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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 »

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

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 »

25 Unique Places to Visit in British Columbia

25 Unique Places to Visit in British Columbia

The province of British Columbia offers a wide variety of activities and sights, through diverse landscapes and historical areas. Each area of the province has amazing qualities… 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.

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March 4: Bank of Canada Cuts Interest Rates

The Bank of Canada has lowered its interest rate by half a percentage point to 1.25 per cent. After the rate cut, the bank rate is 1… Read more »

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4 New Novel Coronavirus Cases Confirmed in Greater Toronto Area

Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, Ontario has confirmed four new positive cases of COVID-19 in Ontario, in addition to the 3 new cases confirmed… Read more »

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3 New Novel Coronavirus Cases in Ontario and One Patient was Symptomatic While on the Plane and Go Transit

Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, Ontario has confirmed three new positive cases of COVID-19 in Ontario. Now the total cases in Ontario stands at… Read more »

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Wendy’s Serving Made in Canada Plant-Based Burger at Their Restaurants

As many customers are changing their food habits to become vegetarian/vegan, Wendy’s has started serving The Plantiful™, a plant-based burger crafted in Canada. Unlike Beyond Meat Burgers… Read more »

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20 Romantic Restaurants in Vancouver

A dinner date is highly regarded as the most romantic option to get to know someone as a first date or for spoiling your special someone, any… Read more »

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25 Must Visit Tourist Attractions in Northern British Columbia

The beautiful province of British Columbia offers an extensive amount of activities, sites, and landscapes to enjoy throughout the year. While the southern part of the province… Read more »

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A Spiral Skywalk Coming to Vancouver Island

Soon you can walk along an innovative treetop walkway and spiral lookout in the Cowichan Valley. A.Spire by Nature, a new company led by two of the… Read more »

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Squamish Constellation Festival announces inaugural festival lineup

Organised by Aquila Constellation Productions Inc., the inaugural Squamish Constellation Festival will take place at Hendrickson Field from July 26 – 28. The festival promises 3 days of… Read more »

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This town in British Columbia is building the World’s Biggest Snowman

The town is building world’s largest snowman and aiming to break Guinness World Record.

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Outrageous Culinary Creations for 2018 PNE Fair

Milkshake Burgers, Cricket Caramel Apples, KitKat Fries and Deep-Fried Strawberries set to delight fairgoers this summer

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The Dominion Astrophysical Observatory celebrates 100 years of astronomical discovery

It has been a century of discovery at Dominion Astrophysical Observatory, Victoria since the first light fell onto photographic plates at the Plaskett Telescope on May 6, 1918… Read more »