53 h. ago Festival featuring hundreds of exotic cars taking over a Toronto street this spring

One of Toronto's most cherished car events is gearing up to make its great return this spring, marking the 15th annual iteration of the event.I've said it before, and I'll say it again: street festivals are one of the — if not the — best part(s) of spring and summer in Toronto. The knowledge that weekends filled with time spent aimlessly ogling vendor booths and crushing street barbecue just sends a shiver down my spine. We've still got some time yet before the peak of street festival season hits, though, which means that, for now, the announcements of festivals to come are enough to keep me going, and the latest across the airwaves is the return of the Yorkville Exotic Car Show this June.Screeching into one of the city's swankiest neighbourhoods on Father's Day, the show is marking its 15th year in style, with a dazzling array of spectacular vehicles taking over Bloor Street for one (hopefully) sunny day only.You can expect to see a staggering red-carpet ...

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3 d. ago Breathtaking Ontario parkway spanning 11 islands about to open for the season

Spring and summer road trips are ahead, and if you plan to take any in Ontario, make sure this spot is on the list. The picturesque Long Sault Parkway passes through 11 islands connected by one road, making for some jaw-dropping views.The Long Sault Parkway is east of Kingston, Ontario, along the St. Lawrence River between Cornwall and Brockville. It opens for the season on April 15.The announcement was made on Instagram, with Parks of St. Lawrence writing, "Mark your calendars! The Long Sault Parkway opens on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 9 a.m. Kick off spring with one of Ontario's most scenic drives! Stretching 10 km across 11 islands, the Parkway is packed with hidden gems like campgrounds, beaches, and trails — perfect for hiking, biking, fishing, diving, or just soaking in the views."    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Parks of the St. Lawrence (@stlawrenceparks)The parkw...

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1 week ago Ontario among provinces getting minimum wage increase in 2025

Many Canadians entering the workforce are likely to get a pay bump as the minimum wage in certain provinces is set to increase in 2025.Today, the federal minimum wage has been raised to keep pace with inflation, going up 45 cents to $17.75. This raise applies to employees and interns working in the federally regulated private sector, including businesses like banks, telecom companies and interprovincial air, marine, rail and road transportation.Many provinces also increase their hourly amount in the spring and summer, while others do so in the fall. Some provinces might not raise it at all.According to the government, if the minimum wage in a province or territory is higher than the federal number, federally regulated employers must apply the higher rate.Last year, some workers in Canada saw bumps in their paycheques after several provinces raised their minimum wage.Here's what minimum wage rates look like across the country and when some Canadians can expect another raise.British C...

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1 week ago Air Canada Says US Bookings Are Down 10% as Trade War Rages On

Air Canada says demand for flights between Canadian and US cities is weak for the spring and summer months, as Canadians respond to the trade war by avoiding trips south.

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2 w. ago Ontario fast food chain scraps U.S. expansion plans amid trade war

Amid rising tensions from the trade wars, many in Ontario are opting to buy local products when it comes to their everyday purchases. Even Ontario-owned businesses are considering this when it comes to talks about expansion.Recently, Ontario-based vegan fast food chain Odd Burger put out a press release stating that it would be halting its U.S. expansion plans due to "escalating political tensions between Canada and the U.S.""Given the global tariff uncertainty, we are putting the brakes on our U.S. expansion until pricing metrics can be formulated with certainty," said James McInnes, CEO and co-founder of Odd Burger. "We are also seeing increased demand for our products in Canada, and as a Canadian Company, we want to make sure that we focus on our core market at this time."Additionally, the company added that it believes it can help other Canadian companies transition to plant-based products made in Canada and sees a significant growth opportunity in supporting the Canadian market...

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3 w. ago New things coming to Ontario this spring and summer that you should get excited about

There's no end to the exciting recurring events, from street parties to music festivals, which happen in Ontario during the spring and summer, but what about all the new stuff we can look forward to as warmer temperatures return?From raucous new concert venues to breathtaking million-dollar projects finally nearing completion, Ontario is brimming with brand-new buildings, attractions and activities that might just make this spring the best one yet.Here are a few of the new things coming to Ontario this spring and summer for you to start getting excited about.Rogers StadiumStep aside, Rogers Centre, there'll soon be a new kid in town, and it's poised to be Toronto's largest concert venue to date, boasting a 50,000-person capacity and a growing lineup featuring some huge names.Taking over a 44-acre vacant lot at YDZ, formerly Downsview Airport, the stadium is already slated to host Blackpink, Coldplay, Oasis and Hozier, to name just a few.Rogers Stadium will be Tor...

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3 w. ago Here's what the first months of spring weather will look like in Ontario

April showers have come a little early in Southern Ontario as the province celebrates its first day of spring on Thursday under partially cloudy skies and intermittent showers.Now that astronomical winter is behind us — with meteorological winter having concluded with February's end — residents are indeed looking forward to some longer, more temperate days after what was a snowier season than we've seen in some years.But what will spring 2025's weather look like in and around Toronto?The shift from 2023 and 2024's El Niño weather pattern to this year's La Niña has made the last few months feel like a bit of a messy, stormy rollercoaster that has most recently been accompanied by 20 C temperature swings amid bursts of short-lived, summer-like conditions.Wednesday, the final day of winter proper, was Toronto's warmest day of the year so far, with temperatures cracking 21 C before the city was&nb...

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3 w. ago Prime Minister Mark Carney set to host meeting with Canada’s premiers Friday

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting a meeting with Canada’s premiers on Friday. The prime minister’s office and the office of Ontario Premier Doug Ford confirmed details of the meeting. It comes as Carney is widely expected to call an election within just days or weeks. He was in Iqaluit Tuesday in a […]

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