3 d. ago Wildfire in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley remains out of control in dry conditions

A wildfire at Lake George in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley remains out of control as firefighters battle dry and windy conditions.

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4 d. ago More evacuations in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley as wildfire continues to burn

Evacuation orders have expanded in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley as the Lake George wildfire remains out of control.

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1 week ago 'Stranger Things' stars stopped in at a Toronto restaurant and posed with staff

A gaggle of stars from Netflix's perpetually popular show Stranger Things just stopped by an equally beloved Toronto restaurant for a bite.While no telekenesis or parallel universes were present at the celebrated Entertainment District Thai restaurant Pai this weekend, diners were still treated to a somewhat strange sight, indeed.Stranger Things stars Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, and Caleb McLaughlin, who play the leading roles of Mike, Dustin and Lucas, respectively, stopped by the restaurant unannounced for a meal.Admittedly, stranger things have happened: Pai just so happens to be a celebrity hot spot in the city, attracting everyone from TIFF attendees to the entire cast of Guillermo del Toro's new Frankenstein movie.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Jeff Regular (@paitoronto)"[Finn Wolfhard] back at ...

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1 week ago Infrared images from Nova Scotia’s Long Lake wildfire show large hot spots

Firefighters in western Nova Scotia are reporting good progress in keeping the Long Lake wildfire from spreading.

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2 w. ago Toronto cafe specializing in creative drinks and desserts getting rave reviews

A Toronto neighbourhood is officially home to an absolutely adorable new cafe that specializes in creative drinks and desserts.Scarborough is, in our opinion, one of the undisputable food capitals of Toronto.More central, downtown locales like Little Italy and Dundas West tend to hog the spotlight — and that attention isn't undeserved by any means — but Scarborough always seems to be harbouring some underrated gems that blow even the trendiest of hot spots out of the water.Since opening its doors in mid-August 2025, Craves Bites & Cafe has been one of those spots.Boasting clean, minimalistic interiors (save for the small addition of some coloured LED strip lights) and an extensive menu of drinks, desserts, and what is perhaps the prettiest avocado toast in the GTA, the cafe has been steadily gaining attention and securing its status as a new neighbourhood staple.At the time of publication, they've even managed to maintain a perfect five-star Google ratin...

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2 w. ago Toronto just beat out U.S. hot spots in ranking of fastest growing metros

Tariffs, recession, floundering job market and real estate downturn be damned — experts are still somehow forecasting that the GTA will serve as the fastest growing major hub across both Canada and the U.S. in the coming years.In a new ranking, released on Wednesday by HigherCaps, the Toronto-Waterloo corridor was named the number one area for boom potential by 2035, outpacing such cities as Seattle, Dallas-Fort Worth and Tampa Bay.The factors considered by the real estate platform included a centre's population growth (with a preference for a "younger population with strong natural increase," along with robust immigration), its resilience in the face of the risks posed by climate change, and AI adaptability (i.e. non-reliance on sectors prone to automation and able to reap the benefits of AI development).In total, Toronto-Waterloo received a score of 34 out of a potential 40, excelling for its high...

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2 w. ago These spots were just named among the best new restaurants in Canada for 2025

Air Canada's annual list recognizes trail-blazing culinary hot spots across the country

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3 w. ago 10 underrated places to visit in 2026 where you can avoid the crowds

Intrepid Travel's 'Not Hot List' highlights lesser-known locations as alternatives to tourist-heavy hot spots

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3 w. ago Here are the Toronto hot spots celebrities have been spotted at during TIFF 2025

TIFF 2025 hit the streets of Toronto with a bang this weekend, and here are the restaurants that the stars have been flocking to.Parties, press junkets and fly-by spottings have been the name of the game for Toronto since the Toronto International Film Festival's 50th anniversary season officially kicked off on Thursday, Sept. 4.While most folks are more focused on what the stars are doing on the silver screen, we want to know where they're eating, and we're sure we're not the only ones.That's why we've compiled a list of the Toronto bars and restaurants that have proven most popular among this year's crop of A-listers so far this season, so that you, too, can eat and drink like you just walked the red carpet.VinnyThe TIFF Lightbox might be the official heart of the film festival, but if we could name a second runner-up, it would be Vinny, the recently opened vinyl bar at 480 King St. W.One of the latest in Toronto hospitality super group INK En...

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3 w. ago Canada issues travel advisory for Indonesia including vacation hot spot Bali

Canada has updated its travel advisory for Indonesia, including Bali, urging Canadians to take extra precautions when travelling.If you're planning a trip to Indonesia or the popular tourist destination of Bali, it's important to stay on top of the latest travel advice from the government. On Sept. 5, the Government of Canada updated the entry and exit requirements, warning travellers of visa scams."There is an increase in visa scams in Indonesia, including in Bali," reads the statement.The government is advising travellers not to accept unsolicited offers for visa extensions. Doing so could put visitors at risk of overstaying their visa or lead to serious legal consequences, such as fines, deportation, or re-entry bans."Never hand over your passport to individuals or agencies claiming to offer visa services," the advisory warns. "Use official government channels to manage or renew visas and ensure your information and documents remain secure.&q...

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3 w. ago Wildfire in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley no longer out of control

More evacuees in Nova Scotia's Annapolis County will be allowed back into their homes. The Long Lake wildfires is now considered 'being held'.

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3 w. ago Firefighters in western Nova Scotia advancing toward wildfires in the Long Lake area

The Long Lake wildfires in western Nova Scotia continued to burn out of control on the weekend, but firefighters were reporting significant progress.

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