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All Federally Regulated Workers Across Canada Now Eligible For 10 Days of Paid Sick Leave Per Year
The federal government has announced that employees of all federally regulated private sectors are now eligible for 10 days of paid sick leave per year as the… Read more »
Weather Network Releases 2022-2023 Winter Season Forecast
The Weather Network has released its winter forecast with a look ahead to what we can expect during December, January, and February. The agency says the strong… Read more »
Black Friday Deals: You Can Save Up to 35% Off on Tickets to Disney On Ice & Monster Jam Ontario Shows
Plan ahead to enjoy delightful live family shows in 2023. You can get up to 35 per cent off on tickets to Disney on Ice and Monster… Read more »
Canada Border Services Agency Shares Tips For Residents Travelling to the US For Thanksgiving or Black Friday Deals
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has shared tips for residents travelling to the U.S during the busy Thanksgiving (US) weekend. In addition to carrying all the… Read more »
You Can Now Start Getting Drunk at 7 a.m. in Ontario to Celebrate FIFA World Cup Matches
Qatar has banned FIFA World Cup spectators in the country’s stadiums from drinking beer, but those in Ontario can head to pubs and restaurants and celebrate Canada’s… Read more »
Winter Storm Bringing Up to 60 cm of Snow This Weekend to Parts of Southern Ontario
Environment Canada has issued a snow squall warning to parts of Southern Ontario. Currently, a snow squall watch/warning is in effect for Barrie, Orillia, Midland, Burk’s Falls,… Read more »
Red Arrow to Begin Daily Luxury Bus Service Between Toronto and Ottawa Starting Dec. 4th
The Alberta-based luxury transportation company, Red Arrow is expanding to Ontario next month. Starting December 4th, Red Arrow which boasts of offering a business class flight experience… Read more »
Living Wage in Ontario 2022: How Much You Need to Earn Per Hour For a Modest Standard of Living
Ontario Living Wage Network has published hourly wages required to maintain a modest standard of living across 10 Living Wage regions in Ontario. The living wage is… Read more »
Nickelback, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw to Headline Ontario’s 2023 Boots and Hearts Music Festival
The organizers of Ontario’s famous country music festival, Republic Live, have announced headliners for the 2023 edition. The 4-day Boots and Hearts Festival that takes place at… Read more »
Ontario Parks Reduces Maximum Length of Stay at Popular Parks Beginning Summer 2023
With campgrounds selling out moments after reservations open, Ontario Parks is reducing the maximum length of stay at its most popular parks to allow for more people… Read more »
September 19th Will NOT Be a Provincial Holiday in Ontario
Today morning, Justin Trudeau proclaimed September 19th a National Day of Mourning to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in London. Upcoming Monday will be a holiday for… Read more »
September 19th: Canadians Will Get a Federal Holiday to Mourn Queen Elizabeth II
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that September 19th will be a federal holiday to mark the Queen’s funeral in London. September 19th will be a one-time federal… Read more »
Pirate Party: Head to Orillia to Walk the Plank This Labour Day Weekend
Ahoy, mateys! Head to the Port of Orillia this labour day weekend to meet pirates and privateers! You’ll want to check out the life-sized pirate ship recreations… Read more »
Theodore Too Tugboat is Now On Airbnb For Overnight Stay, Reservations Open Aug. 29th
Theodore Too, the 65-foot tugboat which is a reproduction of the original TV character Theodore Tugboat, will turn into an Airbnb stay as part of a new… Read more »
Orillia Waterfront Festival Featuring Exciting Cardboard Boat Races Returns This Weekend
The annual summer festival, Orillia Waterfront Festival is back this weekend after a two-year pandemic-induced hiatus. The festival, hosted by the Orillia District Chamber of Commerce, offers… Read more »
Cruise Across the Vast Expanse of Georgian Bay’s 30,000 Islands Aboard M.V. Chippewa III
Go on an unforgettable cruise across the vast expanse of 30,000 islands on the Georgian Bay starting from Parry Sound. Parry Sound and Archipelago Lines offer various… Read more »
25 Ideas For a Thrilling Summer Adventure With Your Teen in Ontario
School’s out and summer is here; treat your adventurous teenager to exciting thrills, exercise and nature. Whether they have a skill they would like to develop or… Read more »
Canada’s Best Air Show Saluting Our Armed Forces Thunders Into CFB Borden Near Toronto This June Weekend
Take Dad to see Canadian Forces Snowbirds, CF-18 Demonstration Team, Canada’s military parachute demonstration team, the SkyHawks and many of the best aerobatic performers during the Canadian… Read more »
These Are the Top 10 Worst Roads in Ontario – 2022
CAA has released its annual list of worst roads in Ontario. The annual list is selected after voting by Ontarians during the “annual CAA Worst Roads campaign.”… Read more »
2022 Summer Swim: List of Ontario’s Blue Flag Certified Cleanest 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 »
These are the Cleanest Beaches and Marinas in Canada in 2022
22 beaches and 10 marinas were awarded the prestigious Blue Flag Canada award this year. Blue Flag is an international award given to beaches and marinas that… Read more »
These are the 20 Best New Restaurants in Canada
Canada’s 100 Best has released the 2022 list of 100 Best restaurants. This year, the publication that serves as a guide to the country’s top dining destinations… Read more »
Barrie Waterfront Festival is Back This Weekend With Live Entertainment, Midway and Delicious Eats
Summer is around the corner and from music festivals to hiking trails, Barrie and Simcoe County offers a variety of activities for people of all ages and… Read more »
Biebs Brew: Tim Hortons Collaborate With Justin Bieber to Launch Cold Brew Coffee
Tim Hortons has announced another collaboration with Justin Bieber following the huge success of limited-edition Timbits, Timbiebs which launched last November. This time, the iconic restaurant chain… Read more »