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Billie Eilish Maps Out Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour Dates in Toronto, Vancouver & Quebec City

Billie Eilish is set to embark on a global tour for her third studio album, “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” starting this fall. The tour will commence… Read more »

Ontario Raising Speed Limits to 110 km/h on Ten More Highway Sections

Ontario Raising Speed Limits to 110 km/h on Ten More Highway Sections

Ontario has announced a permanent increase in the speed limits from 100 km/h to 110 km/h on ten more sections of provincial highways across both northern and… Read more »

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Butter Tart Festivals: Celebrate the Authentic Canadian Treat at These Locations in Ontario

Thought to be originated in Quebec in the 1600s, the butter tart is a pure Canadian dessert. A recipe for this flaky pastry shell treat filled with… Read more »

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Rib & Beer Fests 2024: Northern Heat Rib Series to Tour 15 Ontario Locations This Year

Get ready for a saucy summer! Until about seven years ago, Ribfests in Ontario, complete with live entertainment, midway, and various kinds of fair foods, were organized… Read more »

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420 Day Deal: Fat Bastard Burrito Offering 42% Off On Burrito Bowls

Fat Bastard Burrito, offering a menu that includes not only burritos but also quesadillas, tacos, and loaded waffle fries, has announced a special promotion on April 20th… Read more »

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Carbon Tax Rebates 2024: Use The New Calculator to Estimate the Payment You Will Receive on April 15

Starting April 15, eligible Canadians will receive the first installment of the 2024-25 Canada Carbon Rebate, previously known as the Climate Action Incentive Payment. This rebate is… Read more »

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FlixBus Expands Service to Sudbury From Toronto with Stops in Barrie and Parry Sound

FlixBus has expanded its transportation network by introducing a new route from Toronto to Sudbury. Commuters can take advantage of service with a single trip 6 days… Read more »

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World Rankings of Canadian Universities by Subject in 2024

QS Quacquarelli Symonds Ranking, which is one of the three most widely read university rankings in the world, released its fourteenth edition of the QS World University… Read more »

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10 Small Towns & Cities to Visit in Southeastern Ontario to See Total Solar Eclipse

The 2024 Solar Eclipse on Monday will brush past the southeastern side of Ontario. More specifically, the eclipse’s path of totality will be over a small portion… Read more »

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10 Small Towns & Cities to Visit in Southwestern Ontario to See Total Solar Eclipse

For those looking to view the solar eclipse from southwestern Ontario this April 8th, you’ll have the option of almost the entire Lake Erie shoreline. Along Lake… Read more »

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Head to Gananoque For a Spectacular 1000 Islands Solar Eclipse Cruise

The town of Gananoque and St. Lawrence Seaway falls within the line of solar eclipse totality and City Cruises is offering an enchanting trip to witness this… Read more »

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Fat Bastard Burrito’s National Burrito Day Deal

April 4, 2024, marks National Burrito Day, and Fat Bastard Burrito has a special deal today.   Today, patrons can enjoy a small burrito paired with a… Read more »

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Ontario to Build New Medical School at York University with Focus on Primary Care

The Ontario government is allocating an initial investment of $9 million through the 2024 budget, Building a Better Ontario, to initiate the design and planning phases for… Read more »

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You Can Save HST For a Limited Time at IKEA’s As-is Marketplace

IKEA Canada has launched an innovative “Second-Hand Tax” (SHT) initiative across all its Ontario As-is marketplaces, coinciding with the start of Earth Month. This initiative is designed… Read more »

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Ontario to Increase Minimum Wage to $17.20 Starting Oct 1

In a move to bolster the earnings of workers, the Ontario government announced an increase in the minimum wage to $17.20 per hour, starting October 1, 2024…. Read more »

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All Your Friends Fest: New Summer Music Festival at Burl’s Creek Announces Lineup

Republic Live, the acclaimed force behind Boots and Hearts, is launching the All Your Friends Fest this summer. This pop-punk and alternative rock festival will take place… Read more »

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Ontario Extending Fuel and Gas Tax Cuts Until December 2024

In a move aimed at alleviating the financial strain on families and businesses, the Ontario government has announced plans to extend its gasoline and fuel tax rate… Read more »

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Long Hunt For a Suitable Place For Renters in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta

The inaugural rental survey by Rentals.ca finds that Canadians are spending a long time looking for rental accommodation that suits their needs. “Hearing directly from renters is… Read more »

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25 Canadian Cities With the Most Bed Bug Infestations

Good night. Sleep tight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite! Well, if you live or travel to one of these cities in Canada, Orkin Canada says you… Read more »

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Taco Bell Launches Cantina Chicken Menu; Offering Free Taco at Select Locations on Mar 19

Taco Bell Canada is expanding its menu with the launch of its Cantina Chicken Menu. Offering a fresh lineup of four items: Cantina Chicken Soft Taco, Cantina… Read more »

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15 of the Best Places For a Solar Eclipse Getaway in Canada

Mark your calendars, eastern Canada! Many of you will be among the millions of Canadians able to witness the first total solar eclipse to pass over Canada… Read more »

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Police Seeking Information on Suspects Setting Fire to Tow Truck With Driver Inside

A brazen arson incident in Richmond Hill has prompted York Regional Police to put out a public appeal for information. Per the news release, the police were… Read more »

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Things to Do on a Solar Eclipse Weekend Getaway in Niagara Falls

The city of Niagara Falls will have plenty to do come early April when people visit for the 2024 total solar eclipse. Niagara Falls is under the… Read more »

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National Meatball Day: Get $6 Firehouse Subs This Saturday

This upcoming Saturday marks the celebration of National Meatball Day on March 9. In honour of this occasion, Firehouse Subs is offering an exclusive deal to its… Read more »