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May 28 to October 11, 2021: Edmonton Allows Alcohol Consumption at Seven River Valley Parks

You can soon alcohol at some Edmonton parks. The city of Edmonton has approved a pilot project that will permit alcohol consumption at 47 picnic sites across… Read more »

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Endangered Tiger Gives Birth to Three Cubs at Toronto Zoo

The Toronto Zoo says one of its endangered tigers has given birth to three cubs. The zoo says Mazyria, an Amur tiger, gave birth overnight Friday after… Read more »

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All 18+ Ontario Residents in Hot Spot Regions Can Book Vaccines Starting May 3rd

  Ontario will be opening mass vaccination clinic vaccine bookings to residents in hot spot areas as the province is anticipating a stable and reliable increase in… Read more »

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April 30: All 18+ Who Live or Work in Scarborough Can Now Book Appointments for COVID-19 Vaccine

  Scarborough Health has announced that they are opening vaccine bookings today. This is part of Ontario’s plan to open up mass vaccination clinic vaccine bookings to… Read more »

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You Can Now Get Pokémon Cards As Happy Meal Toy at McDonald’s Canada

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Pokémon, McDonald’s Canada is now offering Pokémon Cards with McDonald’s Happy Meal. You can get 4 Pokémon Trading Card Game cards… Read more »

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Bon-Jovi Drive-In Concert at Select Drive-In Theatres Across Canada This May

If you are missing summer concerts, then Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band Bon Jovi will be kicking off a drive-in concert series in North America…. Read more »

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Kananaskis Conservation Pass: You Will Have to Pay $15 Vehicle Pass Per Day For Visiting Kananaskis Country

Alberta is introducing Kananaskis Conservation Pass for users who want to visit Kananaskis Country located about 100 km west of Calgary. The government says $11.5 million in… Read more »

April 23 to May 25: Essential Reasons When You Can Travel Between Regions in British Columbia

April 23 to May 25: Essential Reasons When You Can Travel Between Regions in British Columbia

Non-essential travel is being restricted between three regional zones in British Columbia to try and curb the spread of COVID-19. The government is using the boundaries of… Read more »

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Those Who Are Pregnant Can Now Book Appointment For COVID-19 Vaccines in Ontario

The provincial government announced on April 23rd that all Ontarians who are pregnant can register for COVID-19 vaccination. The province says the change is in light of… Read more »

Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Ontario; Vaccination Status Updates; 18+ Pop-Up Clinics in Hot-Spot Postal Codes

Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Ontario; Vaccination Status Updates; 18+ Pop-Up Clinics in Hot-Spot Postal Codes

Where to get COVID-19 vaccines in Ontario and the current status of the COVID-19 vaccination in Ontario and its public health regions: Current Status Across Ontario: All… Read more »

List of Ontario Pharmacies Offering 24/7 COVID-19 Vaccinations

List of Ontario Pharmacies Offering 24/7 COVID-19 Vaccinations

The Ontario government has announced that 20 Shoppers Drug Mart locations will offer 24/7 COVID-19 vaccinations for individuals aged 40 and over. Starting, April 21, 2021, 20… Read more »

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Retail Stores Open During Ontario’s Stay at Home Order Starting April 8th **Updated**

Ontario has issued a new stay-at-home order today to fight an alarming surge in COVID-19 cases fuelled by variants of the virus. **Updated to add details of… Read more »

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Eligible Albertans Can Walk-in For AstraZeneca Vaccine in Edmonton and Calgary

Alberta Health Services has announced that all eligible Albertans can walk in for vaccines at Edmonton EXPO Centre, Southport clinic in Calgary and 26 pharmacies in Calgary… Read more »

TRREB to Drop ‘Master’ Bedroom Term, Replace With ‘Primary’ in Coming Months

TRREB to Drop ‘Master’ Bedroom Term, Replace With ‘Primary’ in Coming Months

Greater Toronto Area home hunters will soon spot a change to the property listings they browse. The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board’s president Lisa Patel says it… Read more »

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2021 Best Countries Report: Canada is the Best in the World

Canada is the No.1 country in the world according to the 2021 Best Countries Report. Japan and Germany took 2nd and 3rd spot respectively, while Switzerland, No…. Read more »

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Edmonton Folk Music Festival Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Despite Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s hope that the COVID-19 vaccine will allow summer events like the Calgary Stampede to go ahead, the Edmonton Folk Music Festival has… Read more »

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Top 25 Communities in Canada 2021 According to Maclean’s

Maclean’s has released its remote-work edition of the Maclean’s Best Communities in Canada considering the life during the pandemic and Halifax, Fredericton and St. Thomas took the… Read more »

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April 6: Alberta to Return to Step 1, Closing Indoor Dining April 9th

Premier Jason Kenney has announced that Alberta will return to Step 1 effective 11:59 p.m. April 6. This means that libraries will close, only one-on-one training will… Read more »

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Recreational Activities Allowed in Ontario During Shutdown Starting April 3, 2021

  Ontario government has announced a province-wide shutdown starting April 3, 2021 for 28 days. According to the new rules, you can only gather outdoors with a… Read more »

Ontario Imposes Four Week ‘Shutdown’ to Combat COVID 19 Surge Starting April 3, 2021

Ontario Imposes Four Week ‘Shutdown’ to Combat COVID 19 Surge Starting April 3, 2021

The Ontario government is imposing a provincewide “shutdown” in an effort to combat a recent spike in COVID-19 infections. Premier Doug Ford says the change will take… Read more »

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Beyond Monet: An Immersive Monet Exhibition Coming to Toronto in August 2021

Were you thrilled to be able to walk inside Van Gogh’s paintings and enjoyed every minute of the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibition? Then, this one is for… Read more »

Dollarama Announces Plans to Grow Stores to 2000 Across Canada

Dollarama Announces Plans to Grow Stores to 2000 Across Canada

Dollarama Inc. remained bullish on the future of the discount chain in Canada even as its profits slipped amid higher costs and restrictions related to the pandemic… Read more »

Rules and Restrictions for Grey Level/Lockdown Regions in Ontario

Rules and Restrictions for Grey Level/Lockdown Regions in Ontario

Ontario has announced new rules on April 16th – New Enhanced Stay-at-Home Restrictions for Ontario Update April 1, 2021: The Ontario government is imposing a provincewide shutdown… Read more »

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Ikea to Open a Store in Downtown Toronto

Ikea Canada will open a smaller-format store in late 2021/early 2022 in the Yonge Area at 382 Yonge Street making it the fifth store location in the Greater Toronto Area. IKEA Toronto Downtown Store will be located at the base of the Aura building and will occupy 6,148 sq. m (66,175 sq ft) of the ground and second floor. This location was previously occupied by Bed, Bath and Beyond.