10 h. ago St. Patrick’s Day, Comicon and more to celebrate this weekend in GTA

March Break may be winding down but there is still so much going on in and around Toronto, it’ll feel like the holidays aren’t ready to come to an end. Whether you’re donning green and gold and feeling lucky, putting on your favourite costume or something cosplay-inspired, or simply dressed comfortably to do whatever floats […]

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15 h. ago PHOTOS: Science lessons can be fun (even during March Break)

White Oaks Mall in London played host to an entertaining science experiment show called Orbax and Pepper Do Science on Wednesday. Photos by LFP’s Derek Ruttan druttan@postmedia.com

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36 h. ago Person of interest named in disappearance of student in Dominican Republic

Authorities in Virginia have identified a person of interest in connection to the mysterious disappearance of a University of Pittsburgh student last week in the Dominican Republic. Sudiksha Konanki, 20, vanished on March 6 during her Spring Break vacation in Punta Cana. Iowa resident Joshua Riibe, 24, is being investigated by the Loudon County Sheriff’s […]

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3 d. ago Laugh break: Editorial cartoons from the past week on March 10

What were our editorial cartoonists up to this past week? Here’s a look at their offerings:

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7 d. ago Celebrate women, comedy and more in GTA this weekend and all March Break

There is a lot going on this weekend, from the start of March Break for the kids (and teachers and other school staff), to International Women’s Day, to Daylight Saving Time (woohoo to springing forward!). There is a ton to do and see and visit, you just have to know where to look — which […]

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7 d. ago ‘Seasonal’ weather returns for March break after snowy stretch in Ontario

“With March break right around the corner, spring weather will be making another appearance next week,” Global News chief meteorologist Anthony Farnell said.

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8 d. ago Polar vortex collapse? Not likely for Ottawa, says Environment Canada

Meteorologists expect a mild March Break and the onset of spring-like Ottawa weather — but that could mean an end to the Rideau Canal Skateway season.

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9 d. ago Need U.S. dollars for your March break vacation? Tips to save on exchange rates

Canadians wondering how best to pay for items in U.S. dollars amid spring break season have several options, with savings on currency conversion all the more critical as the loonie hovers near 22-year lows. Credit cards often offer the most sensible way to spend abroad, says Barry Choi, who runs the Money We Have personal […]

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1 week ago Here’s how to plan an unforgettable March Break with the kids

Make this break a fun-filled and unforgettable experience for the whole family.

Society

1 week ago Ontario drivers to get a ‘March break’ while driving on Hwy. 407

March may be a sweeter than normal month for some who spend hours stuck behind the wheel around the Greater Toronto Area.

Transport

2 w. ago Rogers is increasing its U.S. and international roaming charges

Rogers and its flanker brand Fido are set to increase U.S. and international roaming rates on March 3rd, just in time for March Break.Notices appearing on both wireless provider's websites detail the change.Currently, Rogers and Fido charge $12/day for U.S. roaming and $15/day for international roaming. Starting March 3rd, roaming rates will rise to $14/day for U.S. roaming and $16/day for international roaming.We have reached out to Rogers to learn if the company will change other aspects of the 'Roam Like Home' program, such as how many days per billing cycle customers can be charged for roaming (the current cap is 20 days), and will update this post with any further information it provides.A notice from the telecom advises the price raise starts March 3. Photo from MobileSyrup.Notably, the change brings Rogers' roaming rates closer to what Bell and Telus charge.Bell raised its prices to $13/day for U.S. and $16/day for international roaming in early ...

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