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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 »

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You Will be Fined At-least $1,000 If You Violate Alberta’s COVID-19 Rules

Alberta has announced that the government is amending the Procedures Regulation under the Provincial Offences Procedures Act. Through this amendment community peace officers, in addition to police,… Read more »

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This is What You Will Get Through Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan

The Canadian government has announced that Bill C-13, the COVID-19 Emergency Response Act, has received Royal Assent. This means that all measures announced as part of the… Read more »

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British Columbia to Provide a Rental Supplement of up to $500

British Columbia has announced a new rental supplement to help both renters and landlords by offering up to $500 a month towards their rent as a result… Read more »

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COVID-19: Eligible Canadians to Get $2000 Under Canada Emergency Response Benefit

As part of the Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, the government is establishing Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) that will give eligible Canadians a taxable… Read more »

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How to Apply for Alberta’s Emergency COVID-19 Isolation Support of $1,146

On March 18th, Premier Jason Kenney announced that as part of the government’s economic measures to help Albertans affected by the COVID-19 crisis, Alberta will providing immediate… Read more »

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COVID-19: All Ontario Malls Closed Except For Essential Services

All Ontario malls are closed except for essential services like grocery shopping, banking services, and restaurant take-outs as a response to the Ontario Government’s mandatory closure of… Read more »

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Etobicoke Creek in Mississauga Runs Red

It is almost biblical! Etobicoke Creek in Mississauga started running red from yesterday after approximately 400L of red ink was spilled into the Creek. Peel Public Works… Read more »

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Coronavirus: Cadillac Fairview Malls Reduce Hours & Closes Indoor Access in Select Malls

March 25: In response to Quebec and Ontario closing all non-essential services, Cadillac Fairview Corporation have enclosed shopping centres in Ontario & Quebec. What is Closed: Ontario… Read more »

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Fantastic Four Comic Books Worth $50,000 Stolen in Calgary

Calgary Police is asking the Public’s help in finding three rare comic books, worth approximately $50,000 which were stolen as part of a targeted robbery at Alpha… Read more »

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British Columbia to Close Select Provincial Parks and Recreation Areas

BC Parks has announced that it is implementing full closures of certain parks throughout the province, as people are not complying with the provincial health officer’s requirement… Read more »

COVID-19: Ontario Reduces Electricity Prices by Changing Day Time Rates For 45 Days

COVID-19: Ontario Reduces Electricity Prices by Changing Day Time Rates For 45 Days

As the province and the country continue to reel under the economic pressures brought on by COVID-19 pandemic, Premier Doug Ford has announced that the government is… Read more »

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Stay Home: Parks Canada Suspends Vehicle Access to National Parks Across the Country

Parks Canada is asking Canadians to stay home. Parks Canada has announced that it is introducing additional measures to reduce the rate of spread of COVID-19. On… Read more »

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COVID-19: List of Essential Services That Can Remain Open in Ontario

On the morning of Monday, March 23, the Ontario Government ordered all non-essential businesses to close down effective 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24th to prevent the… Read more »

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COVID-19: Canada Post Reduces Hours & Changes Delivery Services

Canada Post has announced that in order to keep postal workers and the community safe during COVID-19, Canada Post has initiated some changes to its retail hours… Read more »