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School Rankings 2023: Top 100 High Schools in Ontario

The latest report from the Fraser Institute sheds new light on the performance of Ontario’s secondary schools, challenging prevailing myths and underscoring the universal potential for educational… Read more »

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Here is When You Can Get Alcohol in Convenience Stores in Ontario

Starting this summer, Ontario will see a major expansion in the availability of alcoholic beverages in retail stores, with a phased rollout allowing convenience, grocery, and big-box… Read more »

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A Hot Dog’s Tale: A&W Canada Brings Back Whistle Dog with a Film Premiere

A&W has announced the reintroduction of the Whistle Dog to its menu. The popular hot dog, topped with relish, cheddar cheese, and bacon in a toasted bun,… Read more »

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What to See and Do at Canadian Canoe Museum’s New Breathtaking Five-Acre Lakefront Home

The unique Canadian Canoe Museum has reopened in a new two-story, 65,000-square-foot facility on a scenic five-acre lakefront site. Nestled on the Trent-Severn Waterway in Peterborough, this… Read more »

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Ontario Cities and Towns Where You Can See Mind-Boggling Circus Shows This Year – 2024

Seven different circus companies will be touring Ontario this year! From spectacular big-budget productions showcasing extraordinary showmanship that tickles the imagination to small-scale shows featuring incredible acrobats,… Read more »

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2024 Summer Weather Prediction: What You Can Expect in Canada According to Farmers’ Almanac & Old Farmer’s Almanac

Summer will officially arrive in 44 days, and here is a look at what the Old Farmer’s Almanac and Farmers’ Almanac have predicted for the 2024 summer… Read more »

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Boba Refreshers: Starbucks Canada Unveils 3 New Summer Drinks

Starbucks has launched its summer menu in Canada, introducing a new range of Summer-Berry Refreshers beverages, each highlighted by raspberry-flavoured popping pearls. New Summer Drinks: Summer-Berry Starbucks… Read more »

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Fireworks Over Niagara Falls Return For 212 Days; Here Is What to Know About the 2024 Summer Season Event

The mesmerizing allure of fireworks over the iconic falls returns for the 2024 summer season on Victoria Day Weekend. Set against the iconic cascades of the American… Read more »

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Get $25 Tickets During 2024 Live Nation Concert Week From May 8 to 14

If you like to see your favourite musician for ticket prices as low as $25, mark the dates for Live Nation’s Concert Week on your calendar! Live Nation is… Read more »

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24 Hours a Week: Canada to Limit International Students’ Work Hours Starting September

Canada is set to implement new regulations for international students concerning their off-campus work hours, announced Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship today. The temporary… Read more »

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Billie Eilish Maps Out Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour Dates in Toronto, Vancouver & Quebec City

Billie Eilish is set to embark on a global tour for her third studio album, “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” starting this fall. The tour will commence… Read more »

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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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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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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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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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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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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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 »