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Nando’s Canada Closing 21 Locations Due to COVID-19 Crisis
Nando’s Canada has announced that it is permanently closing 21 of its corporate owned-and-operated restaurants due to a sharp decline in sales during the COVID-19 crisis. Nando’s… Read more »
May 15: More Employers Can Now Apply For Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy as Eligibility Criteria Expanded
The federal government announced that federal wage subsidy for employees in businesses hit hard by COVID-19 will last at least until the end of August. Trudeau also… Read more »
Feds Extend GST/HST Credit and Canada Child Benefit for Those Unable to File Their 2019 Tax Returns on Time
Minister of National Revenue Diane Lebouthillier announced that benefit payments will continue for an additional three months for those who are not able to file their 2019… Read more »
May 15: How to Apply For Canada Emergency Student Benefit
The CESB, which will be delivered by the Canada Revene Agency (CRA), will provide temporary income support to eligible post-secondary students and new graduates who are unable to work or find work this summer due to COVID-19, or are working and are not making over $1000.
What is Allowed at Parks Canada National Parks and Historic Sites From June 1
Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson announced that national parks will resume some operations from June 1. Wilkinson says some trails, day use areas, green spaces and recreational boating… Read more »
Optional Buyback Program Could See Assault-Style Gun Ban Unravel, Group Warns
A leading proponent of stricter gun control says allowing owners of recently banned firearms to keep them would make it easier for a different government to reverse the ban in future.
Winnipeg Blue Bomber Player Saves Woman and Her Dog from Red River
A quick reaction from a football player in the Canadian Football League may have saved a woman and her dog from a watery fate. Running back Brady… Read more »
Face Masks are Mandatory For Uber Passengers & Drivers In Canada
Uber has announced that all Uber drivers and passengers in Canada will have to wear a mask from Monday, May 18. According to the statement, both drivers… Read more »
Manitoba Premier Promises up to $1000 Wage Top-Up for Front-Line Workers
The Manitoba government says it will join in a federal program to top up wages for front-line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Premier Brian Pallister says details… Read more »
May 15: Applications Will Open for the Canada Emergency Student Benefit This Friday
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced that the Canada Emergency Student Benefit application process will open this Friday, May 15. The CESB will be available from May… Read more »
Manitoba to Lower Vehicle Registration Fees by 10 Per Cent
The Manitoba government has announced an $11-million program to reduce vehicle registration fees by 10 per cent beginning July 1. Manitoba Public Insurance administers and collects vehicle… Read more »
The 12 Outstanding Designs that Won 2020 Governor General’s Medals in Architecture
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) and the Canada Council for the Arts have announced the recipients of the Governor General’s Medals in Architecture. The awards… Read more »
Federal Government Announces Financing Help for the Country’s Biggest Companies
The country’s largest employers will soon be able to land federal financing to help weather the COVID-19 economic crisis, but are being warned they’ll need to open themselves… Read more »
You Will Have to Wear a Face Mask If You Want to Shop at T&T Supermarket
After Canada’s Public Health agency recommended non-medical masks to protect others around you when you are in places where it is difficult to ensure proper physical distancing,… Read more »
Manitoba Fishing Season to Open Starting May 9
Manitoba government has announced that the 2020-21 fishing season will officially kick off on Saturday, May 9 in the Southern Division and Saturday, May 16 in the… Read more »
May Supermoon: Don’t miss the last Supermoon of 2020 – Super Flower Moon
This year’s last super moon will appear on Thursday, May 7th, 2020. The moon will appear full for about 2 – 3 days around this time, i.e.,… Read more »
Winnipeg’s CF Polo Park Reopens
Cadillac Fairview’s mall in Manitoba, CF Polo Park has reopened as part of Manitoba’s multi-phased reopening framework, “Restoring Safe Services: Manitoba’s Pandemic Economic Recovery Roadmap”. As part of the… Read more »
What is Open in Canada – Week of May 4 – COVID-19 Reopening
Provinces across the country are easing COVID-19 restrictions. Here is the list of what is open now across Canada. Physical distancing measures are in place. All Canadians… Read more »
Federal Government Announces One Time up to $300 Extra Per Child CCB Payment in May
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has announced an extra $300 per child in May as part of federal initiatives to support families deal with the added pressures… Read more »
Daiya Foods Introduce New and Revamped Cheeze Shreds, Burritos, and Veggie Crust Pizzas
Daiya Foods has introduced four new and revamped plant-based foods including Veggie Crust Pizzas, Cutting Board Cheeze Shreds, Gluten-free Thin Crust Pizzas, and Burritos. NEW & REVAMPED… Read more »
Rules & Guidelines for Manitoba Businesses That Will Reopen on May 4
The Manitoba government has released its plan for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. Premier Brian Pallister says the phased-in… Read more »
Manitoba Announces Reopening Framework with Many Services Opening From May 4
The Manitoba government has announced a multi-phased reopening framework, “Restoring Safe Services: Manitoba’s Pandemic Economic Recovery Roadmap” that will see some businesses and services start reopening from… Read more »
Canadian Forces Snowbirds Aerobatics Team to Flyover Canada Starting in Nova Scotia
The Canadian Armed Forces is deploying its famed Snowbirds aerobatics team on a cross-country tour aimed at boosting morale as Canadians continue to struggle with the COVID-19… Read more »
London Drugs is Offering Shelf Space to Local Small Businesses Closed by COVID-19
London Drugs has announced that it will offer shelf space in select stores to local small businesses that have had to close their doors due to COVID-19…. Read more »