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 »
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 »