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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 »
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
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 »
Toronto Raptors Permitted Limited Access to OVO Centre
The Toronto Raptors will be allowed limited access to OVO Athletic Centre as of Monday, two months after the NBA suspended play due to COVID-19.
The Raptors and Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment Ltd., announced guidelines — including just one player in the building at a time — to permit workouts at the practice facility just west of downtown Toronto.The safeguards including allowing only access to the court. Locker rooms, medical facilities, offices, the weight room, and other areas of the building will remain closed.
COVID-19: What is Allowed/Open in Toronto Parks
As Ontario takes basic steps in reopening by allowing garden centres, hardware stores to open, the city of Toronto also has made changes to the way parks… Read more »
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.
Toronto Based Carpet Company is Making Social Distancing Carpets
Now that Canada is slowly reopening with strict physical distancing guidelines, a carpet company that specialises in supplying carpets for events have introduced a brand new carpet… Read more »
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 »
Toronto Closing Down Some Streets to Car Traffic in Favour of Pedestrians and Cyclists
Officials in Toronto announced measures to help residents resume regular routines on Wednesday, pledging to close some roads and improve cycling infrastructure in a bid to let people circulate… Read more »
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 »
Critically Endangered Madagascar Spider Tortoise Baby Born at the Toronto Zoo
Toronto Zoo has announced the successful hatching of a baby Madagascar spider tortoise. This is the first hatching of a Madagascar spider tortoise at the Toronto Zoo…. Read more »
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 »
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 »
Video Shows a Suspected Porch Thief Throwing Rocks at Police Officer in Downtown Toronto
YouTube user, Erin Leslie posted a video on the platform showing a person throwing rocks at a Toronto Police Officer and breaking the windows of the officer’s… Read more »
City of Toronto to Open Community Gardens and Allotment Gardens
The City of Toronto has announced that it will begin opening community gardens and allotment gardens from this week for the 2020 gardening season. Through a news… Read more »
Air Canada Introduces Mandatory Temperature Checks
Air Canada will soon require all guests to have their temperature read, helping Air Canada detect potential travellers with COVID-19. Air Canada has announced the launch of… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Toronto Pride to Host Pride and Pride Parade Online in 2020
As the City of Toronto has cancelled all city-led events and festivals through June 30, Pride Toronto has announced that Pride celebrations will be held online. The… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »