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Ontario to Allow Grade 11 Students to Apprentice Full-Time in Skilled Trades and Earn High School Diploma

The government of Ontario will soon allow high school students in grade 11, to enroll in full-time apprenticeship programs while still pursuing their high school diplomas. To… Read more »

Peter Gabriel Touring 5 Canadian Cities on i/o Tour; Onsale Mar 10th

Peter Gabriel Touring 5 Canadian Cities on i/o Tour; Onsale Mar 10th

Peter Gabriel has announced the North American leg of the highly anticipated i/o – The Tour. Produced by Live Nation, i/o Tour includes stops in five Canadian… Read more »

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Turbulent Transition to Warmth: Farmers’ Almanac Releases 2023 Long Range Spring Weather Forecast

With the spring season officially starting on March 20, the Farmer’s Almanac has released the 2023 long-range spring weather forecast. The organization, which uses a unique formula to… Read more »

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Must See: Shaw Festival’s Presentation of Indian Epic Mahabharata On Stage This March

Shaw Festival, in conjunction with Toronto’s innovative Why Not Theatre, is presenting the 4,000-year-old Sanskrit epic, Mahabharata, on stage this March. The world premiere presented as a… Read more »

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Swoop: Get $500 Round-Trip Flight Deal to Sunny Destinations With $99 Hoodie

Swoop, one of Canada’s low-cost airlines, is launching a limited-edition hoodie that comes with a round-trip airfare to a sunny destination. Part of a new clothing line… Read more »

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The Chicks Plan World Tour Stops at 8 Canadian Cities This September; Pre-Sale on Feb 15th

The 13-time GRAMMY award-winning, multi-platinum selling global superstars, The Chicks will be returning to the concert stage with a massive world tour this year. Produced by Live… Read more »

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Boots and Hearts Music Festival Announces Complete Lineup of 2023 Festival

Ontario’s famous country music festival has announced the complete line-up for the 2023 edition. Republic Live, the organizers of Boots and Hearts Music Festival announced headliners for… Read more »

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Rideau Canal Skateway Might Not Open in Time For Canada’s Signature Winter Festival Kickoff This Weekend

Canada’s signature winter festival is returning for a grand in-person celebration after two years of COVID-19-related cancellations, but warm winter weather is playing spoilsport as one of… Read more »

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Ontario Homeowners Can Get Up to $10,000 Through Enbridge’s Home Efficiency Rebate Plus Program

In 2021, the federal government announced the Canada Greener Homes Grant through which Canadian homeowners are eligible for grants of up to $5,000 to make their homes… Read more »

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2023 World Gin Awards: These Are Canada’s Best Gins

If you need help picking up the best gin for the alcohol connoisseur in your life or need a mixer for making a great cocktail to go… Read more »

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How Wages and Benefits of Government and Private-Sector Employees Compare in Ontario

It is no secret that government workers enjoy better pay and benefits compared to private sector employees of a similar job profile. If you need a quantitative… Read more »

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Ikea Offering Valentine’s Day Dinner Across Canada – 2023

Does your date love Ikea veggie balls or meatballs and herb-infused potatoes, then take your date to Ikea for a Valentine’s Day 3-course dinner. Ikea is bringing… Read more »

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Porter Airlines Offering $1 Round Trip Flights to Celebrate New Routes

Toronto-based Porter Airlines is celebrating its new routes to various locations in Canada by offering $1 tickets on its inaugural flights. The new routes will operate on… Read more »

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Fringe: Thought-Provoking Freedom Convoy Photo Exhibition Opens Next Week in Ottawa

Visit Byward Market to experience the controversial Freedom Convoy through the lens of Montreal-based photographer Paul Ozzello. The Freedom Convoy protests saw hundreds of truckers from across… Read more »

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When to Book Campgrounds at Ontario Provincial Parks For 2023 Summer Season

Reservations for Ontario Provincial Park camping grounds are open around the year, and you can book your campsite up to five months before your arrival date. As… Read more »

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Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF): How to See the Newly Discovered Rare Green Comet

Remember Neowise or Comet C/2020 F3 that brightened summer skies in 2020? Another newly discovered non-periodic comet is now gracing the skies. Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) was… Read more »

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Calabogie Peaks Resort Hopes to Reopen on Jan 4th After Fire

Today morning, a fire destroyed the pumphouse which houses snowmaking equipment of Calabogie Peaks Resort. The resort located about 105 km from Ottawa is one of Ontario’s… Read more »

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Factor: New Ready-to-Heat Meal Delivery Service Now Available in Ontario

HelloFresh, a popular meal kit delivery service, is debuting Factor, a ready-to-heat meal delivery service in Canada. Factor has been available in the US since 2012 and,… Read more »

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Get Lost in Giant Winter Maze in Hamilton This Christmas Break Feat. Train Rides, DJs and Food Trucks

Street Eats is bringing a giant maze to Hamilton beginning Boxing Day! The experience called Giant Winter Maze will feature a massive 120’x120’ winter-themed maze standing 7… 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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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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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 »