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Children Drawing With Chalk on Playground and Other Frivolous 911 Calls By British Columbians
E-Comm is requesting British Columbians to make a new year resolution to protect the province’s critical emergency resources by keeping 9-1-1 lines free for police, fire and… Read more »
These Are the Best Places to Run & Bike in Canada
SportsShoes.com, an online shoe retailer, has published the list of best places to run and bike based on Tripadvisor reviews. SportsShoes says they analysed Tripadvisor website data… Read more »
B.C. Now Has a 3 Day Protection Period For Homebuyers
British Columbia is now Canada’s first province to require a three-business-day period which will allow homebuyers more time to secure financing or arrange home inspections. The homebuyer… Read more »
Jan 4th: What You Need to Know About National Ribbon Skirt Day
Today marks the first annual National Ribbon Skirt Day. Ribbon Skirts are worn by women, girls and gender-diverse people to celebrate their Indigenous identity and heritage and… Read more »
Canada Welcomed Highest Number of Permanent Residents Ever in 2022
Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced today that Canada has surpassed the 2022 immigration target. Canada welcomed 431,645 new permanent residents in 2022, the… Read more »
These Are Canada’s Top 10 Weather Events in 2022
Environment and Climate Change Canada has released its Top 10 Weather Stories list for 2022. This year, Canadians witnessed extreme weather, such as Fiona wallopping Eastern Canada,… Read more »
Canada Processed 4.8 Million Visa and Immigration Applications This Year
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) says the department has processed approximately 4.8 million applications this year including citizenship, and temporary and permanent residence visas. As per… Read more »
Shambhala Music Festival Teases 2023 Festival Lineup With Headliner Announcement
Canada’s premiere electronic music festival has revealed the name of one headliner who will take to the stage for the 2023 festival. Shambhala Music Festival has announced… Read more »
Uber Eats: These Canadian Cities Top the List of Best Tippers, Most Courteous and Pickiest Eaters
Uber Eats has released its annual Cravings Report, which aggregates the cities with the most polite while ordering food, with the most demanding eaters adding special instructions… Read more »
GoFundMe: These Are the Most Generous Cities in Canada in 2022
GoFundMe has released its Annual Giving Report for the year 2022. The report highlights how the global GoFundMe community supports those in need. GoFundMe says 1 donation… Read more »
All Federally Regulated Workers Across Canada Now Eligible For 10 Days of Paid Sick Leave Per Year
The federal government has announced that employees of all federally regulated private sectors are now eligible for 10 days of paid sick leave per year as the… Read more »
Weather Network Releases 2022-2023 Winter Season Forecast
The Weather Network has released its winter forecast with a look ahead to what we can expect during December, January, and February. The agency says the strong… Read more »
Living Wage in British Columbia 2022: This is How Much You Need to Earn Per Hour For a Basic Lifestyle
Living Wage for Families BC has published the hourly wages required to enjoy a modest life in British Columbia. Living Wage is defined as “the hourly rate… Read more »
Canada’s Best 10 New Restaurants in 2022 According to Air Canada
Air Canada’s enroute magazine has announced the annual list of the best 10 new restaurants in Canada. The top 10 were selected from a list of 30… Read more »
Sept 19th: British Columbia to Close Schools, Govt. Offices to Mourn the Late Queen
The B.C. government will mark September 19th with a holiday for government offices, and schools following the declaration by the federal government to honour Her Late Majesty… Read more »
B.C. Vaccine Card No Longer Required Starting April 8th
B.C. vaccine cards will no longer be required starting April 8th to access indoor businesses and attend events. Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry today confirmed that… Read more »
B.C.’s Rockin’ River Music Fest Announces Lineup, Tickets on Sale March 17th
Now that B.C has lifted most pandemic restrictions, summer music festivals are coming back in full swing. Rockin’ River Music Fest is scheduled from July 28 to… Read more »
B.C. to Drop Indoor Masks Mandates Effective March 11th, Vaccine Passports on April 8th
British Columbia is lifting the requirement to wear masks in most indoor public spaces effective 12:01 a.m. Friday, March 11th. Masks will also be not required in… Read more »
B.C. Lifts Social Gathering and Capacity Restrictions Effective Feb 17th Midnight
British Columbia is lifting all social gathering limits and capacity restrictions at personal gatherings, organized gatherings and events, nightclubs, bars and restaurants, exercise and fitness, and adult… Read more »
B.C to Reopen Gyms on Jan. 20th; Other Measures Extended Until Feb. 16th
British Columbia is lifting some of the COVID-19 restrictions that were in place since December 23rd of last year. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry today announced… Read more »
B.C Shuts Down Bars, Nightclubs, Gyms Effective Dec. 23, 2021
British Columbia has unveiled more restrictions in addition to the limits on indoor personal gatherings, indoor capacity of venues, New Year’s Eve parties cancellations announced last Friday…. Read more »
List of New Restrictions in B.C. Effective Dec 20, 2021- Limits Social Gatherings, Cancels New Year’s Eve Parties
Following Quebec and Ontario, British Columbia is bringing in new restrictions effective December 20th to mitigate the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the province. The restrictions… Read more »
Canada Post Celebrates Incredible Margaret Atwood With a New Stamp
Canada Post has released a new stamp honouring Margaret Atwood – one of the most successful and admired writers Canada has ever known. Ottawa-born Margaret Atwood has… Read more »
British Columbia Workers to Get 5 Days of Mandatory Paid Sick Leave Starting 2022
British Columbia has become the first province in Canada to legislate paid time off for workers beginning Jan. 1, 2022. Effective in the new year, paid sick… Read more »