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Royal Canadian Mint Issues Colourful Circulation Loonie to Honour Elsie MacGill

The Royal Canadian Mint is commemorating the inspiring legacy of Elsie MacGill, a pioneering engineer and women’s rights champion, with a new $1 circulation coin. MacGill, who… Read more »

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Free Coffee & More: Tim Hortons’ Credit Card Now Available

Canadians can now take advantage of the exciting opportunity to apply for the Tims Credit Card from Tims Financial and start earning Tims Rewards Points on all… Read more »

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Environment Canada: Higher Than Normal Temperatures Expected This Summer

Environment and Climate Change Canada has released its seasonal weather outlook for summer, predicting higher-than-normal temperatures across most of the country until the end of August. According… Read more »

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Stay at Home Valentine’s Day Ideas

Valentine’s Day is meant to be celebrated in the way that best suits the couple, and going out might just not be what you like to do…. 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.

15 Ideas for Mother’s Day in Times of COVID-19

15 Ideas for Mother’s Day in Times of COVID-19

Mother’s Day can be a hard one to get right in the best of times, let alone with such a different landscape. Check out these 15 ways… Read more »

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Places to Buy Face Cloth Masks in Newfoundland

Cloth masks are becoming a daily sight in many Newfoundland communities since Canadian Public Health officials recommended people should be wearing these masks. Cloth masks do not… Read more »

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Watch Electric Blue Waves & Dolphins Swimming Through Glowing Blue Waters Along the Pacific Coast

Nighttime visits to the west coast of California are magical these days. Here, the bioluminescent plankton is creating breathtaking displays after dark. These glowing plankton are giving… Read more »

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Tim Hortons’ Nova Scotia Strong Donuts are Available Now Across Canada

Tim Hortons launched Nova Scotia Strong donut in support of those affected by the tragic events in Nova Scotia. The campaign started in Nova Scotia on April… Read more »

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Amazon Launches Prime Video Store in Canada

Amazon has launched the Prime Video Store for Canada with new movie releases such as Jumanji: The Next Level and Sonic the Hedgehog. All Amazon customers in… Read more »

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Wefighttogether: Download & Share Comic Posters Honouring Frontline Workers

Canada is honouring its frontline workers in various ways from offering pandemic payments and an increase in salaries to free wireless services. An initiative launched on April… Read more »

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April 29: Watch the Skies for the Potentially Hazardous Asteroid That Will Pass Safely by the Earth

Have you heard the news? A very big asteroid will pass close (relatively, of course!) to the Earth. The Asteroid in question is classified as a Potentially… Read more »

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Facebook Launches Messenger Rooms Where You can Do Group Video Calls with up to 50 People

No more Zoom Bombing! Facebook is rolling out Messenger Rooms where-in you can do group video calls with up to 50 people. According to the news release,… Read more »

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WHO: Currently No Evidence That People Who Have Recovered From COVID-19 Are Protected From a Second Infection

As governments across the world are spending millions for antibody tests, WHO has issued a Scientific Brief, stating “There is currently no evidence that people who have… Read more »

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Make IKEA’s Swedish Meatballs – IKEA Meatballs Recipe

IKEA has shared the recipe for the famous meatballs served in its restaurants in the pictured step-by-step guide format. The recipe sure looks easier than putting together a piece of their flat-pack furniture.

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Fun During Quarantine: From #binisolationouting to #quarantinetravelchallenge

With most of the world sheltering in place, dressing up and going out has become something that people crave the most. With a lesser chance to go… Read more »

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Earth Day 2020 Live Stream Broadcast

With the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day (April 22) fast approaching, illustrious and preeminent religious leaders, environmental advocates, celebrities, musicians and government officials will be celebrating Earth Day… Read more »

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Youth Science Canada to Hold First Online STEM Fair

Youth Science Canada (YSC) will hold the annual STEM Fair online this year. COVID-19 shutdown caused the cancellation of 2020 Canada-Wide Science Fair where was scheduled to… Read more »

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How to Do Safe Grocery Shopping and Clean Fresh Produce – COVID-19

According to WHO and Public Health Canada, COVID-19 is not a foodborne illness and currently, there is no evidence to the contrary. Coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads through respiratory… Read more »

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Things to Do With Teens During COVID-19

So you’re at home with your teenagers during the COVID-19 pandemic. We know it can be hard to think of things to keep everyone motivated on a… Read more »

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7 Spa Getaways in Newfoundland

A visit to a nearby spa is the perfect getaway to unwind and revitalize yourself. Treat yourself to a day of relaxation at one of the many spas dotted around Newfoundland. Need ideas? Check out one or more of the 7 spa getaways listed below in no particular order.