The top medical health officers from Toronto, Peel and Ottawa asked the Ontario government on Monday to impose further restrictions to stop the surge of COVID-19 infections. In a letter, signed by Dr. Eileen de Villa, Dr. Vera Etches and… »
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Montreal based parcel delivery company Intelcom expands to Australia
Intelcom, a Montreal based parcel delivery company, announced Tuesday the launch of its international operations with the opening of its first station in Australia. In a press release, Intelcom said that its subsidiary Dragonfly Shipping will make its first deliveries… »
Montreal Canadiens confirm positive COVID-19 test for one player
Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin confirmed on Thursday that one player on the team tested positive for COVID-19. “There was one player that the test came back positive and there was close contact so the league didn’t want to… »
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Canada’s largest airport reports $383 million loss in 2020 due to pandemic
The Greater Toronto Airport Authority (GTAA), the operator of Canada’s largest airport, reported on Wednesday a net loss of approximately $383 million in 2020 primarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a press release, the GTAA saw a significant… »
Health Canada updates AstraZeneca vaccine label, adds info on blood clots
Health Canada announced Wednesday it had updated the label for the AstraZeneca-Oxford and Covishield COVID-19 vaccines in order to provide information on the “very rare” reports of blood clots that are associated with low levels of blood platelets following immunization… »
Survey: Canadians concerned that revealing mental issues can impact career
A new report finds that that Canadians are concerned that revealing mental health issues will impact their workplace and personal relationships. According to a survey from Morneau Shepell published today, 44 per cent of Canadian respondents believe that their career… »
Amazon Games opens new video game development studio in Montreal
Amazon Games announced Tuesday that they are opening a new video game development studio in Montreal to focus on creating new and original games. The founding members of the studio include industry veterans such as Luc Bouchard, the head of… »
Couche-Tard sells 49 stores in United States for $39 million
The Quebec-based convenience store company Alimentation Couche-Tard has an agreement to sell 49 stores in Oklahoma to Casey’s General Stores Inc. for $39 million. According to a press release from Couche-Tard, the transaction includes 46 leased and three owned properties… »
Atlantic Canada premiers announce plan to reopen bubble on April 19
The Council of Atlantic Premiers announced in a joint statement on Thursday a plan to ease regional travel restrictions and reopen the Atlantic bubble on April 19 on the condition that COVID-19 case numbers remain low in the region. Newfoundland… »
Asian Canadians call for end to anti-Asian racism and protection for sex worker
Asian Canadians are calling for an end to anti-Asian racism and for more to be done to protect sex workers and migrants after eight people, including six Asian women, were shot and killed in Atlanta, Georga on Tuesday. On Wednesday,… »
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