If you’re still hanging on to certain older Canadian banknotes, you can’t spend them at stores anymore. Parliament announced in 2018 that Canadian $1, $2, $25, $500, and $1000 banknotes would be no longer accepted in commercial transactions, i.e. as… »
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Charities provide food for pets affected by the pandemic
Many Canadians are in need as a result of the pandemic and those with animals may face difficulties trying to feed them. The charities, International/Canada (HSI/Canada) and Friends of HSI teamed up with more than 40 groups to deliver over… »
Remaining traces of a tragic past; residential school office to be demolished
The so-called residential schools have become a dark stain on Canadian history. For well over 100 years, young indigenous children were taken from their families to be taught in centralized boarding schools often far away. They were to be taught… »
Latvia downplays COVID cases in Canadian military cases at Baltic base
Latvia’s government is attemting to allay fears about the danger of a reported COVID-19 outbreak among members of the Canadian military stationed in the Baltic country. The Canadian military has released no figures about how many military personnel have been… »
Long-time NHL coach John Mucker, a key component of Oilers’ dynasty, dies at 86
John Mucker, a hockey “lifer” who played a key role in building and maintaining one of the greatest dynasties in National Hockey League history, has died at the age of 86. Muckler was part of the staff that put together… »
Toronto enacts new measures to stop spread of COVID-19 in workplaces
Toronto will begin reporting workplace outbreaks of COVID-19, according to an announcement from Toronto Mayor John Tory on Monday afternoon. In a news conference, Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health Dr. Eileen de Villa explained that starting on Monday, Toronto Public… »
Experts call for stronger protection against airborne transmission of COVID-19
A group of experts concerned about the rising number of cases and hospitalizations due to the COVID-19 pandemic is calling on provincial and federal health officials to recognize the airborne transmission of the virus. In an open letter released on… »
List of politicians who broke COVID travel advisories continues to grow
Apparently heeding simmering outrage across the country, the federal government says it is considering barring Canadians returning from abroad from receiving a sick leave benefit aimed at helping them get through their mandatory 14-day quarantine. The Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit… »
British Columbia government allows NHL to play in province for upcoming season
The British Columbia government has allowed the National Hockey League (NHL) to play games in the province for the upcoming 2021 season. In a tweet from Sunday, British Columbia Premier John Horgan said that he spoke with Vancouver Canucks owner… »
National Film Board offers new and classic ‘goodies’ for holiday viewing
The Christmas holidays are just about over and the pandemic continues, but the good news for people in need of quality entertainment is that the National Film Board’s Christmas playlist of holiday films will remain accessible online. Called Ho Ho… »
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