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Ontario Schools May Not Open if Cases Rise but Target Still Feb. 10: Ford

Ontario is still aiming to have all schools reopen for in-person learning by the middle of next week but a spike in COVID-19 cases could change those… Read more »

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These Are the Best Cars and SUVs in Canada for 2021

The autoTRADER.ca has announced 2021 autoTRADER.ca Awards after evaluating over 350 vehicle models against 12 specific criteria, which include overall excellence, value, innovation, technology and features, user-friendliness,… Read more »

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Toronto Fails to Make List of Final Three Host Cities for the 2026 Gay Games

Toronto has failed to make the three-city shortlist for the 2026 Gay Games. In August, the Ontario capital made the list of eight candidates cities from the… Read more »

New, Silver Mint Coin Commemorates History of Black Loyalists in Nova Scotia

New, Silver Mint Coin Commemorates History of Black Loyalists in Nova Scotia

  A new, $20 silver coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint to coincide with the start of Black History month commemorates the Black Loyalists who landed… Read more »

Canada’s First Floating Tidal Energy Array Launched Near Bay of Fundy

Canada’s First Floating Tidal Energy Array Launched Near Bay of Fundy

A large floating platform with six underwater turbines was launched today near the mouth of the Bay of Fundy, marking the latest high-tech bid to generate electricity… Read more »

Canada Given Only Verbal Reassurance From Europe on Vaccine Export Controls: Ng

Canada Given Only Verbal Reassurance From Europe on Vaccine Export Controls: Ng

  International Trade Minister Mary Ng says European leaders have given multiple promises that new export controls on COVID-19 vaccines won’t stop Canada’s vaccine shipments. But Ng… Read more »

Cineplex Curates Black History Month Slate of Films; Partners With the Black Academy

Cineplex Curates Black History Month Slate of Films; Partners With the Black Academy

Theatre giant Cineplex is celebrating Black History Month by offering a curated collection of over 100 films across Canada.
Titles including “Harriet” and “Selma” are available throughout the month on the Cineplex Store.

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Economist Intelligence Unit Says Canada Won’t Achieve Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Before Mid-2022

With Pfizer vaccines in short supply, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), a sister company to UK-based The Economist newspaper says Canada won’t achieve widespread COVID-19 vaccination until… Read more »

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Canada Ranks in World’s Top 15 Least-Corrupt Countries

Transparency International has released their Corruption Perceptions Index for 2020 and Canada has ranked as the 11th least-corrupt country in the world. According to Transparency International, the… Read more »

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Calgary, Surrey and Edmonton Top the List of Canada’s Sexiest Cities

PinkCherry, an online store for adult novelty, intimacy, and lingerie products, has revealed its ninth edition of the “sexiness” ranking of Canadian cities. The ranking was done… Read more »

Feb 1: Schools in Ottawa, Eastern Ontario, Southwestern, and Middlesex-London Public Health Units to Reopen for In-Person Learning

Feb 1: Schools in Ottawa, Eastern Ontario, Southwestern, and Middlesex-London Public Health Units to Reopen for In-Person Learning

Schools in four more public health units in southern Ontario will reopen for in-person learning on Monday, but students in several other regions will continue to learn… Read more »

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Lowe’s Canada to Hire for 7,000 Job Openings for Spring 2021

Lowe’s Canada is looking to fill over 7000 full-time and part-time seasonal positions in its corporate and affiliated stores this spring. Based in Boucherville, Quebec, Lowe’s Canadian… Read more »

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Here is How You Can Get Kraft Dinner’s Pink Candy-Flavoured Mac and Cheese for Valentine’s Day

Kraft Canada is launching a limited-edition Candy KD for Valentine’s Day. The exclusive pink Candy KD features hints of sweet candy. Brian Neumann, Senior Brand Manager, Brand… Read more »

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These Are Cities That Top the List for Bed Bug Infestations in Canada for 2020

Orkin Canada, a pest control company, has released its annual list of the “bed-buggiest” cities in Canada for 2020. Toronto tops the list with Sudbury and Oshawa… Read more »

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Outdoor Skating, Tobogganing: Recreational Activities Allowed During Ontario’s Stay-at-Home Order Starting Jan 14th

Ontario has issued an order requiring residents to stay at home starting Thursday, Jan 14th, except for essential activities. Stay-at-home order requires everyone to remain at home… Read more »

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What is Open/Allowed During Ontario’s Stay-at-Home Order Starting January 14

Ontario has issued an order requiring residents to stay at home starting Thursday, January 14, 2021at 12:01 a.m. for 28 days aimed at limiting people’s mobility and reducing the number of daily contacts with those outside an immediate household.

2021 Astronomical Calendar: Look Up to Enjoy These Celestial Events this Year

2021 Astronomical Calendar: Look Up to Enjoy These Celestial Events this Year

Stargazers in 2021 can look forward to an even more impressive lineup of events from supermoons, lunar eclipses, meteor showers as well as a solar eclipse.

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January 9-10: See Rare Triple Conjunction This Weekend

December 21st of 2020 witnessed the great conjunction of planets Jupiter and Saturn. This year skywatchers will be able to see rare three-planet conjunction of planets Mercury,… Read more »

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Toronto Postal Codes With the Least and Most Expensive Auto Insurance Rates

The city of Toronto has one of the most expensive car insurance rates in Ontario according to RATESDOTCA. Though the average insurance rates are below the insurance… Read more »

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A Difference of $1,678: Ontario Cities With the Cheapest and the Most Expensive Auto Insurance Rates

The average Ontario auto insurance premium in December 2020 is estimated at $1,616, a 9.7 per cent increase from December 2018.

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Most Popular Canadian Destinations for Do-it-Yourself Movers According to U-Haul

U-Haul has revealed the most popular Canadian cities and provinces for DIY movers after analysing migration patterns from 2020. U-Haul’s expansive network of more than 22,000 U-Haul… Read more »

Toronto To Publicly Report More Data On Workplace Covid-19 Outbreaks

Toronto To Publicly Report More Data On Workplace Covid-19 Outbreaks

The City of Toronto will publicly share more information about COVID-19 outbreaks in workplaces in a bid to encourage employers to take greater precautions during the pandemic…. Read more »

Ottawa Urged To Ban CEO Bonuses If Wage Subsidy Paid And Add Top COVID Tax Bracket

Ottawa Urged To Ban CEO Bonuses If Wage Subsidy Paid And Add Top COVID Tax Bracket

The federal government is being urged to explicitly prevent Canada’s highest paid CEOs from getting bonuses if their companies obtained wage subsidies. “The wage subsidy in Canada… Read more »

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Health Experts Urge More Preventive Action To Curb Aerosol Spread Of Covid-19

Hundreds of scientists, doctors and other health experts from across Canada are calling for more aggressive measures to stop airborne spread of COVID-19. The experts include more… Read more »