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2024 Employment Insurance (EI) Premium Rates & Maximum Insurable Earnings

In a recent announcement, the Canada Employment Insurance Commission revealed key details about the 2024 Employment Insurance (EI) premium rate, affecting millions of Canadian workers and employers…. Read more »

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Sept 6: Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rate at 5%

The Bank of Canada has decided to hold the interest rate steady at an overnight rate of 5%, with the Bank Rate at 5¼% and the deposit… Read more »

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RCMP’s Spectacular Musical Ride Trots to Ontario Cities and Towns This Month

Looking to engage in an iconic Canadian activity this September? The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride will be in six Ontario towns this month. During the… Read more »

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Super Blue Moon to Illuminate the Skies on August 30/31

This month’s second full moon, also a supermoon will illuminate the skies tonight. This will be the last super blue moon until 2037. A blue moon is… Read more »

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Firehouse Subs Special Offer: Get a Free Sub (BOGO) This Labour Day

Firehouse Subs’ has an enticing offer for sandwich enthusiasts. On Monday, September 4, patrons can savour the goodness of a free medium sub by purchasing a medium… Read more »

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Income Comparison Between Canadian and American Metros: Canada Dominates the List’s Lower End

A recent study conducted by the Fraser Institute, an independent Canadian public policy think-tank, has shed light on significant disparities in employment incomes between metropolitan areas in… Read more »

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rooms + spaces Grand Opening Celebrations at 16 Locations Across Canada This Saturday

Canada’s newest home store brand, rooms + spaces, is marking its grand entrance this weekend with the launch of multiple stores nationwide. rooms + spaces will host… Read more »

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National Rent Report August 2023: Record Rates; Average Roommate Rental Tops $1000 in Ontario

Canada’s rental market is grappling with a convergence of factors propelling rents to unprecedented heights, finds the latest National Rent Report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation. The average asking rents… Read more »

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Environment Canada Issues Severe Thunderstorm Watch For Areas From KW Region Up to Quebec City

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for large parts of Ontario and Quebec. The regions under watch encompass Waterloo, extending up to Lake Huron, and… Read more »

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Taylor Swift Announces 6 Toronto Tour Dates; Register Now to Get Tickets

Taylor Swift’s record-shattering Eras Tour is finally coming to Toronto with six shows at Rogers Centre in November 2024. The pop megastar, along with Gracie Abrams, will… Read more »

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Justin Trudeau and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau Announce Separation After 18 Years of Marriage

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced via Instagram that he and his wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, are separating after 18 years of marriage. The couple shared the news… Read more »

Dill-Licious Summer Menu: St. Louis Bar & Grill Introduces Spicy Dill Wings

Dill-Licious Summer Menu: St. Louis Bar & Grill Introduces Spicy Dill Wings

St. Louis Bar & Grill has launched its Dill-Licious summer menu, responding to the current trend and enduring consumer affection for dill pickles. The seasonal offering introduces… Read more »

Live Nation’s Summer’s Live: Get 4 tickets For Upcoming Concerts For $80

Live Nation’s Summer’s Live: Get 4 tickets For Upcoming Concerts For $80

Live Nation is offering music fans an opportunity to enjoy live shows with their Summer’s Live promotion. For just $80, fans can purchase four tickets to over… Read more »

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Live Nation Canada Acquires Historic Music Venue in Toronto

Live Nation Canada has acquired The Opera House, a historic music venue in Toronto.   The iconic venue, originally established as a theatre in 1909 and later… Read more »

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Rewards: You Can Soon Earn Air Miles at Dollarama

Canada’s most recognized loyalty program, Air Miles, has announced new ways Canadians can earn points. The program’s recent acquisition by BMO signalled a commitment to revitalize the… Read more »

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Discover Unique Sculptures of the Haliburton Sculpture Forest

Appreciate stunning masterpieces surrounded by nature at Haliburton Sculpture Forest. The sculpture collection includes works by Canadian and international artists, and currently, there are thirty-four sculptures and… Read more »

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GST/HST Credit: How Much You Will Get From July 2023 to June 2024

Due to high inflation, there has been an increase in both the family income limit and the payment amount for the GST/HST Credit benefit year. As a… Read more »

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Bigwind Lake Provincial Park: Ontario Getting a New All-Season Camping Park Near Bracebridge

The Ontario government has announced the development of its first all-season, full-service provincial park in over 40 years, at Bigwind Lake Provincial Park near Bracebridge. Currently, Bigwind… Read more »

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Competition Bureau Fines Canada Bread $50M in Bread Price-Fixing Scandal

Canada Bread has been fined $50 million by the Ontario Superior Court, marking the largest price-fixing penalty in Canadian legal history. The company confessed to its involvement… Read more »

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Design Revealed For National Monument to Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan

The federal government has revealed the chosen design for the National Monument to Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan, to be built opposite the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa…. Read more »

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Driving Housing Construction: Ontario Expands Strong Mayor Powers to 26 Municipalities

The Ontario government is granting expanded strong mayor powers to the mayors of 26 large and fast-growing municipalities that have committed to a housing pledge. This move… Read more »

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The Wiggles in Canada 2023: “Ready, Steady, Wiggle!” Tour Tickets on Sale June 13th

The globally adored children’s entertainment group, The Wiggles!, are set to return to the USA and Canada this fall with their eagerly awaited “Ready, Steady, Wiggle!” tour. This tour is a high-energy celebration of music and dance, aiming to inspire and captivate young audiences.

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Bank of Canada Increases Interest Rate by 0.25% to Tackle Inflation Concerns

The Bank of Canada has raised its target for the overnight rate to 4¾ per cent by 25 basis points, accompanied by the Bank Rate at 5… Read more »

Popeyes Adds Blackened Chicken Sandwich to Its Menu

Popeyes Adds Blackened Chicken Sandwich to Its Menu

Popeyes has introduced a new permanent addition to its chicken sandwich lineup. The Blackened Chicken Sandwich features an antibiotic-free whole chicken breast, marinated for 12 hours, and… Read more »