Youth Science Canada to Hold First Online STEM Fair
Youth Science Canada (YSC) will hold the annual STEM Fair online this year. COVID-19 shutdown caused the cancellation of 2020 Canada-Wide Science Fair where was scheduled to… Read more »
Parks Canada Suspends All Activities Including Camping Until At Least May 31
Parks Canada is asking Canadians to stay home and help limit the spread of COVID-19. Camping, group activities and events at all national parks, national historic sites,… Read more »
Good News: Global COVID-19 Total Recoveries Now Almost 4 Times The Number of Deaths
As COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreck lives across the world, a glimmer of hope. According to COVID-19 statistics compiled by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering… Read more »
Canada Together: A Showstopping Five-Night Concert Series Headlined by Country Music Superstars
ET Canada in partnership with the Canadian Country Music Association® and the CCMA Foundation, present Canada Together: In Concert, an unprecedented five-night broadcast event showcasing 20 of… Read more »
Drone Delivery Canada to Accelerate Commercial Testing of Long-Range Cargo Delivery Drones
With most Canadians and people across the world relying on delivery services, Drone Delivery Canada Corporation has announced that it will begin the commercial testing of the… Read more »
Learn Free Online Photography Courses From Nikon
Learn how to capture beautiful photographs and chronicle your COVID-19 days. Nikon is providing online courses free for the entire month of April through Nikon Live. As… Read more »
Alberta Will Test Anyone With COVID-19 Symptoms
During the April 13th press briefing, Dr. Deena Hinshaw said that Alberta has expanded access to COVID-19 laboratory tests to better trace the spread of the novel… Read more »
Look, a Zebra… a Donkey, No, Wait, It’s a Zonkey!
Nature really is wild in so many ways, and we, as humans, should never be surprised at the way animals find a way to accustom themselves to… Read more »
Saskatchewan Launches Emergency Support Program For Small Businesses
The government of Saskatchewan has announced $50 million in funding for small businesses through the new Saskatchewan Small Business Emergency Payment (SSBEP) to help deal with current… Read more »
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 »