Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises Opens 2025 Season on Easter Weekend with Island Queen’s Golden Jubilee
Kingston’s Island Queen III, a triple-deck paddle-wheeler operated by Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises, is celebrating 50 years in service. The 300-passenger vessel, built in Summerstown, Ontario, in… Read more »
A Season of Temperature Swings: The Weather Network Releases 2025 Spring Forecast
The Weather Network has released its spring forecast for Canada, predicting a season marked by fluctuating temperatures and variable precipitation. The months of March, April, and May… Read more »
Counterfeit Money Circulating in Canada, Says RCMP, as CBSA Seizes Over $100K in Fake Currency
Authorities have confiscated more than $100,000 in counterfeit Canadian currency as part of an investigation led by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Nova Scotia… Read more »
How Canadian Universities Rank Globally by Subject in 2025
QS Quacquarelli Symonds Ranking, which is one of the three most widely read university rankings in the world, released its fifteenth edition of the QS World University… Read more »
Mar 12: Bank of Canada Lowers Interest Rate to 2.75% Amid Economic Uncertainty
The Bank of Canada has lowered its target for the overnight rate to 2.75%, with the Bank Rate set at 3% and the deposit rate at 2.70%,… Read more »
Ontario Suspends 25% Electricity Surcharge Amid Trade Discussions
Ontario has suspended its 25 percent surcharge on electricity exports to Michigan, New York, and Minnesota following discussions between Premier Doug Ford and U.S. Secretary of Commerce… Read more »
Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Starting March 12 in Response to Ontario’s Electricity Surcharge
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum will be increased to 50 percent, citing Ontario’s decision to impose a 25 percent… Read more »
Tim Hortons Introduces New Flatbread Pizza and Garlic Bread
Tim Hortons has expanded its menu with the introduction of the 3 Meat Hat-Trick Flatbread Pizza, now available at participating locations across Canada. The new flatbread pizza… Read more »
New Income Tax Brackets: Albertans to See Tax Cuts in 2025
The Alberta government recently introduced legislation to implement personal income tax reductions as part of Budget 2025. The Financial Statutes Amendment Act, 2025, proposes a new 8%… Read more »
February Rental Prices Drop to Lowest Level Since July 2023
The average rent for residential properties in Canada fell to $2,088 in February, marking a 4.8% annual drop, according to the latest National Rent Report from Rentals.ca… Read more »
25% off Admission During March Break at Royal Ontario Museum
The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is offering a limited-time 25% discount on general admission and special exhibitions from March 11 to 13, 2025. As part of its… Read more »
Ontario Implements 25% Surcharge on Electricity Exports to U.S.
Ontario has imposed a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to the United States, effective immediately, in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. This measure is expected… Read more »
Firehouse Subs Teams Up with Hot Ones for Limited-Time Spicy Sandwiches
Firehouse Subs has partnered with the popular celebrity interview series Hot Ones to introduce two new limited-time sandwiches: the Spicy Dill Hook & Ladder and the Zesty… Read more »
$250 Million Event Park to Transform Downtown Edmonton
The City of Edmonton, the Government of Alberta, and OEG Sports & Entertainment have reached an agreement to advance downtown revitalization efforts. The partnership includes developing a… Read more »
Passage Lookout at La Mauricie National Park to Close for Reconstruction This Spring
Parks Canada has announced more than $4.5 million in funding for the reconstruction of the Passage lookout at La Mauricie National Park. The site, known for its… Read more »
Applying for a New Canadian Passport? Feds Say 30 Days or Your Money Back
The Federal government has introduced a 30-business-day service guarantee for passport processing. Per the news release, if a completed application is not processed within this timeframe, applicants… Read more »
GeoHikes: You Can Now Explore Bruce Trail Virtually
The Bruce Trail Conservancy (BTC) has launched the Bruce Trail GeoHikes Hub, a free virtual geology education program developed in partnership with the APGO Education Foundation and… Read more »
Winnipeg Folk Festival Releases 2025 Lineup
Manitoba’s must-attend music festival, Winnipeg Folk Festival, has announced the lineup of incredible artists you’ll get to see on stage this summer. 2025 marks the 50th anniversary… Read more »
8 Canadian Women in History You Should Know About
In recognition of international women’s day, let us remember some of Canada’s greatest daughters. While you may know about famous women like Viola Desmond, and Laura Secord,… Read more »
U.S. Pauses Tariffs on USMCA Goods Until April 2
U.S. President Donald Trump has postponed tariffs on products covered under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) for nearly a month according to Reuters. The tariff exemptions apply… Read more »
Spring Ahead This Sunday: Things You May Not Know About Daylight Saving Time in Canada
With Daylight Saving Time beginning on March 9, 2025, it’s interesting to look back to see why it was put in place and what the future of… Read more »
Nova Music Festival Exhibition Coming to Toronto in April
The Nova Music Festival Exhibition, an immersive and interactive installation honoring the victims and survivors of the October 7, 2023 attack in Israel, will be showcased in… Read more »
Three Days Grace and Volbeat to Tour Canada This June
Three Days Grace and Volbeat will co-headline a Canadian tour this summer, beginning June 7 in Vancouver and concluding on June 22 in Ottawa. The tour, produced… Read more »
Circle K Launches Giveaway with Over 1.1 Million Rewards
Circle K has introduced the Big Circle K Giveaway, offering customers in Canada a chance to win prizes, including three grand prizes of $75,000 each. The promotion… Read more »