News - Peterborough

image

Valentine’s Day Deal: Get Free Medium Sub at Firehouse Subs When You Buy a Sub Meal

Get ready to heat things up this Valentine’s Day with Firehouse Subs! The sandwich chain is offering a sizzling deal – buy one medium or large sub,… Read more »

image

Largest Electricity Battery Storage Project in Canada Capable of Meeting Peak Demand in Oshawa Sized City Coming to Ontario

The federal government today announced $50 million in funding to build the largest electricity battery storage project in Canada. The 250-megawatt (MW) Oneida Energy storage project is… Read more »

image

Niagara Falls Residents Report Shaking After 4.2 Magnitude Earthquake Near Buffalo

According to Earthquakes Canada, a seismic event of magnitude 4.2 hit Buffalo, New York at 6:15 a.m. EARTHQUAKE Mag=4.2 on 06 Feb at 06:15 EST. Details :… Read more »

image

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 »

image

Predictions By Canada’s Groundhogs 2023

Canadian weather forecasters vary widely, ranging from a puppet living in a cardboard box to the Vancouver Island marmot, showcasing a diverse array of shapes and sizes…. Read more »

image

What to Know About Netflix’s New Password Sharing Rules

If you have been using the Netflix account of your friends, the company has announced detailed plans to prevent password sharing between individuals in households outside of… Read more »

image

CMHC: National Rental Vacancy Rate at Lowest level Since 2001

National vacancy rate is at its lowest level since 2001 finds the latest Rental Market Report released by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). According to the… Read more »

image

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 »

image

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 »

image

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 »

image

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 »

image

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 »

image

Peterborough’s Historic Lift Lock Skating Trail is Open for the Winter Season

Peterborough Historic Lift Lock Skating Trail is finally open for 2023 season. The Trent Severn Waterway and the City of Peterborough offer public skating on the canal… Read more »

image

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 »

image

Low Cost Airline PLAY Launches Flights Starting at $129 From Hamilton to 26 European Destinations

A new low-cost airline will launch this summer in Canada. PLAY will operate flights from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) to 26 European destinations starting… Read more »

image

Tim Hortons Now Has a $3 Value Breakfast Menu

You can now get $3 breakfast sandwiches at Tim Hortons. Tim Hortons launched TimSelects value breakfast today featuring three options for under $3 (plus taxes) each. The… Read more »

image

Project Arrow: First All-Canadian, Zero-Emission Vehicle Unveiled at Consumer Electronics Show

The first, all-Canadian, zero-emission connected vehicle, designed and built in Ontario, named Project Arrow, was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show, one of the largest and most… Read more »

image

When to Expect Interest Rate Hikes in Canada in 2023

Last December, the Bank of Canada increased the overnight rate to 4¼% marking the seventh rate increase of 2022. With the December 7th hike, the interest rates… Read more »

image

Canada Welcomed Highest Number of Permanent Residents Ever in 2022

Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced today that Canada has surpassed the 2022 immigration target. Canada welcomed 431,645 new permanent residents in 2022, the… Read more »

image

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 »

image

Negative COVID-19 Test Required For Travellers to Canada From China, Hong Kong or Macao

Travellers two years of age and older arriving on flights originating from the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong or Macao, will be required to present a… Read more »

image

2023 Astronomy Calendar: Look Up to Enjoy These Celestial Events

Though the new year, 2023, will not be an exciting year for eclipse watching in Canada, stargazers can look forward to watching some of the annual meteor… Read more »

image

Ontario Pharmacists Can Prescribe Medication For 13 Illnesses Starting Jan 1st

Ontarians can visit local pharmacies to get prescriptions for thirteen minor illnesses, such as rashes, pink eye, insect bites and urinary tract infections, the provincial government announced… Read more »

image

Doug Ford Shares Video on How to Decorate Cookies Ahead of Christmas

Ontario premier has a new “baking” video. The Christmas message reel is the second “cooking” video, Doug Ford has released. In the video titled “Decorate cookies with… Read more »