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Ontario Extending Fuel and Gas Tax Cuts Until December 2024

In a move aimed at alleviating the financial strain on families and businesses, the Ontario government has announced plans to extend its gasoline and fuel tax rate… Read more »

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15 of the Best Places For a Solar Eclipse Getaway in Canada

Mark your calendars, eastern Canada! Many of you will be among the millions of Canadians able to witness the first total solar eclipse to pass over Canada… Read more »

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Getaway to Kingston to Enjoy the Best of the Solar Eclipse This April

The solar eclipse on Monday (April 8) makes for perfect timing for visiting Kingston located on the shores of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. This… Read more »

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Barbie The Movie: In Concert – Live-to-Film Concert Coming to Toronto This August; Tickets on Sale Mar 8th

This summer, fans of the blockbuster film Barbie are in for a treat as the movie’s score comes to life in a unique concert series across North… Read more »

Tim Hortons Reveals 2024 Roll Up To Win Prizes, Begins March 4th

Tim Hortons Reveals 2024 Roll Up To Win Prizes, Begins March 4th

Tim Hortons has launched its much-anticipated Roll Up To Win contest, starting today and running until March 31. Celebrating its 60th anniversary, the contest boasts an array… Read more »

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From Affordability to Exclusivity: MPAC’s Latest Data Reveals Ontario’s Housing Affordability Crisis

Recent data from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) highlights a significant shift in Ontario’s housing market, indicating a noticeable decline in the availability of homes priced… 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 »

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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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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 »

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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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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$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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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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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 »

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What to Know About Ontario’s Plan to Allow Beer, Wine Sales at Convenience and Grocery Stores

Starting January 1, 2026, Ontario will experience a significant shift in its alcohol retail landscape. The provincial government has announced that consumers will be able to purchase… Read more »

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How Many Square Feet of House Can $400K Buy in Ontario

Ontario’s housing market, once reaching a peak average home price of nearly $930,000 in May, witnessed a decline to $855,990 by October, aligning with the previous year’s… Read more »

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Pink Friday 2 World Tour: Nicki Minaj Coming to Toronto and Montreal in April 2024; Tickets on Sale Dec 15

Global hip-hop sensation Nicki Minaj has unveiled details for her eagerly awaited “Pink Friday 2 World Tour,” set to span across North America and Europe in 2024…. Read more »

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Lost Evenings: Frank Turner Bringing 4-Day Music Festival to Toronto in 2024

Frank Turner, the acclaimed UK artist, is set to bring his award-winning festival, Lost Evenings, to Toronto for its seventh edition in September 2024.   Following its… Read more »

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ServiceOntario Opening New Centres in Staples Canada Stores

The Ontario government is enhancing the convenience and accessibility of vital government services like driver’s licenses and health cards.   Starting in early 2024, new ServiceOntario centers… Read more »

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Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett, and Cody Johnson to Headline Ontario’s 2024 Boots and Hearts Music Festival

The organizers of Ontario’s famous country music festival, Republic Live, have announced headliners for the 2024 edition. The 4-day Boots and Hearts Festival that takes place at… Read more »

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2023 Holiday Shipping Deadlines For Canada Post, FedEx & Purolator

Here are the holiday shipping deadlines if you plan to send holiday gifts by Canada Post, FedEx or Purolator and want shipments to arrive before December 25,… Read more »

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Ukrainian Famine-Genocide: Ontario High Schools to Include Mandatory Holodomor Studies

Beginning in September 2025, Ontario high schools will introduce mandatory education about the Holodomor in the Grade 10 Canadian History course. This initiative, announced on November 28,… Read more »

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Niagara’s Toronto Power Station Soon to Transform Into a $200M Five-Star Hotel and Cultural Hub

In a landmark development for Niagara Falls, Niagara Parks has announced a major project to redevelop the historic Toronto Power Generating Station, which has been dormant since… Read more »