Indigo Pledges To Allocate 15% Of Shelf Space For Books Written By BIPOC Authors
Indigo is the first major Canadian retail chain to take the 15% Pledge. Indigo Books & Music Inc., Canada’s largest national bookstore chain, is demonstrating its…
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Canadians No Longer Allowed Into EU Countries After Removal From Safe Travel List
European travel for Canadians has been restricted by the European Union. Sorry, fellow Canadians, it looks like travel to many European countries may be out of…
New Renderings Of The Planned Squamish Ski Resort Are Out, And It Looks Really Cozy
Planning for the all-season mountain resort is already well underway. We can now get a better idea of what the new Garibaldi At Squamish ski resort…
Canada Now Has Its First-Ever Colourful Loonie In Circulation
These special-edition $1 coins commemorate Canada’s involvement with the United Nations. It’s the United Nation’s 75th anniversary, so to commemorate Canada’s role as a founding member…
Le Château Is Closing Its Doors After Over 60 Years In Canada
Another former Canadian retail giant bites the dust. Looks like there will be one less familiar store in our malls this holiday season. Le Château announced…
Goodbye Double-Cupping: Tim Hortons Switches To Recyclable Cardboard Sleeves Next Month
The famous Canadian brand is double double-ing down on its sustainability initiatives for Waste Reduction Week. If you like your coffee hot and frequent Tim Hortons,…
Sorry Snowbirds, Travel To The US Is Banned For Another Month
Travel plans to the US will have to be pushed back another month due to extended border restrictions. If you were planning to go to the…
Plastic Bags & Straws Will Be Illegal In Canada Beginning Late 2021
Say adieu to single-use plastic in Canada. The end of plastic bags, straws, cutlery, and other plastic items within the country is near with news of Canada’s ban…
This New High-Speed Train Will Get You From Vancouver To Whistler In 30 Minutes
Dodging traffic to get to the mountains or the valley may soon become reality Imagine being able to get from busy, downtown Vancouver to Whistler in the mountains…
A Big & Bright ‘Harvest Moon’ Will Light Up Vancouver Skies Tonight
Great news for all the stargazers out there! A ‘harvest moon’ is rolling into town and hitting up Vancouver skies. The moon is reaching its peak fullness tonight, at 2…