Holiday

• Quebec’s St-Jean Baptiste Day celebrations return after pandemic hiatus

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also issued a statement in which he celebrated his Quebec heritage and touted the province as a leader in equality, justice and democracy.

  Canada

  Jun 24
  
• Kingston, Ont. summer tourism bouncing back, but not without challenges

  Kingston Accommodation Partners says summer tourism looks promising, but adds tourism industry is challenged by labour shortages and slow increase in business travel.

  Canada

  May 24
  
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• Quebecers urged to avoid crowded emergency rooms over holiday weekend

  Quebec says hospitals are grappling with the dual challenges of COVID-19 and influenza at a time when some 13,000 health workers are off the job for reasons related to the virus.

  Health

  Apr 16
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• London’s Muslim community celebrates Ramadan as COVID restrictions lift

  Ramadan officially began Friday evening and for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the Muslim community in London, Ont., is able to celebrate without restrictions.

  Canada

  Apr 2
• What’s open and closed for Heritage Day in Nova Scotia

  This year's Heritage Day honouree is the landscape of the Grand-Pré World Heritage Site.

  Canada

  Feb 20
• Manitoba initiative encouraging culturally ‘inclusive’ scheduling of non-stat holidays

  Of Manitoba's eight statutory holidays per year, two are based on religious holidays, including Christmas. A Winnipeg psychologist says it's time to adopt more inclusive calendars.

  News

  Dec 20, 2021
• Manitoba restaurants bracing for impact of new COVID-19 rules during holidays

  Restaurant owners prepare for a quieter than expected holiday season after the province announced the latest round of COVID-19 restrictions.

  News

  Dec 18, 2021
• Rapid COVID-19 testing in Manitoba sees increased demand

  As the holidays approach and COVID-19 rates continue to increase, experts say rapid COVID-19 tests should be more accessible.

  News

  Dec 14, 2021
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• Patience is key to finding a turkey for the holidays: poultry processing council

  Major shortages of turkeys aren't expected this holiday season, but officials urge patience in finding the perfect bird for the holiday meal.

  Dec 12, 2021
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• QR code Christmas sweaters display vaccine passport, are ‘functional’, Toronto company says

  The creators of the sweater say the code is totally scannable and can be used to grant entry into any establishment that asks for proof of vaccination.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2021