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K-Pop Group BLACKPINK Coming to Toronto This July; Tickets on Sale Feb 27

BLACKPINK, the first K-pop girl group to perform a world tour with a live band, is returning to North America this July. The 2025 World Tour, produced… Read more »

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Alto: Canada Announces Largest Infrastructure Project Ever With Quebec City-Toronto 300km/hour High-Speed Rail

Canada has announced plans to develop a high-speed rail network in the Toronto-Quebec City corridor. The project, named Alto, will cover approximately 1,000 kilometres and feature stops… Read more »

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Polls: NDP Bleeds Support to Carney as Liberals and Conservatives Nearly Tied in Federal Vote Intention

The federal political landscape in Canada is shifting as the Liberal leadership race takes shape, with five candidates in the running. New polling from the Angus Reid… Read more »

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Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities Celebrates 20 Years with Free Game Day Events This Saturday

Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities is marking its 20th anniversary with free Game Day events in Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal and celebrations across 140 communities. The celebrations on… Read more »

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Headliner Revealed For 2025 Edmonton Folk Music Festival

Are you looking forward to claiming your patch of grass on the hill at Gallagher Park to listen and move to the beat of chart-topping music-makers? The… Read more »

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WestJet to Launch Non-Stop Halifax-Amsterdam Flights This May

WestJet has announced the introduction of direct flights between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). Starting May 29, 2025, the airline will operate… Read more »

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Today is National Flag of Canada Day & Things You May Not Know About Our Flag

February 15th is the National Flag of Canada Day. The red and white flag with its eleven-pointed maple leaf was adopted in 1965 when Lester B. Pearson… Read more »

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B.C.’s Minimum Wage to Increase by 45 Cents Starting June 1

British Columbia’s lowest-paid workers will see a wage increase of 2.6% starting June 1, 2025. The province’s general minimum wage will rise from $17.40 to $17.85 per… Read more »

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10 of the Best Winter Activities and Adventures Around Crowsnest Pass in Alberta

Visitors to the Crowsnest Pass region of southern Alberta have options for year-round adventure. The landscape of foothills and mountains means room for sports like hiking, mountain… Read more »

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Igloo Coolers Recalled Due to Fingertip Amputations

Igloo Products Corp. has issued a recall for its 90-Quart Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers due to a risk of fingertip amputation and crushing injuries associated with… Read more »

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Canada’s Most Dangerous Cities: Cities with the Worst Violent & Property Crime Rates

A recent study by the Fraser Institute highlights Winnipeg as the most violent city in Canada. Lethbridge leads property crime and has twice the national average of… Read more »

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A&W Canada Launches Week Long BOGO & Free Deals Starting Family Day

Canadian-owned and operated restaurant chain, A&W Canada is launching a week-long promotion on some of its most popular menu items, available exclusively through the A&W mobile app…. Read more »

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New Brunswick Minimum Wage to Increase By 35 Cents per Hour Starting April 1

New Brunswick’s minimum wage will rise to $15.65 per hour on April 1, marking a 35-cent increase from the current rate of $15.30. Jean-Claude D’Amours, acting minister… Read more »

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New Edmonton Restaurants to Checkout This Valentine’s Day

There are a few ways to get out this Valentine’s Day in Edmonton for a special meal. This date night could include a winter picnic in the… Read more »

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New Restaurants to Explore This Valentine’s Day in Calgary

Elevate those Valentine’s Day dinner plans with something completely different or new! While there are many exceptional Valentine’s Day dining experiences in Calgary this year, there are… Read more »

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Feb 11 to 13: Traffic Disruption Between Edmonton & Fort Saskatchewan Due to Large Load Transportation

Motorists travelling between Edmonton and Strathcona County should prepare for delays as a massive EO (ethylene oxide) Reactor is transported from south Edmonton to the Shell Scotford… Read more »

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These Are the Best EVs For Canadian Winters

The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) has conducted a winter performance study on electric vehicles (EVs), testing their driving range and charging efficiency in sub-zero conditions. The study… Read more »

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National Rent Report Feb 2025: Canada’s Average Rent Drops to 18-Month Low

The average asking rent for residential properties in Canada fell to $2,100 in January, marking an 18-month low, according to the latest National Rent Report from Rentals.ca… Read more »

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Road & Trail Closures in Kananaskis for G7 Summit to Begin as Early as March 10

Canada will host the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis from June 15 to 17, marking the 50th anniversary of the first G7 meeting. The G7 consists… Read more »

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Ice Follies 2025: Explore a Frozen Ontario Lake Adorned With Spectacular Art Until Family Day Weekend

Ever walked on a frozen lake and found yourself inside an art festival? If not, now’s your chance. Ice Follies, North Bay’s celebrated biennial arts festival, is… Read more »

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Poll: Canadian Pride Rebounds Amid Trade Dispute With U.S., But Still Below 2016 Levels

Canada has seen a surge in national pride following recent trade tensions with the United States. A new poll by the Angus Reid Institute indicates a 10-point… Read more »

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Parks Canada Launches Public Consultation on Proposed National Park in Teetł’it Gwinjik (Peel River) Watershed

Parks Canada has launched a public consultation to determine the potential for a new national park in the Teetł’it Gwinjik (Peel River) Watershed in northeast Yukon. The… Read more »

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Hotels Offering Valentine’s Day Staycation Packages in and Around Toronto

Invite romance in this season and enjoy an amorous escape with your love.   Instead of a wild night out, relax and rejuvenate your relationship. Discover these… Read more »

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5 Ways to Buy Canadian & Support Local

There are always positive reasons for supporting local in Canada. Now, possibly more than ever, buying local is hot on everyone’s minds. Luckily, there are a few… Read more »