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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 »

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Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF): How to See the Newly Discovered Rare Green Comet

Remember Neowise or Comet C/2020 F3 that brightened summer skies in 2020? Another newly discovered non-periodic comet is now gracing the skies. Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) was… Read more »

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Low Cost Airline PLAY Launches Flights Starting at $129 From Hamilton to 26 European Destinations

A new low-cost airline will launch this summer in Canada. PLAY will operate flights from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) to 26 European destinations starting… Read more »

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Tim Hortons Now Has a $3 Value Breakfast Menu

You can now get $3 breakfast sandwiches at Tim Hortons. Tim Hortons launched TimSelects value breakfast today featuring three options for under $3 (plus taxes) each. The… Read more »

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Project Arrow: First All-Canadian, Zero-Emission Vehicle Unveiled at Consumer Electronics Show

The first, all-Canadian, zero-emission connected vehicle, designed and built in Ontario, named Project Arrow, was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show, one of the largest and most… Read more »

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When to Expect Interest Rate Hikes in Canada in 2023

Last December, the Bank of Canada increased the overnight rate to 4¼% marking the seventh rate increase of 2022. With the December 7th hike, the interest rates… Read more »

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Canada Welcomed Highest Number of Permanent Residents Ever in 2022

Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced today that Canada has surpassed the 2022 immigration target. Canada welcomed 431,645 new permanent residents in 2022, the… Read more »

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Factor: New Ready-to-Heat Meal Delivery Service Now Available in Ontario

HelloFresh, a popular meal kit delivery service, is debuting Factor, a ready-to-heat meal delivery service in Canada. Factor has been available in the US since 2012 and,… Read more »