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25 Black Friday Deals in Canada – 2025

Celebrate the start of the holiday season with huge savings! All across Canada, there will be huge discounts from top brands and stores, just in time for… Read more »

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Nov 29 & 30: CPKC Holiday Train Coming to Greater Toronto Area

The illuminated ​Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train will be chugging across the Greater Toronto Area starting on November 29. This is the train’s second annual journey as… Read more »

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School Rankings 2025: Top 100 High Schools in Ontario

The Fraser Institute’s latest look at Ontario’s high schools offers a fresh snapshot of how schools across the province are performing—and how much they can change over… Read more »

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Weather Network 2025-26 Winter Season Forecast: La Niña and Polar Vortex Poised to Shape a Classic Canadian Winter

Canada is heading into a winter shaped by two major atmospheric forces, and early signs point toward a season that looks and feels far more traditional than… Read more »

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Ontario Unveils Major Penalty Increases for Dangerous and Careless Driving

Ontario is moving ahead with a slate of tougher penalties aimed at curbing dangerous driving, responding directly to concerns raised by the family of Andrew Cristillo, a… Read more »

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Yoplait Drinkable Yogurt Recalled Nationally Due to Plastic Pieces

Yoplait Canada has pulled its 200-mL YOP drinkable yogurt from stores across the country, issuing a preventative recall after discovering a potential packaging defect that could leave… Read more »

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How to Qualify for Ontario’s New Rebates of Up to $200 on Induction Cooktops, Fridges, Dryers, and Washing Machines

Ontario is broadening its energy‑efficiency push, adding consumer rebates for efficient appliances and increasing support for industrial and institutional projects to curb electricity use and manage costs…. Read more »

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Riverfest Elora Will Not Return in 2026 as the Beloved Ontario Music Festival Ends Its Run

Riverfest Elora, a long-running independent music festival in Ontario, will shut down after 15 years due to mounting financial pressures. Organizers announced the closure on Tuesday with… Read more »

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Ontario’s Boots and Hearts Music Festival Announces 2026 Lineup

The organizers of Ontario’s famous country music festival, Republic Live, have announced the initial lineup for the 2026 edition. The 3-day Boots and Hearts Festival that takes… Read more »

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Living Wage 2025: The Hourly Pay Required to Afford Life in Ontario

The Ontario Living Wage Network has published hourly wages required to maintain a modest standard of living across 10 Living Wage regions in Ontario. The living wage… Read more »

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Ontario Moves to Ban Municipal Speed Cameras

Ontario is preparing legislation to eliminate municipal automated speed enforcement cameras across the province, shifting the focus to alternative road safety measures. Premier Doug Ford said municipalities… Read more »

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World Spa Awards: Canada’s Best Spas of 2025

The 2025 World Spa Awards have been announced, and several Canadian spas earned top honours on the global stage. The annual program highlights excellence in wellness, from… Read more »

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Ontario Craft Cider Week Returns September 19 to 26; Here are the Highlights

Ontario cider producers will mark the apple harvest with Craft Cider Week, running September 19 to 26. The province-wide celebration will feature exclusive cider releases, entertainment, food… Read more »

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Weather Network’s 2025 Fall Forecast: October to Bring Mild Weather, November Promises Early Winter Blast

Canada’s fall forecast for 2025 is shaping up to be anything but ordinary. According to The Weather Network, much of the country will see warmer-than-usual temperatures through… Read more »

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Sunset Ceremony Returns This August with Drills, Music, and Fireworks at Fort Henry

Fort Henry’s iconic Sunset Ceremony is returning for the 2025 season, offering an unforgettable experience on select evenings in August. The Sunset Ceremony is a captivating display… Read more »

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Canada Strong Pass: Kids Can Explore Fort Henry and Upper Canada Village For Free This Summer

Starting July 25, 2025, Fort Henry in Kingston and Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg will participate in the Canada Strong Pass, a federal initiative aimed at increasing… Read more »

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Enjoy Free/Discounted Admission to Provincial and Territorial Museums (List) This Summer

The Canada Strong Pass initiative, aimed at making cultural experiences more accessible, has expanded to include 86 provincial and territorial museums and galleries. The announcement was made… Read more »

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Tall Ships Festival 2025: Get to Brockville This Weekend to Sail, Explore Majestic Tall Ships

Plan a trip to Brockville this weekend to see and cruise on majestic tall ships. Brockville Tall Ships Festival is the first stop on the 2025 Tall… 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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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 »