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Ontarians 60+ & Indigenous 18+ Can Book Fourth Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Starting April 7th

Ontario government today announced an expansion of eligibility for the second booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to residents aged 60 and over as well as First… Read more »

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Ontario to Raise Minimum Wage by Another 50 Cents

Ontario is planning to raise the minimum wage once again this Fall. Starting October 1, 2022, those working at minimum wage will see their wages rise to … Read more »

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Ontario to Reduce Gas and Fuel Taxes For Six Months

The Ontario government has announced that the province is introducing legislation to cut the gas tax by 5.7 cents per litre and the fuel tax by 5.3… Read more »

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Ontario to Permanently Increase Speed Limit to 110 km/h on Select Sections of Highways

Ontario is increasing the speed limit of six sections of highways in southern Ontario to 110 km/h from 100 km/h beginning April 22, 2022. At the time,… Read more »

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Ontario Parents to Get $10 Day Care As Part of $13.2 Billion Deal; This is How Rebates Will Work

Ontario parents will soon be eligible for subsidized daycare as part of the $13.2 billion agreement signed between the Ford and Trudeau governments. The federal government will… Read more »

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FlixBus: New Bus Service Beginning April 7th Will Connect Toronto to Ottawa, Niagara Falls, and Waterloo Region

A Germany-based bus company is expanding to Canada and will begin service starting April 7th. FlixBus with Wi-Fi and power outlets at each seat will connect Toronto… Read more »

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Ontario to Build a New Medical School in Scarborough (University of Toronto), Adds More Medical School Positions

Scarborough will soon get a new medical school, the Scarborough Academy of Medicine and Integrated Health (SAMIH), as part of the Ontario government’s plan to expand and… Read more »

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Digital Dealership Registration: Ontarians Can Register Cars, Get Vehicle Permit Replacements Through Dealerships

Today, Ontario announced Digital Dealership Registration (DDR) program through which those who buy new vehicles can register it online through car dealerships. The news release says permits… Read more »

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Explore Ontario’s Algonquin Park With These All Inclusive Trips

Algonquin Park and Algonquin Highlands are the perfect destinations for those who love the outdoors.   With an area of over 7,653 square kilometres, the oldest provincial… Read more »

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Ontario to Lift Indoor Mask Mandates in Most Settings After March Break (March 21st), Changes Isolation Requirements

Ontario residents no longer need to wear masks indoors in most settings as the province is set to lift COVID-19 mask mandates on March 21st. Dr. Kieran… Read more »

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Retention Payment: Ontario to Pay Eligible Nurses Up to $5000 in Two Installments

Ford administration has announced that Ontario is investing $763 million to provide Ontario’s nurses with a lump sum retention incentive of up to $5,000 per person. According… Read more »

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Boots and Hearts Music Festival Announces Complete Lineup For 2022 Festival

Ontario’s famous country music festival has announced the line-up for the 2022 edition. Republic Live, the organizers of Boots and Hearts Music Festival announced headliners for this… Read more »

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Ontario to Eliminate Go Transit-Local Transit Connecting Fares and Increase PRESTO Discounts For Youth and Students

Ontario has announced that the province is eliminating the fare for most local transit when using GO Transit service and increasing PRESTO discounts for youth and post-secondary students…. Read more »

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2022 Product of the Year: These Are the Best Innovative Consumer Products According to Canadians

Product of the Year Canada has announced the winners of the product innovation awards across 35 distinct consumer categories — from personal care, household essentials to the… Read more »

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Electric Vehicles Charging Stations Are Now Available at These ONroute Locations Along Highway 401

Ministry of Transportation Ontario along with partners Ivy, ONroute and Canadian Tire have opened Electric vehicle fast-charging stations at six ONroute locations along one of Ontario’s busiest… Read more »

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9 Acres of Family Fun to Explore at 2022 Hamilton Winterfest

Hamilton’s Winterfest is on now until March 6. With live musical acts, theatre, art, food vendors, installations, lights, this three week festival is all about connecting with your… Read more »

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This is How You Can Get a Refund of Up to $120 Per Year As Ontario Eliminates Licence Plate Renewal Fees and Stickers

Ontario is eliminating licence plate renewal fees and the requirement to have a licence plate sticker for passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, motorcycles and mopeds, effective March 13,… Read more »

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Ontarians Aged 12 to 17 Can Book Booster Dose (3rd Dose) Starting Feb. 18th

Ontario residents aged 12 to 17 can book appointments for a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine starting 8:00 a.m. on Friday, February 18, 2022, as the province… Read more »

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Ontario to Lift Capacity Restrictions in Restaurants, Cinemas in Time For Family Day Long Weekend (Feb 17th)

Ontario is increasing social gathering limits, lifting indoor capacity restrictions in restaurants, cinemas, gyms, casinos effective February 17, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. The province says the decision… Read more »

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Ontario to Remove Vaccine Passport Requirements on Mar 1st, More Restrictions Lifted on Feb 17th

Ontario has announced that the province is lifting proof of vaccine requirements and capacity restrictions in all settings by March 1st. In addition, the province is lifting… Read more »

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Ontario Declares State of Emergency Due to Trucker Convoy Protests

Premier Doug Ford along with Solicitor General Sylvia Jones, Attorney General Doug Downey has declared a State of Emergency as of February 11th due to the ongoing… Read more »

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You Can Now Get Free COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing Kits at These Ontario Grocery Stores & Pharmacies

Ontario has announced that the province will distribute free-of-charge rapid antigen test kits through 2,385 participating grocery stores and pharmacies across the province. Starting today, 5.5 million… Read more »

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Step Inside Van Gogh’s Splendid Paintings This Weekend at Hamilton Convention Centre

Get ready to walk inside Van Gogh paintings this weekend in Hamilton. An immersive Van Gogh Exhibit, that showcases the famed artist’s renowned works through stunning projection… Read more »

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Coronavirus: What’s Open or Closed in Hamilton Effective Jan 31, 2022

  Here is a list of what is open and closed in Hamilton when Ontario’s COVID-19 restrictions are in effect. List of Restrictions in Modified Step Two… Read more »