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El Niño Effect? The Weather Network Releases 2024 Spring Forecast

While parts of Canada experienced significant snowstorms in Atlantic Canada and a period of severe cold in the western part of the country, the country as a… Read more »

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World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2024: How Canadian Hospitals Fare in the Latest Rankings

In collaboration with Statista, Newsweek has released its latest rankings of the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals for 2024, expanding its coverage to include 12 medical specialties with… Read more »

National Chili Day: Get FREE Chili at Wendy’s Canada

National Chili Day: Get FREE Chili at Wendy’s Canada

In celebration of National Chili Day, Wendy’s Canada is treating its Rewards members to a complimentary small Chili with any purchase, exclusively through the Wendy’s mobile app…. Read more »

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Liquidation Sale at All 14 FactoryDirect.ca Locations Begins February 17

FactoryDirect.ca, one of Canada’s largest privately owned discount retailers, with a history spanning nearly three decades, is set to commence a store-wide liquidation sale. The liquidation sale… Read more »

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100 Years of RCAF: Canadian International Air Show Announces Headliners For the 2024 Aerial Spectacle

The Canadian International Air Show (CIAS), Canada’s premier air show, is set to celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2024. This landmark event will coincide with the centenary… Read more »

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Red Lobster’s Lobsterfest is Back With New Dishes

Red Lobster is reigniting the passion for seafood this Valentine’s Day season with the return of its eagerly awaited Lobsterfest. During this seasonal promotion, patrons can indulge… Read more »

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Muskoka’s Tall Pines Music Festival Announces Headliners For 2024 Edition, Tickets on Sale Feb 15th

The Tall Pines Music & Arts Festival celebrated for its blend of captivating music and inspiring art, will return for its 2024 edition to Ontario’s picturesque Muskoka… Read more »

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Canadian Dental Care Plan Guide Detailing Service Coverage, Exclusions, and Frequency Now Available

The federal government has announced further details of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) administered by Sun Life Canadians earning below $90,000 who lack dental insurance. The… Read more »

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Enchanted Lights to Illuminate Toronto With Free Festive Celebration This Month

Discover the enchantment of winter at Mel Lastman Square with Enchanted Lights, a captivating light festival that brightens the heart of North York from February 10 to… Read more »

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Planning to Buy a Car? Here is the Cost of Owning a Car in Canada

Ratehub.ca, one of the most popular financial comparison websites, has published a comprehensive analysis of the total cost of owning a car in Canada. The analysis is… Read more »

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Fractions, Coding and Phonics: Ontario to Overhaul Kindergarten Curriculum Focusing on Literacy and Math Skills

Starting September 2025, the Ontario government will implement a revamped kindergarten curriculum focusing on fundamental literacy and numeracy skills. Per the news release, this initiative is part… Read more »

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Canadian Whisky Awards: These Are the Best Canadian Whiskies For 2024

The 2024 Canadian Whisky Awards, held in Victoria, B.C., celebrated Paradigm Spirits from London, Ontario, as it clinched the Canadian Whisky of the Year title with its… Read more »

Get $2 Teen Burgers at Ontario A&W Restaurant Locations on Toronto Maple Leafs’ Game Days

Get $2 Teen Burgers at Ontario A&W Restaurant Locations on Toronto Maple Leafs’ Game Days

A&W has launched an enticing offer for Ontario residents, aligning with the Toronto Maple Leafs game days. During the current NHL season, every time the Maple Leafs… Read more »

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Brooks & Dunn to Visit 3 Canadian Cities on Reboot 2024 Tour; Tickets on Sale Jan 26

Brooks & Dunn, the all-time best-selling country duo and Country Music Hall of Famers, are gearing up for their REBOOT 2024 Tour, presented by Live Nation. The… Read more »

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Visa Reductions, Work Permit Restrictions: List of Changes to Canada’s International Student Program

Acknowledging the challenges posed by rapid student influx, such as strains on housing, healthcare, and other services, the federal government has introduced new regulations to maintain the… Read more »

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Laurentian Valley’s 1.5 km Scenic Forest Skating Trail to Open This Weekend in Time For 2024 Alice In Winterland Festival

Head to Laurentian Valley this weekend and participate in the glow-in-the-dark skate party at the famous 1.5 km skating trail through a forested lot. The Alice in… Read more »

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National Rent Report Jan 2024: Canada’s Most and Least Expensive Cities For Tenants

In 2023, Canada’s rental market witnessed a significant 9% surge in asking rents, reaching a new peak of $2,178 per month in December, according to the National… Read more »

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The Most Congested Cities in Canada – 2023; Toronto is the Third Worst City in the World

Traffic in downtown Toronto is so bad that it is now the 3rd worst in the whole world, according to TomTom’s annual Traffic Index. TomTom, a prominent… Read more »

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$3.1 Billion+: Top Canadian Weather Events That Cost the Most in Insured Damage in 2023

Canada has once again faced a staggering financial impact from natural disasters and severe weather, with insured damages for 2023 surpassing $3.1 billion. This marks the second… Read more »

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Canadian Temporary Resident Program For Gazans Now Open; Here is Who Can Apply

A new temporary resident pathway for Palestinians in Gaza is now open to apply. In response to the escalating conflict in Gaza, the federal government, acknowledging the… Read more »

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Feast on ‘All-You-Can-Eat’ Boneless Wings at St. Louis Bar & Grill Locations Until Feb 4th

Time for holiday feasts may be over, but if your carnivorous cravings were not satiated, then St. Louis Bar & Grill is serving up ‘all you can… Read more »

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Toronto Remains the Canada’s Most Sought-After Cities For Home Buyers; Calgary Top City Outside of Ontario

Toronto maintained its status as the most searched city for houses, but soaring prices drove buyers to seek more affordable options, finds Zoocasa, a full-service brokerage, in… Read more »

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Minimum Wage in Canada – 2024

The minimum wage is the least hourly wage employees must be paid, and it varies from province to province. The minimum wage will be increasing in some… Read more »

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407 ETR New Toll Rates 2024: Increase in Fees Effective February 1st

Beginning February 1, 2024, the 407 ETR highway in Ontario will implement a new rate schedule, concluding a four-year period of stable toll rates set in February… Read more »