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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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Union: Thousands of Hospital Staff in Ontario Excluded From Pandemic Pay Increase

Thousands of hospital staff in Ontario are not eligible for the province’s pandemic pay premium, the union that represents them said Tuesday as the government left open the possibility of… 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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Ontario Permits Proms and End of the Year Ceremonies, Asks School Boards to Reschedule Functions

Ontario Minister of Education Stephen Lecce through a statement announced that school boards, subject to local COVID-19 health and safety limitations, can proceed with celebrations of student… 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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Ontario Reopens Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves From May 11

The Ontario government has reversed the earlier decision of provincial parks closure until May 31. Today, the Government announced that it is opening provincial parks and conservation… Read more »

Canadian Snowbirds Cancel Southern Ontario Flyover Scheduled for May 9

Canadian Snowbirds Cancel Southern Ontario Flyover Scheduled for May 9

The Canadian Snowbirds were planning to flypast parts of Southern Ontario today as part of the cross-country tour aimed at boosting morale as Canadians continue to struggle… Read more »

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Home Depot Stores in Ontario Will Reopen From May 9

Home Depot Stores will be open from Saturday, May 9 for in-store shopping. Garden centres in Ontario stores will open on May 8th. Home Depot said that some stores might temporarily pause curbside or in-store pick-up orders and Ontario stores will not be accepting returns until May 19.

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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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This is What is Open in Ontario From May 8, 2020

The Ontario government has announced that it is allowing all retail stores with a street entrance to provide curbside pickup and delivery, as well as in-store payment… Read more »

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Ontario Extends Low Hydro Rates, Emergency Orders Until May 19

Ontario is extending a period of lower hydro rates as well as its emergency orders. The orders, which were set to expire today, include the closure of… 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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Ontario Getting Close to Reopening Parks, Retail Curbside Pickup, Ford Says

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is teasing good news on steps toward reopening for retail stores, parks and cottagers, if the COVID-19 numbers keep going down. Ontario is… 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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List of Businesses Allowed to Reopen in Ontario From May 4

Premier Doug Ford has announced that some businesses that can comply with safety rules that allow staff and customers to maintain physical distancing will be allowed to… Read more »

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Ontario Releases Reopening Guidelines For Businesses

Ontario is not yet setting dates for restarting the economy, but today the province is providing guidelines to businesses for how to reopen safely, including ground markings… 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 »

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Starbucks to Resume Operations Across Canada

Starbucks Canada has announced that it will resume operations across Canada starting this week and will open as many stores as possible by the end of May…. 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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WE CELEBRATE: CLASS OF 2020 to Hold Virtual Graduating Party Featuring Host Lilly Singh

CTV and WE have announced that they will be holding a One-hour primetime special WE CELEBRATE: CLASS of 2020 so that students can celebrate the end of… Read more »