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FlixBus Launches Summer Service Linking Toronto to Ontario Beach Towns
FlixBus has announced the launch of a new seasonal route extension from Toronto to several beach destinations in Ontario, beginning May 15. The expansion adds stops at… Read more »
You Can Now Reserve Your Visit in Advance to 88 Ontario Provincial Parks – 2025
In 2021, the Ontario government introduced a reservation system through which visitors to 17 of Ontario’s most popular parks can reserve their visit up to five days… Read more »
Flock to Stayner This Saturday For the Annual Kinsmen Duck Race
Head to Stayner for some quacktastic fun with the Stayner Kinsmen Duck Races. This event is not for the fowl-hearted as it promises to be an exciting… Read more »
Ontario’s New Bill Seeks to Remove Interprovincial Trade Barriers, Includes Alcohol Sales and Worker Mobility
Ontario has introduced new legislation aimed at eliminating internal trade and labour mobility barriers across Canada. The Protect Ontario through Free Trade within Canada Act is designed… Read more »
Big Bounce Canada Returns with Massive Inflatables Tour Across the Country
How high can you bounce in the World’s Biggest Bouncy Castle? The Big Bounce Canada, known as the world’s largest touring inflatable event, is set to return… Read more »
Head to Stratford on April 6 For the Annual Swan Release Parade – 2025 (Road Closures)
Get ready for some feathered fun in Stratford, as the annual swan release and parade is happening on April 6th. It’s the annual swan release and parade,… Read more »
Ontario’s Minimum Wage to Increase by 40 Cents on October 1
Ontario is giving its lowest-paid workers a bit of a financial boost. The province is increasing its minimum wage this fall, aiming to help workers manage the… Read more »
Toronto Unveils Official FIFA World Cup Host City Poster; Here is How to Get One
The City of Toronto has revealed its official Host City poster for the FIFA World Cup 2026, created by Toronto-based illustrator Dave Murray. The design was unveiled… Read more »
Ontario Suspends 25% Electricity Surcharge Amid Trade Discussions
Ontario has suspended its 25 percent surcharge on electricity exports to Michigan, New York, and Minnesota following discussions between Premier Doug Ford and U.S. Secretary of Commerce… Read more »
Ontario Implements 25% Surcharge on Electricity Exports to U.S.
Ontario has imposed a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to the United States, effective immediately, in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. This measure is expected… Read more »
Peterborough Musicfest Announces Headliner to Kick Off 2025 Festival
Peterborough Musicfest is set to return for its 38th season, offering eight weeks of free live music at Del Crary Park. The festival will run from June… Read more »
Alto: Canada Announces Largest Infrastructure Project Ever With Quebec City-Toronto 300km/hour High-Speed Rail
Canada has announced plans to develop a high-speed rail network in the Toronto-Quebec City corridor. The project, named Alto, will cover approximately 1,000 kilometres and feature stops… Read more »
Ice Follies 2025: Explore a Frozen Ontario Lake Adorned With Spectacular Art Until Family Day Weekend
Ever walked on a frozen lake and found yourself inside an art festival? If not, now’s your chance. Ice Follies, North Bay’s celebrated biennial arts festival, is… Read more »
2025 Campground, Parking and Boat Reservations For National Parks in Ontario Now Open
If you plan to go camping in one of Canada’s most popular national parks, better join the Parks Canada reservation queue right now. Reservations for Cyprus Lake… Read more »
$1 Billion Boycott: Ontario to Remove All American Alcohol from LCBO Starting February 4
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that the Liquor Control Board of Ontario will stop selling all U.S.-made alcoholic beverages, effective Tuesday, February 4. This decision follows Prime… Read more »
2025 Boots and Hearts Music Festival Announces Complete Lineup; Single Day Tickets Presale Jan 29
Ontario’s famous country music festival has announced the complete line-up for the 2025 edition. Republic Live, the organizers of Boots and Hearts Music Festival, announced headliners for… Read more »
Ontario Home Renovation Savings Program 2025: You Can Now Sign Up For New Energy Efficiency Rebates
The Ontario government has announced a $10.9 billion, 12-year investment in energy efficiency initiatives, marking the largest such program in Canadian history. Among the key measures is… Read more »
School Rankings 2024: Top 100 High Schools in Ontario
The latest report (2024) from the Fraser Institute sheds new light on the performance of Ontario’s secondary schools, challenging prevailing myths and underscoring the universal potential for… Read more »
Most Popular Baby Names in Ontario – 2023
For another consecutive year, Olivia and Noah have solidified their positions as the most popular baby names in Ontario. In 2023, Olivia maintained her impressive 15-year streak… Read more »
The Most Read Books of 2024
Looking for your next great read or the perfect gift for a book lover? Toronto Public Library, North America’s largest and busiest public library system, has unveiled… Read more »
Algonquin Park Will Soon Get a New Scenic Interpretive Hiking Trail
The Friends of Algonquin Park, a Canadian charity dedicated to supporting Algonquin Provincial Park, has announced plans for a new interpretive hiking trail, marking the first such… Read more »
Report: Food Bank Use in Ontario Exceeds Nova Scotia’s Population
Feed Ontario released its 2024 Hunger Report today, highlighting that over one million people accessed food banks in Ontario between April 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024…. Read more »
2024 Living Wage in Ontario – How Much You Need to Earn Per Hour For a Modest Standard of Living
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 is… Read more »
Ontario Nature Announces Major Expansion of the Park Part of UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve
Ontario Nature has recently expanded the Gananoque Lake Nature Reserve by adding 23.74 hectares (58 acres). This expansion enhances the reserve’s ecological footprint and contributes significantly to… Read more »