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May 6: Ontario to Celebrate Coronation of King Charles III With a Royal Fair, Free Admission to Famous Museums & 39 Provincial Parks

Ontario will celebrate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III on May 6, 2023. The historic event will be the first coronation of a Canadian Head… Read more »

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Rogers Partners With SpaceX to Bring Cell Phone Coverage to Remote Parts of Canada

Rogers Communications Inc. and SpaceX have partnered to provide satellite-to-phone coverage across Canada using SpaceX’s Starlink low earth orbit satellites and Rogers’ national wireless spectrum. The collaboration… Read more »

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BYOB: LCBO to Phase Out Single-Use Paper Bags From Stores

The LCBO will phase out single-use paper bags from its retail stores to reduce its impact on the environment and create a more sustainable Ontario. LCBO says… Read more »

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First-Time Home Buyers: How Much to Budget For Closing Costs in 24 Ontario Cities

Zoocasa has compiled a list of estimated closing costs for first-time homebuyers in 24 major markets across Ontario. The real-estate company says the calculations are based on… Read more »

Emirates Launching Daily Non-Stop Flights Between Dubai and Montreal This Summer

Emirates Launching Daily Non-Stop Flights Between Dubai and Montreal This Summer

Dubai-based airline Emirates is spreading its wings further by launching a new daily service from Dubai to Montreal. Beginning on July 5th, the airline will now offer… Read more »

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New Fast Food Offerings to Try This Weekend in Canada

If you want a quick and affordable bite, check out the new menu items launched by fast-food chains in Canada within the past two weeks. Good Earth… Read more »

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Get Your Burrito Fix at Mucho Burrito’s Cinco de Mayo Deal

Hold on to your sombreros, burrito lovers! On May 5th, the fresh Mexican grill, Mucho Burrito will be offering $6.99 burritos at over 140 locations across Canada…. Read more »

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Volkswagen Investing $7 Billion in Ontario to Build Largest EV Plant in Canada Covering 370 Acres

Volkswagen has announced a $7 billion investment to establish its first overseas electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing plant in St. Thomas, Ontario, which will be the largest… Read more »

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Get 4 Small Pizzas for $20 on 420 Day Across Canada From Pizza Pizza

Pizza Pizza is offering an exciting deal today in honour of 420 Day. Customers can indulge in four small one-topping pizzas for only $20, available at all… Read more »

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Ottawa’s Soca Boat Hosting Massive 20th Anniversary Party On Canada Day Weekend

Ahoy there, party people! The SOCA BOAT is gearing up to set sail for its 20th-anniversary celebration on the dazzling Ottawa River on July 2nd, 2023. Get… Read more »

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CBSA Seizes 70 Kilograms of Suspected Cocaine From Trucker at Peace Bridge

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) arrested a Brampton man for smuggling 70 kg of suspected cocaine into the country. Per the news release, a man was arrested… Read more »

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7-Eleven Hosting National Hiring Day Next Week in Canada

7-Eleven, the popular convenience retailer, aims to fill 50,000 positions in anticipation of the busy summer season. The company is set to host a National Hiring Day… Read more »

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Cirque du Soleil Bringing Corteo to Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon & Winnipeg This December

Cirque du Soleil is bringing its arena production, Corteo, to Canada’s biggest prairie cities this December. Meaning cortege in Italian, Corteo is themed as a joyous procession,… Read more »

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Ojibway National Urban Park in Windsor One Step Closer to Reality

The proposed Windsor National Urban Park is moving forward as the long-awaited land transfer of Ojibway Shores from Transport Canada to Parks Canada has been completed. Member… Read more »

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Loblaw Revs Up Green Initiatives With Inaugural Electric Transport Truck

Loblaw Companies Limited, Canada’s largest retailer and private sector employer, has marked a key accomplishment in its journey toward net-zero carbon emissions by deploying its first fully… Read more »

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You Can Now Reserve Day Visits to 57 Popular Ontario Parks in Advance

Ontario Parks is expanding its advance day-use reservation service to 20 additional parks, bringing the total to 57. The move aims to reduce overcrowding and provide visitors… Read more »

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Salmonella Outbreak: Public Health Agency of Canada Reminds Pet Snake & Rodent Owners to Be Careful

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is reminding pet owners and people who handle pet snakes, rodents and feeder rats to be careful. The advisory comes… Read more »

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City of Ottawa to Offer Free Fun Drop-in Activities For Kids Starting This Weekend

Exciting news for youngsters in Ottawa! Starting Saturday, April 15, the city of Ottawa will offer an array of free drop-in activities for children and youth aged… Read more »

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Average Single Room Rent in Canada Now $834; National Average Rents Rise 10.8 per Cent in March

The Canadian rental market has experienced a notable surge, with average asking rent for all property types rising 10.8% annually in March to $2,004, according to the… Read more »

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Bank of Canada Continues to Hold Interest Rate Steady at 4.5%

The Bank of Canada has announced it will hold its target for the overnight rate at 4.5%, with the Bank Rate at 4.75% and the deposit rate… Read more »

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Ontario to Launch Ultra-Low Overnight Electricity Rate Plans Starting May 1st

The Ontario government is launching a new Ultra-Low Overnight price plan on May 1, 2023, which allows electricity customers to save money by shifting their usage to… Read more »

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2023 Summer Concert Series Lineup at Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate

Starting in June, you can experience some of Canada’s best-known performers in Niagara-on-the-Lake while sipping and nibbling on delicious food from the winery. This year, in honour… Read more »

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A&W Canada Launches Ringer Burger, Official Burger of Toronto Blue Jays

A&W Canada has come out with their most loaded burger ever, the Ringer Burger. The burger is topped with A&W’s famous onion rings, grass-fed beef patty, smoky… Read more »

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Ontario Increases Income Eligibility Threshold For Energy Affordability Program

Ontario is expanding the Energy Affordability Program eligibility criteria to offer free home-efficiency upgrades to more Ontarians looking to reduce their energy bills. The income eligibility threshold… Read more »