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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 »

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What is Open/Closed in Ontario Effective Jan. 31, 2022

Ontario is reopening indoor dining, indoor attractions like museums and galleries with 50 per cent capacity effective January 31st 12:01 a.m. as the province moves into the… Read more »

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Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rate Steady at 0.25%

If you have a variable mortgage, you can heave a sigh of relief as the Bank of Canada is holding its interest rate steady at the overnight… Read more »

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Ontario’s Phased Approach to Reopening: Timeline & List of Restrictions Easing Effective January 31, 2022

Ontario Premier Doug Ford today announced some COVID-19 public health measures which were introduced on January 5th will be lifted beginning January 31st. According to the news… Read more »

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These Are the Factors That Led to Canada’s 30-Year High Inflation Rate

Statistics Canada today released the Consumer Price Index which rose up 4.8% compared to December 2020. According to the report by the agency, the Consumer Price Index… Read more »

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COVID-19 Detected in Deers in Southwestern Ontario

Ontario Natural Resources and Forestry says SARS-CoV-2 virus was detected in white-tailed deer samples collected from southwestern Ontario in November. Though, this is the first time that… Read more »

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Misery Index: Canada Ranks 6th Most Miserable Country Among 35 Advanced Economies

Canada ranks 6th most miserable country among 35 advanced economies worldwide due to higher inflation and higher unemployment, says a Fraser Institute Study based on Misery Index…. Read more »

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Greater Toronto Area Hamilton School Boards Cancel January 18th In-Person Classes

Greater Toronto Hamilton Area schools have cancelled in-person classes for a second straight day as many roads remain unplowed following Monday’s snowstorm. (Updated January 18th) List of… Read more »

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Toronto School Boards Cancel January 18th In-Person Classes

Toronto District School Board and Toronto Catholic District School Board have cancelled in-person classes for January 18th as Toronto has declared a snowstorm condition. Classes were cancelled… Read more »

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Greater Toronto Hamilton Area Schools Cancel In-Person Classes Amid Snowstorm

Greater Toronto Hamilton Area schools have cancelled in-person classes due to a significant ongoing snowstorm with a snowfall total of amounts 25 to 40 cm by evening… Read more »

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New Canadian Modelling Shows Omicron Wave Peaking at Nearly 200,000 Cases A Day

Public Health Agency of Canada has released the latest epidemiology and modelling data which forecasts a rapidly accelerating Omicron case surge for Canada. The data which is… Read more »

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Immunocompromised Ontarians Can Book Appointments For Fourth Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Starting January 14th

Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore announced today that immunocompromised residents are eligible for a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine starting tomorrow. All immunocompromised… Read more »

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Ridiculously Fake Toonies Circulating Now in Ontario

Ontario Provincial Police is asking public help in locating people who used counterfeit toonies in the town of Hawkesbury. The toonies may at one glance look genuine… Read more »

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These Are the Most Popular Baby Names in Ontario for 2020

Ontario has released the list of most popular baby names for the year 2020. Baby girl name Olivia continues to top the list and is at the… Read more »

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List of Places Distributing Free COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test Kits in Ontario

Update: February 9, 2022 — Get Free COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing Kits at These Ontario Grocery Stores & Pharmacies The previous article follows: Ontario government is distributing… Read more »

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Glassdoor: These Are Canada’s Best Places to Work in 2022 According to Employees

Glassdoor has announced the winners of its annual Employees’ Choice Awards which recognises the Best Places to Work in 2022 across Canada with 1,000 or more employees…. Read more »