6 d. ago Daylight Saving Time ends soon and here's when Ontario clocks roll back

Get ready to turn your clocks back — daylight saving time is ending soon.After eight months of late summer sunsets, fall is in full effect, and with that comes the return of standard time.On March 9, Canadians in areas that observe daylight saving time either accepted the spring forward or grumpily changed their clocks.Since 2019, there has been a petition to stop the time change altogether, and it makes its rounds every year.In a couple of weeks, fans of standard time will be able to fall back and get that extra hour of sleep again but unfortunately lose precious daylight.This year, daylight saving time is set to end in parts of Canada on Sunday, Nov. 2.This time change affects six time zones across the country: Pacific, Mountain, Central, Eastern, and Atlantic. Newfoundland DST is also 30 minutes behind Atlantic time.According to timeanddate.com, Canadians should turn their clocks back to 1 a.m. at 2 a.m. local time on Nov. 2."Sunrise and sunset will be a...

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1 week ago UK Export Orders Fall at Fastest Pace in Five Months, PMI Shows

Demand for British exports declined at the fastest pace since April when US President Donald Trump announced his global tariffs, according to a closely watched survey.

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2 w. ago Ontario will see temperatures that feel hotter than 30 C this week

If you're not ready to bid farewell to patio season just yet, you'll have one last stretch of summer weather to enjoy this week in Ontario before cooler, classic fall conditions settle in.While there have been signs of frost across the province already, a ridge of high pressure moving in from the Prairies will bring a period of dry, warm conditions to the province this week. From Monday through Thursday, temperatures will rise back to the sweltering conditions experienced over the summer, reaching the mid-to-upper 20s in southern Ontario and around the Golden Horseshoe. By midweek, some areas, including southwestern Ontario, could see humidex values at or above the 30 degrees C mark. According to The Weather Network, it's expected to feel like 31 degrees C on Thursday in Windsor, and 30 degrees C in other municipalities like Chatham-Kent, Hamilton, and Kitchener. Toronto's weather forecast this week. Photo: Environment and Climate Change Cana...

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2 w. ago Here's what the next few months of fall weather will look like in Ontario

After a false introduction to fall a few weeks ago, Ontario has flip-flopped back to a bit of a late-summer heat wave to close out the final days of the warmer season. But don't let the 20+C temps fool you, as autumn proper is close on the horizon. And, new forecasts reveal what we can expect, weather-wise, in the weeks to come.With September 22 marking the first day of astronomical fall (and meteorological fall having already begun on September 1), the leaves are already changing, the seasonal events are already kicking off, and yes, the cooler conditions are on their way.Earlier outlooks from authorities like the Farmers' Almanac and Environment Canada called for a dry, pretty warm start to things that could gradually become more frigid and "unsettled" by mid-October.Now, The Weather Network has put forth its own predictions, too, with experts anticipating that above-normal temperatures will stick around across much of...

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3 w. ago This scenic railroad in Ontario takes colourful fall excursions into the wilderness

The South Simcoe Railway's Fall Colour Excursions, a fall tradition for many in Ontario, return this month, and the historic railway is set to take passengers aboard scenic fall-colours train rides from Tottenham to Beeton for another season.Each round trip, from Tottenham to Beeton and back, lasts just under an hour, and along the way, the conductor shares tidbits of Canada's rich railway history. The fall foliage makes a pretty backdrop for this autumn outing as train riders get to see the changing colours of the leaves throughout the journey aboard a vintage 1920s locomotive.Passengers will usually board Engine #136 to take the trip from Tottenham to Beeton, winding through the Beeton Valley Creek and immersing in all the fall colours and foliage. Given how popular this nature tour gets — the leaves' changing colours at the Beeton Valley Creek are at their best during autumn — it's highly recommend...

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3 w. ago Hike through fiery fall colours and vibrant sunsets at this Ontario provincial park

If you're looking for your next fall nature escape in the region, then add Pinery Provincial Park, in Grand Bend, Ontario, to your list, where the annual eruption of beautiful fall colours is just weeks away. This year-round park boasts ten kilometres of sandy beaches in the summer and an abundance of winter activities to keep you busy during the colder months. But the fall colours are an unmatched experience that makes this season perhaps the best time to visit Pinery Provincial Park. Home to the rare Oak Savanna and Coastal Dune Ecosystems, featuring over 800 plants and 319 bird species, the autumn season is a great time to stroll through 21 kilometres of woodlands in the crisp air. Things to do You can expect everything from biking, hiking, camping, and even relaxing by the beach when you think of an escape to Pinery Provincial Park.     View this post on Instagram       &...

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3 w. ago Rents in Canada fall for 11th straight month. Which cities saw biggest drops?

Compared to August last year, rents in Canada were down 2.3 per cent last month to $2,137 a month, according to the latest National Rent Report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation.

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