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Alberta Reports 1st Death Due to COVID-19

Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced the first death in Alberta due to COVID-19. Dr. Deena Hinshaw said that the deceased is a man in his 6os from the… Read more »

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COVID-19: Canadian Muslim Response Network to Provide Free Food Kits

The Canadian Muslim Response Network (CMRN) has started free “pandemic kit” delivery support to those who are affected by the COVID-19 crisis. They will be delivering various… Read more »

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Coronavirus: Ontario Parks Closes All Provincial Parks

Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Jeff Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks announced that all provincial parks will be closed to… Read more »

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Calgary Transit Changes Due to COVID-19

To reduce the rate of spread of COVID-19, Calgary Transit is making the following changes effective March 20, 2020: Calgary Transit is asking customers to board buses… Read more »

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

Premier Jason Kenney, today, announced that as part of the government’s economic measures to help Albertans affected by the COVID-19 crisis, Alberta is providing immediate financial assistance… Read more »

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COVID-19: ATB Financial to Offer Mortgage Deferrals

Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a $82 billion COVID-19 Economic Response Plan to help Canadians affected by coronavirus related financial fallout. Part of the measure is… Read more »

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Saskatchewan Declares State of Emergency

Saskatchewan has announced that it is declaring a state of emergency. Saskatchewan has currently a total of 16 coronavirus cases. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) will be… Read more »

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COVID-19: Home Depot Canada Reduces Store Hours

The Home Depot® Canada has announced that it is temporarily reducing store hours in response to COVID-19.

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25 Places to Go Comfort Camping & Glamping in British Columbia

There is a new phenomenon out there that appeals to those who want a wilderness getaway, but don’t want to sacrifice the usual comforts of a hotel… Read more »

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COVID-19: Emergency Care Benefit of up to $900 for Two Weeks and Other Benefits Announced by Justin Trudeau

Prime Minister Trudeau has announced more than $82 billion through Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan to help Canadians affected by coronavirus related financial fallout. Highlights: $27 billion… Read more »

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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 »