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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

How To Social Distance – Guidelines From Alberta Health

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 »

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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 »

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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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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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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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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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Please Donate Blood – It’s Safe to Donate Blood During COVID-19

Canadian Blood Services is urging all healthy eligible blood donors to book and keep their appointments as there has been a recent spike in appointment cancellations in… Read more »

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Canada to Close Border to Non-Citizens and Non-Permanent Residents, Excludes U.S Citizens

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada will be closing its borders to all those who are not citizens or permanent residents of Canada. U.S. Citizens are exempt from this restriction at this time. This is effective March 18, 2020 at 12:01 a.m.

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Coronavirus: Rogers Offers Free Canada-Wide Long Distance, Global Roaming, Free TV Shows and Movies

In response to COVID-19, Rogers is offering free services and customer support including free access to TV shows and movies, Canada-wide long distance, and global roaming. FREE… Read more »

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Coronavirus: Lululemon Temporarily Closing All Stores in North America & Europe

Following the heels of multiple retailers across North America, Lululemon is temporarily closing all stores across North America and Europe due to Coronavirus from March 16th to… Read more »

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Coronavirus: Ontario Parks Cancels All Events & Programs, Closes Parks Buildings

Update: Coronavirus: Ontario Parks Closes All Provincial Parks Ontario Government has announced that in response to Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health’s recommendation regarding public gatherings, Ontario… Read more »

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Total Coronavirus Cases in Ontario Cross 100

22 new coronavirus cases were confirmed today in Ontario, taking the total cases to 101. There are 939 cases currently under investigation, with 96 active cases and… Read more »

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Do I Have Coronavirus: How to Self Assess Using Alberta Health Tool

With every sniffle and cough leading you to wonder whether you have coronavirus and causing you to call Public Health Lines, only to be put on hold… Read more »

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Saskatchewan Researchers Testing Vaccine for Coronavirus

Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization-International Vaccine Centre (VIDO-InterVac) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is racing the clock to find a vaccine against SARS-CoV-2. VIDO-InterVac has announced… Read more »

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Ottawa’s National Arts Centre Cancels All Shows & Events Until Sunday April 5, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to cause wide-spread disruptions across Canada including school closures, National Arts Centre taking into consideration, the health and safety of visitors, artists, and staff is… Read more »