18 h. ago These are all the new discounts you can get in Ontario with your Presto card

If you regularly use a Presto card on your way to work or school, you might not know that there's actually more to that tap than just getting on a bus or a train. In fact, your Presto card can open the door to a range of discounts at major attractions and events in Ontario that you might already be planning to attend. Throughout the summer, Presto cardholders can access exclusive savings on everything from festivals to sporting events and nature activities. A new set of limited-time offers has been rolled out for July and beyond, giving you a chance to make the most out of the warm season without putting a dent in your wallet. Here are some of the current perks available with your Presto card. Festivals and eventsToronto Caribbean Carnival Running during the August long weekend, this major cultural celebration offers Presto users 20 per cent off tickets to various events, including the King & Queen Showcase, Grand Parade, and Fête en Blanc. Make su...

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22 h. ago Theatre, music and poetry abound at Found Festival this weekend

The festival, at several Edmonton venues and outdoor spaces in Old Strathcona and beyond, runs July 9-13.

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42 h. ago Upcoming Toronto rib festival hailed as biggest in North America

Get ready for a weekend of saucy, smoky barbecue, Toronto, because North America's biggest rib festival is coming back this weekend.If the last major rib festival to take over Toronto — whether it was Toronto Ribfest at Centennial Park over the Canada Day long weekend or the Toronto Beaches Ribfest on Father's Day — left you hungry for yet another weekend full of sticky fingers and beautiful barbecue, you're in luck.After taking over Woodbine Park in the Beaches for the Toronto Beaches Ribfest last month, Northern Heat Rib Series, the largest rib and beer tour in North America, now has its sights set on downtown Toronto, this time cranking up the heat at Sankofa (formerly Yonge-Dundas) Square this weekend.You can expect appearances from some of the top pitmasters and barbecue artists that Ontario has to offer and, while ribs are the name of the game, of course, they're just one of a broad variety of the charred, juicy, saucy delights you ca...

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65 h. ago Olivia Chow shows off dance moves in another ‘cringeworthy’ public display

Torontonians celebrated the diverse Latin community at the annual Salsa on St. Clair event over the weekend. Among the festivities was a parade, authentic cuisine, live entertainment and, of course, salsa dancing performances and lessons. So, naturally, Mayor Olivia Chow — who has proven time and time again that she loves to shake her groove […]

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6 d. ago Salsa on St. Clair and more festivals to swing into this weekend in GTA

July is here, the weather is co-operating and if you’re looking for something to go with the sunshine and smiles on your face, look no further. Here’s what you need to know to make the necessary plans. Salsa on St. Clair Street Celebrate Toronto’s diverse Latin community through music, art and dancing at Canada’s largest […]

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6 d. ago Toronto neighbourhood throwing a surprise street festival this weekend

Toronto's Baldwin Village is about to come alive this Saturday, July 5, as local merchants band together for an impromptu street party that promises to bring big energy to one of the city's most underrated neighbourhoods.The one-day celebration will feature a dynamic mix of music, food, art, and dance, plus at least a couple of artisan markets; there's the potential for a surprise fashion show, too! Each business along Baldwin is curating its own lineup of talent, and so far, the street is shaping up to host a mix of live bands, DJs, visual artists, and performers.It's a grassroots event in every sense. There's no formal street closure (yet), no major sponsors, or flashy branding; it’s just a collective effort by independent business owners who want to breathe new life into this little tucked-away village. Despite being home to some of the most charming patios and low-key restaurants in the city, it still flies under the radar for many Torontonians. But thi...

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1 week ago Metro Vancouver weather: Sunshine and warm temperatures ahead for Canada Day

After a gloomy start to summer, temperatures heat up this weekend just in time for Canada Day festivities

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2 w. ago Rotary International Convention, Stamps vs. Redblacks and the Festival of Chariots: What our photographers saw this weekend

Check out what Postmedia Calgary photographers saw in and around the city this weekend, from the Rotary International Convention to the Festival of Chariots

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2 w. ago Fantastic festivals to fete and more happening this weekend in GTA

The first day of summer is upon us and it appears the weather is cooperating! It’s going to hot one, folks – and we don’t just mean all the things to do in and around Toronto. Here’s what you need to know to make the necessary plans. Indigenous Arts Festival and Na-Me-Res Pow Wow Celebrate […]

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4 w. ago North America's biggest rib and beer festival is taking over a Toronto park this weekend

Get those wet wipes out and prepare for a saucy weekend, because the Northern Heat Rib Series — the biggest rib and beer tour in North America — is about to kick off its Toronto summer season with a huge festival this weekend.Could there be a more perfect way to celebrate Father's Day than with pitmasters and breweries as far as the eye can see? Heck, even if you're not celebrating the holiday, it sounds like a mighty fine way to spend a sunny June weekend.While Toronto hosts its fair share of ribfests over the course of the summer, there are none quite as popular and wide-spanning than those held by Northern Heat, who are putting on a total of 16 festivals across Ontario this spring and summer.For Toronto's part, it all kicks off with the Beaches Ribfest, which lands in Woodbine Park this Friday, June 13.While the festival's lineup of some of Ontario's top barbecue vendors is certainly the star of the show, there will also be plenty of othe...

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