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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 »
LCBO Expanding Hours of Operation of 360 Stores From May 14th
With May long weekend around the corner LCBO is expanding its hours of operation at 360 stores starting today (May 14).
Optional Buyback Program Could See Assault-Style Gun Ban Unravel, Group Warns
A leading proponent of stricter gun control says allowing owners of recently banned firearms to keep them would make it easier for a different government to reverse the ban in future.
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 »
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 »
Endangered Masai Giraffe Baby Born at the Toronto Zoo
The Toronto Zoo has announced the birth of Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi calf (Masai Giraffe). The announcement comes on heels of successful hatching of critically endangered Madagascar spider… Read more »
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 »
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 »
Toronto Zoo Shares the Birth Story of Arctic Wolf Pups
The Arctic wolf pack at the Toronto Zoo has some brand new additions and a terrible loss. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTmfk9ir19U The zoo reported that both adult Arctic wolf females,… Read more »
ShopHERE: Toronto Launches Program to Help Local Businesses Open Free Online Stores
The city of Toronto has launched ShopHERE, a program to help Toronto independent businesses and artists open a free online store to minimize the economic impact of… Read more »
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 »