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Circle K Fuel Day: Save 10 Cents Per Litre on October 15, Plus Early Access in Five Regions
Canadians planning to fill up their vehicles on Thursday may want to check the time before heading to the gas station. Circle K is bringing back its… Read more »
These Ontario Communities Won’t Turn Their Clocks Back on November 1
Residents of Kenora and other parts of northwestern Ontario could skip the annual ritual of turning their clocks back this November. The Ontario government announced on October… Read more »
Bala Cranberry Festival Returns This Weekend: What to See, Eat and Do in Muskoka
For one weekend in October, the Muskoka town of Bala becomes a celebration of cranberries. There are cranberry crêpes to try, fresh berries to take home, artisan… Read more »
Canada Announces New Home Heating Rebates of Up to $10,000: Eligibility, Application Process and What to Know
Canadians looking to replace an aging furnace or reduce their home heating bills could soon qualify for a new federal rebate of up to $10,000. Prime Minister… Read more »
Canadian Wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature for Bold, Inventive Writing
Canadian poet, translator and scholar Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature, with the Swedish Academy recognizing her unconventional approach to writing and her… Read more »
Things to Do in Barrie this Halloween 2026
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.
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.
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 »
Born in Saskatchewan and Alberta, Deadpool and Wolverine Star on New Royal Canadian Mint Coins
Two of Marvel’s best-known Canadian-born characters are getting a new tribute from the Royal Canadian Mint. Wade Wilson, better known as Deadpool, was born in Saskatchewan, while… Read more »
Jimmy John’s Brings Its Viral Picklewich to Canada Nationwide
Jimmy John’s is bringing its Picklewich to Canada nationwide, giving pickle fans a bread-free take on the chain’s sandwiches. Starting October 5, 2026, five Picklewich varieties… Read more »
2026 Thanksgiving Weekend in Ontario – Festivals & Fall Activities Worth the Trip
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.
Events & Festivals This Weekend in Canada
Things to Do This Weekend — What’s On This Weekend in Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, London, K-W Region, Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver.
A Vegas-Inspired Wedding Chapel is Opening in Prince Edward County
Couples will soon be able to get legally married on Wellington Main Street in as little as 30 minutes, surrounded by pink velvet, disco balls, vintage florals… Read more »
More Than Giant Pumpkins: What to See, Eat, and Do at Port Elgin Pumpkinfest 2026
One of Ontario’s famous fall festivals, Port Elgin Pumpkinfest, is returning this weekend for its 41st edition. A pumpkin weighing close to 2,000 pounds is difficult to… Read more »
Bed Bath & Beyond is Back Online in Canada Under Canadian Ownership, With Retail Stores Coming Next
Bed Bath & Beyond is back in Canada, but Canadians will encounter a different version of the familiar home retailer this time around. The company announced Sept…. Read more »
Halloween 2026 – Scary 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?
Ontario Wait Times Increased for 8 of 12 Procedures Despite Growth in For-Profit Care: Report
Ontario has significantly expanded the use of for-profit clinics for surgeries and medical imaging, but a new study says the shift has not delivered the shorter waits… Read more »
Minimum Wage is Going Up in Five Provinces on October 1, 2026
Minimum wage workers in five provinces will receive a pay increase when new rates take effect on October 1. New rates take effect in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario,… Read more »
What Wasaga Beach Could Look Like as It Plans to Become a World-Class, Year-Round Waterfront Destination
Wasaga Beach is looking beyond its familiar role as an Ontario summer getaway. The Town has unveiled the Destination Wasaga Master Plan, a long-term proposal to turn… Read more »
National Coffee Day Deal: Get a Free Krispy Kreme Coffee
Krispy Kreme Canada is marking National Coffee Day with a simple offer for coffee drinkers: show up on September 29 and get a small coffee for free…. Read more »
Things to Do This Thanksgiving Weekend in and Around Barrie – 2026
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.
Canada’s 2025 GDP Per Capita Sits Below Every U.S. State, but Here’s What the Comparison Actually Means
A striking Canada-U.S. comparison is making the rounds: Canada’s economic output per person in 2025 was lower than that of every U.S. state. The numbers support the… Read more »
OECD Sees Canada’s Growth Slowing to 0.9% in 2026 as U.S. Expands More Than Twice as Fast
Canada’s economy picked up noticeably this spring, but the OECD still expects 2026 to be a slow-growth year, especially when compared with the United States. Canada’s economy… Read more »
Plan a Fall Day Trip to Meaford for Scarecrows, Hikes and Georgian Bay Views
By the time fall colours begin to settle over Georgian Bay, Meaford has another seasonal sight to look for. Hundreds of handmade scarecrows start appearing throughout downtown,… Read more »