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Ontario Raising Speed Limits to 110 km/h on Ten More Highway Sections

Ontario Raising Speed Limits to 110 km/h on Ten More Highway Sections

Ontario has announced a permanent increase in the speed limits from 100 km/h to 110 km/h on ten more sections of provincial highways across both northern and… Read more »

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2024 Butter Tart Festivals: Celebrate the Authentic Canadian Treat at These Locations in Ontario

Thought to be originated in Quebec in the 1600s, the butter tart is a pure Canadian dessert. A recipe for this flaky pastry shell treat filled with… Read more »

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2024 Record Store Day: Head to Independent Record Stores This Weekend For Special Releases and Performances

On April 20, 2024, independent record stores across Canada will mark the 17th annual Record Store Day, a global celebration of vinyl culture featuring special releases, in-store… Read more »

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Rib & Beer Fests 2024: Northern Heat Rib Series to Tour 15 Ontario Locations This Year

Get ready for a saucy summer! Until about seven years ago, Ribfests in Ontario, complete with live entertainment, midway, and various kinds of fair foods, were organized… Read more »

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Birding Festivals to Celebrate Spring Migration in Ontario

The diverse habitats across Ontario support marsh, shore and field birds and a spectacular number of migratory birds stopover at various parts of Ontario during spring migration. Plenty… Read more »

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420 Day Deal: Fat Bastard Burrito Offering 42% Off On Burrito Bowls

Fat Bastard Burrito, offering a menu that includes not only burritos but also quesadillas, tacos, and loaded waffle fries, has announced a special promotion on April 20th… Read more »

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2024 Summer Music Festivals in Ontario

There’s something for everyone in the nation’s most populated province, whether it’s folk, rock, or country music, bluegrass or jazz and everything in between. There are so… Read more »

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Carbon Tax Rebates 2024: Use The New Calculator to Estimate the Payment You Will Receive on April 15

Starting April 15, eligible Canadians will receive the first installment of the 2024-25 Canada Carbon Rebate, previously known as the Climate Action Incentive Payment. This rebate is… Read more »

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FlixBus Expands Service to Sudbury From Toronto with Stops in Barrie and Parry Sound

FlixBus has expanded its transportation network by introducing a new route from Toronto to Sudbury. Commuters can take advantage of service with a single trip 6 days… Read more »

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World Rankings of Canadian Universities by Subject in 2024

QS Quacquarelli Symonds Ranking, which is one of the three most widely read university rankings in the world, released its fourteenth edition of the QS World University… Read more »

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Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny: Visit Port Hope This Weekend For a Crazy Race and Festival

Ontario is home to plenty of festivals and unique races. If you want to experience a fun festival combined with a crazy watercraft race, get to Port… Read more »

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Under the Big Top: Great Benjamins Circus Returns to Tour Canadian Cities This Spring

The Great Benjamins Circus, an all-new show featuring a dazzling array of international circus talent, will return to tour Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario this year. With a… Read more »

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10 Small Towns & Cities to Visit in Southeastern Ontario to See Total Solar Eclipse

The 2024 Solar Eclipse on Monday will brush past the southeastern side of Ontario. More specifically, the eclipse’s path of totality will be over a small portion… Read more »

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10 Small Towns & Cities to Visit in Southwestern Ontario to See Total Solar Eclipse

For those looking to view the solar eclipse from southwestern Ontario this April 8th, you’ll have the option of almost the entire Lake Erie shoreline. Along Lake… Read more »

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Head to Gananoque For a Spectacular 1000 Islands Solar Eclipse Cruise

The town of Gananoque and St. Lawrence Seaway falls within the line of solar eclipse totality and City Cruises is offering an enchanting trip to witness this… Read more »

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Maple Weekend 2024: Head to Maple Bushes Across Ontario This Weekend For Sweetest Celebrations

Get ready to tap into some sweet fun this weekend!   Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association is bringing the sweetest weekend of the year with the Ontario… Read more »

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Head to Stratford on April 7 For the Annual Swan Release Parade – 2024 (Road Closures)

Get ready for some feathered fun in Stratford, as the annual swan release and parade is happening on April 7th. It’s the annual swan release and parade,… Read more »

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Fat Bastard Burrito’s National Burrito Day Deal

April 4, 2024, marks National Burrito Day, and Fat Bastard Burrito has a special deal today.   Today, patrons can enjoy a small burrito paired with a… Read more »

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Ontario to Build New Medical School at York University with Focus on Primary Care

The Ontario government is allocating an initial investment of $9 million through the 2024 budget, Building a Better Ontario, to initiate the design and planning phases for… Read more »

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You Can Save HST For a Limited Time at IKEA’s As-is Marketplace

IKEA Canada has launched an innovative “Second-Hand Tax” (SHT) initiative across all its Ontario As-is marketplaces, coinciding with the start of Earth Month. This initiative is designed… Read more »

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Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate Announces 2024 Summer Concert Series Lineup; On Sale Apr 4th

Niagara Region wine country’s outdoor concerts are returning this year to the 500-seat open-air venue located at Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate. Starting in June, you can experience some… Read more »

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Ontario to Increase Minimum Wage to $17.20 Starting Oct 1

In a move to bolster the earnings of workers, the Ontario government announced an increase in the minimum wage to $17.20 per hour, starting October 1, 2024…. Read more »

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Head to Stratford For a Colourful Spring Getaway – Top Things to See & Do

Experience Spring in Stratford! The well-known arts and culture scene in Stratford truly comes alive in spring. Along with the festivals or outdoor arts and entertainment, the… Read more »

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Unique Landscapes: Must See Deserts and Sand Dunes in Canada

Canada’s landscapes change within 100km along the highway. They are vast and varied landscapes and include a small handful of northern deserts and sand dunes.While there are… Read more »