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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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.

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Weather Network’s 2025 Fall Forecast: October to Bring Mild Weather, November Promises Early Winter Blast

Canada’s fall forecast for 2025 is shaping up to be anything but ordinary. According to The Weather Network, much of the country will see warmer-than-usual temperatures through… Read more »

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Bailey Zimmerman Announces Six Canadian Stops on 2026 ‘Different Night Same Rodeo’ Tour

Country star Bailey Zimmerman is hitting the road again in 2026, this time with his Different Night Same Rodeo tour. The run begins February 19 in Estero,… Read more »

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Canada Gets New $2 Circulation Coin Honouring Artist Daphne Odjig

A new $2 coin entering circulation Thursday pays tribute to Daphne Odjig, the trailblazing Anishinaabe artist whose work reshaped how Indigenous art is seen across Canada and… Read more »

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Sept 1: Canada to Lift Most U.S. Counter-Tariffs, Keeps Steel, Aluminum and Auto Duties

Canada will scrap the majority of its 25% retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports beginning September 1, 2025, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday. The duties, first imposed… Read more »

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Get Tickets Now: Nine Accessible Halloween Villages to Host Free Trick-or-Treating Across Canada in 2025

What began eight years ago on a quiet Toronto street has grown into a nationwide movement reshaping how Halloween is celebrated. This October, nine Treat Accessibly Halloween… Read more »

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Canadian Armed Forces to Receive Major Pay and Benefits Increase

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced the largest pay raise for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in a generation, as part of a $9 billion investment for… Read more »

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Ottawa Buskerfest Brings Fire Shows and High Flying Performances to Sparks Street This Weekend

Downtown Ottawa will be alive with award-winning street performers from across the country from August 8 to 10. Ottawa International Buskerfest will take over Sparks Street from… Read more »

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Canada Strong Pass: Kids Can Explore Fort Henry and Upper Canada Village For Free This Summer

Starting July 25, 2025, Fort Henry in Kingston and Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg will participate in the Canada Strong Pass, a federal initiative aimed at increasing… Read more »

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Enjoy Free/Discounted Admission to Provincial and Territorial Museums (List) This Summer

The Canada Strong Pass initiative, aimed at making cultural experiences more accessible, has expanded to include 86 provincial and territorial museums and galleries. The announcement was made… Read more »

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Four Canadian Cities Make Latest QS Best Student Cities Rankings

Seoul has claimed the top spot in the QS Best Student Cities Ranking 2026, overtaking London, which held the position for six consecutive years. London now ranks… Read more »

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WestJet Expands Winter 2025/2026 Schedule with New Routes to Latin America and the Caribbean

WestJet has announced its 2025/2026 winter schedule, featuring five new destinations and increased departures. The airline will operate 305 routes and serve 62 sun destinations across Latin… Read more »

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Children Golf Free at Participating Courses in Canada This Month

Children under the age of 16 can play golf for free at hundreds of courses across Canada when accompanied by a paying adult, as part of the… Read more »

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Canada Day Marks Start of Federal Middle-Class Tax Reduction

The newly announced federal income tax reduction is now in effect. The measure will reduce the lowest personal income tax rate, with savings aimed primarily at middle-… Read more »

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Ottawa Launches Alcohol in Parks Pilot on Canada Day with Seven Designated Locations

The City of Ottawa has named the parks selected for its Alcohol in Parks pilot program, which will run from Tuesday, July 1 through Friday, October 31…. Read more »

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Trump Halts Trade Talks with Canada Over Digital Services Tax

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on June 27 that he is ending all trade discussions with Canada, citing the country’s recent introduction of a digital services tax… Read more »

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Buy a Sub, Feed a Community: MR.SUB Teams Up with Second Harvest for Canada Day Week Fundraiser

This year, Canada Day celebrations come with a chance to give back. MR.SUB is teaming up with Second Harvest for a limited-time campaign that will see part… Read more »

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Red Lobster Introduces New Seafood Boils and Dishes for Annual Crabfest

Red Lobster has announced the return of its seasonal Crabfest, introducing a range of new menu items available for a limited time this summer. The 2025 event… Read more »