The Canadian government is funding the establishment of a new volunteer self-isolation centre in Toronto, according to an announcement on Friday from Canada’s Minister of Health Patty Hajdu and Toronto Mayor John Tory. The federal government is providing $13.9 million… »
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Curling Canada cancels six 2021 championship event due to pandemic
Curling Canada has cancelled six more curling championships events that were scheduled for 2021 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. According to a press release from the organization on Thursday, the Continental Cup, the Canadian Under-18 Championships, the New Holland… »
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COVID-19 scores another victory: a TKO over Quebec’s karaoke bars
COVID-19 has taken another hostage. This time, it’s Quebec’s karaoke scene: 500 to 600 bars across the province that–depending on your sensibilities–can be a joy to behold or a place you want to get the heck out of as fast… »
COVID-19: strange effect on housing sales and mortgages
It seems contradictory but mortgage lenders are concerned about an increase in payment delinquencies on one hand, even as housing sales in Canada increase on the other. The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) noted that home sales in the country… »
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Cars are parked inside the Toronto International Film Festival
Cars are parked inside the Toronto International Film Festival’s Visa Skyline Drive-In at CityView, for the TIFF drive-in premier of David Byrne’s American Utopia in Toronto, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston »
Trudeau says country still in ‘crisis mode’ as it faces COVID-19
As children return to school and Canadians keep their collective fingers crossed that there will be no COVID-19 second wave, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is warning that the country remains in the middle of the COVID-19 health crisis. “Let’s make… »
Setback for private health clinics, win for public system
Canada has what is known as “universal health care” which means in most cases, everyone has access to medical care including hospitalization and surgeries, costs of which are for the most covered entirely by the government. Doctors and institutions do… »
British Columbia projects a $12.8 billion deficit for 2020-21 fiscal year
British Columbia has updated its provincial deficit forecast to $12.8 billion for the 2020-21 fiscal year due to the economic challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the first-quarterly report for the year. The province’s report said that revenue… »
Election Commisioner rules Morneau guilty of breaking campaign rules
Former finance minister Bill Morneau has been found guilty of breaking federal election campaign rules ahead of last year’s federal election by promoting prospective Liberal candidates in his capacity as minister. Commissioner of Canada Elections Yves Côté released the findings Thursday… »
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Will COVID-19 cancel Halloween?
After almost all major and minor festivals, exhibitions, sporting events, and fairs have been cancelled this year due to COVID-19, comes concern that the much loved spooky and sweet Halloween might be cancelled as well. The event in the evening… »
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