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COVID-19: Seats Available in Select Repatriation Flights by Swoop

Government of Canada and select Canadian Airlines are operating repatriation flights from various parts of the world after COVID-19 pandemic has changed travel in unprecedented ways. COVID-19:… Read more »

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COVID-19: Self Isolate If You Flew on These WestJet Flights

In an effort to contain community transmission and rapid rate of spread due to coronavirus, WestJet is continuously releasing details of seats where the passengers who were… Read more »

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Do Not Take Aspirin To Prevent ‘FIRST’ Stroke or Heart Disease

Heart & Stroke Foundation is asking Canadians not to take Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) if they do not have a history of stroke or heart or vascular disease…. Read more »

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Sobeys Employees to Get Increased Pay During COVID-19

Sobeys has announced a new pay program called, Hero Pay Program to support its employees who are playing a vital role in providing Canadians with the food,… Read more »

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Free Online Educational Resources

We are in the age of social distancing and self-isolation with schools across Canada closed to “flatten the curve” of COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a list of… Read more »

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What is Restricted During U.S.-Canada Border Closure for Non-Essential Purposes

On March 18th, 2020, President Donald Trump on twitter announced that the Canada-U.S. border will be closed to non-essential traffic as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic…. Read more »

How To Social Distance – Guidelines From Alberta Health

How To Social Distance – Guidelines From Alberta Health

Alberta Health has published a list of guidelines on how to practice social distancing as you go about your daily lives including grocery shopping and riding an… Read more »

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VIA Rail Train Cancellations & Service Changes Due to COVID-19

Via Rail is cancelling Canadian and Ocean routes because of COVID-19 pandemic. In light of a significant reduction in passenger volumes as well as the most recent… Read more »

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COVID-19: Emergency Care Benefit of up to $900 for Two Weeks and Other Benefits Announced by Justin Trudeau

Prime Minister Trudeau has announced more than $82 billion through Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan to help Canadians affected by coronavirus related financial fallout. Highlights: $27 billion… Read more »

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See Thousands of Movies, Educational Films, Immersive Virtual Reality Series For Free Online

If you want to see quality films, educational content online for free, visit the National Film Board of Canada’s website. As Canada’s public producer and distributor, NFB’s… 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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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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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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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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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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National Lacrosse League Suspends Season Due to COVID-19

National Lacrosse League has suspended all games in its 2020 season until further notice. NLL said, ” We will continue to evaluate this situation and remain in constant… Read more »

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How to Avoid Subscription Traps: “No-Strings Attached” Trial Offers – Competition Bureau of Canada

Competition Bureau of Canada is reminding Canadians to not get trapped into the “No-Strings Attached” trial offers. These so-called free, no-obligation trial products like a free trial… Read more »

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WHO Declares COVID-19 a Pandemic

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, World Health Organisation’s director-general has declared COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) a pandemic. Globally there are more than 11300 cases of COVID-19 across 114 countries with… Read more »

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Play Tim Hortons’ Roll Up The Rim Contest Digitally and at the Restaurants

The 35th annual Roll Up The Rim To Win® starts from March 11 and runs for four weeks – until April 7. Tim Hortons’ annual Roll Up… Read more »

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DIY Hand Sanitiser – How to Make Hand Sanitiser Based on WHO Recommended Hand Rub Formula

With the recent COVID-19 (coronavirus) scare, many of us are running to the local store to stock up on hand sanitisers. This has caused the cost of… Read more »

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Six New Cases of Novel Coronavirus in B.C Including Two in a Long-Term Care Facility

Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced six new cases of COVID-19 taking the total cases in British Columbia to 27…. Read more »

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Best Canadian Universities: World Rankings of Canadian Universities

University of Toronto is the best university in Canada according according to QS Quacquarelli Symonds.