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Ontario to Raise Minimum Wage by Another 50 Cents
Ontario is planning to raise the minimum wage once again this Fall. Starting October 1, 2022, those working at minimum wage will see their wages rise to … Read more »
Ontario to Reduce Gas and Fuel Taxes For Six Months
The Ontario government has announced that the province is introducing legislation to cut the gas tax by 5.7 cents per litre and the fuel tax by 5.3… Read more »
Ontario to Permanently Increase Speed Limit to 110 km/h on Select Sections of Highways
Ontario is increasing the speed limit of six sections of highways in southern Ontario to 110 km/h from 100 km/h beginning April 22, 2022. At the time,… Read more »
Ontario Parents to Get $10 Day Care As Part of $13.2 Billion Deal; This is How Rebates Will Work
Ontario parents will soon be eligible for subsidized daycare as part of the $13.2 billion agreement signed between the Ford and Trudeau governments. The federal government will… Read more »
FlixBus: New Bus Service Beginning April 7th Will Connect Toronto to Ottawa, Niagara Falls, and Waterloo Region
A Germany-based bus company is expanding to Canada and will begin service starting April 7th. FlixBus with Wi-Fi and power outlets at each seat will connect Toronto… Read more »
Ontario to Build a New Medical School in Scarborough (University of Toronto), Adds More Medical School Positions
Scarborough will soon get a new medical school, the Scarborough Academy of Medicine and Integrated Health (SAMIH), as part of the Ontario government’s plan to expand and… Read more »
Digital Dealership Registration: Ontarians Can Register Cars, Get Vehicle Permit Replacements Through Dealerships
Today, Ontario announced Digital Dealership Registration (DDR) program through which those who buy new vehicles can register it online through car dealerships. The news release says permits… Read more »
Explore Ontario’s Algonquin Park With These All Inclusive Trips
Algonquin Park and Algonquin Highlands are the perfect destinations for those who love the outdoors. With an area of over 7,653 square kilometres, the oldest provincial… Read more »
Ontario’s Ever After Music Festival Announces 2022 Lineup, Tickets on Sale March 10th
Kitchener-Waterloo’s annual three-day, high-energy music experience is moving to Oro-Medonte this year and will be held at Burl’s Creek Event Grounds, the home of the popular Boots… Read more »
Ontario to Lift Indoor Mask Mandates in Most Settings After March Break (March 21st), Changes Isolation Requirements
Ontario residents no longer need to wear masks indoors in most settings as the province is set to lift COVID-19 mask mandates on March 21st. Dr. Kieran… Read more »
Retention Payment: Ontario to Pay Eligible Nurses Up to $5000 in Two Installments
Ford administration has announced that Ontario is investing $763 million to provide Ontario’s nurses with a lump sum retention incentive of up to $5,000 per person. According… Read more »
Boots and Hearts Music Festival Announces Complete Lineup For 2022 Festival
Ontario’s famous country music festival has announced the line-up for the 2022 edition. Republic Live, the organizers of Boots and Hearts Music Festival announced headliners for this… Read more »
2022 Product of the Year: These Are the Best Innovative Consumer Products According to Canadians
Product of the Year Canada has announced the winners of the product innovation awards across 35 distinct consumer categories — from personal care, household essentials to the… Read more »
Electric Vehicles Charging Stations Are Now Available at These ONroute Locations Along Highway 401
Ministry of Transportation Ontario along with partners Ivy, ONroute and Canadian Tire have opened Electric vehicle fast-charging stations at six ONroute locations along one of Ontario’s busiest… Read more »
This is How You Can Get a Refund of Up to $120 Per Year As Ontario Eliminates Licence Plate Renewal Fees and Stickers
Ontario is eliminating licence plate renewal fees and the requirement to have a licence plate sticker for passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, motorcycles and mopeds, effective March 13,… Read more »
Ontarians Aged 12 to 17 Can Book Booster Dose (3rd Dose) Starting Feb. 18th
Ontario residents aged 12 to 17 can book appointments for a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine starting 8:00 a.m. on Friday, February 18, 2022, as the province… Read more »
Ontario to Lift Capacity Restrictions in Restaurants, Cinemas in Time For Family Day Long Weekend (Feb 17th)
Ontario is increasing social gathering limits, lifting indoor capacity restrictions in restaurants, cinemas, gyms, casinos effective February 17, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. The province says the decision… Read more »
Ontario to Remove Vaccine Passport Requirements on Mar 1st, More Restrictions Lifted on Feb 17th
Ontario has announced that the province is lifting proof of vaccine requirements and capacity restrictions in all settings by March 1st. In addition, the province is lifting… Read more »
Ontario Declares State of Emergency Due to Trucker Convoy Protests
Premier Doug Ford along with Solicitor General Sylvia Jones, Attorney General Doug Downey has declared a State of Emergency as of February 11th due to the ongoing… Read more »
You Can Now Get Free COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing Kits at These Ontario Grocery Stores & Pharmacies
Ontario has announced that the province will distribute free-of-charge rapid antigen test kits through 2,385 participating grocery stores and pharmacies across the province. Starting today, 5.5 million… Read more »
What is Open/Closed in Ontario Effective Jan. 31, 2022
Ontario is reopening indoor dining, indoor attractions like museums and galleries with 50 per cent capacity effective January 31st 12:01 a.m. as the province moves into the… Read more »
Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rate Steady at 0.25%
If you have a variable mortgage, you can heave a sigh of relief as the Bank of Canada is holding its interest rate steady at the overnight… Read more »
Ontario’s Phased Approach to Reopening: Timeline & List of Restrictions Easing Effective January 31, 2022
Ontario Premier Doug Ford today announced some COVID-19 public health measures which were introduced on January 5th will be lifted beginning January 31st. According to the news… Read more »
These Are the Factors That Led to Canada’s 30-Year High Inflation Rate
Statistics Canada today released the Consumer Price Index which rose up 4.8% compared to December 2020. According to the report by the agency, the Consumer Price Index… Read more »