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Osheaga Music Festival Reveals Headliners For 2023 Edition; Tickets on Sale Dec 16th

Montreal’s Osheaga Music and Arts Festival has announced headliners for its 16th edition. The festival will run from August 4 to 6 at Parc Jean-Drapeau with live… Read more »

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Southern Ontario Can Expect Up to 25 cm of Snow Starting Dec 15th

Most of southern Ontario can expect heavy snow, strong wind gusts and the risk of freezing rain starting late Thursday morning according to the special weather statements… Read more »

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These are the Top Baby Names in Ontario in 2021

Ontario has released the list of the most popular baby names for the year 2021. The baby girl name Olivia continues to top the list and is… Read more »

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Ontario Nearly Doubles 18 km of Highway 401 in Greater Toronto Area

Ontario has expanded 18 kilometres of Highway 401 adding new lanes from Mississauga to Milton. The Highway 401 section from Credit River in Mississauga to Regional Road… Read more »

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Uber Eats: These Canadian Cities Top the List of Best Tippers, Most Courteous and Pickiest Eaters

Uber Eats has released its annual Cravings Report, which aggregates the cities with the most polite while ordering food, with the most demanding eaters adding special instructions… Read more »

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Watch Santa Claus Zipline From Quebec to Ontario

If you happen to be in Ottawa on December 22nd, you can catch Santa crossing the Ottawa River on the interprovincial zipline, Interzip Rogers. Interzip Rogers is… Read more »

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GoFundMe: These Are the Most Generous Cities in Canada in 2022

GoFundMe has released its Annual Giving Report for the year 2022. The report highlights how the global GoFundMe community supports those in need. GoFundMe says 1 donation… Read more »

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All Federally Regulated Workers Across Canada Now Eligible For 10 Days of Paid Sick Leave Per Year

The federal government has announced that employees of all federally regulated private sectors are now eligible for 10 days of paid sick leave per year as the… Read more »

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Weather Network Releases 2022-2023 Winter Season Forecast

The Weather Network has released its winter forecast with a look ahead to what we can expect during December, January, and February. The agency says the strong… Read more »

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Black Friday Deals: You Can Save Up to 35% Off on Tickets to Disney On Ice & Monster Jam Ontario Shows

Plan ahead to enjoy delightful live family shows in 2023. You can get up to 35 per cent off on tickets to Disney on Ice and Monster… Read more »

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Canada Border Services Agency Shares Tips For Residents Travelling to the US For Thanksgiving or Black Friday Deals

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has shared tips for residents travelling to the U.S during the busy Thanksgiving (US) weekend.   In addition to carrying all the… Read more »

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You Can Now Start Getting Drunk at 7 a.m. in Ontario to Celebrate FIFA World Cup Matches

Qatar has banned FIFA World Cup spectators in the country’s stadiums from drinking beer, but those in Ontario can head to pubs and restaurants and celebrate Canada’s… Read more »

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Winter Storm Bringing Up to 60 cm of Snow This Weekend to Parts of Southern Ontario

Environment Canada has issued a snow squall warning to parts of Southern Ontario. Currently, a snow squall watch/warning is in effect for Barrie, Orillia, Midland, Burk’s Falls,… Read more »

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Red Arrow to Begin Daily Luxury Bus Service Between Toronto and Ottawa Starting Dec. 4th

The Alberta-based luxury transportation company, Red Arrow is expanding to Ontario next month. Starting December 4th, Red Arrow which boasts of offering a business class flight experience… Read more »

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Living Wage in Ontario 2022: How Much You Need to Earn Per Hour For a Modest Standard of Living

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 is… Read more »

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Nickelback, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw to Headline Ontario’s 2023 Boots and Hearts Music Festival

The organizers of Ontario’s famous country music festival, Republic Live, have announced headliners for the 2023 edition. The 4-day Boots and Hearts Festival that takes place at… Read more »

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Ottawa’s Saunders Farm to Tranform into a Holiday Wonderland with a New Light Festival

This holiday season, visit Saunders Farm with the whole family to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. The 180-year-old farm will transform into a holiday… Read more »

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Quebec to Give Eligible Residents Up to $600 to Help With Inflation

Quebecers who make less than $100,00 may get up to $600 to help them cope with high inflation, the provincial government announced today.   Those who make… Read more »

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Cirque du Soleil Bringing Corteo to Ottawa During 2023 Canada Day Weekend

Cirque du Soleil is heading back to Ottawa with its arena production, Corteo, during the 2023 Canada Day long weekend. Meaning cortege in Italian, Corteo is themed… Read more »

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Ceremony Honouring Animal War Victims to Be Held in Ottawa This November

Animal Alliance of Canada will be holding a ceremony to commemorate the animal victims of war next to the National War Memorial in Ottawa. 100,000 carrier pigeons… Read more »

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Ontario Parks Reduces Maximum Length of Stay at Popular Parks Beginning Summer 2023

With campgrounds selling out moments after reservations open, Ontario Parks is reducing the maximum length of stay at its most popular parks to allow for more people… Read more »

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Deadwood, Ottawa’s Haunted Halloween Drive-Thru Begins This Weekend

If you thought that Pennywise was scary and you couldn’t even look at normal clowns for a while without thinking of him then even scarier creatures of… Read more »

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Doors Open: Explore Some of the Best Places in Hastings County For Free This Thanksgiving Weekend

Hastings County stretching from Lake Ontario near Belleville to the southern boundary of Algonquin Park near Barry’s Bay boasts must-visit historical places and fabulous lookouts for viewing… Read more »

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Weekend Fun: Justin Trudeau Plunges into Quarry Waters From the Highest Bungee Jump in Canada

Located in Chelsea, the Great Canadian Bungee is a famous day trip from Canada’s Capital Region. Last weekend, the adventure destination hosted Canada’s Prime Minister and his… Read more »