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Top 20% of Income-Earning Families Pay More Than Half of All Taxes in Canada

A new study by Fraser Institute says high-income families pay a disproportionately large share of all Canadian taxes. The study, Measuring Progressivity in Canada’s Tax System, aimed… Read more »

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An Edmonton Park Washroom Wins Canada’s Best Restroom 2021 Contest

Cintas Canada has named Borden Park Pavilion washroom as Canada’s Best Restroom. The contest showcases businesses that have invested in maintaining exceptional washrooms that are accessible to the… Read more »

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$252K in Vancouver, $102K in Calgary: This is How Much You Need to Earn to Afford a Home in Canadian Cities

National Bank of Canada has released their latest report on housing affordability which details the time period aspiring home buyers need to save for down payment to… Read more »

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Damian Warner Wins Gold, Canada’s First Ever Olympic Decathlon Champion

London, Ontario native Damian Warner has won gold in Decathlon at the Tokyo Olympics setting an Olympic record with 9018 points. He is the first Canadian to… Read more »

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Mattel Recognises Canadian Doctor with One-of-a-Kind Barbie Doll Made in Her Likeness

Mattel is introducing a new Barbie doll made in the likeness of a Canadian frontline medical worker who has worked tirelessly in the fight against COVID-19 since… Read more »

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Tyler, The Creator Announces Call Me If You Get Lost Tour with Three Canadian Stops

The Grammy-winning hip-hop artist, The Creator has announced 2022 North American tour with Kali Uchis, Vince Staples and Teezo Touchdown to celebrate his Billboard 200 chart-topping album… Read more »

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Ontario Opening Two Temporary Road Test Centres on August 9th

The government of Ontario has announced two temporary road test centres will open on August 9th to deal with the backlog caused by COVID-19 closures. DriveTest, Ontario’s… Read more »

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What to Do at Little Canada When it Opens on August 5th

Want to explore the best of Canada in miniature? Little Canada – a vast animated attraction that includes over 45,000 sq. ft of indoor space, takes visitors on… Read more »

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Andre De Grasse Wins Gold in 200m at Tokyo Olympics

Andre De Grasse set a Canadian record when he won the gold medal in the 200m at the Tokyo Olympics. Finishing at his personal best of 19.62… Read more »

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All-Season Adventure Park & Entertainment Centre: Ontario Announces Ontario Place Redevelopment

Ontario has announced that the province will redevelop Ontario Place into a world-class destination with pools and waterslides, gardens, an all-season concert venue and a year-round family-friendly… Read more »

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Regina Restaurant Ranked Top 10 Fine Dining Restaurant in Canada by Global Travellers

A Queen City restaurant has been named one of the best restaurants for fine dining in Canada. Travellers from across the world have chosen Memories Dining &… Read more »

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Terra Lumina: Toronto Zoo’s Enchanted Immersive Luminous Night Walk Returns This Summer

Get ready for a mind-blowing experience in Scarborough as Toronto Zoo has announced that the immersive Lumina Night Walk that lights up winter nights will return for… Read more »

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Sugar Rush Toronto: An Immersive Candytropolis Experience Coming to Mississauga This August

Fulfill all your sugar cravings at Sugar Rush, GTA! A brand new immersive, open-air experience is coming to Mississauga. Sugar Rush will be popping up at Square… Read more »

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Kitchener’s THEMUSEUM to Premier Unique International Exhibition By and About Rolling Stones

Go backstage with the Rolling Stones at Kitchener’s THEMUSEUM to relive the cultural phenomenon of the world-famous rock band and experience their legacy as the band that built… Read more »

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These Are the Top 10 Fine Dining Restaurants in Canada According to Tripadvisor

Tripadvisor has announced the winners of its yearly list of restaurants that won the 2021 Travelers’ Choice Restaurants awards. According to the press release, 2021 Best Restaurants… Read more »

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Eligible Parents Will Receive Up to $6,833 Per Child in Canada Child Benefit

Minister of Families, Children and Social Development has announced a slight increase of 1 per cent or roughly $5 per month in Canada Child Benefit to keep… Read more »

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Canada to Allow International Travellers Starting September 7th

Canada is reopening non-essential travel into Canada starting September 7, 2021. Fully vaccinated tourists can visit Canada provided they are fully vaccinated, i.e., received a vaccine recognized… Read more »

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Fully Vaccinated Americans Can Enter Canada Starting August 9th

Canada has announced that the country is reopening its border to fully vaccinated Americans starting August 9th. What this means: American citizens and permanent residents, who are… Read more »

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Canada Announces Opening Ceremony Flag Bearers For 2020 Tokyo Olympics

The Canadian Olympic Committee has announced Team Canada’s flag bearers for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. Three-time Olympic team member in basketball Miranda Ayim and… Read more »

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John Mayer Announces Toronto Stop For ‘Sob Rock’ Tour 2022

John Mayer has announced concerts for his ‘Sob Rock’ Tour 2022, kicking off Thursday, February 17, in Albany, New York, running through Thursday, April 28 in Chicago, Illinois. Produced… Read more »

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Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada Reopening on July 24

Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada will be reopening its doors on Saturday, July 24 as museums and art galleries are allowed to welcome the public starting July 16th… Read more »

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Justin Trudeau Says Canada-U.S. Border Could Reopen by August

With more than 69.272% of Canadians receiving one dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 47.369% fully vaccinated, Canada is looking to reopen its border with the United States… Read more »

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A Litter of Endangered Black-Footed Ferret Born at Toronto Zoo

Toronto Zoo says sixteen endangered black-footed ferret kits were born as part of the Zoo’s native species conservation breeding program.   According to the press release, twenty-one… Read more »

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Toronto FC to Play in Front of Home Crowds at BMO Field on July 17th

Toronto FC will play in front of 7,000 fans this Saturday for the first time since March 7, 2020 after playing four home matches at Orlando’s Exploria… Read more »