Alberta Launches Clinical Trial to Study Effectiveness of Hydroxychloroquine in Preventing Hospitalizations Due to COVID-19
Alberta HOPE COVID-19 Trial is planning to recruit 1,600 Albertans to study the effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) – an anti-malarial drug currently used mostly for immunological disorders… Read more »
Canada to Provide Farmers $1,500 For Each Temporary Foreign Worker to Ensure 14-day Mandatory Isolation
The Government of Canada has announced $50 million in funding to help farmers, fish harvesters, and all food production and processing employers so that they can put… Read more »
This is What Canadians are “Most Looking Forward To” When Physical Distancing is Over
Angus Reid Institute conducted a survey asking Canadians about life and expectations during COVID-19 physical distancing days. According to the survey results, two-in-five Canadians (41%) said they… Read more »
The Quarantine Maps: An Artistic Expression of Life under Quarantine
The Quarantine Maps are a series of artworks made by artist Gareth Fuller. Fuller is a British artist based in Beijing, known for his highly illustrated drawings… Read more »
Ottawa Company Gets Approval For Shipping Handheld Rapid COVID-19 Test Kits Across Canada
Spartan Bioscience, a Canadian biotechnology company is bringing its on-demand DNA collection, extractions and analysis technology to the forefront of ‘Made In Canada‘ COVID-19 solutions. Ottawa’s Spartan… Read more »
North America’s Oldest Fringe Festival, Edmonton Fringe Festival Cancelled For 2020
North America’s oldest and longest-running Fringe Festival, the Edmonton Fringe Festival has cancelled its 39th edition for the first time. The Edmonton Fringe usually takes place in… Read more »
15 Happy News From Alberta To Start Your Week
These days, it’s easy to get dragged down by negative news and find yourself overwhelmed by stories of hardship. But, if you look beyond those headlines, it’s… Read more »
Alberta Will Send Massive Amounts of PPEs and Medical Supplies to Other Canadian Provinces
On Easter weekend, the Alberta government announced that the province is sharing much-needed supplies to British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec to help address unprecedented demand in those… Read more »
Alberta Launches ‘Land Army’ Job Portal to Help Farmers
Taking a cue from across the pond where thousands of British people came out to harvest crops when Britain faced a shortage of temporary foreign workers, the… Read more »
Fun Easter-themed Indoor Games For Kids
Easter is a time to make memories. With the advent of spring, Easter is also the time when we all look forward to spending time with family,… Read more »
Winnipegers could be penalized and imprisoned for not obeying City orders
The City of Winnipeg is launching Community Service Ambassador (CSA) program to encourage Winnipegers to comply with Public Health Orders. The CSAs will be deployed mainly at… Read more »
Watch Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Hit Musicals For Free Online
You can watch Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic music videos online for free for a short duration. Andrew Lloyd Webber will be releasing a full-length, smash-hit musicals once… Read more »
Manitoba Parks Closes Parks Facilities
Premier Brian Pallister has announced that public facilities located within the provincial parks will be closed to ensure social distancing practices are enforced. In an effort to… Read more »
Manitoba to Issue Fines to Those Who Violate Physical Distancing and Other COVID-19 Health Orders
The Manitoba government has announced new pre-set fines for individuals or business owners who disregard public health orders. This is part of ‘Operation Safe Apart’ pandemic public… Read more »
How to Apply For British Columbia’s Temporary Rental Supplement of up to $500
British Columbia has announced that applications are open for the temporary rental supplement designed to help both renters and landlords. The supplement offers up to $500 a… Read more »
Stay the Blazes Home and Other Happy News From Atlantic Canada
With social media being packed to the brim with COVID-19 stories, it can be easy to stroll past the good things that are coming out the pandemic…. Read more »
Canada’s COVID-19 Projections: Up to a Million Infected; Expect Various Measures Until 2021 Spring
The Public Health Agency of Canada has released the COVID-19 projections which estimate the number of coronavirus cases and deaths based on various criteria. COVID-19 Snapshot: Growth… Read more »
Passover, Good Friday & Easter Live Stream Services Available on YouTube
Google Canada has released a list of YouTube channels of churches and synagogues live streaming seders and festival services throughout the week. PASSOVER Synagogues are offering many… Read more »
Manitoba Launches Website For Home Learning
Manitoba has launched a free online resource for Manitoba families whose children are learning at home during the suspension of in-school classes because of COVID-19. ONLINE RESOURCES… Read more »
April 9: Applications Are Open For Canada Emergency Business Account
As part of the Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, the government has established Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) as part of the federal government’s $25 billion loan program… Read more »
COVID-19 Snapshot: Growth of Canada’s Cases Over Time
Canada reported its first case of COVID-19 or Wuhan Novel Coronavirus as it was then called on Thursday, January 23, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario. British Columbia followed with… Read more »
Alberta Releases COVID-19 Modelling Data Which Projected 800,000 to One Million Infections
Alberta has released the modelling projections for COVID-19. Alberta Health’s modelling projections indicate total cases range from 800,000 to one million infections, from mild and undiagnosed to… Read more »
This is How Alberta’s COVID-19 Cases and Testing Compare With Other Provinces and Countries
Alberta has released the modelling projections for COVID-19 including how the testing and number of cases compare with other Canadian provinces and countries across the world. The… Read more »
Calgary Police Capture Social Distancing Dance Party on Video
All of Canada has some kind of mandatory requirements for physical distancing, but there is only so much you can do staying at home like Bangra dancing… Read more »