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Canada as the 51st U.S. State? Here’s What Canadians Think

In response to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s recent comments suggesting Canada could become the “51st state,” Leger conducted an online survey to gauge Canadian opinions on the… Read more »

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Cans Film Festival: Imagine Cinemas Combines Film and Charity This Holiday Season

Imagine Cinemas has launched the 2024 screening of the Cans Film Festival, a seasonal initiative aimed at combining entertainment with charitable efforts. Running until December 31, the… Read more »

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Santa Claus Parades in Greater Toronto Area This Weekend – Dec 13 to 15

Santa Claus Parades this weekend feature festive elements like lights, floats, marching bands, and of course, Santa, adding its unique charm to the holiday celebrations. These events,… Read more »

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Styx and Kevin Cronin Plan Brotherhood of Rock Tour Toronto Stop Next Summer; Presale Dec 9

Styx and Kevin Cronin, alongside Don Felder, are uniting for the “Brotherhood of Rock” tour in 2025. This marks the sixth collaboration between Styx and Cronin, known… 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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Name & Logo Revealed For Canada’s First WNBA Team

Toronto Tempo has been revealed as the name for Canada’s inaugural WNBA franchise, set to begin play in 2026 at Toronto’s Coca-Cola Coliseum. The team’s identity draws… Read more »

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Kendrick Lamar & SZA Plan Grand National Tour Toronto Stop in June 2025; Presale Dec 4

Grammy-winning artists Kendrick Lamar and SZA are set to embark on the highly anticipated Grand National Tour in 2025, marking a major collaboration between the two acclaimed… Read more »

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New Toronto Restaurants to Eat Out This Holiday Season

Get ready for the holidays in Toronto with one of the best possible ways: food! Within the city, there are new places to dine and enjoy a… 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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Nike Opens 17,000-Square-Foot Store in Toronto

Nike has unveiled its newest Canadian retail location at 23 Bloor Street East in Toronto, marking its return to the prestigious shopping district after 11 years. The… Read more »

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Will Winter Show Up? Weather Network Releases 2024-2025 Winter Season Forecast

After last year’s record-breaking warm winter, Canadians should brace for a more typical cold season ahead. The Weather Network has released its forecast for December through February,… Read more »

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RE/MAX Predicts Housing Price Growth in Canada for 2025: Here’s the Outlook

The Canadian housing market is expected to experience significant activity in 2025, driven by late 2024 interest rate cuts. According to RE/MAX Canada’s 2025 Housing Market Outlook… Read more »

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$250 Working Canadians Rebate: Here is Who Will Get the New Announced Cheque From the Federal Govt.

Today, the federal government announced that legislation will be introduced to provide a $250 Working Canadians Rebate to an estimated 18.7 million people in early spring 2025…. Read more »

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Post Malone Coming to Toronto in May 2025 with Jelly Roll and Sierra Ferrell; Signup For Tickets

Post Malone, the nine-time diamond-certified and GRAMMY®-nominated artist, has announced his largest tour to date, The BIG ASS Stadium Tour. Beginning April 29, 2025, at Rice-Eccles Stadium… Read more »

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Organic Carrots Recalled Due to E. Coli Contamination

A recall has been issued for several brands of organic carrots across Canada due to potential contamination with E. coli O121, a bacterium linked to serious health… 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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Tate McRae to Visit 6 Canadian Cities on Miss Possessive Tour in August 2025, Ticket Presales Begin Nov 19

Tate McRae has revealed plans for her expansive Miss Possessive Tour in 2025, featuring 50 dates across South America, Europe, the UK, and North America.   The… Read more »

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Nov 15 & 16: Brampton Santa Claus Parade and Tree Lighting Festival Returns This Weekend

Brampton is kicking off Christmas and the holiday season with its annual Winter Lights Festival this weekend. The celebrations will kick off on Friday, November 15, with… Read more »

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ONSAT: Ontario Signs Agreement With Starlink to Provide Net Access to Remote Areas by June 2025

The Ontario government has announced a partnership with Starlink to launch the Ontario Satellite Internet (ONSAT) program, aimed at delivering high-speed satellite internet to 15,000 underserved homes… Read more »

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Dungeons & Dragons Brings Immersive Fantasy Adventure to Mississauga This Holiday Season

Greater Toronto Area’s fantasy enthusiasts have a new destination as DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: The Immersive Quest, a groundbreaking interactive experience, opens on December 18, 2024, across from… Read more »

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Toronto’s Best Events for Swifties During the Eras Tour to Sing, Sip, and Celebrate

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour comes to Toronto with six shows on November 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, and 23—the most outside Los Angeles. As Toronto is preparing… Read more »

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BETTERBAR Brings Wellness-Focused Dining to Yorkville Village

A new health-oriented restaurant, BETTERBAR, is set to open its doors in Yorkville Village this month. Per the news release, the 80-seat restaurant is designed with soft,… Read more »

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Mary Brown’s Offers $5.99 Chicken Sandwich Deal on National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day

Mary Brown’s Chicken will honour National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day on November 9 with a special offer and an exclusive prize giveaway. For one day only, customers… Read more »

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Battle of the Generations: Apply Now to Join CTV’s Trivia Show Audience Hosted by Lilly Singh (Free)

Lilly Singh brings an intergenerational trivia battle to CTV Network with the launch of Battle of the Generations. This game show features participants from Gen Z, Millennials,… Read more »