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Alberta Limit Gatherings to 15 People Due to COVID-19

Alberta has announced that effective today, people are prohibited from attending gatherings of more than 15, and they must observe two metres of social distancing. According to the… Read more »

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Alberta Closes All Non-Essential Services

Premier Jason Kenney announced that as a result of the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, attendance at certain businesses and organizations across the province will be prohibited effective immediately…. Read more »

Alberta Closes All Dine-in Services in Bars & Restaurants Due to COVID-19

Alberta Closes All Dine-in Services in Bars & Restaurants Due to COVID-19

Alberta has asked all bars and restaurants to close dine-in services to protect the health and safety of Albertans during COVID-19. Take-out, delivery and drive-through service is… Read more »

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Alberta Announces Rent and Eviction Freeze to Protect Renters

Alberta government has announced various measures to protect renters while Alberta’s state of public health emergency remains in effect. The measures announced are part of the part… Read more »

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Alberta Closes Vehicle Access to All Provincial Parks

Alberta Government has announced that it is closing vehicle access to all provincial parks as part of aggressive measures to combat the rapid rate of spread of COVID-19.

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The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Offers Free Introductory Astronomy Lessons Online

The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada is hosting introductory astronomy sessions called Homebound Astronomy to help Canadians keep learning about the sky from your own from your… Read more »

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GST/HST Remittance Deferral Support for Canadian Businesses During COVID-19

Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the Government is deferring Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) remittances and customs duty payments to help with cash… Read more »

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Canada Emergency Business Account and New Loan Programs for Small Businesses

Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the Canadian government will increase its wage subsidy for eligible small businesses to 75% from 10% announced earlier as part… Read more »

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25 Bucket List Activities in Kootenay Rockies

It is hard to find the right words to describe the gorgeous Kootenay Rockies and the amazing National and Provincial Parks that are included in the region,… Read more »

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Crescendo of the Bells: Catholic Churches in Quebec to Ring Bells During COVID-19

Archbishop Christian Lépine of Montreal and Auxiliary Bishop Marc Pelchat of Québec have asked Catholic churches in their dioceses to ring their bells for 10 minutes, starting… Read more »

Hydro One Suspends Late payments For All Customers

Hydro One Suspends Late payments For All Customers

Hydro One, Ontario’s largest electricity transmission, and distribution provider has announced that it will temporarily suspend late fees for all customers to provide support to its customers… Read more »

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March 27: Bank of Canada Cuts Interest Rates to 0.25 Percent

The Bank of Canada has lowered its interest rate by 50 basis points to ¼ percent. After the rate cut, the bank rate is ½ percent and… Read more »

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In-Person Service Canada Centres Will Be Closed to Public Due to COVID-19

Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development has announced that in-person Service Canada Centres will be shut down. Hussen said, “During a time when we… Read more »

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How to Do Safe Grocery Shopping and Clean Fresh Produce – COVID-19

According to WHO and Public Health Canada, COVID-19 is not a foodborne illness and currently, there is no evidence to the contrary. Coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads through respiratory… Read more »

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T&T Supermarket in Calgary Closes After Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19

T&T has closed T&T Supermarket at Calgary’s Pacific Place Mall after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19. The statement by the company’s CEO Tina Lee said, … Read more »

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This is What Canada’s Big Banks’ Mortgage Deferrals Actually Offer

On March 16th, Canada’s six largest banks– Bank of Montreal, CIBC, National Bank of Canada, RBC Royal Bank, Scotiabank, and TD Bank – announced that they will… Read more »

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Check Out the Social Distancing Inspired Logos of Famous Brands

Famous Brands are spreading social distancing awareness by re-creating their logos that put social distancing in focus. See these new logos and campaigns below. You may like:… Read more »

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COVID-19: List of Essential Services in British Columbia

As Canada steps up its efforts to mitigate the devastating effects of COVID-19 pandemic, British Columbia has released a list of essential services that are needed for… Read more »

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New Brunswick Workers Emergency Income Benefit: $900 One-Time Income Benefit

The New Brunswick government has announced various financial measures to help impacted workers and businesses through the COVID-19 crisis. The measures include: New Brunswick Workers Emergency Income… Read more »

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Air Transat to Operate Repatriation Flights From El Salvador and Guatemala

Air Transat has announced that it will be operating two special flights to return Canadians stranded in El Salvador and Guatemala. These flights, operated in collaboration with… Read more »

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Must Listen: Calgary & Edmonton Philharmonic Musicians Play Orchestral Concert in Self-Isolation

Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and Edmonton Philharmonic Orchestra have created CPO + ESO Quarantine 2020 Project to make physical distancing and mandatory stay at home orders easier. CPO… Read more »

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$200 for Childcare and Other Benefits Under Ontario’s $17 Billion COVID-19 Plan

Ontario has released Ontario’s Action Plan: Responding to COVID-19, as a first step in its response to COVID-19. Finance Minister Rod Phillips said that the $17 billion… Read more »

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COVID-19: Canadian Tire Increases Pay of All Active Canadian Tire Store Employees

As the country is dealing with the fall-out of COVID-19 pandemic, the essential services workers are at the forefront of serving Canada’s communities. As a result, Canadian… Read more »

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COVID-19: City of Toronto is Closing All Park Amenities & Playgrounds

City of Toronto is closing playgrounds and other parks amenities to stop the spread of COVID-19. The city has more than 1,500 parks and 800+ playgrounds. Toronto’s… Read more »