News - Toronto

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THEE Farmers Parade of Lights is on December 6th and Here is What to Know

In a heartwarming display of community spirit and holiday cheer, THEE (Tyrone, Haydon, Enniskillen, Enfield) Farmers Parade of Lights is set to illuminate Clarington on December 6,… Read more »

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Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett, and Cody Johnson to Headline Ontario’s 2024 Boots and Hearts Music Festival

The organizers of Ontario’s famous country music festival, Republic Live, have announced headliners for the 2024 edition. The 4-day Boots and Hearts Festival that takes place at… Read more »

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Liquidation Sale: Mastermind Toys Closing 18 Stores Nationwide

Mastermind Toys, a Canadian toy and children’s retail company with 66 stores nationwide has announced that it will close 18 stores. The move follows an asset purchase… Read more »

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Top 2024 New Year’s Eve Events in Toronto For Adults: Dinner & Dance, Parties, Theatre

A list of New Year’s Eve Parties & Events for Adults (few are all ages) to ring 2024 and the new decade. Events listed include musicals, comedy, and some of the best NYE events, parties and nightclubs to ring in the New Year in Toronto and the GTA!

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Things to Do in Toronto During Winter Break – Dec 21 to Jan 8, 2024

Need any ideas for winter break in Toronto? Here are a few things to do from December 23 to January 8, 2023.      

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Winter Ziplining Coming to Barrie’s Snow Valley Ski Resort

In the heart of Ontario’s winter wonderland, Barrie’s Snow Valley Ski Resort will introduce winter ziplining this season. The resort’s latest addition, the Summit Soar Quad Zip,… Read more »

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Where to Go For Snowboarding and Skiing in and Around Greater Toronto Area

Where to hit the powder?
Whether you want to learn or cannot wait to hit the powder to experience the thrill of downhill skiing, there are quite a few options for skiing and snowboarding in and around Toronto.

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What to Know About This Sunday’s Mississauga Santa Claus Parade

Guess who is coming to town this weekend? The big guy in the red suit will visit Mississauga accompanied by festive floats on Sunday, December 3rd. The Mississauga… Read more »

Subway Canada to Launch Giant Footlong Cookie for National Cookie Day

Subway Canada to Launch Giant Footlong Cookie for National Cookie Day

In 2022, Subway Canada achieved a significant milestone by selling over 77 million cookies, equivalent to stacking about 3,500 CN Towers. As a continuation of this success,… Read more »

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Magical Splendour: Casa Loma’s Christmas and Holiday Lights Extravaganza Returns This December

Toronto’s house on the hill will be all aglow in twinkling lights this holiday season.

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2023 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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Uxbridge Optimist Fantasy of Lights: One of Canada’s Largest Free Christmas Light Displays Begins This Weekend

The Uxbridge Optimist Fantasy of Lights, an enchanting and immersive Christmas light display, is set to illuminate Elgin Park once again this winter. Celebrating its fifteenth year,… Read more »

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Weather Network Releases 2023-2024 Winter Season Forecast

The Weather Network has released its winter forecast with a look ahead to what we can expect during December, January, and February. The Weather Network’s winter forecast… Read more »

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Santa Claus Parades in Greater Toronto Area This Weekend

Santa Claus Parades this weekend, including those in Sunderland and Binbrook (Hamilton), feature festive elements like lights, floats, marching bands, and of course, Santa, adding its unique… Read more »

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Toronto Proposes 3% Increase in Garbage Bin Fees and Water Rates For 2024

The City of Toronto has proposed an interim three percent increase in rates and fees for Solid Waste Management Services and Toronto Water, effective from January 1,… Read more »

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Pickering Accepting Toys or Food Donation in Lieu of Parking Tickets

The City of Pickering is once again running its innovative ‘Toys 4 Tickets and Food 4 Fines’ program this holiday season, offering a compassionate alternative to paying… Read more »

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Ukrainian Famine-Genocide: Ontario High Schools to Include Mandatory Holodomor Studies

Beginning in September 2025, Ontario high schools will introduce mandatory education about the Holodomor in the Grade 10 Canadian History course. This initiative, announced on November 28,… Read more »

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Simcoe Christmas Panorama: Day Trip to One of the Best Free Light Displays in Ontario

Plan a trip to Simcoe in Norfolk county and experience the charm of the original light festival in Ontario during the annual Simcoe Christmas Panorama and start your journey in a world of wonder as twinkling lights glimmer throughout the night.

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Nov 28 to 29: CPKC Holiday Train Coming to Toronto and Southern Ontario

Illuminated ​Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train will be chugging along across southern Ontario starting today. This is the train’s first journey as Canadian Pacific Kansas City… Read more »

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Niagara’s Toronto Power Station Soon to Transform Into a $200M Five-Star Hotel and Cultural Hub

In a landmark development for Niagara Falls, Niagara Parks has announced a major project to redevelop the historic Toronto Power Generating Station, which has been dormant since… Read more »

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Things to Do This December in Toronto 2023

A list of events to attend and activities to do in Toronto in December 2023.

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Free Things to Do in Toronto in December

A list of 20+ free fun events in Toronto and GTA during December including fun holiday and Christmas activities, live music, adult events and more!

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5 Delightful Activities to Enjoy This Holiday Season at Royal Botanical Gardens

Royal Botanical Gardens is a beautiful place to visit any time of the year. Come Christmas, and this beautiful garden becomes all the more spectacular with the… Read more »

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2023 Toronto Santa Claus Parade This Sunday – New Route, Parking, Road Closures and TTC Diversions

Toronto Santa Claus Parade is back in person kicking off Christmas and holiday celebrations in Toronto this Sunday. One of the oldest Santa Claus Parades in the… Read more »