Social distancing violations just keep on coming in Brampton. Raucous backyard parties continue to proliferate in the Toronto suburb prompting multiple charges to be laid and Mayor Patrick Brown to call out residents for their “reckless” behaviour. Some who have backyard green space in Brampton have been partying hard over the past week where the city saw 179 …
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Getting to golf and enter shoe stores again must be nice for people who are into those things, but most Ontarians are more eager to get to the next stage of reopening — the one that will hopefully let us see our friends, get our hair done and chill on patios while enjoying cold beverages sometime …
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Today’s COVID-19 data drop from the Ontario government has proven disappointing, in terms of fatalities, after a nearly one-month-long period of relatively low daily death tolls. A total of 45 deaths were recorded through the province’s integrated Public Health Information System on Wednesday, according to numbers released Thursday morning, up from 19 new …
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“Once I saw the George Floyd video, it made me cry.” An Edmonton local has shared a video from her past and it’s going viral. On Tuesday, June 2, a woman posted a video of her husband getting arrested by the Edmonton Police Service. The 2018 Edmonton police video depicts her husband …
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The lights of Niagara Falls will be shut off this evening in solidarity and support for the Black community, according to a press release from the Niagara Falls Parks Commission. Both the American and Canadian Horseshoe Falls will be plunged into darkness between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. this evening. As …
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The people of Twitter have some serious (square) beef with Wendy’s today after learning about a major franchise operator for the fast food giant donating more than $440,000 US Donald Trump’s re-election campaign. As first reported by Business Insider back in May, the U.S. President has received multiple hefty sums from Muy! Companies CEO James Bodenstedt since …
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So the five-person gathering limit stays in place for now. It’s official. It was announced on Tuesday, June 2 that Ontario’s state of emergency has been extended until the end of June. If needed, that would allow the province to continue enforcing emergency orders like the ban on gatherings of …
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At least one Ontario beach will not be reopening this summer as Cobourg Beach is set to remain closed until August 31. The popular day trip destination in Victoria Park Campground won’t see beachgoers arrive this season after local town council voted to keep the beach grounds closed. The move was voted on Monday after a two and …
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As the Black Lives Matter movement weighs heavy on the shoulders of the Black community in Toronto and around the world, many are concerned about the mental health and wellbeing of Black people during this time. “This is an overwhelming time for everyone, “ said Donna Alexander in a phone call with …
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Next month is about to get a whole lot sweeter. Krispy Kreme Canada is giving out free doughnuts to celebrate Doughnut Week. So get ready to score free sweets for five days straight! In the past, Krispy Kreme dished out free treats for one day only. But this year, the …
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