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IKEA Canada to Open 3 New Temporary Locations in Brampton, St. Catharines and London

Ikea Canada announced that three new Design Studio locations will open in Brampton, St. Catharines, and London following the successful opening of the first Design Studio in… Read more »

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Ontario to Distribute Free Menstrual Hygiene Products in Schools

Ontario today announced a partnership with Shoppers Drug Mart to launch menstrual products in schools beginning this year. As per the news release, Shoppers Drug Mart will… Read more »

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These are the Guidelines For Safely Celebrating Thanksgiving and Halloween in Ontario

Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore has released the province’s guidelines for safely celebrating Thanksgiving and Halloween. Dr. Kieran Moore says virtual gatherings or events… Read more »

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COVID-19 Vaccines Mandatory For Domestic Air, Train, Ship Travellers Effective October 30th

Justin Trudeau today announced mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement for travellers departing from Canadian airports and travellers on VIA Rail and Rocky Mountaineer trains, and travellers on non-essential passenger vessels on voyages of 24 hours or more, such as cruise ships.

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Ontario Rolls Out Rapid COVID-19 Tests at High Transmission Area Schools & Child-Care Settings

Ontario today announced that the province will provide rapid COVID-19 tests to schools and child-care settings through participating public health units where the risk of transmission is high…. Read more »

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Tim Hortons Sells Nearly 800,000 Orange-Sprinkled Fundraising Donuts In support of Residential School Survivors

Tim Hortons launched a limited-time fundraising donut in honour of Orange Shirt Day on September 30th with 100 per cent of the proceeds (excluding taxes) donated to… Read more »

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Ontario is Recommending Pfizer over Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine For 18 to 24 Year Olds

Ontario is recommending Pfizer over Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for those aged 18-24 years due to a rare heart condition. The province says there was an observed increase… Read more »

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Toronto Health Starts Planning to Vaccinate to Almost 200,000 Children Aged 5 to 11 Against COVID-19

Toronto Public Health is putting plans in place to vaccinate Toronto children 5 to 11 years of age against COVID-19 once Health Canada approves vaccines in the… Read more »

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Ontario Increases Capacity Limits at Theatres, Sports Stadiums, Entertainment Halls Where Proof of Vaccination Required

Ontario has announced that the province is increasing capacity limits for select indoor and outdoor settings where proof of vaccination is required effective September 25, 2021, at… Read more »

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Canada Gets a New Loonie That Commemorates Klondike Gold Rush

The Royal Canadian Mint has issued a circulation one-dollar coin to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the discovery of gold in the Klondike.     Through the… Read more »

Tim Hortons Restaurants Set Record as Smile Cookie Campaign Raises Millions For Charity

Tim Hortons Restaurants Set Record as Smile Cookie Campaign Raises Millions For Charity

The annual charity event – Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign – raised more than $12 million this year. The program started in 1996, originally raising funds for… Read more »

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These Are the Restrictions For Businesses That Choose Not to Implement Alberta’s Version of Vaccine Passport

Alberta’s Restriction Exemption Program is now in effect across the province. The Restrictions Exemption Program allows eligible businesses, venues and services to be exempt from capacity and… Read more »

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Tim Hortons’ Roll Up To Win Returns For a Second Time in 2021

Tim Hortons’ Roll Up the Rim To Win contest which has been around since 1986 is returning for a second time this year. Starting Sept. 20 through… Read more »

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Saskatchewan: List of Places Where Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination is Required Effective Oct. 1

Saskatchewan today announced that proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test will be required for residents and visitors to access several establishments, businesses and event venues effective October… Read more »

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COVID-19 Vaccines in Canada Get New Brand Names

Today, Health Canada announced that the agency has approved new brand names for the vaccines now available in Canada. The mRNA Vaccines by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna will… Read more »

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You Now Shop Online From Bath & Body Works’ Canadian Website

Bath & Body Works’ Canadian website is finally live and you can now shop all kinds of fragrant goodies from candles to body care online. As with… Read more »

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New Social Gathering Limits in Alberta Effective Sept 16th.

Health Minister Tylor Shandro today announced new temporary health measures to help slow the spread of COVID-19 as Alberta reported 1,609 new cases on Sept. 15th. The… Read more »

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Alberta: Businesses Can Participate in Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Program & Be Exempt From New Restrictions

Alberta announced a slew of restrictions today and also declared a provincial health emergency. The restrictions include limits on social gatherings, restaurants, indoor gatherings, weddings and funerals,… Read more »

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New Brunswick: List of Places Where Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination is Required Starting Sept. 22nd

New Brunswick has announced that the province will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for accessing certain events, services and businesses starting beginning Tuesday, Sept. 21 at 11:59… Read more »

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Ontario COVID-19 Vaccination Passport: Places & Activities Exempt From Vaccine Proof Requirement Starting Sept 22nd

Ontario has detailed the list of places and activities where you don’t have to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination once the vaccination is made mandatory to access… Read more »

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Ontario Vaccine Passport: List of Places Where COVID-19 Vaccine Proof is Required Starting Sept 22nd

Updated September 24th. Ontario is making COVID-19 vaccination mandatory to access certain non-essential activities like indoor dining at restaurants, gyms and movie theatres starting September 22nd. Premier… Read more »

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2021 Fall Forecast by Weather Network Predicts Normal Fall in Western, Atlantic & Early Winter in Central Canada

The Weather Network has issued the 2021 Fall season forecast which says most Canadians can expect near or above normal temperatures and precipitation for the fall season… Read more »

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Imbibe Unique Negroni Twists For Charity During Negroni Week

Italy’s iconic red Aperitivo, Campari and Imbibe Magazine are once again coming together to celebrate Negroni Week.

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How to Apply For Alberta’s $100 Debit Card Vaccine Incentive

Alberta has announced the details on how to register for $100 debit card. The province on Sept. 3rd announced a one-time incentive of $100 to all Albertans… Read more »