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Watch Penguins Taking a Stroll Through Alberta’s Giant Mall

Marine Life, located in West Edmonton Mall, is home to two distinct attractions – Sea Life Caverns & Sea Lions’ Rock. Marine Life is an underground aquarium that… Read more »

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Alberta to Reopen From May 1 Starting With Parks Access – Alberta’s Relaunch Plan

The government of Alberta has announced Alberta’s relaunch strategy. Alberta is planning to reopen dental offices and golf courses shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic as early… Read more »

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Ontario Releases Reopening Guidelines For Businesses

Ontario is not yet setting dates for restarting the economy, but today the province is providing guidelines to businesses for how to reopen safely, including ground markings… Read more »

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Montreal Hospital to Test Disinfection Robot That Uses Ultraviolet Rays

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre says it will soon conduct the first Canadian test of a robot that uses ultraviolet light to disinfect. … Read more »

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Daiya Foods Introduce New and Revamped Cheeze Shreds, Burritos, and Veggie Crust Pizzas

Daiya Foods has introduced four new and revamped plant-based foods including Veggie Crust Pizzas, Cutting Board Cheeze Shreds, Gluten-free Thin Crust Pizzas, and Burritos. NEW & REVAMPED… Read more »

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Rules & Guidelines for Manitoba Businesses That Will Reopen on May 4

The Manitoba government has released its plan for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. Premier Brian Pallister says the phased-in… Read more »

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Manitoba Announces Reopening Framework with Many Services Opening From May 4

The Manitoba government has announced a multi-phased reopening framework, “Restoring Safe Services: Manitoba’s Pandemic Economic Recovery Roadmap” that will see some businesses and services start reopening from… Read more »

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Canadian Forces Snowbirds Aerobatics Team to Flyover Canada Starting in Nova Scotia

The Canadian Armed Forces is deploying its famed Snowbirds aerobatics team on a cross-country tour aimed at boosting morale as Canadians continue to struggle with the COVID-19… Read more »

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London Drugs is Offering Shelf Space to Local Small Businesses Closed by COVID-19

London Drugs has announced that it will offer shelf space in select stores to local small businesses that have had to close their doors due to COVID-19…. Read more »

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Calgary Pride to Host 2020 Festival Online

The organizers of Calgary Pride Week have announced that 2020 edition of the festival usually held during the labour day weekend will be held online. The decision… Read more »

More Than Half of Canadian Companies Seeing Sales Drop at Least 20%: Statcan

More Than Half of Canadian Companies Seeing Sales Drop at Least 20%: Statcan

Statistics Canada reports nearly one-third of Canadian businesses who responded in a newly released survey have seen their revenues plummet by 40 per cent as a result… Read more »

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Starbucks to Resume Operations Across Canada

Starbucks Canada has announced that it will resume operations across Canada starting this week and will open as many stores as possible by the end of May…. Read more »

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Tim Hortons’ Nova Scotia Strong Donuts are Available Now Across Canada

Tim Hortons launched Nova Scotia Strong donut in support of those affected by the tragic events in Nova Scotia. The campaign started in Nova Scotia on April… Read more »

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WE CELEBRATE: CLASS OF 2020 to Hold Virtual Graduating Party Featuring Host Lilly Singh

CTV and WE have announced that they will be holding a One-hour primetime special WE CELEBRATE: CLASS of 2020 so that students can celebrate the end of… Read more »

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H&M Canada Will Donate $300,000 Worth of Products to Women’s Shelters Canada

H&M Canada has announced that it has partnered with Women’s Shelters Canada to help those fleeing increasing domestic violence due to the “stay home” restrictions of COVID-19. … Read more »

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Amazon Launches Prime Video Store in Canada

Amazon has launched the Prime Video Store for Canada with new movie releases such as Jumanji: The Next Level and Sonic the Hedgehog. All Amazon customers in… Read more »

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April 28: Alberta Releases Updated COVID-19 Modelling that Projects Less than 300 Cases Requiring Hospitalisation During Peak

The Government of Alberta has released a new COVID-19 mathematical modelling with a new “low” modelling scenario which estimates about 298 Albertans requiring hospitalization and 95 in… Read more »

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What is Open From May 1 in Prince Edward Island During the First Phase of the Reopening Plan – “Renew PEI, Together”

The province’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced the first phase of the government’s “Renew P.E.I. Together” plan. The plan will be implemented… Read more »

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Manitoba Will Test Anybody with COVID-19 Like Symptoms

Manitoba government has announced that the province is expanding COVID-19 testing criteria while also ramping up its testing capacity. Effective immediately, any Manitoban with symptoms of COVID-19,… Read more »

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April 28: Latest COVID-1 Modelling Forecasting up to 66,835 Cases by May 5 in Canada

New models released by the federal government show a pandemic paradox is playing out in Canada as more people die from COVID-19, even as the increase in new… Read more »

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Buy NHL Facemasks in Support of Food Banks Canada: Toronto MapleLeafs to Vancouver Canucks Facemasks Now Available

With the CDC and Canadian Public Health officials recommending non-medical masks to protect others around you when you are in places where it is difficult to ensure… Read more »

Canadians Divided Over Making COVID-19 Vaccine Mandatory: Poll

Canadians Divided Over Making COVID-19 Vaccine Mandatory: Poll

While researchers across the planet race to find a vaccine for COVID−19, a new poll suggests Canadians are divided over whether getting it should be mandatory or… Read more »

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City of Toronto Launches CurbTO Plan to Address Lineups and Crowded Sidewalks

City of Toronto has launched a new program developed by Toronto Public Health and Transportation Services called CurbTO plan to address lineups and crowded sidewalks. Though the… Read more »

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City of Edmonton Lays off 900 City Employees

City of Edmonton has announced that it is temporarily laying off an additional 900 City employees due to reductions in transit service, outdoor programming, and lower demand… Read more »