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Electric Vehicles Charging Stations Are Now Available at These ONroute Locations Along Highway 401

Ministry of Transportation Ontario along with partners Ivy, ONroute and Canadian Tire have opened Electric vehicle fast-charging stations at six ONroute locations along one of Ontario’s busiest… Read more »

Sebastián Yatra Announces Canada Dates For Dharma World Tour, Tickets on Sale Feb 25th

Sebastián Yatra Announces Canada Dates For Dharma World Tour, Tickets on Sale Feb 25th

Chart-topping Colombian singer-songwriter Sebastián Yatra has announced Canada tour dates for “Dharma World Tour.” The tour celebrates the genre-bending multi-platinum new album, “Dharma.” Sebastián Yatra’s new album… Read more »

Just For Laughs: John Mulaney to Perform “From Scratch” in Toronto, Presale on Feb 23rd

Just For Laughs: John Mulaney to Perform “From Scratch” in Toronto, Presale on Feb 23rd

Stand-up comedian and actor John Mulaney is coming to Toronto this Fall and will headline the Just For Laughs Toronto Festival, previously known as JFL42. Mulaney, who… Read more »

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This is How You Can Get a Refund of Up to $120 Per Year As Ontario Eliminates Licence Plate Renewal Fees and Stickers

Ontario is eliminating licence plate renewal fees and the requirement to have a licence plate sticker for passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, motorcycles and mopeds, effective March 13,… Read more »

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Ontarians Aged 12 to 17 Can Book Booster Dose (3rd Dose) Starting Feb. 18th

Ontario residents aged 12 to 17 can book appointments for a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine starting 8:00 a.m. on Friday, February 18, 2022, as the province… Read more »

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Ontario to Lift Capacity Restrictions in Restaurants, Cinemas in Time For Family Day Long Weekend (Feb 17th)

Ontario is increasing social gathering limits, lifting indoor capacity restrictions in restaurants, cinemas, gyms, casinos effective February 17, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. The province says the decision… Read more »

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Ontario to Remove Vaccine Passport Requirements on Mar 1st, More Restrictions Lifted on Feb 17th

Ontario has announced that the province is lifting proof of vaccine requirements and capacity restrictions in all settings by March 1st. In addition, the province is lifting… Read more »

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Ontario Declares State of Emergency Due to Trucker Convoy Protests

Premier Doug Ford along with Solicitor General Sylvia Jones, Attorney General Doug Downey has declared a State of Emergency as of February 11th due to the ongoing… Read more »

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Island of Warmth: Explore an Electrifying Campfire During Family Day Weekend at Yonge-Dundas Square

Family Day weekend is around the corner and if you are looking for a fun free activity while visiting downtown Toronto, check out the Island of Warmth… Read more »

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You Can Now Get Free COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing Kits at These Ontario Grocery Stores & Pharmacies

Ontario has announced that the province will distribute free-of-charge rapid antigen test kits through 2,385 participating grocery stores and pharmacies across the province. Starting today, 5.5 million… Read more »

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Veld Music Festival Toronto Announce 2022 Lineup, Presale on Feb 9th

The Veld Music Festival, presented by INK Entertainment and Live Nation, has announced the lineup for the 2022 edition after the 2020 and 2021 events were cancelled… Read more »

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Celebrate Ontario Craft Brewers at the 2022 Edition of Roundhouse Winter Craft Beer Festival Toronto

Roundhouse Winter Craft Beer Festival is returning for the 2022 edition this March. The festival, organized by Steam Whistle Brewing in association with the Toronto Railway Museum,… Read more »

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COVID-19: What is Open & Closed in Toronto & GTA Effective January 31, 2022

Here is a list of what is open and closed in GTA as Ontario has moved into the first step of its reopening plan announced on January… Read more »

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What is Open/Closed in Ontario Effective Jan. 31, 2022

Ontario is reopening indoor dining, indoor attractions like museums and galleries with 50 per cent capacity effective January 31st 12:01 a.m. as the province moves into the… Read more »

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A Difference of $1,126: Neighbourhoods in Toronto With the Most and the Least in Car Insurance Rates

RATESDOTCA says drivers from North York and Scarborough paid the highest car insurance prices in 2021. The insurance comparison agency found that drivers from Toronto Centre, University-Rosedale, … Read more »

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These Are the Best Places to Eat in Greater Toronto Area in 2022 According to Yelp

Yelp has released its list of the best 100 places to eat in Canada in 2022. All the Ontario restaurants featured in the list are located in… Read more »

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Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rate Steady at 0.25%

If you have a variable mortgage, you can heave a sigh of relief as the Bank of Canada is holding its interest rate steady at the overnight… Read more »

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List of COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics in Toronto – For Ages 5 & Up

Here is the list of COVID-19 vaccination sites in Toronto. Appointments are only available to groups identified by the province and the city of Toronto. **This article… Read more »

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Winter Glow: Toronto is Getting a Brand New Outdoor Festival With 1.8 km Illuminated Trail, Life-Size Snow Globes This February

Wondering what to do to celebrate Valentine’s day or Family day this February? The organizers behind the famous Halloween Night of Lights, Holiday Night of Lights, Kidapalooza… Read more »

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Ontario’s Phased Approach to Reopening: Timeline & List of Restrictions Easing Effective January 31, 2022

Ontario Premier Doug Ford today announced some COVID-19 public health measures which were introduced on January 5th will be lifted beginning January 31st. According to the news… Read more »

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These Are the Factors That Led to Canada’s 30-Year High Inflation Rate

Statistics Canada today released the Consumer Price Index which rose up 4.8% compared to December 2020. According to the report by the agency, the Consumer Price Index… Read more »

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COVID-19 Detected in Deers in Southwestern Ontario

Ontario Natural Resources and Forestry says SARS-CoV-2 virus was detected in white-tailed deer samples collected from southwestern Ontario in November. Though, this is the first time that… Read more »

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Misery Index: Canada Ranks 6th Most Miserable Country Among 35 Advanced Economies

Canada ranks 6th most miserable country among 35 advanced economies worldwide due to higher inflation and higher unemployment, says a Fraser Institute Study based on Misery Index…. Read more »

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Greater Toronto Area Hamilton School Boards Cancel January 18th In-Person Classes

Greater Toronto Hamilton Area schools have cancelled in-person classes for a second straight day as many roads remain unplowed following Monday’s snowstorm. (Updated January 18th) List of… Read more »