Things to Do This Weekend in Hamilton – 2026
A weekly digest of what’s on this weekend in and around Hamilton including free fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports and exhibitions.
Canada’s Express Entry Changes Explained: Eligible Jobs, New CRS Points and LMIA Rules
Canada is changing how it ranks skilled workers seeking permanent residence, giving greater weight to Canadian work experience and job offers in higher-paying occupations. Immigration Minister Lena… Read more »
Various Brands of Organic Cheese Recalled Over Listeria Concerns
Twelve organic cheese products sold under the Farm Boy, L’Ancêtre and Life Smart brands are being recalled across Canada because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The Canadian… Read more »
21 Horror Movies & Shows Filmed Across Canada to Watch This Halloween
From Vancouver’s rain-soaked streets to Ontario’s forests and Newfoundland’s fishing villages, Canada has provided the setting for some seriously creepy movies and television shows. Some of the… Read more »
CPKC Holiday Train Ontario Schedule 2026 – When and Where to See the Festively Lit Train
The Holiday Train will return to the rails in Ontario starting November 19. Two decorated trains will make the festive journey, travelling through the U.S. and Canada… Read more »
Lotto Max Jackpot Reaches Record $90 Million for Friday’s Draw, With $108 Million in Prizes Up for Grabs
Canada’s Lotto Max jackpot has reached a new milestone, with a record-breaking $90 million grand prize available in the next draw on Friday, October 16, 2026. It… Read more »
UFO Sightings, Lake Monsters, Hauntings and Other Spooky Urban Legends in Canada
Canada’s expansive landscape offers numerous hidden spots where things can easily hide, lurk, and, for the most part, go completely unnoticed. Even as a relatively newer country,… Read more »
Circle K Fuel Day: Save 10 Cents Per Litre on October 15, Plus Early Access in Five Regions
Canadians planning to fill up their vehicles on Thursday may want to check the time before heading to the gas station. Circle K is bringing back its… Read more »
These Ontario Communities Won’t Turn Their Clocks Back on November 1
Residents of Kenora and other parts of northwestern Ontario could skip the annual ritual of turning their clocks back this November. The Ontario government announced on October… Read more »
Bala Cranberry Festival Returns This Weekend: What to See, Eat and Do in Muskoka
For one weekend in October, the Muskoka town of Bala becomes a celebration of cranberries. There are cranberry crêpes to try, fresh berries to take home, artisan… Read more »
Canada Announces New Home Heating Rebates of Up to $10,000: Eligibility, Application Process and What to Know
Canadians looking to replace an aging furnace or reduce their home heating bills could soon qualify for a new federal rebate of up to $10,000. Prime Minister… Read more »
Canadian Wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature for Bold, Inventive Writing
Canadian poet, translator and scholar Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature, with the Swedish Academy recognizing her unconventional approach to writing and her… Read more »
Canada’s Oldest Sugar Maple Tree: Why Pelham’s Comfort Maple Is Worth a Fall Wine Country Detour
The lone, majestic Comfort Maple Tree stands tall at almost 25 metres, with an astounding six-metre girth and 40-metre crown width beside a field in Pelham, Ontario…. Read more »
Explore the Haunting Legends of Niagara’s Screaming Tunnel This Halloween
Imagine standing in the middle of a tunnel cloaked in nothing but darkness. You’re holding a single burning match, and then you hear it… the hairs on… Read more »
Born in Saskatchewan and Alberta, Deadpool and Wolverine Star on New Royal Canadian Mint Coins
Two of Marvel’s best-known Canadian-born characters are getting a new tribute from the Royal Canadian Mint. Wade Wilson, better known as Deadpool, was born in Saskatchewan, while… Read more »
Reasons Why You Should Visit Ball’s Falls Conservation Area During Fall
Many might argue that Ontario’s waterfalls are best appreciated during the fall. This statement is apparent at the Niagara-region Ball’s Falls Conservation Area where two waterfalls plummet… Read more »
Jimmy John’s Brings Its Viral Picklewich to Canada Nationwide
Jimmy John’s is bringing its Picklewich to Canada nationwide, giving pickle fans a bread-free take on the chain’s sandwiches. Starting October 5, 2026, five Picklewich varieties… Read more »
2026 Thanksgiving Weekend in Ontario – Festivals & Fall Activities Worth the Trip
From Halloween haunts to glowing pumpkins and Fall fairs, there are plenty of fun and fabulous activities to do with your family and friends on the Thanksgiving weekend. Here is a list of 80+ things to do this Thanksgiving weekend across Ontario.
2026 Halloween Events in Hamilton: Family & Adults
A list of family Halloween activities, haunted houses & adult Halloween events/parties in and around Hamilton. Things to do in Hamilton this Halloween 2026 Contents: I. Haunted… Read more »
Events & Festivals This Weekend in Canada
Things to Do This Weekend — What’s On This Weekend in Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, London, K-W Region, Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver.
A Vegas-Inspired Wedding Chapel is Opening in Prince Edward County
Couples will soon be able to get legally married on Wellington Main Street in as little as 30 minutes, surrounded by pink velvet, disco balls, vintage florals… Read more »
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 »
Bed Bath & Beyond is Back Online in Canada Under Canadian Ownership, With Retail Stores Coming Next
Bed Bath & Beyond is back in Canada, but Canadians will encounter a different version of the familiar home retailer this time around. The company announced Sept…. Read more »
2026 Thanksgiving Weekend in Hamilton – Long Weekend Activities, Events & Festivals
What’s On in Hamilton this Thanksgiving long weekend including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports and exhibitions.























