Ontario has moved into Step 3 of its Roadmap to Reopen. Step Three focuses on the resumption of additional indoor services with larger numbers of people and restrictions in place. This includes, but is not limited to: Outdoor social gatherings and organized public events with up to 100 people with limited exceptions; Indoor social gatherings […]
The Government of Ontario announced this morning that it is moving the province into Step Three of the Roadmap to Reopen at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 16, 2021. Step Three of the Roadmap focuses on the resumption of additional indoor services with larger numbers of people and restrictions in place. This includes, but is […]
All Ontarians aged 12 to 17 are eligible for an accelerated second dose of COVID-19 vaccine as of this morning. Appointments open up at 8 a.m. on the provincial portal, directly through public health units that use their own booking systems, and via participating pharmacies. The tweens and teens will receive the Pfizer shot – […]
River & Sky Music and Camping Festival is back this summer with a mini-festival lineup you won’t want to miss! Haviah Mighty and Sam Coffey & the Iron Lungs are headlining. You’ll also be able to catch Juno award winner, G.R. Gritt, 2020 Polaris short lister, Witch Prophet, indie/country artist Spencer Burton and more. The […]
With easing restrictions across the country, the Canadian government has released social gathering guidelines for people who are not vaccinated, partially vaccinated or fully vaccinated. It outlines various indoor and outdoor activities or settings and what is an appropriate course of action. The guidelines discuss whether a mask and physical distancing is required. Find them […]
Premier Doug Ford announced that Ontario will move into the second phase of the provincial reopening plan on June 30th at 12:01 AM. This is two days ahead of the anticipated reopening date of July 2. The province committed to remaining in phase one for 21 days. However, key health indicators show the province is […]
Mayor Jim Watson and the City of Ottawa have created a new tool to help locals book their vaccines. The vaccine wait list tool will allow eligible people to book same-day vaccination appointments. The form is available to fill out as of June 22. Currently those eligible for their first dose include: Anyone in Ottawa […]
Tame Impala have announced their revised 2021 North American tour to promote their 2020 album, The Slow Rush! The only Canadian stop is in Toronto at the Scotiabank Arena, although the date is to be decided at this point. Vancouver was scheduled into the original tour, but it has been not confirmed in the new […]
Getting a COVID-19 vaccine in Ottawa will get a lot easier, starting next week. With 27,000 more Moderna doses arriving today, and a strategic allocation of another 38,500 doses, the city plans to double the number of clinics operating here, with the aim of administering up to 100,000 doses per day. New clinics are opening […]
OC Transpo is making some service adjustments to reflect low ridership in some areas, and increased demand around areas like hospitals, shopping districts and residential areas. Most of the increases will be during retail hours, while some routes will be suspended due to low ridership. The changes will take effect this Sunday, June 20th. Read […]