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US Customs Preclearance: Travel to U.S. Will Soon Become Easier From Billy Bishop Airport

US Customs and Border Protection (US CBP) will soon be available at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, thanks to funding provided by the federal government. The announcement… Read more »

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Open/Closed: Canada Day Weekend Hours of Toronto/GTA Tourist Attractions & Shopping Malls

Here is a list of Canada Day weekend hours of shopping malls and tourist attractions in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Contents: Operating Hours of Tourist… Read more »

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Halifax Urban Folk Festival Announces Headliners For 2023 Edition; Tickets on Sale June 30

Halifax Urban Folk Festival (HUFF) is back with a bang for its 14th edition, and this year’s lineup is nothing short of exceptional. The festival, known for… Read more »

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Register Now to Participate in Foothills Creamery’s All You Can Eat Ice Cream Contest

Calling all ice cream enthusiasts! Brace yourselves for the ultimate brain freeze as Foothills Creamery is back with their highly anticipated second annual Scoop Slam event. Mark your… Read more »

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QS World University Rankings 2024: How Canadian Universities Fare in the Latest Rankings

QS Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) has released the 20th edition of the QS World University Rankings, featuring 1,500 institutions across 104 locations. This ranking stands out as the… Read more »

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List of 20 Toronto Parks Where Public Alcohol Consumption Proposed This Summer

The City of Toronto’s Economic and Community Development Committee is set to consider a pilot program that permits the consumption of alcohol in 20 city parks. The… Read more »

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United States’ H-1B Visa Holders Can Apply For Open Work Permit in Canada Starting July 16th

In an innovative move to bolster the Canadian tech industry, Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser yesterday announced the government’s first-ever Tech Talent Strategy. Launched at Collision 2023,… Read more »

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Illuminarium: Toronto’s Distillery District to Welcome a Mesmerizing New Immersive Attraction in August

Get ready, Toronto! Your ticket to the cosmos and a whimsical wonderland is about to be punched! On August 25, 2023, the Distillery Historic District is set… Read more »

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Glamping Resorts: New Ways to Stay at Alberta’s Castle Provincial Park

Castle Provincial Park is a favourite camping spot for many Albertans. The Rocky Mountain Park is located west of Lethbridge on Highway 1 and covers foothills, mountains,… Read more »

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Canada Needs More Grocery Competition, Here are the Highlights of Competition Bureau Report

Fostering more grocery competition is essential for Canada’s economy and the well-being of consumers says Competition Bureau in their Retail Grocery Market Study Report. Competition Bureau says… Read more »

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Canada’s Inflation Falls to 3.4% in May 2023, Here are the Highlights

The Consumer Price Index increased 3.4% year-over-year increase in May, marking the smallest rise since June 2021. Statistics Canada says this slowdown can be attributed to lower… Read more »

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10 Getaway Ideas For Canada Day Long Weekend in Alberta

Summer is officially upon us in Alberta. And if you don’t have plans for the July 1st Canada Day Long Weekend, you still have time to plan… Read more »

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What to Know: Eligible Alberta Drivers Now Automatically Exits Graduated Driver Licence Program

Alberta drivers on Graduated Driver’s Licensing program will automatically exit the program to a non-GDL licence. The initiative aims to save young drivers $154 as they transition… Read more »

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Theatre Nova Scotia’s Exciting Lineup For a Summer of Captivating Performances

Theatre Nova Scotia is set to bring the magic of live performances to the province this summer with a lineup of 20 diverse and locally-produced productions.

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What’s On This Summer at Edmonton’s ICE District

Fan Park does not close with the end of the Oilers hockey season. The Summer SolstICE Event Series is scheduled to keep the party going in the… Read more »

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Doja Cat Coming to Toronto on “The Scarlet Tour”; Register Now for Tickets

GRAMMY award-winning superstar Doja Cat is set to embark on her maiden North American Arena tour, “The Scarlet Tour.” Commencing on October 31st in San Francisco, CA,… Read more »

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Calgary Hosts Canada’s Largest Armoured Combat Tournament This Weekend

Knightfall, an exceptional event showcasing fully armoured Knights engaged in fierce combat, is set to deliver a thrilling experience to spectators this weekend in Calgary. The Knightfall… Read more »

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10XTO Fitness Festival Returns to Toronto This July

Embrace an opportunity for holistic well-being, testing physical limits, and nurturing mindfulness at the 10XTO Fitness Festival. 10XTO, a fitness hub at Hotel X Toronto, invites fitness… Read more »

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Global Liveability Index 2023: Vancouver Overtakes Calgary as the Most Liveable City in North America

The Economist Intelligence Unit, a sister company of the UK-based The Economist newspaper, has released its annual Global Liveability Index, and 3 Canadian cities feature in the… Read more »

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Taste the Unconventional: K-Days Unveils 2023 Midway Foods

Edmonton’s signature summer carnival has announced this year’s wacky Midway foods. The New Midway Foods section features a range of gourmet treats, comfort foods, and novel creations. … Read more »

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Bigwind Lake Provincial Park: Ontario Getting a New All-Season Camping Park Near Bracebridge

The Ontario government has announced the development of its first all-season, full-service provincial park in over 40 years, at Bigwind Lake Provincial Park near Bracebridge. Currently, Bigwind… Read more »

Tim Hortons Launches New Dream Cookies in Three Delicious Flavours

Tim Hortons Launches New Dream Cookies in Three Delicious Flavours

Tim Hortons has introduced a delectable new treat across its Canadian restaurants called Dream Cookies. The innovative treat is an extension of Tim Hortons’ successful Dream Donut… Read more »

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Competition Bureau Fines Canada Bread $50M in Bread Price-Fixing Scandal

Canada Bread has been fined $50 million by the Ontario Superior Court, marking the largest price-fixing penalty in Canadian legal history. The company confessed to its involvement… Read more »

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Try French’s Ketchup Cotton Candy For Free at Pop-Ups in Vancouver, Toronto and Leamington

French’s has unveiled its latest unique treat, “French’s Ketchup Cotton Candy,” in collaboration with Treats for US, a Canadian confectionary company. Per the news release, this limited-edition… Read more »