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Canadian Cities Where You Can Buy a House Below National Average Price

Zoocasa, a full service brokerage, analyzed the average home price in 20 regions across Canada to find pockets of affordability as the average cost of a home… Read more »

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New Weekend Go Train Service Between Brampton and Toronto to Begin April 8th; New Weekday Services on Kitchener Line

Attention all weekend warriors and commuters! Metrolinx has some good news for you. Starting April 8th, there will be a new two-way weekend GO train service between… Read more »

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Comparison of Public Transport Fares in Canada; Toronto, One of the Most Expensive in the World

Toronto has one of the most expensive public transport systems among 45 cities worldwide, finds a study by Picodi.com. The study, by the website which offers discount… Read more »

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Queen + Adam Lambert Announce Toronto Stop on the Rhapsody Tour; Tickets on Sale Mar 31

Queen + Adam Lambert are back and ready to rock with their highly acclaimed Rhapsody Tour! After a 4-year hiatus, Sir Brian May, Roger Taylor, and Adam… Read more »

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Fast in the 6: Free Ramadan Festival Returns to Toronto With Fireworks This April

Get ready for an epic night of food, fun, and fireworks! Toronto’s grand celebration to mark Ramadan will return to Nathan Phillips Square this April. This year’s… Read more »

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Alanis Morissette to Headline 2023 RBC Canadian Open in Toronto

Alanis Morissette will headline Saturday night at the 2023 RBCxMusic Concert Series, which will take place during the RBC Canadian Open in Toronto. The RBCxMusic Concert Series… Read more »

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Ontario’s Springtide Music Festival Announces 2023 Lineup

The Springtide Music Festival, an annual celebration of music and community, is set to take place in Uxbridge, Ontario, from June 9-11, 2023.   The festival will… Read more »

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You Can Expect Up to 20% Off During Nordstrom Canada Liquidation Sale

All 13 locations of Nordstrom Canada including six Nordstrom Canada Stores and seven Nordstrom Rack Canada stores are currently holding liquidation sales after the company decided to… Read more »

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Trent-Severn Waterway to Get $74 Million For Repairs and Upgrades to Dams and Locks

Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, today announced $74 million in funding for infrastructure improvements along the Trent-Severn Waterway. The Trent-Severn Waterway is Canada’s largest… Read more »

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Shake Shack to Open First Canadian Restaurant in Toronto

Canadian fans of Shake Shack can rejoice as the popular American fast-food chain is finally making its way north of the border. The company has announced its… Read more »

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Best Canadian Universities: World Rankings of Canadian Universities by Subject in 2023

The University of Toronto boasts the most top-50 subjects in the world, with 48, according to 2023 edition of QS World University Rankings by Subject. QS Quacquarelli… Read more »

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25 Canadian Cities That Top the List For Bed Bug Infestations – 2022

Bed bugs, the insects that live on the blood of humans and animals, are efficient hitchhikers and Orkin Canada, the country’s largest pest control provider, has released… Read more »

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CBSA to Reopen All NEXUS Enrolment Centres by Apr 24; Bookings For NEXUS Interviews Now Open

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will reopen all NEXUS enrollment centers in Canadian airports by April 24th. NEXUS is… Read more »

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Zellers Diner on Wheels to Tour Alberta and Ontario Locations During This Week’s Opening Celebrations

Zellers is set to open its first locations within Hudson’s Bay stores in Alberta and Ontario on March 23rd. To celebrate this event, their food trucks will… Read more »

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Swoop Offering 30% Off St. Patrick’s Day Deal on All Flights

Looking for a great travel deal? For a limited time only, you can enjoy 30% off base fares on Swoop flights across Canada, the U.S., Mexico, and… Read more »

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This is How Canada Will Mark King Charles III’s Coronation

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has announced the details of how Canada will mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. As a constitutional monarchy, the… Read more »

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Ontario Changing Mass Layoffs Rules to Protect Remote Workers

The Ontario government is proposing updates to employment laws to protect remote workers and ensure they receive the same notice of termination or pay-in-lieu as in-office employees… Read more »

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It’s All a Blur Tour: Drake Announces 3 Canadian Stops; Onsale Mar 17

Drake has announced his plans to tour 21 cities in North America on It’s All A Blur Tour. Supported by 21 Savage, the platinum star will kick… Read more »

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Durham Region Launches Online Customer Portal For Residents

Durham Region has launched an online self-service portal called myDurham311.ca to enable residents to request services or report issues. The portal will be available 24/7 and allows… Read more »

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Ontario to Require Students Entering Grade 9 in 2024 to Earn Technological Education Credit

Starting in September 2024, students entering Grade 9 in Ontario will be required to complete a “technological education credit” course to receive their Ontario Secondary School Diploma,… Read more »

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5 Most Beautiful Spring Sights in Canada, According to Tripadvisor Reviewers

As the spring season approaches, there is no better time to explore new places and enjoy the blooming flowers and longer days. To provide some inspiration for… Read more »

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2023 Top 100 Festivals & Events in Ontario

The list of 2023 top 100 festivals and events in Ontario – awarded by Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO). Festivals & Events Ontario (FEO) was established in… Read more »

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Ontario to Allow Grade 11 Students to Apprentice Full-Time in Skilled Trades and Earn High School Diploma

The government of Ontario will soon allow high school students in grade 11, to enroll in full-time apprenticeship programs while still pursuing their high school diplomas. To… Read more »

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Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rate Steady at 4.5%

The Bank of Canada has announced it will hold its target for the overnight rate at 4.5%, with the Bank Rate at 4.75% and the deposit rate… Read more »