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Things to Do This Weekend Around Kitchener-Waterloo Region

A list of 10 things to do in the Kitchener-Waterloo Region including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports, and exhibitions.

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Check Your Old Lotto Max Tickets: $40 Million Jackpot Expires October 28

Someone who bought a Lotto Max ticket in Ontario last October could be sitting on a $40 million fortune without knowing it. But time is running out… Read more »

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Ontario is Moving Toward Digital IDs: Here’s What Will Change for Residents

Ontario residents could eventually carry their provincial identification on their phones instead of reaching for a wallet. But switching to digital ID won’t be mandatory. The Ontario… Read more »

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Record Food Bank Visits in Canada as Nearly One in Five Clients Has a Job and One in Three Is a Child

More Canadians are turning to food banks than ever before, and an increasing number of those seeking help have jobs. Food Banks Canada’s 2026 HungerCount report, released… Read more »

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Ontario Electricity Prices Changing November 1: New Winter Rates, Lower Rebates and What It Means for Your Bill

Ontario households and small businesses will see lower electricity rates starting November 1, 2026, but that does not necessarily mean their overall bills will decrease. The Ontario… Read more »

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21 Horror Movies & Shows Filmed Across Canada to Watch This Halloween

From Vancouver’s rain-soaked streets to Ontario’s forests and Newfoundland’s fishing villages, Canada has provided the setting for some seriously creepy movies and television shows. Some of the… Read more »

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CPKC Holiday Train Ontario Schedule 2026 – When and Where to See the Festively Lit Train

The Holiday Train will return to the rails in Ontario starting November 19. Two decorated trains will make the festive journey, travelling through the U.S. and Canada… Read more »

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Lotto Max Jackpot Reaches Record $90 Million for Friday’s Draw, With $108 Million in Prizes Up for Grabs

Canada’s Lotto Max jackpot has reached a new milestone, with a record-breaking $90 million grand prize available in the next draw on Friday, October 16, 2026. It… Read more »

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These Ontario Communities Won’t Turn Their Clocks Back on November 1

Residents of Kenora and other parts of northwestern Ontario could skip the annual ritual of turning their clocks back this November. The Ontario government announced on October… Read more »

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Bala Cranberry Festival Returns This Weekend: What to See, Eat and Do in Muskoka

For one weekend in October, the Muskoka town of Bala becomes a celebration of cranberries. There are cranberry crêpes to try, fresh berries to take home, artisan… Read more »

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What to Know About Kitchener-Waterloo’s 2026 Thanksgiving Parade: Giant Floats, Marching Bands and Bavarian Traditions

Thanksgiving morning in Kitchener-Waterloo comes with marching bands, colourful floats and thousands of spectators lining Weber Street. Unlike most Oktoberfest celebrations centred around beer halls, this one… Read more »

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2026 Thanksgiving Weekend in Ontario – Festivals & Fall Activities Worth the Trip

From Halloween haunts to glowing pumpkins and Fall fairs, there are plenty of fun and fabulous activities to do with your family and friends on the Thanksgiving weekend. Here is a list of 80+ things to do this Thanksgiving weekend across Ontario.

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2026 Halloween in Kitchener-Waterloo Region: Family Events & Adult Activities

A list of family Halloween activities, haunted houses & adult Halloween events/parties in and around the Kitchener-Waterloo Region.

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Things to Do This Halloween in Guelph 2026

A list of family Halloween activities, haunted houses & adult Halloween events/parties in and around Guelph.

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A Vegas-Inspired Wedding Chapel is Opening in Prince Edward County

Couples will soon be able to get legally married on Wellington Main Street in as little as 30 minutes, surrounded by pink velvet, disco balls, vintage florals… Read more »

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More Than Giant Pumpkins: What to See, Eat, and Do at Port Elgin Pumpkinfest 2026

One of Ontario’s famous fall festivals, Port Elgin Pumpkinfest, is returning this weekend for its 41st edition. A pumpkin weighing close to 2,000 pounds is difficult to… Read more »

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Ontario Wait Times Increased for 8 of 12 Procedures Despite Growth in For-Profit Care: Report

Ontario has significantly expanded the use of for-profit clinics for surgeries and medical imaging, but a new study says the shift has not delivered the shorter waits… Read more »

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What Wasaga Beach Could Look Like as It Plans to Become a World-Class, Year-Round Waterfront Destination

Wasaga Beach is looking beyond its familiar role as an Ontario summer getaway. The Town has unveiled the Destination Wasaga Master Plan, a long-term proposal to turn… Read more »

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Ontario’s Fear Farm Returns Sept 26 This Halloween With Terrifying Haunts and Campfire Nights

Fear Farm is returning to Bright, Ontario, for its 2026 season from September 26 to October 31, bringing back a full lineup of haunted attractions, live entertainment,… Read more »

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Cranberry Harvest: 2026 Season at Ontario’s Famous Cranberry Marsh in Muskoka Begins Sept 26

Fall is around the corner, and there are plenty of fun things to do in Ontario, from Salmon Run and Pumpkinfernos to watching the marvellous fall colours of sugar… Read more »

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Brockville to London: Explore Unique Attractions and Historic Sites in 5 Ontario Regions from Sept 18 to 20

You can visit Banting House National Historic Site of Canada, Nancy Island Historic Site, and many other museums and historic sites for free this weekend. Every April… Read more »

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Lumen 2026: What to Expect at Waterloo’s Amazing Illuminated Art Festival This Weekend

On Saturday, September 19, 2026, Uptown Waterloo will be illuminated as the city hosts Lumen, a free public festival dedicated to the interplay of light, art, and… Read more »

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What to Expect at Bingemans Screampark This Halloween 2026

Halloween nights in Kitchener are getting darker as Bingemans Screampark returns for the 2026 season with six horror-themed experiences, haunted trails, unsettling mazes, and plenty of jump… Read more »

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Doors Open 2026: Explore Peterborough & Kawartha Lakes For Free This Weekend

Doors Open Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes will once again open the doors to historic landmarks, cultural centres, and hidden gems across the region. The program is part… Read more »