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Fort Fright 2025: Nightmarish Halloween Experience Returns to Kingston’s Fort Henry

Prepare to step into the shadows and face your deepest fears at Fort Fright 2025, where a night of terror awaits those brave enough to enter. Kingston’s… Read more »

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Salt and Harvest Festival 2025: Head to This Ontario Town Home to World’s Largest Underground Salt Mine This Labour Day Weekend

The picturesque town of Goderich, home to the world’s largest underground salt mine, is set to host the expansive Goderich Salt and Harvest Festival from August 29… 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 »

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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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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 »

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School Rankings 2024: Top 100 High Schools in Ontario

The latest report (2024) from the Fraser Institute sheds new light on the performance of Ontario’s secondary schools, challenging prevailing myths and underscoring the universal potential for… Read more »