Barrie 
First Light – What to Expect When the Enchanting Candle Lit Walk at Sainte-Marie Returns For 2025
Now entering its 25th year, the Sainte-Marie’s First Light event is renowned as a captivating holiday celebration, uniting historical charm with festive activities. Known for its enchanting candle-lit environment, this year’s event promises even more with a dual venue setting: Sainte-Marie among the Hurons and the Martyrs’ Shrine.
Red Lobster to Offer Free Shrimp & Chips to Veterans on Remembrance Day
Red Lobster will recognize veterans and active-duty military members on Remembrance Day by offering a complimentary meal of Shrimp & Chips on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The… Read more »
Ontario Expands Carbon Monoxide Alarm Requirements Starting 2026
Ontario will introduce stricter carbon monoxide (CO) safety rules beginning January 1, 2026, to strengthen protection for residents against the deadly gas. Carbon monoxide is a… Read more »
Cineplex Community Day 2025: See Free Movies at Cineplex Theatres, Free Gaming at Rec Rooms & Playdiums on Nov 15
Enjoy a morning of free movies and free gaming on November 15. You can visit the local Cineplex theatre to celebrate Community Day by enjoying a… Read more »
Bank of Canada Cuts Policy Rate to 2.25% Amid Economic Weakness
The Bank of Canada has lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.25%, citing persistent economic weakness and global trade uncertainty. The Bank Rate… Read more »
First-Time Home Buyers in Ontario Could Save Up to $80,000 Off Under New Rebate Plan
Ontario is proposing a new measure aimed at reducing housing costs for first-time home buyers and encouraging home construction. The provincial government announced plans to rebate the… Read more »
Cineplex Introduces $8.99 Monday Surprise Premieres with Mystery Screenings Across Canada
Cineplex is launching a new movie event aimed at offering audiences affordable entertainment and an element of surprise. The company announced the debut of Monday Surprise Premieres,… Read more »
Here’s What to Expect When North Bay’s Outdoor Christmas Market This November
North Bay’s popular Winter Market Experience is returning this November with an expanded lineup of entertainment, vendors, and activities. Organized by Tourism North Bay alongside partners, the… Read more »
Chipotle Canada Offers World Series BOGO and Halloween Boorito Promotions
Chipotle Canada is marking Toronto’s return to baseball’s championship spotlight with a nationwide promotion offering fans a free entrée. On Monday, October 27, from 3 p.m. to… Read more »
Canada and Ontario Announce $3 Billion Investment in Darlington Nuclear Project
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a joint $3 billion investment from the federal and Ontario governments to support the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) in Bowmanville,… Read more »
Illuminated Christmas Train Rides and Santa Train Rides in Ontario – 2025
Enjoy a visit from Santa as you and your loved ones take a ride on the Christmas Trains that take you along the snow-laden countryside of Ontario.
Auditor General Says CRA Call Centres Provide Inaccurate, Delayed Service: 17% Accuracy and 18% Timely Responses
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is failing to provide taxpayers with timely and accurate assistance through its contact centres, according to a report tabled in Parliament by… Read more »
Experience Every Season at Oxtongue River-Ragged Falls Provincial Park: From Fiery Autumn Colours to Winter’s Frozen Cascades
The Oxtongue River–Ragged Falls Provincial Park is a hidden gem near Algonquin’s west gate, offering a breathtaking glimpse of Ontario’s rugged beauty. Visitors can hike the short 1 km trail to view the roaring Ragged Falls, one of Ontario’s top waterfalls. Each season transforms the scenery, from lush summer greens to vibrant fall colours and icy winter cascades.
UFO Sightings, Lake Monsters, Hauntings and Other Spooky Urban Legends in Canada
Canada’s expansive landscape offers numerous hidden spots where things can easily hide, lurk, and, for the most part, go completely unnoticed. Even as a relatively newer country,… Read more »
Parents Across Ontario Protest Proposed Ban on Speed Safety Cameras
Parents, caregivers, and road safety advocates held coordinated demonstrations across Ontario on October 20 to oppose the provincial government’s plan to end the use of municipal automated… Read more »
Canadian Tire to Start Selling Hudson’s Bay blankets
Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC) will begin selling Hudson’s Bay Point Blankets and donate all net proceeds, at least $1 million each year, to Oshki Wupoowane | The… Read more »
Fuel Day: Save 10¢ per Litre on Oct 16 at Participating Circle K Locations Across Canada
Drivers across Canada will have the opportunity to save at the pump and support local charities as Circle K brings back its annual Fuel Day on October… Read more »
Ontario’s Famous Bala Cranberry Festival Is This Weekend & This Is What You Need to Know
Every year the charming little town of Bala hosts an amazing Cranberry Festival that supports the local community and organizations in need. This year, you can be… Read more »
Explore the Haunting Legends of Niagara’s Screaming Tunnel This Halloween
Imagine standing in the middle of a tunnel cloaked in nothing but darkness. You’re holding a single burning match, and then you hear it… the hairs on… Read more »
DQ Canada Offers $0.85 Mini Blizzard Treats to Mark 85th Anniversary
Dairy Queen (DQ) Canada is celebrating its 85th anniversary with a limited-time promotion that gives fans another reason to enjoy the fall season. From October 13 to… Read more »
2025 Halloween Haunted Attractions, Farms and Night Mazes in Ontario
Embrace a chilling journey this Halloween, where the unexpected lurks around every shadowy corner of our eerie farms and terrifying haunts. Sinister surprises, bewildering mysteries, and heart-pounding thrills await those daring enough to venture into the spooky realms where normality twists into the grotesquely unearthly. Dare you enter?
Things to Do This Thanksgiving Weekend in Ontario – 2025
From Halloween haunts to glowing pumpkins and Fall fairs, there are plenty of fun and fabulous activities to do with your family and friends on the Thanksgiving weekend. Here is a list of 80+ things to do this Thanksgiving weekend across Ontario.
Things to Do in Barrie this Halloween 2025
A digest of What’s On in and around Barrie during this weekend including free fun family activities, weekend events & activities for kids, live music, performing arts & theatre and sports events.
Things to Do This Thanksgiving Weekend in and Around Barrie
Things to Do this Thanksgiving weekend in and around Barrie including free fun family activities, Thanksgiving brunch and dinner, festivals, live music, performing arts & theatre and sports events.