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More Than Giant Pumpkins: What to See, Eat, and Do at Port Elgin Pumpkinfest 2026
One of Ontario’s famous fall festivals, Port Elgin Pumpkinfest, is returning this weekend for its 41st edition. A pumpkin weighing close to 2,000 pounds is difficult to… Read more »
Ontario Wait Times Increased for 8 of 12 Procedures Despite Growth in For-Profit Care: Report
Ontario has significantly expanded the use of for-profit clinics for surgeries and medical imaging, but a new study says the shift has not delivered the shorter waits… Read more »
What Wasaga Beach Could Look Like as It Plans to Become a World-Class, Year-Round Waterfront Destination
Wasaga Beach is looking beyond its familiar role as an Ontario summer getaway. The Town has unveiled the Destination Wasaga Master Plan, a long-term proposal to turn… Read more »
Plan a Fall Day Trip to Meaford for Scarecrows, Hikes and Georgian Bay Views
By the time fall colours begin to settle over Georgian Bay, Meaford has another seasonal sight to look for. Hundreds of handmade scarecrows start appearing throughout downtown,… Read more »
Doors Open: Step Inside Barrie’s Hidden Spaces This Saturday (Sept 26)
Barrie residents and visitors will have access to rarely seen spaces during Doors Open Barrie 2026, taking place Saturday, September 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m…. Read more »
Cranberry Harvest: 2026 Season at Ontario’s Famous Cranberry Marsh in Muskoka Begins Sept 26
Fall is around the corner, and there are plenty of fun things to do in Ontario, from Salmon Run and Pumpkinfernos to watching the marvellous fall colours of sugar… Read more »
Brockville to London: Explore Unique Attractions and Historic Sites in 5 Ontario Regions from Sept 18 to 20
You can visit Banting House National Historic Site of Canada, Nancy Island Historic Site, and many other museums and historic sites for free this weekend. Every April… Read more »
Doors Open Simcoe County 2026: Visit Unique Attractions For Free on Sept 19
Doors Open Simcoe County offers an enriching experience to explore the rich cultural, historical, and architectural sites of the County. Simcoe County is inviting residents and visitors… Read more »
Doors Open 2026: Explore Peterborough & Kawartha Lakes For Free This Weekend
Doors Open Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes will once again open the doors to historic landmarks, cultural centres, and hidden gems across the region. The program is part… Read more »
Canada’s Employment Falls by 42,000 Despite Manufacturing Gains
Canada’s labour market lost some ground in August, with employment falling by 42,000, or 0.2%, according to Statistics Canada’s latest Labour Force Survey. The employment rate slipped… Read more »
Salt and Harvest Festival 2026: Celebrate Goderich’s Underground Salt Legacy at This Labour Day Weekend Festival
The picturesque town of Goderich, home to the world’s largest underground salt mine, is set to host the expansive Goderich Salt and Harvest Festival. Founded in 1959… Read more »
Festival of Fountains 2026: Enchanted Nights of Dancing Waters Return to Ontario’s Whistling Gardens This Month
The Whistling Gardens‘ popular Festival of Fountains returns for its fifth year. Head to the garden for an enchanting night of magical fountains and gardens that dance to… Read more »
Whole Foods Market Products Recalled in Ontario Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
If you shop at Whole Foods Market in Ontario, you may want to check your fridge. A recall has been issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency… Read more »
Ontario Bars People in Canada Illegally and Temporary Visa Holders From Social Assistance
Ontario is changing who can receive provincial social assistance, with new rules immediately excluding people who are living in Canada illegally and some temporary residents. The province… Read more »
What to Know About Walking and Cycling Across Gordie Howe Bridge Above Detroit River
Walkers and cyclists now have a new way to cross the Detroit River. The toll-free multi-use path on the Gordie Howe International Bridge opened Wednesday, August 5,… Read more »
100+ Things to Do During August in Ontario – Events & Festivals 2026
There is always something to do in Ontario, and August is no different! If you need ideas on what to do, here are 100+ festivals and fun… Read more »
Civic Day/August Long Weekend in Ontario: 2026 Festivals, Fireworks and Activities
Need ideas to enjoy a perfect civic day weekend in Ontario? From finger lickin’ good festivals to grand parades and long weekend fireworks, this list of 70+ events and festivals from across Ontario, have you covered!
Ontario Expands Free Park Admission Year Round for Veterans, Military Members and Their Families
Ontario veterans and active Canadian Armed Forces members can now visit provincial parks for free every day of the week, including statutory holidays and long weekends. The… Read more »
Healthy Parks Healthy People: Ontario Provincial Parks Free Use Day Returns on July 17
From checking out unique rock formations to checking out Indigenous pictographs and walking on the world’s longest beach, you can have many adventures at Ontario Provincial Parks. There… Read more »
Marineland Belugas Set for Complex Cross-Border Rescue After U.S. Import Approval
Marineland’s story has entered a new chapter. A group of accredited aquariums in the U.S. has received government approval to begin what it calls an emergency rescue… Read more »
Northern Shield: Ontario, Alberta Outline 3,300-Kilometre Pipeline From Hardisty to Sarnia
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have unveiled a proposed route for the Northern Shield Energy Corridor, a 3,300-kilometre crude oil pipeline running from… Read more »
FishHuntON: Ontario Plans New Digital Licensing System for Fishing and Hunting
Ontario anglers and hunters will have a new way to manage their licences and tags starting in early 2027. The province says it is developing FishHuntON, a… Read more »
DQ Canada Adds Three New Blizzard Treats and a $10 meal deal
DQ Canada is adding a few new items to its summer lineup, including three globally inspired Blizzard Treats and a limited-time $10 meal deal. Starting June 29,… Read more »
Carney Launches 24 Sussex Restoration Contest With Fundraising Push to Limit Taxpayer Costs
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will move ahead with restoring 24 Sussex Drive, the long-vacant official residence of the prime minister, through an independent national design-and-build… Read more »