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These are the Cleanest Beaches and Marinas in Canada in 2022

22 beaches and 10 marinas were awarded the prestigious Blue Flag Canada award this year. Blue Flag is an international award given to beaches and marinas that… Read more »

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These are the 20 Best New Restaurants in Canada

Canada’s 100 Best has released the 2022 list of 100 Best restaurants. This year, the publication that serves as a guide to the country’s top dining destinations… Read more »

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Fleurs de Villes in Montreal: See Floral Mannequins Honouring 15 Trailblazing Women Like Viola Desmond, Céline Dion, and Frida Kahlo This Victoria Day Weekend

You can see floral installations blending fashion design and fresh blooms with bespoke floral-dressed mannequins this weekend in Montreal. Fleurs de Villes is famous around the world… Read more »

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Biebs Brew: Tim Hortons Collaborate With Justin Bieber to Launch Cold Brew Coffee

Tim Hortons has announced another collaboration with Justin Bieber following the huge success of limited-edition Timbits, Timbiebs which launched last November. This time, the iconic restaurant chain… Read more »

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You Can Now Reserve Your Visit in Advance to 33 of the Busiest Ontario Provincial Parks – 2022

Last year, the Ontario government introduced a reservation system through which visitors to 17 of Ontario’s most popular parks can reserve their visit up to five days… Read more »

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Interzip Rogers: Zipline From Ontario to Quebec Across Ottawa River

Do something unique and exhilarating that you’ll never ever forget — cross the Ottawa river, not a boat or the bridge but, by flying across it! Yes,… Read more »

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Bank of Canada Museum Reopens After Two Years on May 12th

The Bank of Canada Museum is reopening this Thursday for the first time in 2 years. The Museum provides an entertaining and educational perspective on the role… Read more »

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Ottawa’s Flagship Festival Celebrating Tulips Begins This Friday

Canada’s largest tulip festival returns on May 13th with in-person celebrations to celebrate its platinum jubilee year.   Held to celebrate Ottawa’s official flower as a symbol… Read more »

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Toronto Zoo Administers COVID-19 Vaccines to Animals Like Grizzly Bears and Hippos

The Toronto Zoo is vaccinating animals in its care against COVID-19. Canada’s largest zoo has begun the process of vaccinating COVID-19 susceptible animals with COVID-19 vaccines for… Read more »

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Earth Day: You Can Charge Your Electric Vehicles For Free in Ontario at These Locations on April 22

In celebration of Earth day, Ivy Charging Network is offering EV drivers free vehicle charging on April 22nd.   The free charging on Earth Day is available… Read more »

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Two-Way, All-Day GO Train Service in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Region One Step Closer to Fruition

You can soon expect all-day Go train service with a frequency of 15 minutes within the Greater Golden Horseshoe Region, says the Ontario government. The Ford administration… Read more »

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5 Easter Weekend Getaways in Ontario

5 ideas for a last-minute day trip or a weekend getaway for this Easter Weekend in Ontario.

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The Bard’s Bus Tour Returns to Perform at 20 Ontario Communities This Summer

Driftwood Theatre Group has exciting news for those who are looking forward to live theatre performances outdoors this summer. The Bard’s Bus Tour is back on the… Read more »

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Ontarians 60+ & Indigenous 18+ Can Book Fourth Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Starting April 7th

Ontario government today announced an expansion of eligibility for the second booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to residents aged 60 and over as well as First… Read more »

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Ontario to Raise Minimum Wage by Another 50 Cents

Ontario is planning to raise the minimum wage once again this Fall. Starting October 1, 2022, those working at minimum wage will see their wages rise to … Read more »

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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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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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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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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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Ontario to Build a New Medical School in Scarborough (University of Toronto), Adds More Medical School Positions

Scarborough will soon get a new medical school, the Scarborough Academy of Medicine and Integrated Health (SAMIH), as part of the Ontario government’s plan to expand and… Read more »

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Digital Dealership Registration: Ontarians Can Register Cars, Get Vehicle Permit Replacements Through Dealerships

Today, Ontario announced Digital Dealership Registration (DDR) program through which those who buy new vehicles can register it online through car dealerships. The news release says permits… Read more »

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Platinum Jubilee: Canadian Tulip Festival Returns With Grand Celebrations

You can look forward to the traditional Victoria Day weekend fireworks in Ottawa as Canada’s largest tulip festival returns this year to celebrate its platinum jubilee year…. Read more »

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Explore Ontario’s Algonquin Park With These All Inclusive Trips

Algonquin Park and Algonquin Highlands are the perfect destinations for those who love the outdoors.   With an area of over 7,653 square kilometres, the oldest provincial… Read more »