May Supermoon: Don’t miss the last Supermoon of 2020 – Super Flower Moon
This year’s last super moon will appear on Thursday, May 7th, 2020. The moon will appear full for about 2 – 3 days around this time, i.e.,… Read more »
Alberta to Introduce Legislation for Bill Electricity and Natural Gas Utility Payment Deferrals
The government of Alberta announced that it will introduce legislation that will allow Albertans and businesses to defer electricity and natural gas utility payments. The bill deferrals… Read more »
Edmonton’s 124 Grand Market to Reopen on May 14, 2020
124 Grand Market has announced that it will be reopening for 2020 season on May 14. Opening of 124 Grand Market is a sign of sunny skies… Read more »
Winnipeg’s CF Polo Park Reopens
Cadillac Fairview’s mall in Manitoba, CF Polo Park has reopened as part of Manitoba’s multi-phased reopening framework, “Restoring Safe Services: Manitoba’s Pandemic Economic Recovery Roadmap”. As part of the… Read more »
May 4: Alberta Now Has More Than 100 COVID-19 Related Deaths, More Than 50% Recovered
Today, Alberta reported nine COVID-19 related deaths and seventy new cases. The total number of cases is now 5,836 with 2,942 Albertans free of COVID-19. Cases have… Read more »
Video Shows a Suspected Porch Thief Throwing Rocks at Police Officer in Downtown Toronto
YouTube user, Erin Leslie posted a video on the platform showing a person throwing rocks at a Toronto Police Officer and breaking the windows of the officer’s… Read more »
City of Toronto to Open Community Gardens and Allotment Gardens
The City of Toronto has announced that it will begin opening community gardens and allotment gardens from this week for the 2020 gardening season. Through a news… Read more »
Air Canada Introduces Mandatory Temperature Checks
Air Canada will soon require all guests to have their temperature read, helping Air Canada detect potential travellers with COVID-19. Air Canada has announced the launch of… Read more »
Ontario Getting Close to Reopening Parks, Retail Curbside Pickup, Ford Says
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is teasing good news on steps toward reopening for retail stores, parks and cottagers, if the COVID-19 numbers keep going down. Ontario is… Read more »
Big Valley Jamboree Announces 2021 Headliners
Now is usually the time when Albertans decide on which musical festival they want to attend during summer. Unfortunately, Alberta has cancelled all large events through the… Read more »
What is Open in Canada – Week of May 4 – COVID-19 Reopening
Provinces across the country are easing COVID-19 restrictions. Here is the list of what is open now across Canada. Physical distancing measures are in place. All Canadians… Read more »
Spartan Bioscience Rapid Test for COVID-19 Recalled After Health Canada Expresses Concerns
A rapid test developed for COVID-19 has experienced a setback. Spartan Bioscience said Sunday that the concerns centre around the proprietary swab used in the test, but… Read more »
Federal Government Announces One Time up to $300 Extra Per Child CCB Payment in May
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has announced an extra $300 per child in May as part of federal initiatives to support families deal with the added pressures… Read more »
City of Toronto Cancels All Canada Day Events and Celebrations Will Move Online
The City of Toronto has cancelled all in-person Canada Day events and will celebrate all events virtually in 2020 to stop the spread of COVID-19. Events cancelled… Read more »
City of Edmonton Reopens Dog Parks From May 2
The City of Edmonton has announced its first steps toward a safe relaunch plan. As part of the plan dog parks restrictions are being relaxed from May… Read more »
List of Businesses Allowed to Reopen in Ontario From May 4
Premier Doug Ford has announced that some businesses that can comply with safety rules that allow staff and customers to maintain physical distancing will be allowed to… Read more »
Applications Are Open for Tax Free One Time $1000 British Columbia Emergency Benefit for Workers
On March 23, 2020, the government of British Columbia announced a cumulative economic package of $5 billion in income supports, tax relief and direct funding for people,… Read more »
Guidelines For Hiking & Visiting Alberta Parks
Alberta Parks is open from May 1 for hiking and individual campsite reservations will open from May 14 for camping from June 1. To combat the spread… Read more »
Jasper National Park is Not Open for Visitors, Park Asks Visitors to Stay Away
The municipality of Jasper is asking visitors to stay away from the National Park. The government of Alberta is reopening Alberta’s Provincial parks from May 1. Jasper… Read more »
Alberta Parks Reservation to Reopen May 14, 2020
Online camping reservations for Alberta Parks for 2020 summer season reopen on May 14. Alberta Parks is working hard to make campsites available as soon as possible,… Read more »
Toronto Pride to Host Pride and Pride Parade Online in 2020
As the City of Toronto has cancelled all city-led events and festivals through June 30, Pride Toronto has announced that Pride celebrations will be held online. The… Read more »
What is Open From May 11 in Newfoundland and Labrador During “Alert Level 4”
Chief medical officer of health Dr. Janice Fitzgerald introduced Newfoundland and Labrador’s reopening plan that follows five “alert levels” days after models showed the first wave of… Read more »
Saskatchewan Announce Travel Restrictions For Northern Saskatchewan
Northern Saskatchewan is currently dealing with an outbreak in La Loche and on Wednesday, Health officials reported the province’s sixth death Wednesday of a person in their… Read more »
Saskatchewan Introduces $400 Per Month Temporary Wage Supplement For Lower Income Essential Workers
The government of Saskatchewan has introduced a $400 per month temporary wage supplement for lower-income essential workers at senior-care, group homes, childcare facilities, and emergency and transition… Read more »