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Groundhog Day 2026: Predictions By Canada’s Groundhogs
From a puppet that resides in a cardboard box to a Vancouver Island marmot, Canadian weather prognosticators come in various colours and sizes. According to folklore, if… Read more »
Ontario’s Wiarton Willie Predicts Early Spring on Groundhog Day 2026
Wiarton Willie, the beloved groundhog in the picturesque town of Wiarton, Ontario, heralded the early arrival of spring Monday morning, much to the delight of spectators. The… Read more »
Groundhog Day Ontario 2026: Head to Wiarton For Festivities & Fireworks
In the charming town of Wiarton on the Southern Bruce Peninsula, a tradition dating back to 1957 captivates locals and visitors alike. According to Tourism Bruce Peninsula,… Read more »
2026 Groundhog Day Celebrations in Canada
Groundhog Day, or February 2nd, is the day when woodchucks tell Canadians what awaits them in the months till the official start of Spring. Will it be… Read more »
Donald Trump Moves to Decertify Bombardier Jets, Warns of 50% Aircraft Tariff
U.S. President Donald Trump says he is prepared to impose a major trade penalty on Canada’s aerospace industry, warning that all aircraft sold from Canada into the… Read more »
Starbucks Loyalty Program Gets a Revamp: How the New Tiers Change Free Coffee Rewards
Starbucks is changing how loyalty works, and if you’re a regular customer, the biggest takeaway is simple: the more you engage, the more you get back. The… Read more »
Chick-fil-A Brings Back Heart-Shaped Trays for Valentine’s Season
Heart-shaped trays are back on the menu at Chick-fil-A, returning for a limited time during the Valentine’s season at participating locations. The seasonal trays are designed as… Read more »
Canada’s Top 100 Romantic Restaurants for 2026 According to OpenTable
As Valentine’s Day approaches, OpenTable has released its Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in Canada for 2026, offering a data-driven snapshot of where diners across the country are… Read more »
Massive Downtown Snow Tube Run & Fireworks: Reasons to Visit 2026 Bracebridge Fire & Ice Festival This Weekend
The town of Bracebridge, located at the heart of Muskoka is holding its annual winter festival this Saturday, January 31. The festival is a celebration of winter’s… Read more »
Ontario Starts Construction on New GO Rail Extension to Bowmanville
Ontario has officially broken ground on the Bowmanville GO Extension, pushing GO Transit service deeper into Durham Region and setting the stage for expanded rail access east… Read more »
New Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit Explained: When Payments Start and How Much You Can Expect
The federal government is proposing a new support measure aimed at easing grocery and everyday costs for low- and modest-income households. According to the Department of Finance… Read more »
What’s Planned for the 2026 Snowman Mania in Wasaga Beach, From the RecPlex to Nancy Island
Snowman Mania is back, and if winter usually feels long, this is the part where it starts to feel worth it. The annual Wasaga Beach festival returns… Read more »
National Canadian Film Day 2026 Unveils “Elbows Linked” Edition
The 13th annual National Canadian Film Day will take place on April 15, 2026, with organizers positioning this year’s edition as a moment for collective reflection and… Read more »
Ontario Fast-Tracks Funding for 6 New Cancer Drugs to Reduce Patient Wait Times
Ontario has approved funding for six new cancer drugs through its Funding Accelerated for Specific Treatments (FAST) program, a pilot designed to shorten wait times for access… Read more »
Winter Fun in Silent Lake Provincial Park – Adventures to Make the Best of Your Winter Trip
The smaller parks of central and eastern provincial parks are, for the most part, seasonal parks. While many of the area’s Provincial Parks are closed or limited… Read more »
These are Canada’s Best Employers of 2026 According to Forbes
As more Canadians consider changing jobs in 2026, employers are being judged on far more than pay alone. A recent survey by Robert Half Canada found that… Read more »
Canadian Whisky Awards: These Are the Best Canadian Whiskies For 2026
The 2026 Canadian Whisky Awards have named J.P. Wiser’s 24 Year Old Canadian Whisky as Canadian Whisky of the Year, marking a top honour for the long-established… Read more »
Air Transat Offers Up to 25% Off Flights in Four-Day January Sale
Air Transat has announced a limited-time flight promotion running from January 19 to January 22, 2026, offering discounts of up to 25 per cent on select travel… Read more »
Snowshoe Southern Ontario’s Longest Suspension Bridge & More: Reasons to Visit Scenic Cave Adventures in Winter
During winter, southern Ontario’s Scenic Cave Adventures transforms into the Scenic Caves Nordic Centre. The park, located on a high part of the Niagara Escarpment near the… Read more »
Doug Ford Says China EV Deal Threatens Jobs as Scott Moe Welcomes Canola Gains
Canada’s new trade agreement with the People’s Republic of China is drawing sharply different reactions from provincial leaders, highlighting regional divides over its economic impact. Prime Minister… Read more »
You Can Soon Buy Chinese EVs for Less than $35K as Canada Forges New Ties
Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Beijing this week, marking the first trip to China by a Canadian prime minister since 2017 and formalizing a new strategic partnership… Read more »
Top 100 Population Centres in Canada: How the Population Has Changed
Canada’s population growth slowed markedly across cities and regions over the past year, according to new subprovincial estimates from Statistics Canada for 2025. As of July 1,… Read more »
OPP and CBSA Stop Major Heroin Shipment from the U.S.
Police and border officials say a large shipment of suspected heroin was intercepted as it entered Ontario from the United States. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and… Read more »
Guide: 10 of the Best Ontario Towns & Cities For a Winter Getaway
Booking a winter getaway in Ontario could include a huge array of fun. Whether you’re more of the adventurous type, an outdoors person, someone who likes to find the local shops, or someone who enjoys all of the above, there is a destination on this list for you. We’ve included Ontario’s smaller towns, cities, and some of the quintessential winter-in-Ontario-experiences.