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Ontario Extends Emergency Orders to June 19
Ontario is extending its emergency orders for another 10 days, including banning people from dining in bars and restaurants, and gathering in groups larger than five. The… Read more »
Trudeau Takes a Knee at Anti-racism Protest on Parliament Hill
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau knelt on the ground as part of a crowd gathered on Parliament Hill Friday afternoon, in solidarity with anti-racism demonstrators protesting police killings of black people.
Canadians with Disabilities to Get $300 to $600 One Time Tax-Free Payment
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced support to help Canadians with disabilities deal with extra expenses during the pandemic. This support includes a one-time payment to certificate holders… Read more »
Toronto Chief of Police Mark Saunders Took a Knee in Solidarity with Anti-racism Demonstrators Marching In Toronto
The head of Toronto’s police service took a public knee on Friday in solidarity with marching anti-racism demonstrators protesting police killings of black people, with similar demonstrations planned in… Read more »
Minister Says Reckoning on Police Violence against Indigenous People Needed
Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says Canada needs a reckoning over a repeated and disgusting pattern of police violence against Indigenous people. Miller says he “watched in… Read more »
Endangered Massassauga Rattlesnakes Born at the Toronto Zoo
Toronto Zoo has announced the birth of four massasauga rattlesnakes, an endangered species in the Carolinian population of southern Ontario. Eastern massasauga rattlesnakes are a challenging species to… Read more »
May 2020 Unemployment Rate Hits New Record Even as Economy Adds Jobs
Statistics Canada reports a record high unemployment rate as the economy added 289,600 jobs in May, with businesses reopening amid easing public health restrictions. The unemployment rate rose to 13.7… Read more »
Sail to Close Six Stores in Ontario and Quebec, Affecting 500 Employees
Outdoor retailer Sail is shrinking its footprint by a third with the closure of four stores in Quebec and two in Ontario that will affect about 500 workers. The… Read more »
Nature Conservancy of Canada Releases List of 308 Animals and Plants that Only Exist in Canada
For the first time, Canadian biologists have come up with a list of plants, insects and animals that live only in this country and say many of them are… Read more »
Premier Doug Ford Acknowledges Systemic Racism in Ontario
Premier Doug Ford has backtracked on his comments that Canada doesn’t have the same “systemic, deep roots” of racism as the United States, acknowledging that Ontario has a history of racism… Read more »
Short-term Rentals Including Cottages and B&Bs to Resume Operations in Ontario From June 5
The Ontario government announced that short-term rentals including lodges, cabins, cottages, homes, condominiums and B&Bs will be allowed to resume operations starting Friday at 12:01 a.m. NEW!… Read more »
Toronto FC Captain Says Donald Trump Doesn’t Have ‘a Moral Bone in His Body’
Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley pulled no punches Thursday, lamenting the “zero leadership” south of the border as the U.S. is ravaged by racial unrest. The longtime U.S…. Read more »
Free Cookbook: Try These 60 Amazing Canadian Cheese Recipes on National Cheese Day
Things are good and gooey for our Canadian cheese lovers during their special day: National Cheese Day. To celebrate, Tre Stelle has released “Say Cheese” a free… Read more »
Seniors to Receive COVID-19 Relief of $200 to $500 in July
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that seniors eligible for the Old Age Security (OAS) pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) will receive their special one-time, tax-free… Read more »
CafeTO: Toronto to Allow Restaurants and Bars to Expand Patios to Sidewalks and Outdoor Spaces
The city of Toronto has announced CafeTO program which will help restaurants and bars to expand their patios and outdoor spaces to sidewalks. Mayor John Tory says… Read more »
Ontario Extends State of Emergency Until June 30
The provincial government is extending its emergency orders for COVID-19 until June 30. “Extending the provincial Declaration of Emergency will allow us to safely and gradually reopen… Read more »
Ford Says Canada Doesn’t Have Same ‘Systemic, Deep Roots’ of Racism as U.S.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Canada doesn’t have the “systemic, deep roots” of racism that the United States does. Ford was asked today to comment on the… Read more »
Cobourg Closes Its Popular Beach For Summer 2020
The town of Cobourg has decided to close the blue flag certified beach in Victoria Park for the summer of 2020. The town council voted to keep… Read more »
Passengers and Employees at Toronto Pearson Airport Must Now Wear Masks ‘at All Times’
Toronto’s Pearson international airport says passengers and airport employees must now wear masks or face coverings “at all times,” part of a bundle of new policies effective today to… Read more »
Bird Strike Might Have Caused Snowbird Crash, Early Investigation Finds
The Royal Canadian Air Force says it’s focusing on a bird strike as the reason a Snowbird plane crashed in British Columbia last month. A preliminary investigation… Read more »
Weather Network Forecasts ‘Abundance’ of Warm Weather for 2020 Summer
The Weather Network has released its summer forecast for the months of June, July, and August. As per the 2020 summer forecast, Canadians can expect an abundance… Read more »
List of Parks Canada National Parks and Historic Sites Open From June 1
Parks Canada is reopening some of the national parks and historic sites from June 1, 2020. Some trails, day-use areas, green spaces and recreational boating will be… Read more »
This is the New Fixed Ontario Electricity Price From June 1 to October 31
The Ontario government has announced that it is extending the hydro relief until October 31, but prices are increasing by 3 cents. The government suspended time-of-use electricity… Read more »
Ontario to Allow Backcountry & Crown Land Camping From June 1
The Ontario government will allow backcountry camping in Ontario Parks and recreational camping on Crown land starting June 1, 2020. Ontario Parks manages 340 provincial parks and… Read more »