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Ontario to Remove Vaccine Passport Requirements on Mar 1st, More Restrictions Lifted on Feb 17th
Ontario has announced that the province is lifting proof of vaccine requirements and capacity restrictions in all settings by March 1st. In addition, the province is lifting… Read more »
Ontario Declares State of Emergency Due to Trucker Convoy Protests
Premier Doug Ford along with Solicitor General Sylvia Jones, Attorney General Doug Downey has declared a State of Emergency as of February 11th due to the ongoing… Read more »
You Can Now Get Free COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing Kits at These Ontario Grocery Stores & Pharmacies
Ontario has announced that the province will distribute free-of-charge rapid antigen test kits through 2,385 participating grocery stores and pharmacies across the province. Starting today, 5.5 million… Read more »
Coronavirus: What is Open & Closed in Ottawa Effective Jan 31, 2022
Here is a list of what is open and closed in Ottawa as Ontario has moved into the first step of its reopening plan announced on January… Read more »
What is Open/Closed in Ontario Effective Jan. 31, 2022
Ontario is reopening indoor dining, indoor attractions like museums and galleries with 50 per cent capacity effective January 31st 12:01 a.m. as the province moves into the… Read more »
Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rate Steady at 0.25%
If you have a variable mortgage, you can heave a sigh of relief as the Bank of Canada is holding its interest rate steady at the overnight… Read more »
Unique Winter Patio in Ottawa: You Can Now Enjoy “The Spirit of Exploration” on the Rideau Canal Skateway
Well, you might have heard that Canada’s UNESCO heritage skateway is open for public skating. This year, you can enjoy a new experience on the skateway –… Read more »
Explore Ice Stalactites and Stalagmites at Canadian Shield’s Largest Cave Near Ottawa
Did you know that the largest cave in the Canadian shield is located near Ottawa? AND that it is open during winter? Then, plan a day trip… Read more »
Ontario’s Phased Approach to Reopening: Timeline & List of Restrictions Easing Effective January 31, 2022
Ontario Premier Doug Ford today announced some COVID-19 public health measures which were introduced on January 5th will be lifted beginning January 31st. According to the news… Read more »
These Are the Factors That Led to Canada’s 30-Year High Inflation Rate
Statistics Canada today released the Consumer Price Index which rose up 4.8% compared to December 2020. According to the report by the agency, the Consumer Price Index… Read more »
COVID-19 Detected in Deers in Southwestern Ontario
Ontario Natural Resources and Forestry says SARS-CoV-2 virus was detected in white-tailed deer samples collected from southwestern Ontario in November. Though, this is the first time that… Read more »
14 Heated Patios to Enjoy Outdoor Dining During Winter in and Around Ottawa
Don’t let winter stop you from enjoying outdoor dining. Patio season can be all year long when they’re heated and what better place to enjoy it than… Read more »
Misery Index: Canada Ranks 6th Most Miserable Country Among 35 Advanced Economies
Canada ranks 6th most miserable country among 35 advanced economies worldwide due to higher inflation and higher unemployment, says a Fraser Institute Study based on Misery Index…. Read more »
New Canadian Modelling Shows Omicron Wave Peaking at Nearly 200,000 Cases A Day
Public Health Agency of Canada has released the latest epidemiology and modelling data which forecasts a rapidly accelerating Omicron case surge for Canada. The data which is… Read more »
Immunocompromised Ontarians Can Book Appointments For Fourth Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Starting January 14th
Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore announced today that immunocompromised residents are eligible for a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine starting tomorrow. All immunocompromised… Read more »
Ridiculously Fake Toonies Circulating Now in Ontario
Ontario Provincial Police is asking public help in locating people who used counterfeit toonies in the town of Hawkesbury. The toonies may at one glance look genuine… Read more »
These Are the Most Popular Baby Names in Ontario for 2020
Ontario has released the list of most popular baby names for the year 2020. Baby girl name Olivia continues to top the list and is at the… Read more »
List of Places Distributing Free COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test Kits in Ontario
Update: February 9, 2022 — Get Free COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing Kits at These Ontario Grocery Stores & Pharmacies The previous article follows: Ontario government is distributing… Read more »
Glassdoor: These Are Canada’s Best Places to Work in 2022 According to Employees
Glassdoor has announced the winners of its annual Employees’ Choice Awards which recognises the Best Places to Work in 2022 across Canada with 1,000 or more employees…. Read more »
François Legault: Unvaccinated Quebecers Will Have to Pay a Health Tax
Quebec says residents who are unvaccinated against COVID-19 will have to pay a health tax. As omicron variant-induced COVID-19 cases are putting strain on Quebec’s hospitals, Premier… Read more »
Ontario to Deploy Internationally Trained Nurses, Other Allied Medical Professionals to Hospitals
Ontario today announced that the province will be deploying internationally educated nurses, nursing students and other allied medical professionals to deal with the Omicron variant induced staffing… Read more »
You Need to Reserve Skate Time at Ottawa’s Popular Outdoor Rinks Starting January 10th
The city of Ottawa is re-introducing the online reservation system for four of its most popular outdoor slating rinks. The city says the measure is to facilitate the… Read more »
Ontario to Lower 24-Hour Electricity Price to Off-Peak Rate Starting Jan. 18th
Ford administration is fixing 24-hour electric rates to the current off-peak rate of 8.2 cents per kilowatt-hour starting Tuesday, January 18, 2022. The government says this move… Read more »
What is Open/Closed in Ontario Effective Jan. 5, 2022: List of Restrictions in Modified Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen
Ontario has announced that the province is moving to Modified Step 2 of the Roadmap to Reopen effective January 5, 2022, to combat the rising number of… Read more »