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Mary Brown’s Chicken Introduces Limited Edition Double Big Mary Sandwich

Mary Brown’s Chicken, the iconic 100% Canadian-owned brand, is unveiling the Double Big Mary Sandwich – a limited edition of their signature offering. Available for a short… Read more »

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Statistics Canada: Top Baby Names in Canada – 2022

Statistics Canada has revealed the top baby names for the year 2022. For boys, “Noah” maintained its position as the most popular name for the second consecutive… Read more »

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Canada Announces $15 Million Agreement to Kickstart Free Dental Care Plan

In a significant stride toward ensuring access to quality dental care for all Canadians, Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, today announced a $15 million… Read more »

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Royal Canadian Mint Issues Colourful Circulation Loonie to Honour Elsie MacGill

The Royal Canadian Mint is commemorating the inspiring legacy of Elsie MacGill, a pioneering engineer and women’s rights champion, with a new $1 circulation coin. MacGill, who… Read more »

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Free Coffee & More: Tim Hortons’ Credit Card Now Available

Canadians can now take advantage of the exciting opportunity to apply for the Tims Credit Card from Tims Financial and start earning Tims Rewards Points on all… Read more »

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Have Extreme Summer Fun in Newfoundland Ziplining Across Exploits River

If you’re a fan of extreme sports, then Newfoundland’s Extreme Zip Lining, offered by Extreme Exploit Ziplines, needs to be on your Newfoundland itinerary this summer. Whether… Read more »

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Newfoundland’s Spectacular Celebration of Arts, Bonavista Biennale, Returns This August

The Bonavista Biennale, a month-long celebration of art, ideas, and unique experiences, is set to return for its fourth edition from August 19 to September 17, 2023…. Read more »

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15 of the Best Hikes in Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador is a beautiful province to hike on the tip of eastern Canada. It’s unique history and landscape comes to life, with stunning views from high peaks on the coastal tips, or gorgeous forestry and even inner-city hikes from down below. Whether in St. John’s, or atop a peak in Sunnyside, great hiking is to be found in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Fat Bastard Burrito Opening in St. John’s

Fat Bastard Burrito Opening in St. John’s

Fat Bastard Burrito, the sister brand of the legendary St. John’s-born Mary Brown’s Chicken, is set to establish its first-ever footprint outside of Ontario. Slated to open… Read more »

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Environment Canada: Higher Than Normal Temperatures Expected This Summer

Environment and Climate Change Canada has released its seasonal weather outlook for summer, predicting higher-than-normal temperatures across most of the country until the end of August. According… Read more »

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St. John’s Churchill Park Music Festival Announces Initial Lineup; Tickets on Sale June 3

Get ready for a summer filled with music and good vibes at the Churchill Park Music Festival in St. John’s. This exciting event will take place over… Read more »

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Tim Hortons Releases Mother’s Day Merchandise

With Mother’s Day around the corner, Tim Hortons has launched a new Mother’s Day merchandise collection across Canada, featuring perfect feel-good gifts for all the Moms in… Read more »

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Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival Announces Lineup For 2023 Edition

The Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival is back and better than ever! The lineup for the 47th edition, taking place from July 7 to July 9 in… Read more »

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Wild Ride to Winter’s Finish Line: Weather Network Releases 2023 Spring Forecast

Canadians must be patient in waiting for warm weather, says the Weather Network in its 2023 spring season forecast. Titling the forecast “Spring sits on the sidelines;… Read more »

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Get Coconut Flavoured Brews at Tim Hortons For a Limited Time

Tim Hortons is introducing three new handcrafted vanilla coconut-flavoured beverages for a limited time. The new vanilla coconut-flavoured brews include cold and hot beverages and are made-to-order… Read more »

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2023 Henley Passport Index Ranks Canada’s Passport Among the World’s 8th Most Powerful

Henley & Partners has released their 2023 Henley Passport Index which ranks the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a… Read more »

Outdoor Winter Activities in Grand Falls-Windsor

Outdoor Winter Activities in Grand Falls-Windsor

Don’t let the winter blues get you down this year! Dress warmly and get active in the fresh, frosty winter air. Grand Falls-Windsor is packed with lots… Read more »

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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 »

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Outdoor Winter Activities in Corner Brook

Corner Brook is a beautiful city that turns into a spectacular winter wonderland when it is covered in a thick blanket of sparkling snow. Corner Brook gets around 5 metres of snow each year, so there is a lot of winter fun to be had. Don’t let the winter blues get you down this year, dress warmly and head outside this winter to have a good time with family and friends.

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These Are Canada’s Top 10 Weather Events in 2022

Environment and Climate Change Canada has released its Top 10 Weather Stories list for 2022. This year, Canadians witnessed extreme weather, such as Fiona wallopping Eastern Canada,… Read more »

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Canada Processed 4.8 Million Visa and Immigration Applications This Year

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) says the department has processed approximately 4.8 million applications this year including citizenship, and temporary and permanent residence visas. As per… Read more »

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Uber Eats: These Canadian Cities Top the List of Best Tippers, Most Courteous and Pickiest Eaters

Uber Eats has released its annual Cravings Report, which aggregates the cities with the most polite while ordering food, with the most demanding eaters adding special instructions… Read more »

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GoFundMe: These Are the Most Generous Cities in Canada in 2022

GoFundMe has released its Annual Giving Report for the year 2022. The report highlights how the global GoFundMe community supports those in need. GoFundMe says 1 donation… Read more »

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All Federally Regulated Workers Across Canada Now Eligible For 10 Days of Paid Sick Leave Per Year

The federal government has announced that employees of all federally regulated private sectors are now eligible for 10 days of paid sick leave per year as the… Read more »