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See Thousands of Movies, Educational Films, Immersive Virtual Reality Series For Free Online

If you want to see quality films, educational content online for free, visit the National Film Board of Canada’s website. As Canada’s public producer and distributor, NFB’s… Read more »

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Coronavirus: Porter Airlines Temporarily Suspends All Services

  Porter Airlines is temporarily suspending flights from the end of operating day on March 20 to May 31, 2020. Porter Airlines will resume services on June… Read more »

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Ikea Canada Temporarily Closing All Its Stores

On the heels of big retailers like The Bay, Nordstorm, Lululemon, Nike closing their physical store locations across Canada and Cadillac Fairview Malls reducing operating hours, Ikea… Read more »

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COVID-19: Canada’s Big Banks to Offer Deferral of Payments on Mortgages for up to Six Months

Canada’s six largest banks have announced a co-ordinated relief program to ease financial pressures due to the spread of COVID-19. Bank of Montreal, CIBC, National Bank of… Read more »

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What is Open & Closed During Parks Canada Visitor Services Closure Due to COVID-19

UPDATE: Parks Canada Suspends Vehicle Access to Parks Canada Locations Across the Country Parks Canada will be temporarily suspending all visitor services in all national parks, national historic… Read more »

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Alberta Declares A State Of Public Health Emergency

Alberta government has declared a state of public health emergency to combat the rapid rise of COVID-19. What Does Alberta’s State of Emergency Mean: Alberta declared a… Read more »

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These Are the Alberta Parks Facilities Closed Due to COVID-19

Alberta has adopted aggressive measures to combat the rapid rate of spread of COVID-19 including suspending classes in schools, closing daycares, and closing Alberta Parks facilities. All … Read more »

Parks Canada to Close All Visitor Services in National Parks

Parks Canada to Close All Visitor Services in National Parks

Prime Minister Trudeau announced that Parks Canada will be closing visitor services across all Parks Canada managed sites. Trudeau said that Parks Canada will be shutting down… Read more »

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Canada to Provide $5000 Loan to Help Canadians Abroad to Come Home

The Government of Canada is creating a special financial assistance program, the COVID-19 Emergency Loan Program for Canadians Abroad. The government announced that Canadians who are outside… Read more »

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Quebec to Pay $573 Per Week to Workers to Ease Financial Worries Due to Coronavirus Isolation

On Monday, March 16, 2020, François Legault, the Premier of Québec, and Jean Boulet, the Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Solidarity and Minister Responsible for the… Read more »

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Ontario Declares State of Emergency

Ford government has declared a state of emergency to combat the rapid rise of COVID-19. What does Ontario’s State of Emergency Mean: The Government of Ontario announced… Read more »

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WestJet to Suspend All International Flights

In response to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement that Canada will be closing its borders to all those who are not Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or U.S…. Read more »

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Cineplex to Close All Theatres Across Canada

Cineplex Theatres, in response to limiting the rate of spread of COVID-19 pandemic, will be closing all 165 theatres nationwide. All Cineplex Theatres, The Rec Rooms and… Read more »

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Alberta Government Services Suspended Due to COVID-19

Alberta reported 18 additional cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 74. To combat wide-spread disruptions caused by COVID-19, Alberta has… Read more »

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Please Donate Blood – It’s Safe to Donate Blood During COVID-19

Canadian Blood Services is urging all healthy eligible blood donors to book and keep their appointments as there has been a recent spike in appointment cancellations in… Read more »

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Alberta Reports Coronavirus Cases Across the Province; Community Spread in Edmonton & Calgary; Total Now 74

Alberta reported 18 additional cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 74. Alberta Health Official said that cases have now been… Read more »

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If You Flew on These Flights (Seats) to Alberta Before March 12 – Self-isolate For 14 Days and Monitor For Symptoms

Alberta as part of ramping up its effort to contain and limit the rate of spread of COVID-19 have directed all Albertans who have returned from outside… Read more »

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Toronto Asks Dine-in Restaurants, Bars, Nightclubs, and Theatres to Close Temporarily

Toronto Medical Officer of Health is asking dine-in restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and theatres to close temporarily to prevent rapid spread of COVID-19 effective 12:01 a.m., March 17, 2020…. Read more »

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New Brunswick to Shutdown All Non-Essential Government Services Due to COVID-19

New Brunswick government has announced that based upon recommendations by Dr. Jennifer Russell, the chief medical officer of health, all non-essential government services will be shut down… Read more »

Ripleys Aquarium of Canada Closes Temporarily Due to COVID-19 From March 17

Ripleys Aquarium of Canada Closes Temporarily Due to COVID-19 From March 17

Ripleys Aquarium of Canada announced that in response to the evolving situation unfolding around COVID-19 and following advice from government health officials advising Canadians to practice social… Read more »

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Canada to Close Border to Non-Citizens and Non-Permanent Residents, Excludes U.S Citizens

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada will be closing its borders to all those who are not citizens or permanent residents of Canada. U.S. Citizens are exempt from this restriction at this time. This is effective March 18, 2020 at 12:01 a.m.

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TTC Cancels St Patrick’s Day Free Ride

In order to support ongoing public health efforts around social distancing, the planned free St. Patrick’s Day rides tomorrow are being cancelled. Jameson Irish Whiskey had partnering… Read more »

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Saskatchewan to Close Schools Indefinitely From March 20

The Government of Saskatchewan announced that all classes in Saskatchewan, pre K-12 Schools will be suspended indefinitely, effective March 20, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Saskatchewan… Read more »

Calgary Zoo Closed to Public Due to Coronavirus

Calgary Zoo Closed to Public Due to Coronavirus

Calgary Zoo has announced that the Zoo will be temporarily closing effective March 16, 2020 in response to the constantly evolving novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The Zoo… Read more »