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Environment Canada Issues Severe Thunderstorm Watch For Areas From KW Region Up to Quebec City

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for large parts of Ontario and Quebec. The regions under watch encompass Waterloo, extending up to Lake Huron, and… Read more »

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Taylor Swift Announces 6 Toronto Tour Dates; Register Now to Get Tickets

Taylor Swift’s record-shattering Eras Tour is finally coming to Toronto with six shows at Rogers Centre in November 2024. The pop megastar, along with Gracie Abrams, will… Read more »

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Justin Trudeau and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau Announce Separation After 18 Years of Marriage

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced via Instagram that he and his wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, are separating after 18 years of marriage. The couple shared the news… Read more »

Dill-Licious Summer Menu: St. Louis Bar & Grill Introduces Spicy Dill Wings

Dill-Licious Summer Menu: St. Louis Bar & Grill Introduces Spicy Dill Wings

St. Louis Bar & Grill has launched its Dill-Licious summer menu, responding to the current trend and enduring consumer affection for dill pickles. The seasonal offering introduces… Read more »

Live Nation’s Summer’s Live: Get 4 tickets For Upcoming Concerts For $80

Live Nation’s Summer’s Live: Get 4 tickets For Upcoming Concerts For $80

Live Nation is offering music fans an opportunity to enjoy live shows with their Summer’s Live promotion. For just $80, fans can purchase four tickets to over… Read more »

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Live Nation Canada Acquires Historic Music Venue in Toronto

Live Nation Canada has acquired The Opera House, a historic music venue in Toronto.   The iconic venue, originally established as a theatre in 1909 and later… Read more »

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Rewards: You Can Soon Earn Air Miles at Dollarama

Canada’s most recognized loyalty program, Air Miles, has announced new ways Canadians can earn points. The program’s recent acquisition by BMO signalled a commitment to revitalize the… Read more »

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Discover Unique Sculptures of the Haliburton Sculpture Forest

Appreciate stunning masterpieces surrounded by nature at Haliburton Sculpture Forest. The sculpture collection includes works by Canadian and international artists, and currently, there are thirty-four sculptures and… Read more »

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GST/HST Credit: How Much You Will Get From July 2023 to June 2024

Due to high inflation, there has been an increase in both the family income limit and the payment amount for the GST/HST Credit benefit year. As a… Read more »

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Bigwind Lake Provincial Park: Ontario Getting a New All-Season Camping Park Near Bracebridge

The Ontario government has announced the development of its first all-season, full-service provincial park in over 40 years, at Bigwind Lake Provincial Park near Bracebridge. Currently, Bigwind… Read more »

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Competition Bureau Fines Canada Bread $50M in Bread Price-Fixing Scandal

Canada Bread has been fined $50 million by the Ontario Superior Court, marking the largest price-fixing penalty in Canadian legal history. The company confessed to its involvement… Read more »

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Design Revealed For National Monument to Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan

The federal government has revealed the chosen design for the National Monument to Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan, to be built opposite the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa…. Read more »

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Driving Housing Construction: Ontario Expands Strong Mayor Powers to 26 Municipalities

The Ontario government is granting expanded strong mayor powers to the mayors of 26 large and fast-growing municipalities that have committed to a housing pledge. This move… Read more »

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Slip ’n’ Slide, Sun Flowers, Corn Maze and More: Ontario’s Rounds Ranch Offers Safe Outdoor Fun All Summer Long

The Rounds Ranch in Elmvale offers a fun-filled western experience with many exciting events for the whole family to enjoy this summer. The family-owned ranch was bought… Read more »

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The Wiggles in Canada 2023: “Ready, Steady, Wiggle!” Tour Tickets on Sale June 13th

The globally adored children’s entertainment group, The Wiggles!, are set to return to the USA and Canada this fall with their eagerly awaited “Ready, Steady, Wiggle!” tour. This tour is a high-energy celebration of music and dance, aiming to inspire and captivate young audiences.

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Bank of Canada Increases Interest Rate by 0.25% to Tackle Inflation Concerns

The Bank of Canada has raised its target for the overnight rate to 4¾ per cent by 25 basis points, accompanied by the Bank Rate at 5… Read more »

Popeyes Adds Blackened Chicken Sandwich to Its Menu

Popeyes Adds Blackened Chicken Sandwich to Its Menu

Popeyes has introduced a new permanent addition to its chicken sandwich lineup. The Blackened Chicken Sandwich features an antibiotic-free whole chicken breast, marinated for 12 hours, and… Read more »

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Come & Go Summer: Weather Network Releases 2023 Summer Forecast

As a possible strong El Niño event is predicted to shape the upcoming summer season, the Weather Network is forecasting a ‘come and go’ summer for Canada…. Read more »

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These Are the 10 Worst Roads in Ontario – 2023

CAA has released its annual list of worst roads in Ontario. Barton Street East in Hamilton has been crowned the worst road in Ontario for the second… Read more »

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2023 Summer Swim: List of Ontario’s Blue Flag Certified Beaches & Marinas

When beaches in Ontario have that distinct blue flag flying above, it gives the beach’s community a unique sense of pride because they know that the water… Read more »

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Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon: Ontario Introduces Legislation to Dissolve Peel Region

Today, Ontario introduced the Hazel McCallion Act, a ground-breaking legislation, if passed, would set in motion the dissolution of the Regional Municipality of Peel, leading to the… Read more »

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Drink Beer to Help Plant Trees at Balsam Lake Provincial Park

Sip your way to a greener world with limited-edition craft beer. Ontario Parks has once again teamed up with Collective Arts Brewing for a second year to… Read more »

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Toys”R”Us Canada Opening New Stores at Former Bed Bath & Beyond Locations

Toys”R”Us Canada, the leading authority on toys and baby products, is expanding its presence with the opening of nine new Toys”R”Us stores and two Babies”R”Us stores this… Read more »

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2023 Schedule: Watch RCMP Musical Ride at 38+ Locations Across Canada

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride is returning to tour various cities and towns in Canada this year. RCMP is marking its 150th anniversary this year,… Read more »