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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
$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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »