Ontario to Increase Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour Starting Jan 1, 2022
Ontario has announced that the government will introduce legislation to increase in the minimum wage to $15 from $14.35 effective January 1, 2022.
Working for Workers Act: Ontario Brings Legislation to Ban Non-Compete Agreements in Employment, Right to Disconnect After Hours
Ford government is bringing legislation to mandate companies to develop disconnecting from work policies and ban unfair non-compete agreements. Working for Workers Act, 2021 which will be… Read more »
Ontario to Lift Indoor Capacity Restrictions at Restaurants, Barber Shops, Museums, Festivals Starting October 25th (List)
Ontario has announced that the province will be lifting capacity restrictions starting October 25th. The province will slowly lift all public health and workplace safety measures, including… Read more »
Royal Canadian Mint Issues Blue Circulation Dime to Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Bluenose
Royal Canadian Mint has issued a dime with re-designed the image of Canada’s most famous schooner and “Queen of the North Atlantic” to celebrate the 100th anniversary… Read more »
Ontario Driver Charged For Playing Flute With Both Hands While Driving
Halton Regional Police caught a man driving a vehicle yesterday in Burlington while playing flute with both hands. The police shared the news on Twitter saying an… Read more »
SIP! Niagara: The Newest Food & Drink Festival in Niagara Falls Region to Debut World’s DIY Largest Caesar Bar
SIP Niagara is a Food & Drink Festival embracing Canadian outdoor winter fun in the heart of Niagara! SIP Niagara is a tasty festival filled with amazing sips from local and distant Wineries, Cideries, Distillers and Breweries. Pair up your sips with yummy bites from local restaurants and chefs all while listening to terrific musical guests in the middle of one of the most gorgeous locations found in Niagara.
These are the Ontario Cities With the Highest Rat Infestation – 2021
It is no surprise that cities with the highest population have the highest rodent infestation as Toronto and its administrative areas of Scarborough, North York, and Etobicoke… Read more »
Ontario Enhanced Vaccine Certificate: You Can Now Download Vaccine Passport QR Code That Can be Scanned By Verify Ontario
Ontarians can now download vaccine certificate QR codes from the Ontario website. The enhanced vaccine certificate contains a SMARTⓇ Health Card QR code that businesses can scan… Read more »
Ontario Opening Temporary Road Test Centres in Ottawa, Niagara Falls and Sarnia
Ontario is opening three temporary road test centres in Ottawa, Niagara Falls and Sarnia to clear the backlog of road tests due to COVID-19. Those who need… Read more »
IKEA Canada to Open 3 New Temporary Locations in Brampton, St. Catharines and London
Ikea Canada announced that three new Design Studio locations will open in Brampton, St. Catharines, and London following the successful opening of the first Design Studio in… Read more »
Ontario to Distribute Free Menstrual Hygiene Products in Schools
Ontario today announced a partnership with Shoppers Drug Mart to launch menstrual products in schools beginning this year. As per the news release, Shoppers Drug Mart will… Read more »
These are the Guidelines For Safely Celebrating Thanksgiving and Halloween in Ontario
Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore has released the province’s guidelines for safely celebrating Thanksgiving and Halloween. Dr. Kieran Moore says virtual gatherings or events… Read more »
COVID-19 Vaccines Mandatory For Domestic Air, Train, Ship Travellers Effective October 30th
Justin Trudeau today announced mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement for travellers departing from Canadian airports and travellers on VIA Rail and Rocky Mountaineer trains, and travellers on non-essential passenger vessels on voyages of 24 hours or more, such as cruise ships.
Ontario Rolls Out Rapid COVID-19 Tests at High Transmission Area Schools & Child-Care Settings
Ontario today announced that the province will provide rapid COVID-19 tests to schools and child-care settings through participating public health units where the risk of transmission is high…. Read more »
Tim Hortons Sells Nearly 800,000 Orange-Sprinkled Fundraising Donuts In support of Residential School Survivors
Tim Hortons launched a limited-time fundraising donut in honour of Orange Shirt Day on September 30th with 100 per cent of the proceeds (excluding taxes) donated to… Read more »
Ontario is Recommending Pfizer over Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine For 18 to 24 Year Olds
Ontario is recommending Pfizer over Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for those aged 18-24 years due to a rare heart condition. The province says there was an observed increase… Read more »
Toronto Health Starts Planning to Vaccinate to Almost 200,000 Children Aged 5 to 11 Against COVID-19
Toronto Public Health is putting plans in place to vaccinate Toronto children 5 to 11 years of age against COVID-19 once Health Canada approves vaccines in the… Read more »
Ontario Increases Capacity Limits at Theatres, Sports Stadiums, Entertainment Halls Where Proof of Vaccination Required
Ontario has announced that the province is increasing capacity limits for select indoor and outdoor settings where proof of vaccination is required effective September 25, 2021, at… Read more »
Canada Gets a New Loonie That Commemorates Klondike Gold Rush
The Royal Canadian Mint has issued a circulation one-dollar coin to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the discovery of gold in the Klondike. Through the… Read more »
Tim Hortons Restaurants Set Record as Smile Cookie Campaign Raises Millions For Charity
The annual charity event – Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign – raised more than $12 million this year. The program started in 1996, originally raising funds for… Read more »
Fleurs de Villes: A Stunning Trail With Floral Artworks Set to Adorn Niagara Falls This Week
Whether you prefer roses, daisies or sunflowers, you can’t deny that everyone loves flowers. We love the different colours, unique shapes and fragrances of nature’s delicate creation. … Read more »
These Are the Restrictions For Businesses That Choose Not to Implement Alberta’s Version of Vaccine Passport
Alberta’s Restriction Exemption Program is now in effect across the province. The Restrictions Exemption Program allows eligible businesses, venues and services to be exempt from capacity and… Read more »
Bingemans’ Screampark: Kitchener-Waterloo’s Horrifying Halloween Walk Opens This Weekend
Who is waiting for you around the corner? With five different horrifying attractions, Bingemans’ Screampark is back again for the 2021 season. This popular horrifying walk has enough… Read more »
Tim Hortons’ Roll Up To Win Returns For a Second Time in 2021
Tim Hortons’ Roll Up the Rim To Win contest which has been around since 1986 is returning for a second time this year. Starting Sept. 20 through… Read more »






















