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Bon Echo: Boat Tour to See Pictographs on Massive Mazinaw Rock and Hike Scenic Cliff Top Trail

Bon Echo Provincial Park, located in Lennox and Addington County, is home to several lakes, including Mazinaw Lake, the seventh-deepest in Ontario. The park is distinguished by… Read more »

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Children Golf Free at Participating Courses in Canada This Month

Children under the age of 16 can play golf for free at hundreds of courses across Canada when accompanied by a paying adult, as part of the… Read more »

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Byng Island Conservation Area: Make the Best of Your Trip to the Park With Canada’s Largest Outdoor Pool

Southern Ontario’s Byng Island Conservation Area, on the Grand River, draws in visitors for camping, picnics, fishing, paddling, boating, hiking, and is, overall, a perfect place for… Read more »

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50+ Bucket List Ideas for Summer in Ontario

Summer is in full swing in Ontario, with places across the province offering a unique environment, history, and distinct character for visitors and locals to truly discover the province. Try new activities or go for the tried and true. No matter what you choose to do in Ontario, there are hundreds of fun things you’ll want to add to your bucket list.

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Canada Day Marks Start of Federal Middle-Class Tax Reduction

The newly announced federal income tax reduction is now in effect. The measure will reduce the lowest personal income tax rate, with savings aimed primarily at middle-… Read more »

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Trump Halts Trade Talks with Canada Over Digital Services Tax

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on June 27 that he is ending all trade discussions with Canada, citing the country’s recent introduction of a digital services tax… Read more »

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Buy a Sub, Feed a Community: MR.SUB Teams Up with Second Harvest for Canada Day Week Fundraiser

This year, Canada Day celebrations come with a chance to give back. MR.SUB is teaming up with Second Harvest for a limited-time campaign that will see part… Read more »

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Hamilton’s Arena Gets a New Name and Set to Open in Late 2025 with Big Acts and Bigger Plans

Hamilton’s main event venue has a new name: TD Coliseum. The announcement comes as part of a new naming rights deal between Oak View Group (OVG) and… Read more »

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Red Lobster Introduces New Seafood Boils and Dishes for Annual Crabfest

Red Lobster has announced the return of its seasonal Crabfest, introducing a range of new menu items available for a limited time this summer. The 2025 event… Read more »

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International Menu Heist: New McDonald’s Menu Features Items from Japan, Germany, and More

McDonald’s Canada is launching a limited-time menu featuring items inspired by its international offerings. Beginning June 24, select restaurants across Canada will serve a selection of global… Read more »

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Endless Summer Fun at Wasaga Beach: Adventures, Festivals and Relaxation

There is incredible natural beauty to uncover all across this great Ontario Beach. The Georgian Bay’s Wasaga Beach is the world’s longest freshwater beach. It gives visitors… Read more »

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Stacked Pancake & Breakfast House Offers 50% Off Menu on First National Stacked Day

Stacked Pancake & Breakfast House has announced the launch of its first-ever National Stacked Day. Scheduled for Thursday, June 26, 2025, the Canadian breakfast chain will offer… Read more »

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Little Caesars Launches Four-Flavour Pizza in Collaboration with Marvel’s Upcoming “Fantastic Four” Film

Little Caesars has introduced a new limited-time menu item inspired by Marvel Studios’ upcoming release The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which hits theatres on July 25. The… Read more »

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A&W Adds Three Vegetarian Burgers to Permanent Menu, Including Returning Favourite

A&W Canada has announced that three vegetarian burger options, previously offered as limited-time items, are now part of its permanent menu, excluding locations in Quebec. Per the… Read more »

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How Canada Plans to Meet NATO’s 2% Spending Goal with $9 Billion Boost

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Monday that Canada will invest more than $9 billion in defence spending for the 2025–26 fiscal year, allowing the country to… Read more »

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Competition Bureau Sues DoorDash Over Drip Pricing

The Competition Bureau has filed an application with the Competition Tribunal against DoorDash Inc. and its Canadian subsidiary, alleging the food delivery company engaged in deceptive pricing… Read more »

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Hamilton Roads Top CAA’s 2025 Worst Roads List

Hamilton has claimed the top two spots in the 2025 CAA Worst Roads in Ontario list, reflecting ongoing concerns about deteriorating road conditions in the city. Aberdeen… Read more »

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June 4: Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rate Steady Amid Ongoing Trade and Inflation Concerns

The Bank of Canada has opted to maintain its target for the overnight interest rate at 2.75%, with the Bank Rate at 3% and the deposit rate… Read more »

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Free BeaverTails: Get Canada’s Iconic Pastry Free This Friday (National BeaverTails Day) – June 6

You can get a free BeaverTails pastry on June 6th. BeaverTails is offering one free Cinnamon & Sugar BeaverTails Pastry on Friday in honour of National BeaverTails… Read more »

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Visit Ontario Parks for Free This Summer with Day-Use Passes From These Ontario Public Libraries

In 2021, Ontario Parks announced a program through which you can visit Ontario parks for free by borrowing day-use permits from participating Ontario libraries. The next year, Ontario… Read more »

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Escape the Ghost Ship: Floating Escape Room Sets Sail in Four Ontario Cities This Summer

An escape room experience, Escape the Ghost Ship, returns to Toronto, Hamilton, Ottawa, and Barrie this June. The 90-minute event takes place aboard a real 50-foot sailing… Read more »

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Chapman’s to Debut Butter Tart Ice Cream at Ontario Festival

Chapman’s Ice Cream will introduce its new Butter Tart flavour at the 2025 edition of Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival, taking place on June 14 in downtown… Read more »

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Jollibee Canada Adds Chicken Tenders and Signature Sauce to Menu

Jollibee has expanded its Canadian offerings with the addition of Chicken Tenders and a new Signature Tender Sauce, now available at all locations nationwide. Per the news… Read more »

Smoke’s Poutinerie Expands Menu with 30 New Items

Smoke’s Poutinerie Expands Menu with 30 New Items

Smoke’s Poutinerie has introduced 30 new menu items, expanding beyond its signature poutine offerings. The additions, launched nationwide on May 20, mark a significant broadening of the… Read more »