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Illuminated Christmas Train Rides and Santa Train Rides in Ontario – 2025
Enjoy a visit from Santa as you and your loved ones take a ride on the Christmas Trains that take you along the snow-laden countryside of Ontario.
Auditor General Says CRA Call Centres Provide Inaccurate, Delayed Service: 17% Accuracy and 18% Timely Responses
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is failing to provide taxpayers with timely and accurate assistance through its contact centres, according to a report tabled in Parliament by… Read more »
UFO Sightings, Lake Monsters, Hauntings and Other Spooky Urban Legends in Canada
Canada’s expansive landscape offers numerous hidden spots where things can easily hide, lurk, and, for the most part, go completely unnoticed. Even as a relatively newer country,… Read more »
Parents Across Ontario Protest Proposed Ban on Speed Safety Cameras
Parents, caregivers, and road safety advocates held coordinated demonstrations across Ontario on October 20 to oppose the provincial government’s plan to end the use of municipal automated… Read more »
Canadian Tire to Start Selling Hudson’s Bay blankets
Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC) will begin selling Hudson’s Bay Point Blankets and donate all net proceeds, at least $1 million each year, to Oshki Wupoowane | The… Read more »
50+ Christmas Markets & Holiday Craft Fairs in and Around Ottawa – 2025
A list of Christmas markets & craft fairs in Ottawa to help you get something special for everyone on your list! To add to this list, submit online. … Read more »
Fuel Day: Save 10¢ per Litre on Oct 16 at Participating Circle K Locations Across Canada
Drivers across Canada will have the opportunity to save at the pump and support local charities as Circle K brings back its annual Fuel Day on October… Read more »
Ontario’s Famous Bala Cranberry Festival Is This Weekend & This Is What You Need to Know
Every year the charming little town of Bala hosts an amazing Cranberry Festival that supports the local community and organizations in need. This year, you can be… Read more »
Explore the Haunting Legends of Niagara’s Screaming Tunnel This Halloween
Imagine standing in the middle of a tunnel cloaked in nothing but darkness. You’re holding a single burning match, and then you hear it… the hairs on… Read more »
DQ Canada Offers $0.85 Mini Blizzard Treats to Mark 85th Anniversary
Dairy Queen (DQ) Canada is celebrating its 85th anniversary with a limited-time promotion that gives fans another reason to enjoy the fall season. From October 13 to… Read more »
2025 Halloween in Ottawa – Haunted Attractions, Family Events & Adult Parties
A list of family Halloween activities & adult Halloween events/parties in and around Ottawa.
Things to Do This Thanksgiving Weekend in Ontario – 2025
From Halloween haunts to glowing pumpkins and Fall fairs, there are plenty of fun and fabulous activities to do with your family and friends on the Thanksgiving weekend. Here is a list of 80+ things to do this Thanksgiving weekend across Ontario.
20 Places to Order Turkey to Go or Dine-in Thanksgiving Brunch/Dinner in Ottawa – 2025
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and everyone knows that Thanksgiving means a delicious feast of stuffed turkey, cranberry sauce, and other hearty sides. Restaurants and caterers in Ottawa aim to serve up either a traditional meal for your special weekend or a unique twist to spice things up. Here are 20 options for your thanksgiving dinner, if you don’t feel like cooking for the family.
2025 Thanksgiving Weekend Events & Activities in Ottawa
Things to Do during Thanksgiving Weekend in Ottawa including Thanksgiving dinner, brunch and Takeout, free fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports and exhibitions.
Five Provinces Increasing Minimum Wage Oct. 1
Minimum wage workers in five provinces will receive a pay increase when new rates take effect on October 1. The minimum wage is the lowest hourly wage… Read more »
How Top Canadian Baby Names Have Changed Over Time, Two Favourites Still Lead in 2024
Olivia and Noah were the most popular baby names in Canada in 2024, continuing a trend that has lasted four years. The list of top boys’ names… Read more »
Ontario Moves to Ban Municipal Speed Cameras
Ontario is preparing legislation to eliminate municipal automated speed enforcement cameras across the province, shifting the focus to alternative road safety measures. Premier Doug Ford said municipalities… Read more »
Health Canada: Acetaminophen Still Recommended for Pain and Fever Relief in Pregnant Women
Health Canada is advising that acetaminophen remains safe for use during pregnancy when taken as directed, even as U.S. regulators raise concerns about possible links to neurodevelopmental… Read more »
World Spa Awards: Canada’s Best Spas of 2025
The 2025 World Spa Awards have been announced, and several Canadian spas earned top honours on the global stage. The annual program highlights excellence in wellness, from… Read more »
Cineplex Hosts Taylor Swift’s Official Showgirl Release Party October 3–5; Tickets On Sale Sept 23
Taylor Swift fans will get a chance to gather at Cineplex theatres this fall for a special event tied to her latest album. For three nights only… Read more »
Ontario Craft Cider Week Returns September 19 to 26; Here are the Highlights
Ontario cider producers will mark the apple harvest with Craft Cider Week, running September 19 to 26. The province-wide celebration will feature exclusive cider releases, entertainment, food… Read more »
Earn Canadian Tire Money at Tim Hortons Through Expanded Triangle Rewards
Canadian Tire Corporation and Tim Hortons announced a new loyalty program partnership set to begin in late 2026. The agreement will link Canadian Tire’s Triangle Rewards program… Read more »
Prime Minister Announces LNG, Nuclear, and Mining Developments for Nation-Building Projects
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced the first set of developments to be reviewed by Canada’s new Major Projects Office (MPO), which was created to streamline approvals… Read more »
Upper Canada Cranberries: Visit This Cranberry Farm in Ottawa This Fall
You don’t need to travel to Muskoka to see cranberry harvest as there is a cranberry farm in rural Ottawa that welcomes visitors during the Fall season.