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Toronto Reopening 850 Park Amenities Including Picnic Shelters
The city of Toronto is reopening more than 850 park amenities this week following the Province of Ontario’s amendments to an order under the Emergency Management and… Read more »
May 20: Guidelines by Ontario Regarding the Use of Face Masks
Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, released recommendations regarding the use of face-covering as Ontario is gradually reopening its economy. The Chief Medical Officer… Read more »
Poll: Canadians Disagree on Province Wide Reopening
As provinces take their cautious first steps to allow people back into local businesses, a new poll suggests most Canadians don’t think province-wide measures are the best way to reopen the… Read more »
Statistics Canada: Annual Inflation Rate Turned Negative in April
Statistics Canada says the annual inflation rate turned negative in April as the economy came to a standstill in the first full month of the pandemic. The… Read more »
May 19: Canada Emergency Business Account Eligibility Extended to Include Sole Proprietors and Family-Owned Corporations
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced an expansion to the eligibility criteria for the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) to include many owner-operated small businesses. The federal… Read more »
Ontario to Hold Independent Commission into Long-Term Care
Ontario is launching an independent commission into the province’s long-term care system. Long-Term Care Minister Merrilee Fullerton says in a statement that the commission will start in… Read more »
Toronto Zoo Safari Drive Thru is Opening on May 23, 2020
The Toronto Zoo has announced that it is opening the new Scenic Drive-Thru Experience from Saturday, May 23, 2020. The new Scenic Safari driving route will allow… Read more »
Car Caught on Video Doing Donuts & Shooting Fireworks During Victoria Day Weekend in Toronto
Quarantine has really gone to people’s heads! Just after midnight Sunday of Victoria Day weekend, a blue Mustang was seen doing donuts at the intersection of Dixon… Read more »
Toronto Businesses Who Sign Up with Ritual ONE For Online Orders This Month Will Be Get Free Service for Life
The city of Toronto has partnered with Ritual ONE as part of the City’s ShopHere initiative. The new partnership with Toronto start-up Ritual was formed to help… Read more »
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.
First Clinical Trial For COVID-19 Vaccine Approved By Health Canada
Health Canada has approved the first clinical trials in Canada of a potential COVID-19 vaccine at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia. This news was announced by Trudeau today… Read more »
Victoria Day Weekend: Toronto Golf Courses Open for 2020 Season
As Victoria Day approaches, the City of Toronto has announced that all five of its golf courses will be open starting Saturday. COVID-19 mitigation measures are in… Read more »
Nando’s Canada Closing 21 Locations Due to COVID-19 Crisis
Nando’s Canada has announced that it is permanently closing 21 of its corporate owned-and-operated restaurants due to a sharp decline in sales during the COVID-19 crisis. Nando’s… Read more »
May 15: More Employers Can Now Apply For Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy as Eligibility Criteria Expanded
The federal government announced that federal wage subsidy for employees in businesses hit hard by COVID-19 will last at least until the end of August. Trudeau also… Read more »
Feds Extend GST/HST Credit and Canada Child Benefit for Those Unable to File Their 2019 Tax Returns on Time
Minister of National Revenue Diane Lebouthillier announced that benefit payments will continue for an additional three months for those who are not able to file their 2019… Read more »
Doug Ford Shares His “Famous” Cheesecake Video Recipe and Wants You to Try Making It This Victoria Day Weekend
During a press conference, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that he makes the best cheesecake. Today morning, he shared the video recipe through a “Cooking With Doug”… Read more »
May 15: How to Apply For Canada Emergency Student Benefit
The CESB, which will be delivered by the Canada Revene Agency (CRA), will provide temporary income support to eligible post-secondary students and new graduates who are unable to work or find work this summer due to COVID-19, or are working and are not making over $1000.
ActiveTO: City of Toronto Launches 57 kilometres of Quiet Streets; Closing Streets to Cars to Give Cyclists, Pedestrians More Room
Mayor John Tory announced that the city of Toronto is installing 57 kilometres of “Quiet Streets” across Toronto. Toronto Mayor John Tory says more than 50 kilometres… Read more »
What is Allowed When Retail Stores in Ontario Reopen From May 19th
Premier Doug Ford has announced that Ontario is moving to Stage one of the reopening plan from Tuesday, May 19th. Most retail stores that have a street… Read more »
Stage 1 of Reopening: This is What is Open in Ontario From May 16, 2020 (List of Businesses)
Ontario is set to enter its first stage of reopening next Tuesday including lifting restrictions on retail stores, golf driving ranges and tennis courts, surgeries and dog grooming. In… Read more »
What is Allowed at Parks Canada National Parks and Historic Sites From June 1
Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson announced that national parks will resume some operations from June 1. Wilkinson says some trails, day use areas, green spaces and recreational boating… Read more »
Ontario Will Now Test Anyone with COVID-19 Symptoms
Ontario has finally announced that the province will test anyone with COVID-19 symptoms. The new guidelines from chief medical officer of health Dr. David Williams will say… Read more »
Toronto Zoo Will Reopen as a Drive-Thru Soon
Visitors to Toronto Zoo will be able to go on a Safari from the comfort of their cars very soon. According to the zoo, tickets will be online once the zoo gets approval to reopen as a drive-through.
July Talk Announce Drive-In Theatre Concerts Near Toronto
Just as a new drive-in music festival was announced on May 13th, July Talk have revealed plans for the drive-in theatre concert event. While most summer… Read more »