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Healthy Parks Healthy People: Ontario Provincial Parks Free Use Day Returns on July 17

From checking out unique rock formations to checking out Indigenous pictographs and walking on the world’s longest beach, you can have many adventures at Ontario Provincial Parks. There… Read more »

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Marineland Belugas Set for Complex Cross-Border Rescue After U.S. Import Approval

Marineland’s story has entered a new chapter. A group of accredited aquariums in the U.S. has received government approval to begin what it calls an emergency rescue… Read more »

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Northern Shield: Ontario, Alberta Outline 3,300-Kilometre Pipeline From Hardisty to Sarnia

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have unveiled a proposed route for the Northern Shield Energy Corridor, a 3,300-kilometre crude oil pipeline running from… Read more »

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Things to Do in Ottawa This Weekend

A weekly digest of What’s On in and around Ottawa this weekend including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports and exhibitions.

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Things to Do in Ottawa in July

Things to Do in Ottawa in July: Events, and Activities happening in Ottawa during the month of July 2026. 25 Outdoor Adventures in Ottawa Valley 25 Outdoor… Read more »

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FishHuntON: Ontario Plans New Digital Licensing System for Fishing and Hunting

Ontario anglers and hunters will have a new way to manage their licences and tags starting in early 2027. The province says it is developing FishHuntON, a… Read more »

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DQ Canada Adds Three New Blizzard Treats and a $10 meal deal

DQ Canada is adding a few new items to its summer lineup, including three globally inspired Blizzard Treats and a limited-time $10 meal deal. Starting June 29,… Read more »

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Carney Launches 24 Sussex Restoration Contest With Fundraising Push to Limit Taxpayer Costs

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will move ahead with restoring 24 Sussex Drive, the long-vacant official residence of the prime minister, through an independent national design-and-build… Read more »

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2026 Canada Day in Ottawa: Fireworks, Celebrations and Festivals

Celebrate Canada’s birthday with fun events and activities. From Canada Day pyromusical fireworks to free concerts, there are plenty of ways to celebrate!

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Things to Do to Celebrate 2026 Father’s Day Weekend in Ottawa

Celebrate this special day with Dad: gift him a memorable weekend of togetherness and enjoy some of the events taking place in and around Ottawa.

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Ontario Opening 67 New Campsites at Three Popular Parks; Reservations Open June 15

Ontario is adding more camping space ahead of the busy summer season at Ontario Parks. 67 new campsites are opening at MacGregor Point, Killarney and Driftwood Provincial… Read more »

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June 4: Pizza Pizza Marks National Cheese Day With $3 Bigger Slice Deal

Pizza Pizza is giving cheese lovers a one-day deal for National Cheese Day. Today, June 4, customers can get a cheese slice for $3 at Pizza Pizza… Read more »

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FlixBus Adds Summer Routes to Muskoka, North Bay and Prince Edward County From Toronto

FlixBus is adding new seasonal service in Ontario this summer, with routes linking Toronto to Muskoka, North Bay and Prince Edward County. The new service begins June… Read more »

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Ontario to Take Over Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway in Fall 2027

Ontario is set to take ownership of two of Toronto’s busiest highways, with the Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway scheduled to transfer from the City of… Read more »

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CAA Worst Roads 2026: Hamilton, Toronto and Sudbury Roads Rank Among Ontario’s Worst

Barton Street East in Hamilton has once again been named the worst road in Ontario. The road took the top spot in CAA’s 2026 Worst Roads campaign,… Read more »

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Ticket Resale Crackdown in Ontario Brings Higher Fines Starting June 10

Ontario is increasing financial penalties for ticket resellers who break provincial rules by selling event tickets for more than their original total purchase price. The new enforcement… Read more »

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Zellers Maps Its Ontario Comeback With New Stores in Toronto and Windsor

Zellers is putting Ontario back on its map, starting with two stores that show how the retailer is trying to turn nostalgia into a modern shopping format…. Read more »

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Federal Grocery Relief Payment Set to Arrive for Eligible Canadians June 5

A new federal payment aimed at easing grocery costs is set to land in Canadians’ accounts on June 5, part of a plan first announced earlier in… Read more »

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Ottawa’s Sparks Street to Feature 13 Large-Scale Murals Inspired by Canada’s Provinces and Territories

A new public art installation is being added to Sparks Street, with artists set to paint a series of ground murals throughout June. The project, called Canadiana… Read more »

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Doors Open 2026: Explore Ottawa’s Hidden Gems For Free This Weekend

Plan a visit to Ottawa this weekend and explore a variety of historic and culturally significant buildings open to the public at no cost. In addition, the… Read more »

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23-Acre Addition Planned for Ontario’s First Urban Provincial Park

Ontario is moving ahead with a proposed 23-acre expansion of Uxbridge Urban Provincial Park, adding land along the park’s northern boundary to protect more greenspace in the… Read more »

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Canada Day 2026: Official Programming Announced for Ottawa Celebrations

On July 1, 2026, Canada will mark the 159th anniversary of Confederation with nationwide celebrations centred in the Capital Region.   The Minister of Canadian Identity and… Read more »

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Longo’s Marks 70 Years With Ontario Store Celebrations and New Store Openings

Longo’s is marking its 70th anniversary in 2026 with celebrations across its 43 stores in Ontario. The grocery retailer, formerly Longo Brothers Fruit Markets, will hold anniversary… Read more »

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Weather Network Summer Forecast 2026: Western Canada Faces Hotter Summer as East Sees a Changeable Season

The Weather Network says Canada is heading into a split summer, with western Canada expected to be hot while central and eastern regions see more back-and-forth conditions… Read more »