15% Reduction to Revenue and Other Proposed Changes to the 75% Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Program
Today, Justin Trudeau has announced a few changes to the proposed 75% Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Program. Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy was announced on March 27, 2020… Read more »
Edmonton Opens Select Roads for Walking and Cycling
The City of Edmonton is adjusting two roads in busy and densely populated areas to provide more space to pedestrians and cyclists so that Edmontonians can effectively… Read more »
Ontario Allows Essential Construction Projects to Operate 24 Hours a Day
Ontario is extending construction hours for essential construction projects, like critical projects in the health care sector, to 24 hours a day. According to the news release,… Read more »
Vancouver to Open Eastbound Lanes of Beach Ave for Walking and Cycling
City of Vancouver has announced that the City is temporarily closing the eastbound lanes of Beach Avenue to vehicles effective Thursday, April 9 to help residents to practice… Read more »
Maple Leaf Foods Closes Brampton Plant After Three Employees Test Positive For COVID-19
Maple Leaf Foods has announced that it is suspending operations in its Poultry plant in Brampton, Ontario, as three employees have tested positive for COVID-19. Maple Leafs… Read more »
Canada Announces 100% of Minimum Hourly Wage Subsidy For Each Employee in Canada Summer Jobs Program
Today, Justin Trudeau announced temporary changes to the Canada Summer Jobs program to complement the Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, which committed $107 billion in… Read more »
British Columbia Closing All Provincial Parks
The government of British Columbia has announced that BC Parks is immediately closing all provincial parks in response to the widespread call for increased action to address… Read more »
April 22: Watch Great Canadian Movies and Interactive Livestream Broadcast For Free On National Canadian Film Day
The seventh annual National Canadian Film Day (NCFD) is moving entirely online this year. On April 22nd, watch “CanFilmDay Live”: an interactive livestream broadcast from 6:00 PM to… Read more »
Angus Reid Institute Estimates That Over 100K Canadians Have COVID-19
It is a known fact that Canada is not testing everybody who has COVID-19 like symptoms. Currently, many provinces are only testing the highest priority patients, like… Read more »
Alberta Health Projects Between 400 and 6,600 COVID-19 Deaths
Today, Premier Jason Kenney shared two separate projections from Alberta Health Services on the possible impact of COVID-19 in the province – a probable scenario, and an… Read more »
Easter Brunch, Chocolates and Easter Baskets Take Out & Delivery in Calgary
Amid the craziness of the past few months, spring has arrived, and Easter has come right along with it. We know it can be challenging, especially the… Read more »
Annapolis Valley Restaurants Open for Take-Out & Delivery During COVID-19
Things are changing day-to-day as many communities in the valley try to flatten the curve and stay safe during the COVID-19 crisis. This pandemic has been challenging… Read more »
City of Toronto Recalls $200,000 Worth of Poor Quality Surgical Masks
The City of Toronto is recalling more than $200,000 worth of surgical masks that do not meet the quality specifications. According to the news release, the quality… Read more »
Don’t Miss This Year’s Super Pink Full Moon – The Brightest Full Moon of 2020
This year’s biggest moon or a super moon is set to appear on April 7th, 2020. A super moon is a full moon that occurs when the… Read more »
Watch Lego Version of Justin Trudeau’s COVID-19 Message to Kids
Tyler Walsh, a Winnipeg Dad has made a 90-second stop-motion Lego version video of Justin Trudeau’s message to kids about COVID-19. Trudeau during his National Address on… Read more »
Dartmouth Restaurants Open for Take-Out & Delivery During COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues, the Dartmouth community has to make changes to flatten the curve and stay safe. This means that local businesses and hangouts have made some… Read more »
COVID-19: Canada Health Officials Now Recommend Non-Medical Masks When Out in Public
Canada’s Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam is recommending non-medical masks to protect others around you when you are in places where it is difficult to… Read more »
Bangra & Bagpipes – Physical Distancing Canada Style
In the snowy landscape of the Yukon, two neighbours are bringing their own traditions with them and coming together to have some fun while still maintaining their… Read more »
How to Apply For Ontario’s $200 COVID-19 Childcare Support
**See here for Support for Learners announced on November 30, 2020** As part of Ontario’s Action Plan: Responding to COVID-19, the government of Ontario is giving… Read more »
Home Depot Stores in Ontario Open Only For Curbside Pick-Up
Update: Ontario will reopen all hardware stores from May 9. On April 3, the government of Ontario announced that all non-essential businesses including hardware stores should close effective 11:59… Read more »
Ontario Canadian Tire Stores Limit Operations to Curbside Pick Up and Home Delivery
On April 3, the government of Ontario announced that all non-essential businesses including hardware stores should close effective 11:59 p.m. Saturday, April 4, for a minimum of… Read more »
Retail Council of Canada: This is How To Shop During COVID-19
Retail Council of Canada (RCC) has released a short video to explain the precautions and guidelines grocery and drugstore shoppers should follow during the COVID-19 pandemic to… Read more »
April 3: Alberta’s COVID-19 Cases Crosses 1000
Dr. Deena Hinshaw reported 107 new known cases of COVID-19 and 5 additional deaths in Alberta taking the total reported cases in Alberta to 1075. The total… Read more »
Set Up CRA Direct Deposit Through Your Bank’s Website To Speed Up Access to CERB Funds
Canadian Bankers Association announced that Banks in Canada are working collaboratively with the Government of Canada to offer online enrollment of Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) direct deposit…. Read more »