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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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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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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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New Brunswick to Shutdown All Non-Essential Government Services Due to COVID-19

New Brunswick government has announced that based upon recommendations by Dr. Jennifer Russell, the chief medical officer of health, all non-essential government services will be shut down… 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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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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New Brunswick to Close All Schools For Two Weeks

New Brunswick has announced that the province is closing all public schools for two weeks with the aim of slowing the rate of COVID-19 spread across Canada…. 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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National Lacrosse League Suspends Season Due to COVID-19

National Lacrosse League has suspended all games in its 2020 season until further notice. NLL said, ” We will continue to evaluate this situation and remain in constant… Read more »

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New Brunswick Reports First Presumptive Case of Novel Coronavirus

Dr. Jennifer Russell, New Brunswick’s chief medical officer of health, has reported the province’s first presumptive case of COVID-19. COVID-19 was diagnosed in a female between 50… Read more »

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How to Avoid Subscription Traps: “No-Strings Attached” Trial Offers – Competition Bureau of Canada

Competition Bureau of Canada is reminding Canadians to not get trapped into the “No-Strings Attached” trial offers. These so-called free, no-obligation trial products like a free trial… Read more »

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WHO Declares COVID-19 a Pandemic

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, World Health Organisation’s director-general has declared COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) a pandemic. Globally there are more than 11300 cases of COVID-19 across 114 countries with… Read more »

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Play Tim Hortons’ Roll Up The Rim Contest Digitally and at the Restaurants

The 35th annual Roll Up The Rim To Win® starts from March 11 and runs for four weeks – until April 7. Tim Hortons’ annual Roll Up… Read more »

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DIY Hand Sanitiser – How to Make Hand Sanitiser Based on WHO Recommended Hand Rub Formula

With the recent COVID-19 (coronavirus) scare, many of us are running to the local store to stock up on hand sanitisers. This has caused the cost of… Read more »

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Best Canadian Universities: World Rankings of Canadian Universities

University of Toronto is the best university in Canada according according to QS Quacquarelli Symonds.

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March 4: Bank of Canada Cuts Interest Rates

The Bank of Canada has lowered its interest rate by half a percentage point to 1.25 per cent. After the rate cut, the bank rate is 1… Read more »

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4 New Novel Coronavirus Cases Confirmed in Greater Toronto Area

Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, Ontario has confirmed four new positive cases of COVID-19 in Ontario, in addition to the 3 new cases confirmed… Read more »

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3 New Novel Coronavirus Cases in Ontario and One Patient was Symptomatic While on the Plane and Go Transit

Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, Ontario has confirmed three new positive cases of COVID-19 in Ontario. Now the total cases in Ontario stands at… Read more »

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Wendy’s Serving Made in Canada Plant-Based Burger at Their Restaurants

As many customers are changing their food habits to become vegetarian/vegan, Wendy’s has started serving The Plantiful™, a plant-based burger crafted in Canada. Unlike Beyond Meat Burgers… Read more »

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Indoor Fun in Fredericton

If the weather outside is not the greatest, take the fun inside with activities in Fredericton. Check out the many galleries in the city, relax at a cafe or have some wholesome family fun at an entertainment centre. Have a great time checking out some of the great indoor attractions around Fredericton with your family and friends.