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Peel Regional Police: Do Not Call 9-1-1 If You Have to Pee

Peel Regional Police is reminding residents to dial 9-1-1 only if there is an actual emergency. Today morning, Peel Police shared a 9-1-1 call conversation where a… Read more »

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Ontario to Distribute Free Menstrual Hygiene Products in Schools

Ontario today announced a partnership with Shoppers Drug Mart to launch menstrual products in schools beginning this year. As per the news release, Shoppers Drug Mart will… Read more »

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These are the Guidelines For Safely Celebrating Thanksgiving and Halloween in Ontario

Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore has released the province’s guidelines for safely celebrating Thanksgiving and Halloween. Dr. Kieran Moore says virtual gatherings or events… Read more »

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COVID-19 Vaccines Mandatory For Domestic Air, Train, Ship Travellers Effective October 30th

Justin Trudeau today announced mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement for travellers departing from Canadian airports and travellers on VIA Rail and Rocky Mountaineer trains, and travellers on non-essential passenger vessels on voyages of 24 hours or more, such as cruise ships.

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Toronto PumpkinFest Returns This Thanksgiving Weekend With Fall Fun & Rides

This Thanksgiving weekend, join Toronto’s biggest pumpkin celebration of the year, Toronto PumpkinFest 2021. There are tons of exciting things to do for everyone this year. From… Read more »

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Ontario Rolls Out Rapid COVID-19 Tests at High Transmission Area Schools & Child-Care Settings

Ontario today announced that the province will provide rapid COVID-19 tests to schools and child-care settings through participating public health units where the risk of transmission is high…. Read more »

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Tim Hortons Sells Nearly 800,000 Orange-Sprinkled Fundraising Donuts In support of Residential School Survivors

Tim Hortons launched a limited-time fundraising donut in honour of Orange Shirt Day on September 30th with 100 per cent of the proceeds (excluding taxes) donated to… Read more »

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Ontario is Recommending Pfizer over Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine For 18 to 24 Year Olds

Ontario is recommending Pfizer over Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for those aged 18-24 years due to a rare heart condition. The province says there was an observed increase… Read more »

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Canada’s First Ever Organic ‘U-Pick Beer’ Farm is Coming Near Toronto on October 2

Tired of Oktoberfests? Looking for something other than pumpkin picking, apple picking or getting lost in a corn maze this Fall? Molson Coors marketing team has come… Read more »

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Toronto Health Starts Planning to Vaccinate to Almost 200,000 Children Aged 5 to 11 Against COVID-19

Toronto Public Health is putting plans in place to vaccinate Toronto children 5 to 11 years of age against COVID-19 once Health Canada approves vaccines in the… Read more »

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Ontario Increases Capacity Limits at Theatres, Sports Stadiums, Entertainment Halls Where Proof of Vaccination Required

Ontario has announced that the province is increasing capacity limits for select indoor and outdoor settings where proof of vaccination is required effective September 25, 2021, at… Read more »

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Canada Gets a New Loonie That Commemorates Klondike Gold Rush

The Royal Canadian Mint has issued a circulation one-dollar coin to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the discovery of gold in the Klondike.     Through the… Read more »

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Tim Hortons Restaurants Set Record as Smile Cookie Campaign Raises Millions For Charity

The annual charity event – Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign – raised more than $12 million this year. The program started in 1996, originally raising funds for… Read more »

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Incredible “Invisible” Exhibition Coming to Ontario’s Royal Botanical Gardens This Weekend

An incredible new global exhibition is coming to the Royal Botanical Gardens this Fall. Twelve public gardens in six countries will simultaneously showcase delightful contemporary artworks by… Read more »

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Fleurs de Villes: A Stunning Trail With Floral Artworks Set to Adorn Niagara Falls This Week

Whether you prefer roses, daisies or sunflowers, you can’t deny that everyone loves flowers. We love the different colours, unique shapes and fragrances of nature’s delicate creation. … Read more »

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These Are the Restrictions For Businesses That Choose Not to Implement Alberta’s Version of Vaccine Passport

Alberta’s Restriction Exemption Program is now in effect across the province. The Restrictions Exemption Program allows eligible businesses, venues and services to be exempt from capacity and… Read more »

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Bingemans’ Screampark: Kitchener-Waterloo’s Horrifying Halloween Walk Opens This Weekend

Who is waiting for you around the corner? With five different horrifying attractions, Bingemans’ Screampark is back again for the 2021 season. This popular horrifying walk has enough… Read more »

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Toronto Waterfront Night Market Returns This Weekend With Full Moon Autumn Festival

Do you miss those summer days before COVID-19 when Waterfront Night Market held weekend-long all-out night markets? Well, the night market experience is returning this Saturday with… Read more »

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Tim Hortons’ Roll Up To Win Returns For a Second Time in 2021

Tim Hortons’ Roll Up the Rim To Win contest which has been around since 1986 is returning for a second time this year. Starting Sept. 20 through… Read more »

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Beyond Monet: An Immersive Monet Exhibition Coming to Ottawa

Were you thrilled to be able to walk inside Van Gogh’s paintings and enjoyed every minute of the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibition? Then, this one is for… Read more »

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A Unique Free Augmented Reality Experience is On at Toronto Waterfront This Weekend

Rediscover Toronto’s waterfront through the unique Augmented Reality (AR) stops as Redpath Waterfront Festival is bringing a free treat for your eyes with beautiful masterpieces of public… Read more »

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DineTOgether: Massive Restaurant Food Festival Kicks Off Today in Toronto

Celebrate Toronto’s diverse culinary scene at 270+ restaurants during the new DineTOgether event by the city of Toronto.

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Saskatchewan: List of Places Where Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination is Required Effective Oct. 1

Saskatchewan today announced that proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test will be required for residents and visitors to access several establishments, businesses and event venues effective October… Read more »

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COVID-19 Vaccines in Canada Get New Brand Names

Today, Health Canada announced that the agency has approved new brand names for the vaccines now available in Canada. The mRNA Vaccines by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna will… Read more »