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General Motors to Invest $2 Billion in Ingersoll and Oshawa Plants

On the heels of securing $4.9-billion electric vehicle battery plant in Windsor, which is also Canada’s first lithium-ion electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing plant, the Ontario government… Read more »

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Long Weekend Fireworks & Food Festivals Return to Canada’s Wonderland

Ontario’s summer adventure destination – Canada’s Wonderland has announced that long weekend fireworks and summer food festivals will return this year. The amusement park opens on April… Read more »

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Ontario to Reduce Gas and Fuel Taxes For Six Months

The Ontario government has announced that the province is introducing legislation to cut the gas tax by 5.7 cents per litre and the fuel tax by 5.3… Read more »

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Ontario to Permanently Increase Speed Limit to 110 km/h on Select Sections of Highways

Ontario is increasing the speed limit of six sections of highways in southern Ontario to 110 km/h from 100 km/h beginning April 22, 2022. At the time,… Read more »

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ODESZA Announces 3 Canadian Stops For ‘The Last Goodbye’ Tour; Tickets on Sale April 1st

ODESZA – the electronic music duo, Harrison Mills and Clayton Knight – will be visiting Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver as part of their new tour in support… Read more »

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You Can Enjoy High Park Cherry Blossoms In-Person This Year

After two years of High Park cherry trees being closed off to visitors during the peak bloom period, the city of Toronto will allow in-person visits to… Read more »

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Ontario Parents to Get $10 Day Care As Part of $13.2 Billion Deal; This is How Rebates Will Work

Ontario parents will soon be eligible for subsidized daycare as part of the $13.2 billion agreement signed between the Ford and Trudeau governments. The federal government will… Read more »

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FlixBus: New Bus Service Beginning April 7th Will Connect Toronto to Ottawa, Niagara Falls, and Waterloo Region

A Germany-based bus company is expanding to Canada and will begin service starting April 7th. FlixBus with Wi-Fi and power outlets at each seat will connect Toronto… Read more »

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Ontario to Build a New Medical School in Scarborough (University of Toronto), Adds More Medical School Positions

Scarborough will soon get a new medical school, the Scarborough Academy of Medicine and Integrated Health (SAMIH), as part of the Ontario government’s plan to expand and… Read more »

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Digital Dealership Registration: Ontarians Can Register Cars, Get Vehicle Permit Replacements Through Dealerships

Today, Ontario announced Digital Dealership Registration (DDR) program through which those who buy new vehicles can register it online through car dealerships. The news release says permits… Read more »

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Field Trip: Toronto’s Music & Arts Festival Returns in 2022, Announces Lineup

Toronto’s Music & Arts Festival, Field Trip is returning after 3 years. Field Trip Music & Arts Festival began in 2013 as a 10-year anniversary celebration of… Read more »

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Street Eats Market is Bringing 12 Tasty Food Festivals to Scarborough This Year

Street Eats Market which transformed Scarborough Town Centre’s parking lot into a foodie paradise is coming back bigger and better than ever with a fabulous line-up of… Read more »

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Explore Ontario’s Algonquin Park With These All Inclusive Trips

Algonquin Park and Algonquin Highlands are the perfect destinations for those who love the outdoors.   With an area of over 7,653 square kilometres, the oldest provincial… Read more »

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T.O. Food and Drink Fest: Taste Your Way Through Toronto’s Incredible Food & Drink This April

Taste your way through the best of local food and drink as T.O. Food and Drink Fest returns after the pandemic to Metro Convention Centre.

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Jameson Giving Away $25 Uber Ride Vouchers to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Toronto & Montreal

From March 12th – 17th, Jameson will be giving away one thousand $25 Uber ride vouchers which can be redeemed on St. Patrick’s Day.

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Ontario to Lift Indoor Mask Mandates in Most Settings After March Break (March 21st), Changes Isolation Requirements

Ontario residents no longer need to wear masks indoors in most settings as the province is set to lift COVID-19 mask mandates on March 21st. Dr. Kieran… Read more »

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Retention Payment: Ontario to Pay Eligible Nurses Up to $5000 in Two Installments

Ford administration has announced that Ontario is investing $763 million to provide Ontario’s nurses with a lump sum retention incentive of up to $5,000 per person. According… Read more »

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Boots and Hearts Music Festival Announces Complete Lineup For 2022 Festival

Ontario’s famous country music festival has announced the line-up for the 2022 edition. Republic Live, the organizers of Boots and Hearts Music Festival announced headliners for this… Read more »

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Visit Immersive Shevchenko: Soul Of Ukraine Exhibit; 100% of Proceeds to Go Towards Humanitarian Aid in Ukraine

Lighthouse Immersive, the producers of Immersive Van Gogh, is bringing an immersive exhibit celebrating the work of Ukrainian artist, poet, philosopher and public figure, Taras Shevchenko (March… Read more »

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This Experience in GTA Will Let You Take a Zamboni Out For a Spin on the Ice

If you have dreamed of taking a Zamboni out for a spin on an NHL-sized rink, sign up for Zamboni Experience offered by Tribute Communities Centre in… Read more »

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Ontario to Eliminate Go Transit-Local Transit Connecting Fares and Increase PRESTO Discounts For Youth and Students

Ontario has announced that the province is eliminating the fare for most local transit when using GO Transit service and increasing PRESTO discounts for youth and post-secondary students…. Read more »

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Luxuriate in Concerts at Casa Loma’s Underground Tunnel Bathed in Candlelight

Remember the extremely popular summer concerts that used to be held in the delightful gardens of Casa Loma? This March, Casa Loma is bringing back live concerts… Read more »

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2022 Product of the Year: These Are the Best Innovative Consumer Products According to Canadians

Product of the Year Canada has announced the winners of the product innovation awards across 35 distinct consumer categories — from personal care, household essentials to the… Read more »

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Toronto Zoo Welcomes Endangered Masai Giraffe Baby

The Toronto Zoo has announced the birth of Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi calf (Masai Giraffe). Mstari, an eight-year-old female Masai giraffe gave birth at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, February… Read more »