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Living Wage in Ontario 2022: How Much You Need to Earn Per Hour For a Modest Standard of Living

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 is… Read more »

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Nickelback, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw to Headline Ontario’s 2023 Boots and Hearts Music Festival

The organizers of Ontario’s famous country music festival, Republic Live, have announced headliners for the 2023 edition. The 4-day Boots and Hearts Festival that takes place at… Read more »

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Two Dazzling Light Experiences to Illuminate Kitchener This Holiday Season

Christmas and winter holidays are around the corner and Bingemans will be transforming into a magical wonderland with a brand new immersive lights experience and the seasonal… Read more »

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Take a Magical Christmas Train Ride With Santa on Waterloo Central Railway

Take a train ride this Christmas on the heritage coaches of Waterloo Central Railway. Waterloo Central Railway is offering two options for holiday train rides this season… Read more »

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Ontario Parks Reduces Maximum Length of Stay at Popular Parks Beginning Summer 2023

With campgrounds selling out moments after reservations open, Ontario Parks is reducing the maximum length of stay at its most popular parks to allow for more people… Read more »

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September 19th Will NOT Be a Provincial Holiday in Ontario

Today morning, Justin Trudeau proclaimed September 19th a National Day of Mourning to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in London. Upcoming Monday will be a holiday for… Read more »

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September 19th: Canadians Will Get a Federal Holiday to Mourn Queen Elizabeth II

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that September 19th will be a federal holiday to mark the Queen’s funeral in London. September 19th will be a one-time federal… Read more »

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Theodore Too Tugboat is Now On Airbnb For Overnight Stay, Reservations Open Aug. 29th

Theodore Too, the 65-foot tugboat which is a reproduction of the original TV character Theodore Tugboat, will turn into an Airbnb stay as part of a new… Read more »

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Environment Activist Group Deflates Tires of 30+ SUVs in Kitchener

“Your gas guzzler kills,” was the message left on the windshields of more than 30 SUVs in the Glasgow Heights and Stanley Park areas of Kitchener. Waterloo… Read more »

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Kitchener Ribfest & Craft Beer Show is Back This July Weekend With Treats, Eats and Entertainment

This favourite summer festival is celebrating its 19th edition this weekend! Visit Victoria Park to enjoy mouth-watering barbecued ribs and chicken, as well as barbecued corn on the… Read more »

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25 Ideas For a Thrilling Summer Adventure With Your Teen in Ontario

School’s out and summer is here; treat your adventurous teenager to exciting thrills, exercise and nature. Whether they have a skill they would like to develop or… Read more »

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Dino Stroll: Massive Dinosaurs as Long as 60 Feet Will Be Roaming Ontario This Summer

See some of the largest creatures that ever walked the Earth up close when “Dino Stroll” roars into an Ontario city nearest to you! Dino Stroll says… Read more »

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Canada’s Best Air Show Saluting Our Armed Forces Thunders Into CFB Borden Near Toronto This June Weekend

Take Dad to see Canadian Forces Snowbirds, CF-18 Demonstration Team, Canada’s military parachute demonstration team, the SkyHawks and many of the best aerobatic performers during the Canadian… Read more »

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These Are the Top 10 Worst Roads in Ontario – 2022

CAA has released its annual list of worst roads in Ontario. The annual list is selected after voting by Ontarians during the “annual CAA Worst Roads campaign.”… Read more »

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2022 Summer Swim: List of Ontario’s Blue Flag Certified Cleanest Beaches & Marinas

When beaches in Ontario have that distinct blue flag flying above, it gives the beach’s community a unique sense of pride because they know that the water… Read more »

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These are the Cleanest Beaches and Marinas in Canada in 2022

22 beaches and 10 marinas were awarded the prestigious Blue Flag Canada award this year. Blue Flag is an international award given to beaches and marinas that… Read more »

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These are the 20 Best New Restaurants in Canada

Canada’s 100 Best has released the 2022 list of 100 Best restaurants. This year, the publication that serves as a guide to the country’s top dining destinations… Read more »

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Head to Paris This Weekend to Enjoy Mouthwatering Butter Tart Festival

Let the aroma of butter tarts lead the way to Paris this weekend. There are so many great festivals taking place this weekend in Ontario. From Barrie… Read more »

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Biebs Brew: Tim Hortons Collaborate With Justin Bieber to Launch Cold Brew Coffee

Tim Hortons has announced another collaboration with Justin Bieber following the huge success of limited-edition Timbits, Timbiebs which launched last November. This time, the iconic restaurant chain… Read more »

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Toronto Zoo Administers COVID-19 Vaccines to Animals Like Grizzly Bears and Hippos

The Toronto Zoo is vaccinating animals in its care against COVID-19. Canada’s largest zoo has begun the process of vaccinating COVID-19 susceptible animals with COVID-19 vaccines for… Read more »

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Earth Day: You Can Charge Your Electric Vehicles For Free in Ontario at These Locations on April 22

In celebration of Earth day, Ivy Charging Network is offering EV drivers free vehicle charging on April 22nd.   The free charging on Earth Day is available… Read more »

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Two-Way, All-Day GO Train Service in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Region One Step Closer to Fruition

You can soon expect all-day Go train service with a frequency of 15 minutes within the Greater Golden Horseshoe Region, says the Ontario government. The Ford administration… Read more »

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Uptown Waterloo Chocolate Trail: Taste Your Way Through Delicious Treats This Weekend

This Easter long weekend, go on a chocolate hunting adventure and eat your way through a variety of wonderful chocolaty treats – both sweet and savoury.

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5 Easter Weekend Getaways in Ontario

5 ideas for a last-minute day trip or a weekend getaway for this Easter Weekend in Ontario.