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07
Jul
2021
COVID-19 pandemic forced 75% Canadians to delay major life goals, survey shows – National
As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted people’s lives and shifted priorities, a majority of Canadians put major life decisions on hold over the past 15 months, a new survey published Wednesday showed. Physical restrictions and mental challenges got in the way of people achieving their goals this past year, with…
06
Jul
2021
Kingston, Ont. cannabis store tops sales for eastern Ontario – Kingston
Jennawae McLean and her partner opened up Calyx and Trichomes last year in the midst of the pandemic. While the company is now the top seller in eastern Ontario, they say it has not always been easy. “Now we know that after such a difficult year, we can handle…
05
Jul
2021
Tourism London offering incentives to Stay A Little Longer – London
Tourism London says after a successful — though short-lived — pilot project, a revised version of its Stay a Little Longer campaign is now underway. The program will see those who book a minimum two-night stay at participating hotels receive a $100 VISA card that is geo-targeted to only…
05
Jul
2021
Downtown beer garden draws Winnipeggers anxious to reconnect – Winnipeg
As summer weather, combined with loosened pandemic restrictions, is drawing more and more Winnipeggers outdoors, some venues are drawing crowds again — socially distanced, of course. The co-owner of a popular downtown spot along the banks of the Assiniboine River told 680 CJOB people are just itching to get…
04
Jun
2021
COVID-19: Doctors’ group concerned about Calgary Stampede, major corporate partner won’t take part
It’s normally billed as The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, but with the Calgary Stampede getting the conditional green light to go ahead amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, some are concerned the event could become one of the greatest superspreaders of the novel coronavirus that the province has ever…
11
May
2021
Ontario businesses bristle at potential COVID-19 stay-at-home order extension
The light at the end of the tunnel may not be as bright as businesses had been expecting as Ontario’s COVID-19 stay-at-home order, scheduled to expire on May 20, may be extended. The provincewide restrictions have forced businesses, like personal care services and most gymst, to stay closed. Other…
15
Apr
2021
Standoff includes police as Mississauga gym owner reopens despite COVID-19 emergency orders – Toronto
After bylaw officers sat outside for two days watching, Peel Regional Police officers moved in outside a Mississauga gym that opened this week in the face of Ontario laws that prevent fitness facilities from seeing most clients in person. But despite the police presence, the gym remained open and…
12
Apr
2021
New COVID-19 rapid screening pilot project for small-, medium-sized businesses in Waterloo Region
Upper levels of government are launching a new COVID-19 rapid screening pilot project in Waterloo Region which will offer tests for employees of small- and medium-sized businesses. The province says the StaySafe program will aim to conduct 3,000 rapid antigen point-of-care tests in the area on a weekly basis.…
08
Apr
2021
Quebec unveils workplace vaccination sites as province seeks to accelerate COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Quebec’s private sector has heeded the health minister’s call for help in accelerating the province’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout. Christian Dubé announced Thursday the creation of 13 corporate vaccination hubs in eight administrative regions. “I am very proud of the response we received from Quebec businesses,” Dubé said in a…