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Massive Snow Park Brings Spectacular Winter Sports Showdown to Mississauga This February

Celebration Square will transform into an urban snowpark next month for APIK Mississauga, presented by Samsung Galaxy. The event marks Ontario’s first competition of its kind, featuring… Read more »

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2025 Boots and Hearts Music Festival Announces Complete Lineup; Single Day Tickets Presale Jan 29

Ontario’s famous country music festival has announced the complete line-up for the 2025 edition. Republic Live, the organizers of Boots and Hearts Music Festival, announced headliners for… Read more »

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OREO Cakesters Debut in Canada with Pop-Up Shop in Toronto

OREO has officially launched its OREO Cakesters in Canada, a soft-baked twist on the classic cookie. To celebrate, a limited-time pop-up, “Willy Good Cake Shop,” is open… Read more »

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Incubus Announces Toronto Stop on Summer Tour Performing Morning View in Full

Incubus has announced a 13-city North American tour for summer 2025, where the band will perform their 2001 album Morning View in full alongside their hits. The… Read more »

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Simple Minds Announces Toronto Stop in June on Alive & Kicking Tour; Presale Jan 29

Simple Minds has revealed plans for their largest North American headline tour in 40 years. The UK band will perform across the United States and Canada, with… Read more »

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Jason Aldean Plans Toronto Stop in May 2025 on Full Throttle Tour

Country music star Jason Aldean has announced his Full Throttle Tour 2025, set to begin May 23 at the Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. The… Read more »

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Billy Idol Coming to Toronto This May on It’s a Nice Day To…Tour Again!

Rock icons Billy Idol and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts are teaming up for a North American tour titled It’s a Nice Day To…Tour Again! The series… Read more »

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2025 Season: Toronto’s Ski & Snowboard Centre Opens Today

The city of Toronto ski enthusiasts rejoice! There is no need to head to the Durham region or other GTA cities for skiing as the city of… Read more »

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Toronto Maple Leafs’ Outdoor Practice Returns on Jan 27 at a New Location

Toronto Maple Leafs’ outdoor practice returns on January 27 to a new location.   The event at the Prince of Wales rink in Mimico (Etobicoke), presented by… Read more »

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Ontario Home Renovation Savings Program 2025: You Can Now Sign Up For New Energy Efficiency Rebates

The Ontario government has announced a $10.9 billion, 12-year investment in energy efficiency initiatives, marking the largest such program in Canadian history. Among the key measures is… Read more »

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School Rankings 2024: Top 100 High Schools in Ontario

The latest report (2024) from the Fraser Institute sheds new light on the performance of Ontario’s secondary schools, challenging prevailing myths and underscoring the universal potential for… Read more »

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Air Transat Adds Toronto-Berlin Direct Flight in Summer 2025

Starting in the summer of 2025, Air Transat will introduce a direct link between Toronto and Berlin, a route catering to over 100,000 travellers who fly indirectly… Read more »

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Most Popular Baby Names in Ontario – 2023

For another consecutive year, Olivia and Noah have solidified their positions as the most popular baby names in Ontario. In 2023, Olivia maintained her impressive 15-year streak… Read more »

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The Most Read Books of 2024

Looking for your next great read or the perfect gift for a book lover? Toronto Public Library, North America’s largest and busiest public library system, has unveiled… 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Ontario Nature Announces Major Expansion of the Park Part of UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve

Ontario Nature has recently expanded the Gananoque Lake Nature Reserve by adding 23.74 hectares (58 acres). This expansion enhances the reserve’s ecological footprint and contributes significantly to… Read more »