April 1: Total COVID-19 Cases Now 871 in Alberta
Alberta reported an additional 117 cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in the province to to 871. There have been a total of 11… Read more »
City of Calgary Guidelines on Safe Elevator Etiquette During COVID-19
City of Calgary has provided guidance on how to ride elevators during COVID-19 while maintaining social distancing. According to the city of Calgary, safe elevator etiquette includes:… Read more »
Canada Announces Eligibility Criteria For 75% Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, on March 27 announced that the Government is proposing to introduce a wage subsidy of 75 per cent for qualifying businesses, for up… Read more »
Vancouver Restaurants Open for Takeout and Delivery During COVID-19
Things are changing day-by-day as our community does what it can to flatten the curve and stay safe in the COVID-19 pandemic. This means some changes for… Read more »
How to Apply For Canada Emergency Response Benefit When it Launches on April 6
Today, the Government of Canada announced that Canadians will be able to apply for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) from April 6th. Canada Emergency Response Benefit… Read more »
How to Apply For Canada Emergency Business Account Through CIBC
CIBC announced that it is launching a fully digital application process for clients eligible for the new Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) as part of the federal… Read more »
You Can Now Buy Manitoba Outdoor Licences and Permits Online
The Manitoba government has launched a new online service for the sale of outdoor licences and permits. Permits available online include hunting and angling licenses as well… Read more »
$100,000 in Fines and One Year in Jail if You Violate Ontario’s COVID-19 Rules
Ontario has announced strict measures as people continue to flock to parks even after the government declared a state of emergency to prevent the rapid spread of… Read more »
The Ontario Health Coalition: Residents of Many Ontario Long-Term Care Homes Infected With COVID-19
Ontario Health Coalition reported that residents of more than a dozen long-term care homes and almost 100 health care workers in Ontario are infected with COVID-19. The… Read more »
Toronto Cancels All Public Events Through June 30 Including Pride Parade
City of Toronto Mayor John Tory has announced that the city is cancelling all city-led events and festivals through June 30 in response to the recent provincial… Read more »
Thornhill Medical to Deliver Mobile Ventilator Systems to Canadian Facilities By Early April
Thornhill Medical announced that it has signed an agreement with the Government of Ontario to produce and supply several of its compact, portable ICU units for use… Read more »
Canadian Geographic Education Launches Free Online Classroom
The Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS) is launching Canadian Geographic Education’s #OnlineClassroom, which will offer its free, bilingual learning tools to all Canadians to support teachers, parents… Read more »
Ontario Extends School Closures Until May 4
Ontario has announced that it is extending school and child care centre closures until May 4 to continue the efforts to strop the spread of COVID-19. Public… Read more »
Justin Trudeau Announces $2 Billion Investment and Made in Canada Solutions to Fight COVID-19
Today, Justin Trudeau announced that the Government of Canada is investing $2 billion to support diagnostic testing and to purchase ventilators and protective personal equipment like masks… Read more »
Manitoba suspends in-class learning Indefinitely
Manitoba is suspending all in-class learning for all classes from kindergarten to Grade 12 indefinitely for this school year. This is made on advice from Manitoba’s Chief… Read more »
Ontario Announce Six-Month Interest-Free Student Loan Deferrals
The government of Ontario has announced that it temporarily deferring payments for Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) loans. Eligible Canadians to Get $2000 Under Canada Emergency Response… Read more »
TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival Postponed
Jazz Winnipeg has decided to postpone the 2020 TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival. The festival’s headliners had been announced earlier this month. Popular artists The Jim Cuddy Band,… Read more »
Charlottetown Restaurants Open for Take-Out & Delivery During COVID-19
Take-out and delivery is a great way of supporting local businesses while making dinner time super easy. Many local restaurants in Charlottetown are still open offering take-out,… Read more »
Ontario Closes All Playgrounds and Outdoor Recreational Facilities
The government of Ontario has issued a new emergency order under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act to close all outdoor recreational amenities, such as sports… Read more »
Toilet Paper Moby Dick & More: Visit Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditoriums Online
Established in 1964, Ripley’s Believe it or Not Odditorium in Niagara Falls, Ontario is the second oldest Ripley’s museum in the world. In normal times, you can… Read more »
March 30: Alberta Reports 5 More Deaths; Total COVID-19 Cases Now 690
Alberta has announced 5 more COVID-19 related deaths taking the provincial total of fatalities to 8. 29 new positive COVID-19 cases were also reported. Currently, there are… Read more »
Manitoba to Allow Sale of Alcoholic Beverages for Take Out and Delivery Service
Manitoba government has announced that the government will authorize the sale of liquor with take-out and delivery meal service by licensed establishments. Earlier today, the Manitoba government… Read more »
COVID-19: List of Essential Business in Manitoba That Can Remain Open Starting April 1
*** New Restrictions: Manitoba COVID-19 Restrictions Under Critical #RestartMB Pandemic Response System Starting Nov 12 No Visitors in Homes and Only Essential Items In-Store Shopping Starting Nov… Read more »
Two Fatalities Represent First COVID-19 Deaths in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan reported its first death on Sunday, March 29. Twenty new coronavirus cases were also reported taking the total to 176. According to the news release, two… Read more »