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Two Day Firelight Lantern Festival & Parade Near Toronto Kicks Off Today

Enjoy two evenings of arts, music and a fun parade as Prince Edward County’s festival famous for epic illuminated art installations returns this weekend. Firelight Lantern Festival… Read more »

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Nov 4th: Eligible Canadians to Get Double GST Credit Payments Starting Today

Low-income Canadians eligible for goods and services tax credit will receive the additional one-time GST credit payment starting today. Those who are currently receiving GST credit and… Read more »

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Feds to Remove Interest on Canada Student Loans and Canada Apprentice Loans

Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, today announced that all Canada Student Loans and Canada Apprentice Loans will be made interest-free. The measure which… Read more »

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Christmas Markets & Holiday Craft Fairs in Saint John

Saint John is packed with amazing shows, packed from wall-to-wall unique local gifts for everyone on your Christmas list. Listed below are 15 Christmas Markets in and… Read more »

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25 Restaurants in Edmonton For Christmas & Holiday Celebrations

Holiday meals can take many forms. And your next holiday meal or get-together can take place at a number of great restaurants in Edmonton. You may be… Read more »

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This is How Much You Need a Month to Eat Healthy

Ottawa Public Health has released a study on food insecurity that details how much money families in the Ottawa region need to spend to eat healthy in… Read more »

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You Can Get 99¢ Tacos When Canada Plays in FIFA World Cup

Quesada Burritos & Tacos is offering 99¢ tacos to celebrate Canada’s national soccer teams playing international matches in November and December. Women’s National Team will be playing… Read more »

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Canada Post Releases New Stamps For 2022 Christmas & Holidays

Canada Post has released new Christmas and holiday stamps to help you make your letter and cards merrier this festive season. The new Christmas stamp, inspired by… Read more »

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Canada’s Best 10 New Restaurants in 2022 According to Air Canada

Air Canada’s enroute magazine has announced the annual list of the best 10 new restaurants in Canada. The top 10 were selected from a list of 30… Read more »

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Canada Plans to Welcome 1.5 Million Immigrants From 2023 to 2025

Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Sean Fraser has announced plans to boost the number of new immigrants in Canada by welcoming around 1.5 million people from… Read more »

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New Brunswick Introduces Lower Personal Income Tax Rate; Accelerates Property Tax Rate Reductions Implementation

There is some good news for all New Brunswick tax residents. The provincial government has announced two tax-related legislations today — legislative amendments to the New Brunswick… Read more »

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Nov 1: Calgary Area and Southwest Alberta Under Snowfall Warnings

Environment Canada has issued snowfall warnings for Calgary and southwest Alberta. The weather agency warning reads, “Snow has begun this morning along the Rockies and will spread… Read more »

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Christmas and Holiday Season in Parkland County

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Nov 1: Lower Electricity Prices and Winter Time-of-Use (TOU) Hours Effective Today in Ontario

Lower electricity prices for households and small businesses under the Regulated Price Plan went into effect today. The new rates which began today will see Ontario Electricity… Read more »

Christmas Markets, Holiday Craft Fairs and Expos in Canada

Christmas Markets, Holiday Craft Fairs and Expos in Canada

Here are some of the upcoming Christmas markets, holiday craft fairs and expos in some of the cities in Canada.

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Six Canadian Sites Featured in IUGS and UNESCO’s List of First 100 Geological Heritage Sites

International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) have selected 100 geological sites that contribute to understanding the Earth… Read more »

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Massive Christmas Market Returns to Downtown Niagara Falls This Holiday Season – 2022

Niagara Falls Christmas Market, Canada’s most magical market, will be open from November 12th to December 18th. This is a ‘more than just a market’ event in… Read more »

‘Queen of Me’: Shania Twain to Tour 13 Canadian Cities; Headline Ottawa Bluesfest; Presale: Nov 1st

‘Queen of Me’: Shania Twain to Tour 13 Canadian Cities; Headline Ottawa Bluesfest; Presale: Nov 1st

Five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning legend and the best-selling female artist in the country music history will be touring the world in support of her new album, Queen of… Read more »

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Ceremony Honouring Animal War Victims to Be Held in Ottawa This November

Animal Alliance of Canada will be holding a ceremony to commemorate the animal victims of war next to the National War Memorial in Ottawa. 100,000 carrier pigeons… Read more »

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Ethnicity and Cultural Origins of Canadians According to 2021 Census

23.0% of Canadian residents have been landed immigrants or permanent residents says Statistics Canada citing the 2021 Census. The central agency says this is the highest proportion… Read more »

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Population of Christians, Hindus, Muslims and Non-Religious in Canada According to 2021 Census

Statistics Canada has released a report on the religious makeup of the country according to the 2021 census. The report says while the majority of Canadians are… Read more »

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Bank of Canada Raises Interest Rate to 3.75 Per Cent

The Bank of Canada has increased the overnight rate by 50 basis points increasing the interest rate to 3.75 per cent as the Canadian economy continues to… Read more »

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European Themed Christmas Market Featuring Fireworks and Sleigh Rides Coming to Calgary This December

The festive season is right around the corner and it’s time to begin your shopping; get decorations and of course, gifts for all your loved ones! Calgary has… Read more »

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Ride the Christmas Train Near Saskatoon This Holiday Season

Hop aboard Wheatland Express to enjoy Christmas cheer and Saskatchewan’s winter scenery this holiday season. The train ride, Christmas Excursion, has everything for a family holiday-themed day… Read more »