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$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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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2024 Holiday Shipping Deadlines For Canada Post, FedEx & Purolator

Here are the holiday shipping deadlines if you plan to send holiday gifts by Canada Post, FedEx or Purolator and want shipments to arrive before December 25,… Read more »

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Here is Who is Eligible for the Newly Announced $200 Ontario Rebate

The Ontario government is set to offer a $200 rebate to eligible taxpayers in an effort to alleviate the financial pressures of rising interest rates and the… Read more »

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Bailey Zimmerman, Sam Hunt to Headline Ontario’s 2025 Boots and Hearts Music Festival; Presale Oct 30

The organizers of Ontario’s famous country music festival, Republic Live, have announced headliners for the 2025 edition. The 4-day Boots and Hearts Festival that takes place at… Read more »

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Ontario Expands Fertility Support with $150 Million Investment and New Tax Credit

Ontario has announced a significant investment of $150 million over the next two years to expand the Ontario Fertility Program. This initiative aims to reduce waitlists and… Read more »

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Heart of the Holidays: Boots and Hearts Brings Holiday Concert Headlined By James Barker Band This December to Kitchener

The Kitchener Aud is set to sparkle this festive season as Boots and Hearts organisers transforms it into the “Heart of the Holidays.” This yuletide concert on… Read more »

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Rogers Stadium: Toronto to Get a New Open Air Concert Venue at Downsview Airport Lands

Live Nation Canada today announced the details of a new seasonal outdoor concert venue, Rogers Stadium, in Toronto, slated to open in the summer of 2025. The… Read more »

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The Wiggles in Canada 2025: “Bouncing Balls” Tour Tickets on Sale Sept 20

The Wiggles are back in Canada next summer with their brand-new “Bouncing Balls” Tour!The Wiggles lineup for the tour includes original member Anthony (the Blue Wiggle) along with Simon, Lachy, Tsehay, John, Lucia, Caterina, and Evie. Audience members can also expect appearances from beloved characters like Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus, and Captain Feathersword, as well as TikTok star, The Tree of Wisdom.

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Tickets For 2024 Pumpkinfernos at Kingston Penitentiary and Upper Canada Village in Ontario Now On Sale

Come October, many famous pioneer villages around Ontario feature hand-carved all lit up at night creating a magical atmosphere for visitors. The unique event called Pumpinferno debuted… Read more »

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Up to 20% Lower Prices: Loblaws to Launch Three No Name Grocery Stores in Ontario

Loblaw Companies Ltd. has unveiled a pilot project for a new no name store format in Ontario aimed at offering significant savings on groceries and household essentials…. Read more »

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Wiingashk: Chapman’s Celebrates Indigenous Cuisine with Sweetgrass Ice Cream

This September, the 2024 Runway of Rezilience All Indigenous Fashion Show at Casa Loma in Toronto will introduce a new ice cream flavour, Wiingashk, developed through a… Read more »

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August 19: Super Sturgeon Blue Moon to Illuminate the Skies Tonight

A Super Sturgeon Blue moon will rise on August 19th. Sturgeon Moon The full moon in August is historically called the Sturgeon Moon, named after North America’s… Read more »

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North America`s Longest Running Emancipation Day Celebration Returns to Owen Sound on August Long Weekend

Owen Sound is set to host its 162nd annual Emancipation Festival, marking the longest-standing Emancipation Day event in North America. This festival honours the British Commonwealth Emancipation… Read more »

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Ready-to-Drink Beverages and Larger Beer Packs to Hit 450+ Ontario Grocery Shelves Ontario Starting July 18

Ontario is set to fast-track the availability of ready-to-drink beverages and larger beer packs in grocery stores, with sales beginning as early as Thursday, July 18, 2024…. Read more »

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Free All-You-Can-Eat Canada Day Buffet at Mandarin Restaurants in Ontario

Mandarin Restaurants is set to celebrate Canada Day and its 45th anniversary by offering a free buffet meal at all 30 of its locations throughout Ontario. This… Read more »