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Trudeau Promises $75M More for Off-Reserve Indigenous Services in Pandemic

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is sending $75 million to organizations that help Indigenous people living in urban areas and off reserves through the… Read more »

Poll: Canadians Disagree on Province Wide Reopening

Poll: Canadians Disagree on Province Wide Reopening

As provinces take their cautious first steps to allow people back into local businesses, a new poll suggests most Canadians don’t think province-wide measures are the best way to reopen the… Read more »

Statistics Canada: Annual Inflation Rate Turned Negative in April

Statistics Canada: Annual Inflation Rate Turned Negative in April

Statistics Canada says the annual inflation rate turned negative in April as the economy came to a standstill in the first full month of the pandemic. The… Read more »

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May 19: Canada Emergency Business Account Eligibility Extended to Include Sole Proprietors and Family-Owned Corporations

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced an expansion to the eligibility criteria for the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) to include many owner-operated small businesses. The federal… Read more »

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Canadian Snowbirds Cross Country Flyover Schedule – Operation INSPIRATION

The unique mission dubbed, Operation INSPIRATION will see the team’s signature nine-jet formation, with trailing white smoke, flying over cities across the country starting in Nova Scotia and working west throughout the week.

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First Clinical Trial For COVID-19 Vaccine Approved By Health Canada

Health Canada has approved the first clinical trials in Canada of a potential COVID-19 vaccine at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia. This news was announced by Trudeau today… Read more »

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Nando’s Canada Closing 21 Locations Due to COVID-19 Crisis

Nando’s Canada has announced that it is permanently closing 21 of its corporate owned-and-operated restaurants due to a sharp decline in sales during the COVID-19 crisis. Nando’s… Read more »

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May 15: More Employers Can Now Apply For Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy as Eligibility Criteria Expanded

The federal government announced that federal wage subsidy for employees in businesses hit hard by COVID-19 will last at least until the end of August. Trudeau also… Read more »

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Feds Extend GST/HST Credit and Canada Child Benefit for Those Unable to File Their 2019 Tax Returns on Time

Minister of National Revenue Diane Lebouthillier announced that benefit payments will continue for an additional three months for those who are not able to file their 2019… Read more »

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May 15: How to Apply For Canada Emergency Student Benefit

The CESB, which will be delivered by the Canada Revene Agency (CRA), will provide temporary income support to eligible post-secondary students and new graduates who are unable to work or find work this summer due to COVID-19, or are working and are not making over $1000.

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What is Allowed at Parks Canada National Parks and Historic Sites From June 1

Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson announced that national parks will resume some operations from June 1. Wilkinson says some trails, day use areas, green spaces and recreational boating… Read more »

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New Brunswick to Reopen Provincial Parks From May 15

New Brunswick is reopening provincial parks and other major tourist attractions as part of Phase 2 (Orange) of its COVID-19 recovery plan. New Brunswick provincial parks and… Read more »

Optional Buyback Program Could See Assault-Style Gun Ban Unravel, Group Warns

Optional Buyback Program Could See Assault-Style Gun Ban Unravel, Group Warns

A leading proponent of stricter gun control says allowing owners of recently banned firearms to keep them would make it easier for a different government to reverse the ban in future.

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Face Masks are Mandatory For Uber Passengers & Drivers In Canada

Uber has announced that all Uber drivers and passengers in Canada will have to wear a mask from Monday, May 18. According to the statement, both drivers… Read more »

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May 15: Applications Will Open for the Canada Emergency Student Benefit This Friday

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced that the Canada Emergency Student Benefit application process will open this Friday, May 15. The CESB will be available from May… Read more »

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The 12 Outstanding Designs that Won 2020 Governor General’s Medals in Architecture

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) and the Canada Council for the Arts have announced the recipients of the Governor General’s Medals in Architecture. The awards… Read more »

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Federal Government Announces Financing Help for the Country’s Biggest Companies

The country’s largest employers will soon be able to land federal financing to help weather the COVID-19 economic crisis, but are being warned they’ll need to open themselves… Read more »

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You Will Have to Wear a Face Mask If You Want to Shop at T&T Supermarket

After Canada’s Public Health agency recommended non-medical masks to protect others around you when you are in places where it is difficult to ensure proper physical distancing,… Read more »

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May Supermoon: Don’t miss the last Supermoon of 2020 – Super Flower Moon

This year’s last super moon will appear on Thursday, May 7th, 2020. The moon will appear full for about 2 – 3 days around this time, i.e.,… Read more »

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What is Open in Canada – Week of May 4 – COVID-19 Reopening

Provinces across the country are easing COVID-19 restrictions. Here is the list of what is open now across Canada. Physical distancing measures are in place. All Canadians… Read more »

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Federal Government Announces One Time up to $300 Extra Per Child CCB Payment in May

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has announced an extra $300 per child in May as part of federal initiatives to support families deal with the added pressures… Read more »

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Daiya Foods Introduce New and Revamped Cheeze Shreds, Burritos, and Veggie Crust Pizzas

Daiya Foods has introduced four new and revamped plant-based foods including Veggie Crust Pizzas, Cutting Board Cheeze Shreds, Gluten-free Thin Crust Pizzas, and Burritos. NEW & REVAMPED… Read more »

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Canadian Forces Snowbirds Aerobatics Team to Flyover Canada Starting in Nova Scotia

The Canadian Armed Forces is deploying its famed Snowbirds aerobatics team on a cross-country tour aimed at boosting morale as Canadians continue to struggle with the COVID-19… Read more »

More Than Half of Canadian Companies Seeing Sales Drop at Least 20%: Statcan

More Than Half of Canadian Companies Seeing Sales Drop at Least 20%: Statcan

Statistics Canada reports nearly one-third of Canadian businesses who responded in a newly released survey have seen their revenues plummet by 40 per cent as a result… Read more »