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Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy: What to Expect at This Year’s Fireworks Festival in Ottawa/Gatineau

Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy: What to Expect at This Year’s Fireworks Festival in Ottawa/Gatineau

Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy returns tonight with an expansive and multi-sensory program. The event, scheduled every Wednesday and Saturday from August 2 to 19, from… Read more »

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25 Summer Adventure Day Trips from Ottawa

Summer in Ottawa brings a burst of outdoor excitement—hiking, swimming, and joyous moments. Discover an array of delightful summer adventures scattered around the city, perfect for creating… Read more »

Dill-Licious Summer Menu: St. Louis Bar & Grill Introduces Spicy Dill Wings

Dill-Licious Summer Menu: St. Louis Bar & Grill Introduces Spicy Dill Wings

St. Louis Bar & Grill has launched its Dill-Licious summer menu, responding to the current trend and enduring consumer affection for dill pickles. The seasonal offering introduces… Read more »

Thai Street Food Festival: Prepare for a Thai-tastic Time This Sunday in Ottawa

Thai Street Food Festival: Prepare for a Thai-tastic Time This Sunday in Ottawa

Mark your calendars for one of the most vibrant and flavourful events in town! On Sunday, July 30, 2023, the Thai Festival will take over the Horticulture… Read more »

Live Nation’s Summer’s Live: Get 4 tickets For Upcoming Concerts For $80

Live Nation’s Summer’s Live: Get 4 tickets For Upcoming Concerts For $80

Live Nation is offering music fans an opportunity to enjoy live shows with their Summer’s Live promotion. For just $80, fans can purchase four tickets to over… Read more »

Montreal Vegan Festival Returns For 2023 Edition; Tickets Now on Sale

Montreal Vegan Festival Returns For 2023 Edition; Tickets Now on Sale

The Montreal Vegan Festival, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting veganism, is gearing up for its 10th edition. As the largest vegan event in Quebec, the festival… Read more »

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Tornado Hits Ottawa Suburb of Barrhaven

Ottawa police and fire services are responding to reports of a tornado touchdown in the Ottawa suburb of Barrhaven around Half Moon Bay. According to the Ottawa… Read more »

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Safari Amid Arctic Wolves at This Drive Through Nature Park Near Ottawa

Go on a scenic drive through Parc Omega, a 2,200-acre nature park located an hour from Ottawa. Nestled in the heart of the Outaouais region, this nature… Read more »

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Live Nation Canada Acquires Historic Music Venue in Toronto

Live Nation Canada has acquired The Opera House, a historic music venue in Toronto.   The iconic venue, originally established as a theatre in 1909 and later… Read more »

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Rewards: You Can Soon Earn Air Miles at Dollarama

Canada’s most recognized loyalty program, Air Miles, has announced new ways Canadians can earn points. The program’s recent acquisition by BMO signalled a commitment to revitalize the… Read more »

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Renfrew Swinging Bridge: Plan a Free Day Trip From Ottawa to This Swaying Bridge

The Renfrew Swinging bridge is a 100 feet long suspension bridge, and is one of only 3 swinging bridges in the whole of Canada! This splendid bridge… Read more »

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GST/HST Credit: How Much You Will Get From July 2023 to June 2024

Due to high inflation, there has been an increase in both the family income limit and the payment amount for the GST/HST Credit benefit year. As a… Read more »

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Bigwind Lake Provincial Park: Ontario Getting a New All-Season Camping Park Near Bracebridge

The Ontario government has announced the development of its first all-season, full-service provincial park in over 40 years, at Bigwind Lake Provincial Park near Bracebridge. Currently, Bigwind… Read more »

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Competition Bureau Fines Canada Bread $50M in Bread Price-Fixing Scandal

Canada Bread has been fined $50 million by the Ontario Superior Court, marking the largest price-fixing penalty in Canadian legal history. The company confessed to its involvement… Read more »

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Design Revealed For National Monument to Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan

The federal government has revealed the chosen design for the National Monument to Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan, to be built opposite the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa…. Read more »

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Driving Housing Construction: Ontario Expands Strong Mayor Powers to 26 Municipalities

The Ontario government is granting expanded strong mayor powers to the mayors of 26 large and fast-growing municipalities that have committed to a housing pledge. This move… Read more »

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See Up Close the Restored Carillon of Saint Joseph’s Oratory, Originally Cast for Eiffel Tower, This Weekend

Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal in Quebec is celebrating the return of its magnificent carillon after undergoing a major restoration. The carillon, consisting of 56 bronze… Read more »

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Monster, World’s Largest Inflatable Obstacle Course, Coming to Ottawa and Hamilton This Summer

Get ready for an inflatable extravaganza like no other because The Monster, the world’s largest inflatable obstacle course, is coming to Ontario this summer. This epic party… Read more »

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Ottawa Boat Cruise Adds New Electric Sightseeing Boat on Rideau Canal

Ottawa Boat Cruise, a long-standing tourism staple in the National Capital Region, is taking a major step towards greener operations. Ottawa Boat Cruise has created a new… Read more »

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Indian Street Food Redefined: Bombay Frankies Debuts in Ottawa

Renowned chef Vikram Vij and Eat Up Canada have announced the highly anticipated opening of Bombay Frankies in Kanata. This marks the fast-casual concept’s first expansion into… Read more »

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The Wiggles in Canada 2023: “Ready, Steady, Wiggle!” Tour Tickets on Sale June 13th

The globally adored children’s entertainment group, The Wiggles!, are set to return to the USA and Canada this fall with their eagerly awaited “Ready, Steady, Wiggle!” tour. This tour is a high-energy celebration of music and dance, aiming to inspire and captivate young audiences.

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Bank of Canada Increases Interest Rate by 0.25% to Tackle Inflation Concerns

The Bank of Canada has raised its target for the overnight rate to 4¾ per cent by 25 basis points, accompanied by the Bank Rate at 5… Read more »

Popeyes Adds Blackened Chicken Sandwich to Its Menu

Popeyes Adds Blackened Chicken Sandwich to Its Menu

Popeyes has introduced a new permanent addition to its chicken sandwich lineup. The Blackened Chicken Sandwich features an antibiotic-free whole chicken breast, marinated for 12 hours, and… Read more »

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Ottawa Releases Official Programming For 2023 Canada Day Celebrations

Planning to head to Ottawa for the 2023 Canada Day celebrations? Here is what you can expect as part of the 156th anniversary of Confederation festivities. Canadian… Read more »