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Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rate Steady at 4.5%

The Bank of Canada has announced it will hold its target for the overnight rate at 4.5%, with the Bank Rate at 4.75% and the deposit rate… Read more »

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Celebrate International Women’s Day

 

Peter Gabriel Touring 5 Canadian Cities on i/o Tour; Onsale Mar 10th

Peter Gabriel Touring 5 Canadian Cities on i/o Tour; Onsale Mar 10th

Peter Gabriel has announced the North American leg of the highly anticipated i/o – The Tour. Produced by Live Nation, i/o Tour includes stops in five Canadian… Read more »

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2023 High School Reunion Tour: Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa Coming to Toronto & Vancouver This July; Presale Mar 7th

Entertainment icon and rapper Snoop Dogg has announced High School Reunion Tour. Multi-platinum selling, GRAMMY and Golden Globe nominated recording artist Wiz Khalifa, multiplatinum hip-hop artist Too… Read more »

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Swoop Announces New Domestic Flights For Summer 2023

One of Canada’s low-cost airline, Swoop, has announced an expansion of its summer schedule with added routes. In addition, Swoop is extending its seasonal flights to popular… Read more »

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World’s Most Premature Twins Guinness Record: Ontario Twins Defy Odds to Celebrate 1st Birthday

Adiah Laelynn and Adrial Luka Nadarajah from Ajax, Ontario are the world’s most premature twins, according to Guinness World Records. Adiah Laelynn and Adrial Luka Nadarajah were… Read more »

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Tim Hortons Roll Up Capitals of Canada: These Cities Won the Most Prizes Last Year; 2023 Event Kicks Off Today

Tim Hortons is launching its iconic Roll Up To Win contest across Canada today, giving its customers a chance to win a range of prizes, including cars,… Read more »

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McDonald’s Debuts Chicken Big Mac in Canada For a Limited Time

McDonald’s Canada has exciting news for fast food lovers in the country: the Chicken Big Mac is finally making its official debut. For a limited time starting… Read more »

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10 Digit Dialling Required For Local Calls in N.L., Northern Ontario and Yellowknife Starting April 1st

10-digit dialling will be required for local calls in northern Ontario, parts of Newfoundland and Labrador and Yellowknife. Beginning April 1, 2023, residents of northern Ontario served… Read more »

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Turbulent Transition to Warmth: Farmers’ Almanac Releases 2023 Long Range Spring Weather Forecast

With the spring season officially starting on March 20, the Farmer’s Almanac has released the 2023 long-range spring weather forecast. The organization, which uses a unique formula to… Read more »

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Must See: Shaw Festival’s Presentation of Indian Epic Mahabharata On Stage This March

Shaw Festival, in conjunction with Toronto’s innovative Why Not Theatre, is presenting the 4,000-year-old Sanskrit epic, Mahabharata, on stage this March. The world premiere presented as a… Read more »

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Swoop: Get $500 Round-Trip Flight Deal to Sunny Destinations With $99 Hoodie

Swoop, one of Canada’s low-cost airlines, is launching a limited-edition hoodie that comes with a round-trip airfare to a sunny destination. Part of a new clothing line… Read more »

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Valentine’s Day Deal: Get Free Medium Sub at Firehouse Subs When You Buy a Sub Meal

Get ready to heat things up this Valentine’s Day with Firehouse Subs! The sandwich chain is offering a sizzling deal – buy one medium or large sub,… Read more »

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Largest Electricity Battery Storage Project in Canada Capable of Meeting Peak Demand in Oshawa Sized City Coming to Ontario

The federal government today announced $50 million in funding to build the largest electricity battery storage project in Canada. The 250-megawatt (MW) Oneida Energy storage project is… Read more »

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Niagara Falls Residents Report Shaking After 4.2 Magnitude Earthquake Near Buffalo

According to Earthquakes Canada, a seismic event of magnitude 4.2 hit Buffalo, New York at 6:15 a.m. EARTHQUAKE Mag=4.2 on 06 Feb at 06:15 EST. Details :… Read more »

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Boots and Hearts Music Festival Announces Complete Lineup of 2023 Festival

Ontario’s famous country music festival has announced the complete line-up for the 2023 edition. Republic Live, the organizers of Boots and Hearts Music Festival announced headliners for… Read more »

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Predictions By Canada’s Groundhogs 2023

Canadian weather forecasters vary widely, ranging from a puppet living in a cardboard box to the Vancouver Island marmot, showcasing a diverse array of shapes and sizes…. Read more »

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What to Know About Netflix’s New Password Sharing Rules

If you have been using the Netflix account of your friends, the company has announced detailed plans to prevent password sharing between individuals in households outside of… Read more »

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CMHC: National Rental Vacancy Rate at Lowest level Since 2001

National vacancy rate is at its lowest level since 2001 finds the latest Rental Market Report released by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). According to the… Read more »

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Ontario Homeowners Can Get Up to $10,000 Through Enbridge’s Home Efficiency Rebate Plus Program

In 2021, the federal government announced the Canada Greener Homes Grant through which Canadian homeowners are eligible for grants of up to $5,000 to make their homes… Read more »

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2023 World Gin Awards: These Are Canada’s Best Gins

If you need help picking up the best gin for the alcohol connoisseur in your life or need a mixer for making a great cocktail to go… Read more »

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How Wages and Benefits of Government and Private-Sector Employees Compare in Ontario

It is no secret that government workers enjoy better pay and benefits compared to private sector employees of a similar job profile. If you need a quantitative… Read more »

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Porter Airlines Offering $1 Round Trip Flights to Celebrate New Routes

Toronto-based Porter Airlines is celebrating its new routes to various locations in Canada by offering $1 tickets on its inaugural flights. The new routes will operate on… Read more »

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When to Book Campgrounds at Ontario Provincial Parks For 2023 Summer Season

Reservations for Ontario Provincial Park camping grounds are open around the year, and you can book your campsite up to five months before your arrival date. As… Read more »