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Welland Float Fest: Lazy Float Down the Canal This Sunday

Ontario offers many thrilling summer adventures and calm water activities like lazy river floating and cruises. If you want to go lazy river floating in a festive atmosphere, head to the… Read more »

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Healthy Parks Healthy People: Ontario Provincial Parks Free Use Day Returns on July 18

From checking out unique rock formations to checking out Indigenous pictographs and walking on the world’s longest beach, you can have many adventures at Ontario Provincial Parks. There… Read more »

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Paul McCartney Announces Hamilton & Montreal Stops on 2025 ‘Got Back’ Tour; Presale July15

Paul McCartney will return to Canada this fall with three performances as part of his 2025 “Got Back” tour. The upcoming tour features 19 newly announced North… 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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Itinerary Announced for 2025 Royal Visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

The federal government has released the itinerary for the upcoming Royal Visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, scheduled for May 26 and 27, 2025 to… Read more »

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Ontario to Make Gas Tax Cut Permanent, Remove Highway 407 East Tolls

Ontario plans to make its temporary gas and fuel tax cuts permanent and eliminate tolls on a key section of Highway 407 East, measures aimed at reducing… Read more »

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FlixBus Launches Summer Service Linking Toronto to Ontario Beach Towns

FlixBus has announced the launch of a new seasonal route extension from Toronto to several beach destinations in Ontario, beginning May 15. The expansion adds stops at… Read more »

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You Can Now Reserve Your Visit in Advance to 88 Ontario Provincial Parks – 2025

In 2021, the Ontario government introduced a reservation system through which visitors to 17 of Ontario’s most popular parks can reserve their visit up to five days… Read more »

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Doors Open Along the Grand: Explore Attractions For Free in Brant, Brantford, and Six Nations This Saturday

On Saturday, May 10, residents and visitors can explore over 17 heritage sites for free as part of the first-ever Doors Open Along the Grand. This collaborative… Read more »

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Flock to Stayner This Saturday For the Annual Kinsmen Duck Race

Head to Stayner for some quacktastic fun with the Stayner Kinsmen Duck Races. This event is not for the fowl-hearted as it promises to be an exciting… Read more »

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Ontario’s New Bill Seeks to Remove Interprovincial Trade Barriers, Includes Alcohol Sales and Worker Mobility

Ontario has introduced new legislation aimed at eliminating internal trade and labour mobility barriers across Canada. The Protect Ontario through Free Trade within Canada Act is designed… Read more »

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Big Bounce Canada Returns with Massive Inflatables Tour Across the Country

How high can you bounce in the World’s Biggest Bouncy Castle? The Big Bounce Canada, known as the world’s largest touring inflatable event, is set to return… Read more »

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Head to Stratford on April 6 For the Annual Swan Release Parade – 2025 (Road Closures)

Get ready for some feathered fun in Stratford, as the annual swan release and parade is happening on April 6th. It’s the annual swan release and parade,… Read more »

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Ontario’s Minimum Wage to Increase by 40 Cents on October 1

Ontario is giving its lowest-paid workers a bit of a financial boost. The province is increasing its minimum wage this fall, aiming to help workers manage the… Read more »

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Toronto Unveils Official FIFA World Cup Host City Poster; Here is How to Get One

The City of Toronto has revealed its official Host City poster for the FIFA World Cup 2026, created by Toronto-based illustrator Dave Murray. The design was unveiled… Read more »

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Ontario Suspends 25% Electricity Surcharge Amid Trade Discussions

Ontario has suspended its 25 percent surcharge on electricity exports to Michigan, New York, and Minnesota following discussions between Premier Doug Ford and U.S. Secretary of Commerce… Read more »

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Ontario Implements 25% Surcharge on Electricity Exports to U.S.

Ontario has imposed a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to the United States, effective immediately, in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. This measure is expected… Read more »

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Alto: Canada Announces Largest Infrastructure Project Ever With Quebec City-Toronto 300km/hour High-Speed Rail

Canada has announced plans to develop a high-speed rail network in the Toronto-Quebec City corridor. The project, named Alto, will cover approximately 1,000 kilometres and feature stops… Read more »

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Ice Follies 2025: Explore a Frozen Ontario Lake Adorned With Spectacular Art Until Family Day Weekend

Ever walked on a frozen lake and found yourself inside an art festival? If not, now’s your chance. Ice Follies, North Bay’s celebrated biennial arts festival, is… Read more »

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2025 Campground, Parking and Boat Reservations For National Parks in Ontario Now Open

If you plan to go camping in one of Canada’s most popular national parks, better join the Parks Canada reservation queue right now. Reservations for Cyprus Lake… Read more »

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$1 Billion Boycott: Ontario to Remove All American Alcohol from LCBO Starting February 4

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that the Liquor Control Board of Ontario will stop selling all U.S.-made alcoholic beverages, effective Tuesday, February 4. This decision follows Prime… Read more »

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2025 Boots and Hearts Music Festival Announces Complete Lineup; Single Day Tickets Presale Jan 29

Ontario’s famous country music festival has announced the complete line-up for the 2025 edition. Republic Live, the organizers of Boots and Hearts Music Festival, announced headliners for… Read more »

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Ontario Home Renovation Savings Program 2025: You Can Now Sign Up For New Energy Efficiency Rebates

The Ontario government has announced a $10.9 billion, 12-year investment in energy efficiency initiatives, marking the largest such program in Canadian history. Among the key measures is… Read more »