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Stratford Cancels Annual Swan Parade Over Bird Welfare Concerns
A long-standing spring tradition in Stratford is changing this year as the city alters how its swans return to the water. The City of Stratford has cancelled… Read more »
Top 100 Festivals & Events in Ontario – 2026
The list of 2026 top 100 festivals and events in Ontario, awarded by Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO). Festivals & Events Ontario (FEO) was established in 1987… Read more »
Here’s a First Look at the New Ontario Science Centre as the Province Awards a $1.04B Contract
The Ontario government has awarded a $1.04 billion contract to build and maintain a new Ontario Science Centre at Ontario Place, marking a significant step in its… Read more »
$2 Pancakes: Support Cancer Research at Sunset Grill Locations on Pancake Tuesday
Sunset Grill’s annual Pancake Tuesday fundraiser returns on February 17, with proceeds supporting the Canadian Cancer Society. Customers can purchase the restaurant’s buttermilk pancakes for $2 each,… Read more »
2026 Ontario Maple Syrup Festivals and Sugar Shacks
Where to go to experience the smells and tastes of the sweet water of Ontario.
A list of maple syrup festivals, pancake houses/sugar shacks and maple trails to explore in Ontario.
15th Anniversary of Boots and Hearts Brings Jonas Brothers as Headliner
The Jonas Brothers are set to headline Friday night at the 2026 Boots and Hearts Music Festival, marking their first appearance at a country music festival. The… Read more »
Feb 14 to 16: Fish For Free Without a License This Long Weekend in Six Provinces
This weekend is a long weekend in most provinces and territories of Canada. Several provinces across Canada are opening their waters to anglers without a fishing licence… Read more »
Trump Threatens to Block Gordie Howe Bridge Opening Unless U.S. Is Compensated
U.S. President Donald Trump says he may block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, the long-awaited border crossing between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan, unless… Read more »
Reasons to Head to Barrie This Weekend For Winterfest 2026
Barrie Winterfest returns this weekend, offering a variety of winter-themed activities across multiple locations in the city. What to See & Do Taking place at Centennial Park… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
I Heart Beer Festival Kicks Off 2026 Ontario Tour This Month
The annual I Heart Beer Festival is back in 2026 with a grand Ontario tour, promising an evening of fun and entertainment for attendees. While the festival’s… Read more »
Where Canadians Moved in 2025: Calgary & Barrie Top U-Haul List
Canada’s internal migration patterns continue to show clear regional preferences, based on how people are moving their households from one place to another. An annual review of… Read more »
Fire & Ice Nights Light Up Arrowhead Park’s Forest Skating Trail Beginning Jan 16
The wait is over! Ontario Parks staff plans to open the 1.3km long outdoor skating trail in Arrowhead Provincial Park that winds through snow-draped Muskoka forest for… Read more »
1.2 Km Illuminated Ice Skating Trail at Ontario’s Cranberry Marsh Opens For 2026 Winter Season
The 1.2 km long skating trail over the famous cranberry bog in Bala will open on Dec 27, 2025, for night skating. Home of Johnston Cranberries, Muskoka… Read more »
NORAD’s Santa Tracker 2025: Track Santa Across Canada and the World
Track Santa around the world this Christmas! NORAD’s Santa Tracker can help kids have fun tracking the magical fellow around the globe. It is also a great… Read more »
Top Baby Names in Ontario Revealed in New Rankings
Ontario’s annual list of baby names offers a snapshot of how naming preferences continue to evolve, while also showing which choices remain firmly rooted year after year…. Read more »
What to Expect as Meaford Becomes a Festive Village for Georgian Bay’s Christmas Market
Meaford’s historic downtown is preparing for a festive takeover as Christmas On The Bay, Georgian Bay’s largest outdoor Christmas market, returns to transform the Market Square into… Read more »
Things to Do to Celebrate Christmas & Holidays in Ontario
Here is a list of events and activities to celebrate and holidays in some regions of Ontario.