What’s It Like to Live in Oak Ridges, Ontario?
Situated north of Richmond Hill, Oak Ridges is an idyllic hamlet. The community’s beautiful, suburban nature draws and excellent access to the GTA draw residents to this burgeoning town. It’s only a short drive from Oak Ridges to Toronto’s city centre. Even closer are Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Markham, and North York. However, this proximity to […]
What’s It Like to Live in King City, Ontario?
King City is a charming village situated north of Vaughan. It is the largest community in the Township of King and the site of the municipal government office for the township. The village has a diverse economy which international, corporate, and small businesses call home. As the location of the municipal government, King […]
5 Ontario Regions Set Tougher Restrictions
In an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19, stricter restrictions take effect in 5 Ontario regions. The provincial government announced that it would move Windsor-Essex into its strictest level short of a lockdown. With the news rules, social gatherings must have less than 5 people indoors and 25 outdoors. Haldimand-Norfolk moves to the orange […]
The Pandemic Causes a Surge in Food Bank Demand
According to an Ontario report on food banks, data shows a surge in demand for services in the winter as COVID-19 took hold of the Province. A study released by Feed Ontario shows that a surge in the number of people using food banks’ help had already happened last year when the global health crisis […]
Price Soar Above Asking Price in Cottage Country
People looking to go from urban living to a cottage on the lake are shocked as properties sell at 70 per cent above the asking price within days of going up for sale. According to Patrick Kelly, an Ottawa real estate agent, bidding wars lead to final sales of 50 per cent or more above […]
Ex-NATO Commander Leads Vaccine Distribution
Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, former NATO commander, will lead Canada’s vaccine rollout. Several military teams are already working with the Public Health Agency of Canada to plan the release of the vaccine. On Friday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will announce the confirmation of the plan during a press conference. Read more from the News Source HERE
Toronto’s CurbTo Reopens to Help Businesses During Lockdown
In an effort to help small businesses offering curbside pickup during the lockdown, the City of Toronto is reopening CurbTo to provide pickup zones. Small businesses can sign up for the service to provide more effortless curbside pickup for customers starting today. On Friday, Mayor John Tory said, “The whole idea is supposed to be […]
Ontario Permanently Moves to Daylight Saving Time
On Wednesday, Ontario decided to stop changing the clocks twice a year. The legislation passed the bill that Tory politician Jeremy Roberts introduced. Roberts says that he is delighted and will call on New York and Quebec to help end this “outdated practice,” which causes productivity loss and health effects related to the time change. […]
Ottawa Malls Plan To Open For Black Friday Shopping
Several Ottawa malls will be open for Black Friday shopping on Friday morning. On Friday, Tanger Outlets will open at 7 a.m., Bayshore Shopping Centre and Rideau Centre will open at 8 a.m. St. Laurent Centre will open at 9 a.m. Carlingwood Shopping Centre will open at 10 a.m. View the complete list of mall hours […]
Ontario Reports 21 Deaths and 1,478 new COVID-19 Cases
On Thursday, Ontario reported 1,478 new cases of COVID-19 and 21 deaths, which brings the total number of cases in the Province to 109,361. Health Minister Christine Elliott said, “Locally, there are 572 new cases in Peel, 356 in Toronto, and 111 in York Region.” In the meantime, 85 per cent of confirmed cases have […]