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Coronavirus: Porter Airlines Temporarily Suspends All Services

  Porter Airlines is temporarily suspending flights from the end of operating day on March 20 to May 31, 2020. Porter Airlines will resume services on June… Read more »

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Ontario Declares State of Emergency

Ford government has declared a state of emergency to combat the rapid rise of COVID-19. What does Ontario’s State of Emergency Mean: The Government of Ontario announced… Read more »

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WestJet to Suspend All International Flights

In response to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement that Canada will be closing its borders to all those who are not Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or U.S…. Read more »

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Please Donate Blood – It’s Safe to Donate Blood During COVID-19

Canadian Blood Services is urging all healthy eligible blood donors to book and keep their appointments as there has been a recent spike in appointment cancellations in… Read more »

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Toronto Asks Dine-in Restaurants, Bars, Nightclubs, and Theatres to Close Temporarily

Toronto Medical Officer of Health is asking dine-in restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and theatres to close temporarily to prevent rapid spread of COVID-19 effective 12:01 a.m., March 17, 2020…. Read more »

Ripleys Aquarium of Canada Closes Temporarily Due to COVID-19 From March 17

Ripleys Aquarium of Canada Closes Temporarily Due to COVID-19 From March 17

Ripleys Aquarium of Canada announced that in response to the evolving situation unfolding around COVID-19 and following advice from government health officials advising Canadians to practice social… Read more »

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Canada to Close Border to Non-Citizens and Non-Permanent Residents, Excludes U.S Citizens

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada will be closing its borders to all those who are not citizens or permanent residents of Canada. U.S. Citizens are exempt from this restriction at this time. This is effective March 18, 2020 at 12:01 a.m.

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TTC Cancels St Patrick’s Day Free Ride

In order to support ongoing public health efforts around social distancing, the planned free St. Patrick’s Day rides tomorrow are being cancelled. Jameson Irish Whiskey had partnering… Read more »

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Coronavirus: Rogers Offers Free Canada-Wide Long Distance, Global Roaming, Free TV Shows and Movies

In response to COVID-19, Rogers is offering free services and customer support including free access to TV shows and movies, Canada-wide long distance, and global roaming. FREE… Read more »

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Coronavirus: Lululemon Temporarily Closing All Stores in North America & Europe

Following the heels of multiple retailers across North America, Lululemon is temporarily closing all stores across North America and Europe due to Coronavirus from March 16th to… Read more »

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Coronavirus: Ontario Parks Cancels All Events & Programs, Closes Parks Buildings

Update: Coronavirus: Ontario Parks Closes All Provincial Parks Ontario Government has announced that in response to Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health’s recommendation regarding public gatherings, Ontario… Read more »

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Total Coronavirus Cases in Ontario Cross 100

22 new coronavirus cases were confirmed today in Ontario, taking the total cases to 101. There are 939 cases currently under investigation, with 96 active cases and… Read more »

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Do I Have Coronavirus: How to Self Assess Using Alberta Health Tool

With every sniffle and cough leading you to wonder whether you have coronavirus and causing you to call Public Health Lines, only to be put on hold… Read more »

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Markham Closes All Libraries, and Recreation Centres Due to Coronavirus Concerns

Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Members of Council and the City’s COVID-19 Coordination Team have decided to close City facilities until April 5, 2020 with the exception of Markham… Read more »

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City of Pickering Closes All Public City Facilities as COVID-19 Precaution

City of Pickering is closing all City facilities with the exception of Pickering City Hall in an effort to curtail the spread of coronavirus across Canada. All… Read more »

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AGO, ROM, Ontario Science Centre to Close Temporarily Due to Coronavirus Concerns

As Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. David Williams has recommended suspension of all large gatherings and events to stem the outbreak of COVID-19, Art Gallery… Read more »

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City of Toronto Cancels All Programs, Closes Libraries, and Recreation Centres Due to Coronavirus Concerns

The City of Toronto is cancelling all programs and closing a number of its facilities as of 12:01 a.m., March 14, 2020. This is based on recommendations… Read more »

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Mississauga to Close Libraries, Recreation Centres Due To Coronavirus Concerns Until April 5, 2020

The City of Mississauga will be closing all recreation, library, and cultural facilities starting Saturday, March 14 through to April 5, 2020 to stem the wide-spread outbreak… Read more »

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Saskatchewan Researchers Testing Vaccine for Coronavirus

Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization-International Vaccine Centre (VIDO-InterVac) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is racing the clock to find a vaccine against SARS-CoV-2. VIDO-InterVac has announced… Read more »

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All Events and Gatherings With Over 250 People Recommended To Be Cancelled In Ontario

Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. David Williams has recommended the immediate suspension of all large events and public gatherings of over 250 people due to… Read more »

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CN Tower to Close Until April 13 Due to Coronavirus Concerns

  Canada Lands Company has announced that CN Tower will be closing from Saturday March 14, 2020 until Monday, April 13, 2020. According to the statement on… Read more »

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Sophie Trudeau Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Wife of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Sophie Trudeau has tested positive for the coronavirus. According to the release, Sophie Trudeau began exhibiting flu-like symptoms after returning U.K…. Read more »

Home Show & Canada Blooms Cancelled Due To Coronavirus Concerns

Home Show & Canada Blooms Cancelled Due To Coronavirus Concerns

Home Show and Canada Blooms have been cancelled as per Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health directive of all events of more than 1,000 people be suspended… Read more »

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All Publicly Funded Schools in Ontario to Close From March 14 to April 5, 2020 Due to Coronavirus Concerns

The Ontario government has ordered all publicly funded schools to be shut down for two weeks after March Break, due to concerns about coronavirus. Schools will be… Read more »