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2023 World Gin Awards: These Are Canada’s Best Gins
If you need help picking up the best gin for the alcohol connoisseur in your life or need a mixer for making a great cocktail to go… Read more »
How Wages and Benefits of Government and Private-Sector Employees Compare in Ontario
It is no secret that government workers enjoy better pay and benefits compared to private sector employees of a similar job profile. If you need a quantitative… Read more »
Porter Airlines Offering $1 Round Trip Flights to Celebrate New Routes
Toronto-based Porter Airlines is celebrating its new routes to various locations in Canada by offering $1 tickets on its inaugural flights. The new routes will operate on… Read more »
When to Book Campgrounds at Ontario Provincial Parks For 2023 Summer Season
Reservations for Ontario Provincial Park camping grounds are open around the year, and you can book your campsite up to five months before your arrival date. As… Read more »
Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF): How to See the Newly Discovered Rare Green Comet
Remember Neowise or Comet C/2020 F3 that brightened summer skies in 2020? Another newly discovered non-periodic comet is now gracing the skies. Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) was… Read more »
Low Cost Airline PLAY Launches Flights Starting at $129 From Hamilton to 26 European Destinations
A new low-cost airline will launch this summer in Canada. PLAY will operate flights from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) to 26 European destinations starting… Read more »
Tim Hortons Now Has a $3 Value Breakfast Menu
You can now get $3 breakfast sandwiches at Tim Hortons. Tim Hortons launched TimSelects value breakfast today featuring three options for under $3 (plus taxes) each. The… Read more »
Project Arrow: First All-Canadian, Zero-Emission Vehicle Unveiled at Consumer Electronics Show
The first, all-Canadian, zero-emission connected vehicle, designed and built in Ontario, named Project Arrow, was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show, one of the largest and most… Read more »
When to Expect Interest Rate Hikes in Canada in 2023
Last December, the Bank of Canada increased the overnight rate to 4¼% marking the seventh rate increase of 2022. With the December 7th hike, the interest rates… Read more »
Canada Welcomed Highest Number of Permanent Residents Ever in 2022
Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced today that Canada has surpassed the 2022 immigration target. Canada welcomed 431,645 new permanent residents in 2022, the… Read more »
Factor: New Ready-to-Heat Meal Delivery Service Now Available in Ontario
HelloFresh, a popular meal kit delivery service, is debuting Factor, a ready-to-heat meal delivery service in Canada. Factor has been available in the US since 2012 and,… Read more »
Negative COVID-19 Test Required For Travellers to Canada From China, Hong Kong or Macao
Travellers two years of age and older arriving on flights originating from the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong or Macao, will be required to present a… Read more »
2023 Astronomy Calendar: Look Up to Enjoy These Celestial Events
Though the new year, 2023, will not be an exciting year for eclipse watching in Canada, stargazers can look forward to watching some of the annual meteor… Read more »
Ontario Pharmacists Can Prescribe Medication For 13 Illnesses Starting Jan 1st
Ontarians can visit local pharmacies to get prescriptions for thirteen minor illnesses, such as rashes, pink eye, insect bites and urinary tract infections, the provincial government announced… Read more »
Doug Ford Shares Video on How to Decorate Cookies Ahead of Christmas
Ontario premier has a new “baking” video. The Christmas message reel is the second “cooking” video, Doug Ford has released. In the video titled “Decorate cookies with… Read more »
These Are Canada’s Top 10 Weather Events in 2022
Environment and Climate Change Canada has released its Top 10 Weather Stories list for 2022. This year, Canadians witnessed extreme weather, such as Fiona wallopping Eastern Canada,… Read more »
Get Lost in Giant Winter Maze in Hamilton This Christmas Break Feat. Train Rides, DJs and Food Trucks
Street Eats is bringing a giant maze to Hamilton beginning Boxing Day! The experience called Giant Winter Maze will feature a massive 120’x120’ winter-themed maze standing 7… Read more »
Canada Processed 4.8 Million Visa and Immigration Applications This Year
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) says the department has processed approximately 4.8 million applications this year including citizenship, and temporary and permanent residence visas. As per… Read more »
This is How to Make Sure Phone Call is From CRA Employee and Not a Scammer
Canada Revenue Agency has shared tips in a news release to ensure Canadians are not fooled by scammers pretending to be legitimate CRA employees. CRA wants you… Read more »
Southern Ontario Can Expect Up to 25 cm of Snow Starting Dec 15th
Most of southern Ontario can expect heavy snow, strong wind gusts and the risk of freezing rain starting late Thursday morning according to the special weather statements… Read more »
These are the Top Baby Names in Ontario in 2021
Ontario has released the list of the most popular baby names for the year 2021. The baby girl name Olivia continues to top the list and is… Read more »
Ontario Nearly Doubles 18 km of Highway 401 in Greater Toronto Area
Ontario has expanded 18 kilometres of Highway 401 adding new lanes from Mississauga to Milton. The Highway 401 section from Credit River in Mississauga to Regional Road… Read more »
Uber Eats: These Canadian Cities Top the List of Best Tippers, Most Courteous and Pickiest Eaters
Uber Eats has released its annual Cravings Report, which aggregates the cities with the most polite while ordering food, with the most demanding eaters adding special instructions… Read more »
GoFundMe: These Are the Most Generous Cities in Canada in 2022
GoFundMe has released its Annual Giving Report for the year 2022. The report highlights how the global GoFundMe community supports those in need. GoFundMe says 1 donation… Read more »