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CFIB Calls for Freeze on Canada Pension Plan Premiums Set to Rise on Jan. 1
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has asked the federal government to hold Canada Pension Plan premiums at current levels next year when they’re scheduled to rise…. Read more »
Enbridge Gas to Blend Hydrogen With Natural Gas for Consumers in Markham, Ont.
Consumers in the Markham area of southern Ontario will soon be receiving a little hydrogen to go with the natural gas they use to fuel their furnaces and hot water heaters.
Daniel Levy Lands Spot on People’s Sexiest Man Alive List
“Schitt’s Creek” co-creator Daniel Levy has been named one of People’s sexiest men alive.
Kraft Heinz Says Production of Its Iconic Condiment Heinz Ketchup to Return to Canada
Production of Heinz Ketchup is coming back to Canada, six years after the maker of the iconic tomato condiment moved its manufacturing to the United States. Kraft… Read more »
Nunavut Orders Shutdown of Non-Essential Businesses, Schools
Nunavut is ordering a two-week shutdown of non-essential businesses and schools due to the spread of COVID-19.
Peel Region Pledges Fines for Businesses Who Violate Public Health Rules
Peel Region’s top doctor says businesses who do not follow public health rules aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19 will face fines. Dr. Laurence Loh, The… Read more »
More Regions in Red Zone as Ontario Lowers Thresholds for Stricter COVID-19 Measures Under New Tiered System
Ontario is lowering the thresholds for imposing stricter COVID-19 measures under its colour-coded framework in light of what Premier Doug Ford calls “alarming” new projections. The changes… Read more »
Ontario Reduces Cost of 2021 Ontario Parks Seasonal Day-Use Vehicle Permits
Ontario has announced that the province is reducing the price of the popular seasonal day-use vehicle permits by up to 36 per cent and increasing the number… Read more »
Friday the 13th Bikers Descend on Port Dover, Ont., Despite Pleas To Stay Away
The frequent roar of motorcycles drowned out warnings from politicians who had called on bikers to sit out their traditional Friday the 13th pilgrimage to this otherwise… Read more »
COVID-19: Rules & Restrictions for Toronto Under the Modified Red Zone Starting November 14th
The City of Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Eileen de Villa announced a number of public health measures to be introduced when the City of Toronto… Read more »
You Can Now Rent Cineplex Theatre for ‘Private Movie Nights’
Want to plan a private movie screening for your COVID-19 bubble with a whole Cineplex auditorium to yourselves? Cineplex has announced private movie nights, wherein Canadians can… Read more »
Pay $2999 in Toronto and $8878 in Windsor for a $500K House: 2020 Property Tax Rates in Ontario
Zoocasa, a full-service brokerage has released an analysis of the property tax rate in 35 Ontario cities. According to the report, residents of the City of Toronto pay… Read more »
You Can Now Buy Tim Hortons Hockey Barbie Dolls and Barbie Donuts
Tim Hortons Hockey Barbie dolls are now available at participating restaurants across Canada. Tim Hortons will donate 100 per cent of Tim Hortons’ net proceeds donated to… Read more »
This is How Toronto Bylaw Team is Adapting To Changing Rules
For Toronto’s bylaw enforcement officers, the pandemic has meant working long hours and quickly adapting to evolving rules aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19, the head… Read more »
Toronto Extends Ban on Indoor Dining, Fitness Classes as Previous Restrictions Expire
Toronto residents should stay home as much as possible to combat surging COVID-19 infections, city officials said Tuesday, as they announced the extension of several restrictions including… Read more »
Accused in Toronto Van Attack Raises Not Criminally Responsible Defence
A man who killed 10 people and injured 16 more during a van attack in Toronto two years ago asked a judge to find him not criminally… Read more »
Biden Win Bad News for Keystone XL, Marks New Relationship With Canada, Experts Say
The election of Joe Biden as U.S. president likely spells the end of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, but his environmental agenda could help Canadian energy companies… Read more »
Porter Airlines Pushes Back Restart Date for Flights to Feb. 11, 2021
Porter Airlines says it is extending the suspension of its flights to Feb. 11, 2021, due to increasing COVID-19 cases and ongoing travel restrictions affecting customer demand…. Read more »
Trudeau Congratulates Joe Biden on Victory in U.S. Presidential Election
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau eagerly ushered in a new era of co-operation with U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on Saturday, as Alberta’s Jason Kenney made a thinly-veiled request… Read more »
‘Your Arm Is Gone:’ Winnipeg Mom Searching for Toddler’s Missing Prosthetic Limb
Two-year-old Davy Barchet has been asking about his arm for the last few days. The prosthetic left limb that the Winnipeg toddler uses regularly was stolen from… Read more »
Peel Region Only One in COVID-19 Red Zone as Ontario Switches to Colour-Coded System
Peel Region will be under the highest COVID-19 alert level short of a lockdown as Ontario shifts to a tiered and colour-coded system for managing pandemic measures…. Read more »
Canadian Border Agents Seize 380 Shipments of Counterfeit PPEs and Unauthorized COVID-19 Tests
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Health Canada and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have seized millions of unauthorized or counterfeit goods attempting to enter Canada through… Read more »
Cineplex Will Not Reopen Some Ontario Movie Theatres Under New COVID-19 Restrictions
Cineplex Inc. says it will not reopen some of its Ontario movie theatres after the province introduced new COVID-19 capacity restrictions. The film exhibitor says a new… Read more »
National Ballet of Canada Cancels Rest of 2020/’21 Season, Including ‘Swan Lake’
The National Ballet of Canada says it’s cancelling its remaining 2020-’21 season “due to the ongoing uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic.” In August, the National Ballet announced… Read more »