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Ontario Unveils Major Penalty Increases for Dangerous and Careless Driving
Ontario is moving ahead with a slate of tougher penalties aimed at curbing dangerous driving, responding directly to concerns raised by the family of Andrew Cristillo, a… Read more »
Upper Canada Village’s Alight at Night Turns 25 with More Lights, New Attractions, and Free Youth Admission
The 25th edition of Upper Canada Village’s magical light display kicks off on November 28, illuminating one of Ontario’s largest outdoor light festivals. More than a million… Read more »
Yoplait Drinkable Yogurt Recalled Nationally Due to Plastic Pieces
Yoplait Canada has pulled its 200-mL YOP drinkable yogurt from stores across the country, issuing a preventative recall after discovering a potential packaging defect that could leave… Read more »
Ottawa’s Help Santa Toy Parade & Kanata Santa Claus Parade Is This Weekend; Here is What to Know
Christmas and holiday season celebrations in Ottawa kick off on Saturday when the big guy in the red suit comes to town, accompanied by colourful floats. There… Read more »
Things to Do at Ottawa’s Massive Christmas Market at Lansdowne This Holiday Season – 2025
The Ottawa Christmas Market is set to dazzle with sparkling decorations over 50 local vendors, showcasing a wide range of holiday gifts, Christmas-themed items, and unique food… Read more »
How to Qualify for Ontario’s New Rebates of Up to $200 on Induction Cooktops, Fridges, Dryers, and Washing Machines
Ontario is broadening its energy‑efficiency push, adding consumer rebates for efficient appliances and increasing support for industrial and institutional projects to curb electricity use and manage costs…. Read more »
DND to Conduct Drone Detection Trials Over Downtown Ottawa
Canada’s Department of National Defence will run urban trials to evaluate how well technologies can detect small drones in Ottawa’s core, under the Innovation for Defence Excellence… Read more »
Riverfest Elora Will Not Return in 2026 as the Beloved Ontario Music Festival Ends Its Run
Riverfest Elora, a long-running independent music festival in Ontario, will shut down after 15 years due to mounting financial pressures. Organizers announced the closure on Tuesday with… Read more »
Ontario’s Boots and Hearts Music Festival Announces 2026 Lineup
The organizers of Ontario’s famous country music festival, Republic Live, have announced the initial lineup for the 2026 edition. The 3-day Boots and Hearts Festival that takes… Read more »
Living Wage 2025: The Hourly Pay Required to Afford Life in Ontario
The 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… Read more »
Things to Do in Ottawa in November – 2025
Things to Do in Ottawa in November: Events, Activities, and Festivals happening in Ottawa during the month of November.
Nepean Sportsplex Christmas Craft Show Marks 52 Years in Ottawa This November
Ottawa’s Nepean Sportsplex will once again host its annual Christmas Craft Show, a long-standing local tradition celebrating its 52nd anniversary in 2025. The craft show will take… Read more »
Ontario Moves to Ban Municipal Speed Cameras
Ontario is preparing legislation to eliminate municipal automated speed enforcement cameras across the province, shifting the focus to alternative road safety measures. Premier Doug Ford said municipalities… Read more »
World Spa Awards: Canada’s Best Spas of 2025
The 2025 World Spa Awards have been announced, and several Canadian spas earned top honours on the global stage. The annual program highlights excellence in wellness, from… Read more »
Ontario Craft Cider Week Returns September 19 to 26; Here are the Highlights
Ontario cider producers will mark the apple harvest with Craft Cider Week, running September 19 to 26. The province-wide celebration will feature exclusive cider releases, entertainment, food… Read more »
Weather Network’s 2025 Fall Forecast: October to Bring Mild Weather, November Promises Early Winter Blast
Canada’s fall forecast for 2025 is shaping up to be anything but ordinary. According to The Weather Network, much of the country will see warmer-than-usual temperatures through… Read more »
Canada Strong Pass: Kids Can Explore Fort Henry and Upper Canada Village For Free This Summer
Starting July 25, 2025, Fort Henry in Kingston and Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg will participate in the Canada Strong Pass, a federal initiative aimed at increasing… Read more »
Enjoy Free/Discounted Admission to Provincial and Territorial Museums (List) This Summer
The Canada Strong Pass initiative, aimed at making cultural experiences more accessible, has expanded to include 86 provincial and territorial museums and galleries. The announcement was made… Read more »
Ottawa Launches Alcohol in Parks Pilot on Canada Day with Seven Designated Locations
The City of Ottawa has named the parks selected for its Alcohol in Parks pilot program, which will run from Tuesday, July 1 through Friday, October 31…. Read more »
Tall Ships Festival 2025: Get to Brockville This Weekend to Sail, Explore Majestic Tall Ships
Plan a trip to Brockville this weekend to see and cruise on majestic tall ships. Brockville Tall Ships Festival is the first stop on the 2025 Tall… Read more »
Escape the Ghost Ship: Floating Escape Room Sets Sail in Four Ontario Cities This Summer
An escape room experience, Escape the Ghost Ship, returns to Toronto, Hamilton, Ottawa, and Barrie this June. The 90-minute event takes place aboard a real 50-foot sailing… Read more »
Chapman’s to Debut Butter Tart Ice Cream at Ontario Festival
Chapman’s Ice Cream will introduce its new Butter Tart flavour at the 2025 edition of Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival, taking place on June 14 in downtown… Read more »
Itinerary Announced for 2025 Royal Visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla
The federal government has released the itinerary for the upcoming Royal Visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, scheduled for May 26 and 27, 2025 to… Read more »
Spectacular Drone Show and Fireworks to Light Up Ottawa Skies This Victoria Day Weekend – 2025
As the vibrant hues of the Canadian Tulip Festival begin to fade, Ottawa gears up for a series of captivating events to mark Queen Victoria’s birthday weekend,… Read more »