8 h. ago Renewal of Canada Strong Pass will extend free admission into Banff, Waterton over Christmas season, next summer

Banff and Waterton officials considering how to deal with traffic with Canada free entry

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2 w. ago These 8 new restaurants in Toronto are actually worth the hype

A new restaurant seems to pop up in Toronto every day, but we've got the scoop on which ones you actually need to try.Summer 2025 has been a fruitful one for the Toronto food scene. Now that we think of it, every season is, but late summer has brought us some real gems we hope are able to stand the test of time.Whether you're in the mood for a one-of-a-kind luxury dining experience or a classic hot pot session with your friends, the Toronto food scene's got you covered and well-fed.Here's our round-up of some of the best new restaurants in Toronto you need to check out.Golden Horseshoe BBQ    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Golden Horseshoe Barbecue (@goldenhorseshoebbq)If you haven't been hearing the buzz about this new barbecue spot at the corner of Dupont and Christie, you need to wake up and smell the brisket.All jokes aside, since opening its...

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3 w. ago Toronto neighbourhood is throwing a huge block party to close out summer

A bunch of spots in one of Toronto's most restaurant-dense neighbourhoods are joining forces to put on an epic block party this weekend.Summer might be winding down, but with a late-season heat wave bearing down upon the city and citizens' social batteries not yet drained by the incoming onslaught of holidays, there's no time like the present to get a little extra partying in.There are a ton of events happening in Toronto this weekend to celebrate the last weekend of Summer 2025, from the ever-popular Picklefest Toronto to Thai Festival YYZ, but in the case of Bloor West, it'll be the second-annual instalment of its neighbourhood block party.Taking place in Bloorcourt Village, the stretch of Bloor Street West between Crawford Street and Gladstone Avenue, the block party will see a slew of the neighbourhood's hottest restaurants team up for a day of friendly neighbourhood vibes and epic eats.A neighbourhood that's utterly packed with g...

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3 w. ago Clean slates await Maccelli, Joshua, Pezzetta with Maple Leafs

Time to put those golf clubs away. Under sunny skies at the RattleSnake Point Golf Club in Milton on Monday, the Maple Leafs held their annual charity classic, the annual unofficial end to summer with the new hockey season looming. The four players made available to media — new forwards Matias Maccelli, Nicolas Roy, Dakota […]

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3 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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4 w. ago Saskatchewan’s bugs aren’t showing signs of leaving anytime soon

Patio season in Saskatchewan was infiltrated with wasps this summer and they aren't showing signs of leaving. One pest control expert has tips.

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