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2026 Taste of Manila: What to Expect at Canada’s Largest Filipino Street Festival at Bathurst & Wilson This Weekend

If you’re looking for something fun to do in Toronto this August weekend, you’ll want to think about checking out the Taste of Manila festival. Taste of… Read more »

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Whole Foods Market Products Recalled in Ontario Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

If you shop at Whole Foods Market in Ontario, you may want to check your fridge. A recall has been issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency… Read more »

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10 Ontario Towers to Climb For Sweeping Views of Summer & Fall Colours

If you are looking for grand views of the province – whether it is of a birds eye view of famous cities or of vast forests, there are plenty of great places to walk or hike up for a terrific view at the top.

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Ontario Bars People in Canada Illegally and Temporary Visa Holders From Social Assistance

Ontario is changing who can receive provincial social assistance, with new rules immediately excluding people who are living in Canada illegally and some temporary residents. The province… Read more »

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Smoke-A-Palooza Returns This September to Toronto With Free Poutine & Eating Competitions

If free poutine, live ’80s rock and competitive eating sound like your kind of Saturday, Smoke-A-Palooza is returning to Toronto on September 19. You can head to… Read more »

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Chipotle to Open New Restaurant in Scarborough on Aug 13

Chipotle Mexican Grill is adding another restaurant in Scarborough, with a new location set to open Thursday, August 13. The restaurant at 1880 Eglinton Ave. E. will… Read more »

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What to Expect as Indy Race Makes Its Markham Debut This Weekend

Markham is getting a full weekend of racing, music and festival activity as the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy moves onto a new 12-turn, 3.52-kilometre temporary street circuit…. Read more »

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Cliff Top Trail & Scenic Lookouts: Climb to the Top of Mazinaw Rock at Bon Echo Provincial Park

Climb an elevation of 100m and reach the top of the picturesque Mazinaw Rock when you hike Cliff Top Trail at Bon Echo Provincial Park. The Cliff… Read more »

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CNE 2026: What’s New and What’s Returning to Toronto’s Summer Fair

Ontario’s cherished summer finale, the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), is set to return, boasting a myriad of new and returning attractions. More than 1.4 million visitors attend… Read more »

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Limited-Time One Piece Miniso Pop-Up Arrives in Mississauga

Anime fans in Mississauga will have a new reason to visit Square One Shopping Centre this month, as MINISO Canada opens a limited-time ONE PIECE pop-up in… Read more »

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Unemployment Drops to Two-Year Low as Canada Adds 75,000 Jobs in July

Canada’s labour market gained ground in July, with employment rising by 75,000, or 0.4%, according to the latest Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey. The employment rate edged… Read more »

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What to See & Do at Taste of the Danforth Festival This Weekend

Taste of the Danforth returns to Toronto’s Greektown this weekend, after being cancelled for two years. The festival remains rooted in Greek heritage while also reflecting Toronto’s… Read more »

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What to Expect at 2026 Pickering Food Truck Festival This Weekend

Canadian Food Truck Festivals is back with the Pickering Food Truck Festival at the Esplanade Park this weekend from August 7 to 9. You can get tasty… Read more »

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Toronto Zoo Set to Transform Into an Illuminated Wildlife Wonderland

Toronto Zoo is preparing to open its gates after dark for a new illuminated lantern event featuring more than 2,000 handcrafted displays this September. Beginning September 2,… Read more »

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What to Know About Walking and Cycling Across Gordie Howe Bridge Above Detroit River

Walkers and cyclists now have a new way to cross the Detroit River. The toll-free multi-use path on the Gordie Howe International Bridge opened Wednesday, August 5,… Read more »

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Toronto Zoo Welcomes Endangered Pygmy Hippo Calf

The Toronto Zoo has welcomed a female pygmy hippo calf after her 20-year-old mother, Kindia, gave birth on Sunday, Aug. 2. Per the zoo’s social media post,… Read more »

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Festivals in Toronto and GTA in September 2026

Festivals in Toronto this September: Highlights include the Toronto International Film Festival, Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival, and more!

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Summer in Midland: Best Adventures, Attractions and Festivals

The Georgian Bay shores, especially to the south, offer a ton of beach and summer fun no matter where you go. And when your shoreline trip brings… Read more »

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When and Where to See Perseid Meteor Shower – 2026

The Perseid Meteor Shower, one of the year’s most anticipated celestial events, dazzles with bright meteors streaking across the summer sky. Peaking mid-August, it offers a spectacular… Read more »

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Sculpture Gardens to Visit in Ontario

Sculpture gardens are the perfect blend between nature and art, featuring art installations from local and international artists representing multiple different themes. As you stroll or bike… Read more »

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25+ Outdoor Adventures in Muskoka

The Muskoka region, or Ontario’s cottage country, is situated about 200 kilometres north of Toronto and has been popular among tourists looking for a getaway since the… Read more »

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Toronto Offers Free Island Ferries for Kids and Seniors After Waterfront Dispute

Toronto is making it a little easier for families, young people and older residents to visit the Toronto Islands this August.   Ferry rides to Toronto Island… Read more »

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Taste of India 2026 : What to Expect at the Festival This August Long Weekend at Nathan Phillips Square

One of the largest multicultural festivals in Canada returns to Toronto this long weekend. Recognized as the largest food festival in North America, this festival has also been… Read more »

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2026 Toronto Caribbean Carnival on Aug 1: What You Need to Know About Parade Route, Viewing Areas, Road Closures

The grandest of all Toronto parades returns on August 1st with floats of grandeur, MAS bands, the most extravagant and colourful costumes and a whole lot of… Read more »