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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 »

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Acres of Terror: Take a Wagon Ride Through 60 Acres of Terrifying Halloween Haunt in Ottawa

Think you’re not afraid of anything? Not even ghosts? or a creepy maze? or a cemetery? Test your courage at Acres of Terror. Acres of Terror, formerly… Read more »

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How to Watch Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral, National and Provincial Commemorative Services in Canada

On 8 September 2022, The Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth countries, Elizabeth II, died at the age of 96 at Balmoral Castle in… Read more »

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September 19th Will NOT Be a Provincial Holiday in Ontario

Today morning, Justin Trudeau proclaimed September 19th a National Day of Mourning to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in London. Upcoming Monday will be a holiday for… Read more »

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September 19th: Canadians Will Get a Federal Holiday to Mourn Queen Elizabeth II

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that September 19th will be a federal holiday to mark the Queen’s funeral in London. September 19th will be a one-time federal… Read more »

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Have Old Fashioned Fun & Enjoy RCMP Musical Ride at Renfrew Fair This Weekend

If you’re looking for a day trip from Ottawa this weekend, head to Renfrew for the Greatest Fair in the Ottawa Valley. Every year, this fair organized… Read more »

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Love Crafting? Head to the Town Near Ottawa For Almonte Fibrefest

Who doesn’t love a good craft festival? At Almonte Fibrefest, you’ll get to see what local artisans are creating, and you might get to learn a thing… Read more »

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Theodore Too Tugboat is Now On Airbnb For Overnight Stay, Reservations Open Aug. 29th

Theodore Too, the 65-foot tugboat which is a reproduction of the original TV character Theodore Tugboat, will turn into an Airbnb stay as part of a new… Read more »

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Visit Kingston This Month to Experience the Pageantry of Fort Henry Tattoo & Sunset Ceremonies

Experience the pageantry of old military traditions when Fort Henry Tattoo and Sunset ceremonies return to Kingston this month. The National Historic Site was built between 1832… Read more »

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25 Ideas For a Thrilling Summer Adventure With Your Teen in Ontario

School’s out and summer is here; treat your adventurous teenager to exciting thrills, exercise and nature. Whether they have a skill they would like to develop or… Read more »

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Dino Stroll: Massive Dinosaurs as Long as 60 Feet Will Be Roaming Ontario This Summer

See some of the largest creatures that ever walked the Earth up close when “Dino Stroll” roars into an Ontario city nearest to you! Dino Stroll says… Read more »

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An Immersive Exhibition Featuring Banksy’s Artworks Coming to Niagara Falls & Ottawa This Month

Immersive exhibitions are the new way to experience art! From Van Gogh to Monet and Frida, you can truly appreciate majestic artworks by world-renowned artists at these… Read more »