Ottawa 
Things to Do at Ottawa’s Massive Christmas Market at Lansdowne This Holiday Season – 2025
The Ottawa Christmas Market is set to dazzle with sparkling decorations over 50 local vendors, showcasing a wide range of holiday gifts, Christmas-themed items, and unique food… 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 »
DND to Conduct Drone Detection Trials Over Downtown Ottawa
Canada’s Department of National Defence will run urban trials to evaluate how well technologies can detect small drones in Ottawa’s core, under the Innovation for Defence Excellence… 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 »
Guide to Christmas & Holidays in Ottawa – Parades, Lights, Concerts, Markets, Theatre
Christmas events and holiday activities including carols,light displays, holiday theatre, Santa Claus Parades, and craft fairs in Ottawa Area.
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 »
Chick-fil-A’s Holiday Menu Features Peppermint Treats and New Snack Options
Chick-fil-A Canada has announced the return of its seasonal menu, bringing back peppermint-flavoured beverages and a range of shareable catering options for the holidays. The limited-time items… Read more »
Red Lobster to Offer Free Shrimp & Chips to Veterans on Remembrance Day
Red Lobster will recognize veterans and active-duty military members on Remembrance Day by offering a complimentary meal of Shrimp & Chips on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The… Read more »
Ontario Expands Carbon Monoxide Alarm Requirements Starting 2026
Ontario will introduce stricter carbon monoxide (CO) safety rules beginning January 1, 2026, to strengthen protection for residents against the deadly gas. Carbon monoxide is a… Read more »
Bank of Canada Cuts Policy Rate to 2.25% Amid Economic Weakness
The Bank of Canada has lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.25%, citing persistent economic weakness and global trade uncertainty. The Bank Rate… Read more »
First-Time Home Buyers in Ontario Could Save Up to $80,000 Off Under New Rebate Plan
Ontario is proposing a new measure aimed at reducing housing costs for first-time home buyers and encouraging home construction. The provincial government announced plans to rebate the… Read more »
Nepean Sportsplex Christmas Craft Show Marks 52 Years in Ottawa This November
Ottawa’s Nepean Sportsplex will once again host its annual Christmas Craft Show, a long-standing local tradition celebrating its 52nd anniversary in 2025. The craft show will take… Read more »
Cineplex Introduces $8.99 Monday Surprise Premieres with Mystery Screenings Across Canada
Cineplex is launching a new movie event aimed at offering audiences affordable entertainment and an element of surprise. The company announced the debut of Monday Surprise Premieres,… Read more »
Chipotle Canada Offers World Series BOGO and Halloween Boorito Promotions
Chipotle Canada is marking Toronto’s return to baseball’s championship spotlight with a nationwide promotion offering fans a free entrée. On Monday, October 27, from 3 p.m. to… Read more »
Canada and Ontario Announce $3 Billion Investment in Darlington Nuclear Project
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a joint $3 billion investment from the federal and Ontario governments to support the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) in Bowmanville,… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »