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Ontario to Reduce Gas and Fuel Taxes For Six Months

The Ontario government has announced that the province is introducing legislation to cut the gas tax by 5.7 cents per litre and the fuel tax by 5.3… Read more »

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15 Places to Go Comfort Camping and Glamping in Manitoba

Getting out and exploring all the beautiful nature that Manitoba has to offer is a great way to get to know the province. But some people don’t… Read more »

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The National is Coming to Calgary; Tickets Now on Sale

Calgary Folk Festival in partnership with Live Nation has announced Grammy-award winning band, The National is coming to Calgary. The band consisting of Matt Berninger, twin brothers… Read more »

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You Can Get Beyond Meat Breakfast Sandwich With Starbucks Coffee For $5 Next Week

If you are looking for something more filling with your morning pick-me-up caffeine drink, then head to Starbucks on April 7th. Starbucks is offering plant-based Beyond Meat… Read more »

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Edmonton and Moncton/Dieppe Top the List of Best Places to Work From Home in Canada

PCMag has ranked various cities and towns in Canada in terms of home affordability and internet speed to find the best place to work from home. The… Read more »

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Calgary Stampede Unveils 2022 Festival Poster By 19-Year-Old Edmonton Artist

Calgary Stampede‘s winning poster salutes the fierce determination and competitive spirit of the Relay Races. 19-year-old Kane Pendry of Edmonton won the 2022 Calgary Stampede Foundation Youth… Read more »

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Dollarama to Increase Prices Up to $5

Canada’s value retailer, Dollarama, which sells a broad assortment of consumable products, general merchandise and seasonal items is planning to increase the maximum sale price of products… Read more »

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SFU’s Skoden Indigenous Film Festival Celebrating Indigenous Filmmakers Returns on March 31st

Skoden Indigenous Film Festival celebrating Indigenous creators is back tomorrow featuring an eclectic selection of movies from filmmakers from coast to coast to coast. Skoden is a… Read more »

LEGO’s 3-in-1 Back to the Future Time Machine Will Be Available in Canada on April 1st

LEGO’s 3-in-1 Back to the Future Time Machine Will Be Available in Canada on April 1st

Lego is bringing fans of the movie series, Back to the Future, a “1.21 jigawatt” treat this April Fools day. Developed by LEGO Group and Universal Brand Development… Read more »

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Carbon Tax Increase Will Raise Gas Prices in New Brunswick Beginning April 1st

Gas prices are set to rise on April 1st across New Brunswick due to an increase in carbon tax. The provincial government is planning to increase gas… Read more »

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Ontario to Permanently Increase Speed Limit to 110 km/h on Select Sections of Highways

Ontario is increasing the speed limit of six sections of highways in southern Ontario to 110 km/h from 100 km/h beginning April 22, 2022. At the time,… Read more »

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The National to Perform at 2022 Edmonton Folk Music Festival

Edmonton Folk Music Festival has announced Grammy-award winning band, The National will perform at this year’s festival. The band consisting of Matt Berninger, twin brothers Aaron Dessner… Read more »

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ODESZA Announces 3 Canadian Stops For ‘The Last Goodbye’ Tour; Tickets on Sale April 1st

ODESZA – the electronic music duo, Harrison Mills and Clayton Knight – will be visiting Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver as part of their new tour in support… Read more »

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You Can Enjoy High Park Cherry Blossoms In-Person This Year

After two years of High Park cherry trees being closed off to visitors during the peak bloom period, the city of Toronto will allow in-person visits to… Read more »

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Manitoba Parks Campground Reservations for 2022 Season Open April 4th

Manitoba Parks will open campground reservations for the 2022 season on April 4, 2022. The province is promising “an easier” site bookings experience with staggered launch dates… Read more »

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5 Canadians with Type 1 Diabetes to Sleep Atop Flagpoles in 5 Cities to Fundraise and Celebrate 100 Years of First Successful Injection of Insulin

JDRF Canada is launching its largest-ever fundraising campaign, the $100M Campaign to Accelerate, in support of research to find a cure for type 1 diabetes (T1D). To… Read more »

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Ontario Parents to Get $10 Day Care As Part of $13.2 Billion Deal; This is How Rebates Will Work

Ontario parents will soon be eligible for subsidized daycare as part of the $13.2 billion agreement signed between the Ford and Trudeau governments. The federal government will… Read more »

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FlixBus: New Bus Service Beginning April 7th Will Connect Toronto to Ottawa, Niagara Falls, and Waterloo Region

A Germany-based bus company is expanding to Canada and will begin service starting April 7th. FlixBus with Wi-Fi and power outlets at each seat will connect Toronto… Read more »

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Grassi Lakes Trails, Ha Ling Trail, Grassi Lakes and Goat Creek Parking Lot to Be Closed Until the End of 2022 Effective April 1

Alberta Parks is closing Grassi Lakes parking lot, Goat Creek parking lot, trails and climbing areas as part of upgrading Grassi Lakes and Goat Creek day-use areas…. Read more »

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This is How Alberta is Planning to Invest Revenue Generated From Kananaskis Conservation Pass

Revenue from Kananaskis Conservation Pass will be used to upgrade trails, and invest in public transit, Alberta announced today. Alberta introduced the conservation pass on June 1st… Read more »

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Ottawa and Eastern Ontario to Get a New Area Code on March 26th

Ottawa and Eastern Ontario will be getting a new area code on March 26th. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) made the decision to add the… Read more »

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Thunderhead: LGBT Purge Fund and Canadian Heritage Unveil Design For LGBTQ2+ National Monument in Ottawa

LGBT Purge Fund and Canadian Heritage have unveiled the design of LGBTQ2+ National Monumen, which will be built in Ottawa by 2025 to acknowledge historic discrimination experienced… Read more »

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Nova Scotia Parks’ 2022 Summer Camping Reservations to Open on April 5th

Planning a summer camping trip amidst Nova Scotia’s gorgeous beaches, thick forests, and rolling valleys? Then, mark your calendar as online reservations for the 2022 camping season… Read more »

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Today is the Last Day to Save on Flair Airlines 55% Off Sale

Canada’s low-cost airline Flair Airlines is offering 55 % off the base fare on all flights, if you book before March 24, 2022, 11:59 pm MT. The promotion… Read more »