Niagara Falls 
Ontario Starts Construction on New GO Rail Extension to Bowmanville
Ontario has officially broken ground on the Bowmanville GO Extension, pushing GO Transit service deeper into Durham Region and setting the stage for expanded rail access east… Read more »
Ontario Fast-Tracks Funding for 6 New Cancer Drugs to Reduce Patient Wait Times
Ontario has approved funding for six new cancer drugs through its Funding Accelerated for Specific Treatments (FAST) program, a pilot designed to shorten wait times for access… Read more »
Canadian Whisky Awards: These Are the Best Canadian Whiskies For 2026
The 2026 Canadian Whisky Awards have named J.P. Wiser’s 24 Year Old Canadian Whisky as Canadian Whisky of the Year, marking a top honour for the long-established… Read more »
OPP and CBSA Stop Major Heroin Shipment from the U.S.
Police and border officials say a large shipment of suspected heroin was intercepted as it entered Ontario from the United States. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and… Read more »
Cyclamen Display Fills Niagara Falls’ Floral Showhouse With Vibrant Burgundy and Pink Hues
Running until March 3, the floral display with the theme “The Heart of Resilience” showcases an array of cyclamen in vibrant burgundy, pink, and magenta hues, symbolizing the plant’s enduring qualities.
I Heart Beer Festival Kicks Off 2026 Ontario Tour This Month
The annual I Heart Beer Festival is back in 2026 with a grand Ontario tour, promising an evening of fun and entertainment for attendees. While the festival’s… Read more »
Where Canadians Moved in 2025: Calgary & Barrie Top U-Haul List
Canada’s internal migration patterns continue to show clear regional preferences, based on how people are moving their households from one place to another. An annual review of… Read more »
Fire & Ice Nights Light Up Arrowhead Park’s Forest Skating Trail Beginning Jan 16
The wait is over! Ontario Parks staff plans to open the 1.3km long outdoor skating trail in Arrowhead Provincial Park that winds through snow-draped Muskoka forest for… Read more »
1.2 Km Illuminated Ice Skating Trail at Ontario’s Cranberry Marsh Opens For 2026 Winter Season
The 1.2 km long skating trail over the famous cranberry bog in Bala will open on Dec 27, 2025, for night skating. Home of Johnston Cranberries, Muskoka… Read more »
NORAD’s Santa Tracker 2025: Track Santa Across Canada and the World
Track Santa around the world this Christmas! NORAD’s Santa Tracker can help kids have fun tracking the magical fellow around the globe. It is also a great… Read more »
Top Baby Names in Ontario Revealed in New Rankings
Ontario’s annual list of baby names offers a snapshot of how naming preferences continue to evolve, while also showing which choices remain firmly rooted year after year…. Read more »
Things to Do to Celebrate Christmas & Holidays in Ontario
Here is a list of events and activities to celebrate and holidays in some regions of Ontario.
25 Black Friday Deals in Canada – 2025
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with huge savings! All across Canada, there will be huge discounts from top brands and stores, just in time for… Read more »
School Rankings 2025: Top 100 High Schools in Ontario
The Fraser Institute’s latest look at Ontario’s high schools offers a fresh snapshot of how schools across the province are performing—and how much they can change over… Read more »
Weather Network 2025-26 Winter Season Forecast: La Niña and Polar Vortex Poised to Shape a Classic Canadian Winter
Canada is heading into a winter shaped by two major atmospheric forces, and early signs point toward a season that looks and feels far more traditional than… Read more »
Ontario Unveils Major Penalty Increases for Dangerous and Careless Driving
Ontario is moving ahead with a slate of tougher penalties aimed at curbing dangerous driving, responding directly to concerns raised by the family of Andrew Cristillo, a… Read more »
Yoplait Drinkable Yogurt Recalled Nationally Due to Plastic Pieces
Yoplait Canada has pulled its 200-mL YOP drinkable yogurt from stores across the country, issuing a preventative recall after discovering a potential packaging defect that could leave… Read more »
CPKC Holiday Train Adorned With Spectacular Lights Set to Begin Its 2025 Ontario Trip on Nov 20 (Schedule)
The Holiday Train will return to the rails in Ontario starting November 20. Two decorated trains will make the festive journey, travelling through the U.S. and Canada… Read more »
How to Qualify for Ontario’s New Rebates of Up to $200 on Induction Cooktops, Fridges, Dryers, and Washing Machines
Ontario is broadening its energy‑efficiency push, adding consumer rebates for efficient appliances and increasing support for industrial and institutional projects to curb electricity use and manage costs…. Read more »
Riverfest Elora Will Not Return in 2026 as the Beloved Ontario Music Festival Ends Its Run
Riverfest Elora, a long-running independent music festival in Ontario, will shut down after 15 years due to mounting financial pressures. Organizers announced the closure on Tuesday with… Read more »
Ontario’s Boots and Hearts Music Festival Announces 2026 Lineup
The organizers of Ontario’s famous country music festival, Republic Live, have announced the initial lineup for the 2026 edition. The 3-day Boots and Hearts Festival that takes… Read more »
Living Wage 2025: The Hourly Pay Required to Afford Life in Ontario
The Ontario Living Wage Network has published hourly wages required to maintain a modest standard of living across 10 Living Wage regions in Ontario. The living wage… Read more »
What is New and What to See & Do at Niagara Falls’ 2025/26 Winter Festival of Lights
A must-visit winter festival in Canada, the Winter Festival of Lights transforms Niagara Falls into a winter wonderland.
2025 Guide to Christmas & Holidays in Niagara Falls Region: Santa Claus Parades, Concerts, Holiday Theatre & Events
A list of Christmas events in and around Niagara Falls Region: Niagara Falls, Port Colborne, St. Catharines, Thorold, Welland, Fort Erie, Grimsby, Lincoln, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Pelham including children’s events, Santa Claus Parades, Christmas lights, carols, theatre, and other holiday events.