British Columbia to Pay Tax Free $1,000 as Emergency Benefit to B.C. Workers
British Columbia has announced a cumulative economic package of $5 billion in income supports, tax relief and direct funding for people, businesses and services to ease the… Read more »
Coronavirus: What is Open & Closed in Regina
To reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission, the Saskatchewan Government has issued guidelines and restrictions under the current Public Health Order. Public Health Orders – Currently In Effect Masks… Read more »
COVID-19: Air Canada to Bring Home Canadians from Peru, Ecuador, and Spain
Air Canada will operate six special flights from Lima, Barcelona, and Quito this week. These flights are operated in collaboration with the Government of Canada, are part… Read more »
COVID-19: All Non-Essential Businesses in Ontario to Close Down From March 25
The Ontario Government has ordered all non-essential businesses to close down. The mandatory closure of all non-essential workplaces will be effective as of Tuesday, March 24th at… Read more »
What Should You Do and How To Get Tested If You Think You Have Coronavirus
With the COVID-19 spreading to more than 100 countries of the world, the chances of Canadians getting infected due to their trips aboard are very high. With… Read more »
COVID-19: City of Calgary Closing All Playgrounds
CEMA Chief Tom Sampson announced that City of Calgary is closing all City-operated playgrounds (equipment only) effective immediately due to COVID-19. All city parks will remain open… Read more »
COVID-19: Seats Available in Select Repatriation Flights by Swoop
Government of Canada and select Canadian Airlines are operating repatriation flights from various parts of the world after COVID-19 pandemic has changed travel in unprecedented ways. COVID-19:… Read more »
See HBO, Star Trek through Crave for Free for 30 Days
Bell Media’s Crave announced that it is providing a month free trial of Crave TV for any new subscribers. This is a one-time-only offer for first-time, direct-to-consumer… Read more »
COVID-19: Alberta Will No Longer Test Travellers Who Have Mild Symptoms
Alberta Government has announced that travellers who returned to Alberta after March 12 and have mild symptoms will no longer be tested for COVID-19. Instead, they will be… Read more »
COVID-19: Self Isolate If You Flew on These WestJet Flights
In an effort to contain community transmission and rapid rate of spread due to coronavirus, WestJet is continuously releasing details of seats where the passengers who were… Read more »
Do Not Take Aspirin To Prevent ‘FIRST’ Stroke or Heart Disease
Heart & Stroke Foundation is asking Canadians not to take Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) if they do not have a history of stroke or heart or vascular disease…. Read more »
Sobeys Employees to Get Increased Pay During COVID-19
Sobeys has announced a new pay program called, Hero Pay Program to support its employees who are playing a vital role in providing Canadians with the food,… Read more »
Free Online Educational Resources
We are in the age of social distancing and self-isolation with schools across Canada closed to “flatten the curve” of COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a list of… Read more »
ATB Financial Temporary Branch Closures Due to COVID-19
ATB Financial is closing some of its local branches as a precautionary measure to slow the spread of COVID-19. ATB is also reducing hours at all locations…. Read more »
Free Online Learning Tools for Kids (K-12) at TVO – Ontario
TVO has launched an online free learning program as part of the Ontario Ministry of Education’s Learn at Home program. This platform is a new learning initiative… Read more »
Mandatory COVID-19 Self-Isolation & Other Emergency Measures in Saskatchewan Due to COVID-19
Saskatchewan has introduced very strict measures in order to combat COVID-19. Premier Scott Moe signed an order pursuant to the provincial State of Emergency directing that all… Read more »
25 of the Best Things to Do on Manitoulin Island
Manitoulin Island is unique for so many reasons. Located in Northeastern Ontario on Lake Huron, it’s the world’s largest freshwater island. Manitoulin Island, surprisingly, also contains more… Read more »
What is Restricted During U.S.-Canada Border Closure for Non-Essential Purposes
On March 18th, 2020, President Donald Trump on twitter announced that the Canada-U.S. border will be closed to non-essential traffic as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic…. Read more »
Manitoba Declares State of Emergency
The Manitoba government has declared a provincewide state of emergency to protect the health and safety of all Manitobans and reduce the spread of COVID-19 on March… Read more »
Canadian Museum of Human Rights: The Museum is Closed, But Come in!
Winnipeg’s Canadian Museum of Human Rights has temporarily closed its doors to visitors in a bid to stop the Covid-19 pandemic. But that doesn’t mean you can’t… Read more »
City of Calgary Service Changes Including Waste & Recycling Services, and Animal Services
In order to combat the rate of spread of COVID-19, City of Calgary declared a state of local emergency on Sunday, March 15, 2020, and closed all… Read more »
26 Things to Do in Algoma Country
Algoma Country is known across the country for its beauty. The region is spectacular in any season, and is known for its plethora of outdoor activities. Even… Read more »
How To Social Distance – Guidelines From Alberta Health
Alberta Health has published a list of guidelines on how to practice social distancing as you go about your daily lives including grocery shopping and riding an… Read more »
VIA Rail Train Cancellations & Service Changes Due to COVID-19
Via Rail is cancelling Canadian and Ocean routes because of COVID-19 pandemic. In light of a significant reduction in passenger volumes as well as the most recent… Read more »