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Alberta to End Photo Radar Ticketing on Select Highways Next Spring

Alberta is overhauling its photo radar program to prioritize traffic safety over revenue generation. Effective April 1, 2025, photo radar ticketing on numbered provincial highways will cease,… Read more »

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New Vancouver Restaurants to Eat Out This Holiday Season

Over the last year, Vancouver celebrated the grand opening of many new types of eateries and restaurants. There are new cafes, bakeries, bars, breweries, and more to… Read more »

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AC/DC Announces Power Up Tour Stop in Vancouver This April

AC/DC is set to return to North America for their first tour in nine years with the Power Up Tour 2025. The iconic rock band will perform… Read more »

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Greatest Hits Tour – Avril Lavigne Plans Moncton & Halifax Stops in May 2025

Avril Lavigne has announced the extension of her Greatest Hits Tour into 2025, following the sold-out success of her previous shows. The 19-date tour, produced by Live… Read more »

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Dec 4 – Subway Canada Celebrates National Cookie Day with Free Footlong Cookies

Subway Canada is marking National Cookie Day on December 4, 2024, with a special promotion. Customers who purchase any Footlong sub at participating locations will receive a… Read more »

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Report: Food Bank Use in Ontario Exceeds Nova Scotia’s Population

Feed Ontario released its 2024 Hunger Report today, highlighting that over one million people accessed food banks in Ontario between April 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024…. Read more »

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McDonald’s Canada Launches The Grinch Meal and Festive Menu Items

McDonald’s Canada has unveiled its festive menu for the holiday season, highlighted by the launch of The Grinch Meal, in collaboration with Dr. Seuss Enterprises. The special… Read more »

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Study: Canada’s Violent and Property Crime Rates Surpass the United States

A recent study by the Fraser Institute indicates that Canada’s rates of violent and property crime have risen significantly, now exceeding comparable rates in the United States…. Read more »

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Royal Canadian Air Force Introduces New Career Options and Expands Paid Education Programs

The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) has unveiled two significant initiatives to attract more Canadians to its ranks. These include integrating the Air Operations Support Technician (AOS… Read more »

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Prince Edward Island Introduces New High School Equivalency Program

Residents of Prince Edward Island can now earn a new Canadian high school equivalency credential, the Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC). This initiative developed collaboratively with provincial… Read more »

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Nike Opens 17,000-Square-Foot Store in Toronto

Nike has unveiled its newest Canadian retail location at 23 Bloor Street East in Toronto, marking its return to the prestigious shopping district after 11 years. The… Read more »

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Will Winter Show Up? Weather Network Releases 2024-2025 Winter Season Forecast

After last year’s record-breaking warm winter, Canadians should brace for a more typical cold season ahead. The Weather Network has released its forecast for December through February,… Read more »

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How Canada’s Health Care System Compares to Other Universal Health Care Countries – 2024

A recent study by the Fraser Institute reveals that Canada ranks among the highest spenders on healthcare within a group of 31 high-income countries with universal healthcare… Read more »

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RE/MAX Predicts Housing Price Growth in Canada for 2025: Here’s the Outlook

The Canadian housing market is expected to experience significant activity in 2025, driven by late 2024 interest rate cuts. According to RE/MAX Canada’s 2025 Housing Market Outlook… Read more »

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Ipsos Poll: Canadian Families Earning Less Than $60K Unsure of Meeting Basic Needs Without Aid

A recent Ipsos poll commissioned by CanadaHelps has revealed that over half (56%) of Canadians with annual household incomes below $60,000 are uncertain if they can afford… Read more »

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Thomas Rhett to Headline 2025 Calgary’s Cowboys Music Festival; Register For Tickets

The Cowboys Music Festival promises an unforgettable 11-day celebration, showcasing a stellar line-up of international music sensations.   Running from July 3 to 13, the festival… Read more »

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Luminaria 2024 – Limited Public Tickets to Candle-Lit Celebration at University of Alberta Botanic Garden Now Available

Tickets for the University of Alberta Botanic Garden’s Luminaria event are now on sale to the public, offering a limited opportunity to experience this serene celebration of… Read more »

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Katy Perry Adds Canadian Stops on Lifetimes Tour For Summer 2025; Presale on Nov 27

Global pop icon Katy Perry has added Canadian stops to her upcoming 2025 “Lifetimes Tour,” supporting her latest album, 143. The Canadian leg will begin on July… Read more »

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Taco Bell Canada Revives Iconic Menu Items for Limited Time

Taco Bell Canada is bringing back two iconic menu items priced at $3.50 or less at participating locations. The Meximelt and Caramel Apple Empanada return to menus nationwide… Read more »

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Cineplex Introduces Free Popcorn & Drinks Refills

Cineplex has rolled out a new initiative to enhance the movie-going experience by offering free refills on large popcorn and fountain drinks. Moviegoers across Canada can now… Read more »

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CRTC Asks Inputs to Improve Internet and Cellphone Service Options for Canadians

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has opened three public consultations to enhance how Canadians select and manage Internet and cellphone plans. Feedback from these consultations,… Read more »

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Survey: Alberta Seeks Public Input on Future of Passenger Rail Development

Alberta’s government is advancing its Passenger Rail Master Plan and is urging the public to participate in shaping the future of rail infrastructure in the province. The… Read more »

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Tax Break: Here is the List of Items You Can Save on GST/HST For Two Months

Today, Justin Trudeau announced a legislative measure to suspend the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) on holiday essentials from December 14, 2024, to February 15, 2025…. Read more »

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$250 Working Canadians Rebate: Here is Who Will Get the New Announced Cheque From the Federal Govt.

Today, the federal government announced that legislation will be introduced to provide a $250 Working Canadians Rebate to an estimated 18.7 million people in early spring 2025…. Read more »