Zones and City-Owned Parkades
The City of Edmonton has announced that parking fees in EPark zones and City-owned parkades will be reinstated on Monday, June 8. As per the news release:… Read more »
Ottawa Opens Washrooms at Five Parks
The city of Ottawa is reopening washrooms at five popular park and beach destinations. The washrooms at Andrew Haydon Park, Britannia Park, Westboro Beach, Mooney’s Bay Beach… Read more »
Black Lives Matter Calgary: Get Tested For COVID-19 If You Attended Protests on June 1st
Black Lives Matter Calgary is asking those who attended the protests in solidarity with Americans who have been taking to the streets in that country following the… Read more »
Ontario Extends State of Emergency Until June 30
The provincial government is extending its emergency orders for COVID-19 until June 30. “Extending the provincial Declaration of Emergency will allow us to safely and gradually reopen… Read more »
Winnipeg to open 18 spray pads from June 3
As part of Manitoba’s Restoring Safe Services plan, the City of Winnipeg is reopening 18 spray pads from Wednesday, June 3rd. The public will be able to access these… Read more »
Store Clerks, Child-Care Workers, Bus Drivers, Jail Guards and Others in Manitoba Will Qualify for a COVID-19 Wage Top-Up
Store clerks, child-care workers, bus drivers, jail guards and others in Manitoba will qualify for a COVID-19 wage top-up if they’ve been earning less than $2,500 a… Read more »
Ford Says Canada Doesn’t Have Same ‘Systemic, Deep Roots’ of Racism as U.S.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Canada doesn’t have the “systemic, deep roots” of racism that the United States does. Ford was asked today to comment on the… Read more »