Boxing day is almost here and with it comes a few store and service closures for Toronto. This year, Christmas Day fell on the weekend, and while Boxing Day is on Monday, some businesses may choose to run on a modified schedule on Tuesday, Dec. 27. Here is what will be open and closed for … Read more
Hockey fans in Halifax and Moncton are in for a treat. Between games at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship (26 December to 5 January), there’s plenty to see and do in the largest cities in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick respectively. After you’ve enjoyed the live music, entertainment, mascots, merchandise, and big-screen viewing parties … Read more
According to a survey by Time Out Group, three neighborhoods within Canada were named among the “coolest” in the world by 20,000 city-dwellers and experts. The worldwide media company, which focuses on the hospitality industry, released its latest annual Time Out Index on Tuesday, ranking the coolest streets and neighborhoods based on perceptions of fun, … Read more
A travel alert on Via Rail’s site now claims all trains between Toronto-Ottawa and Toronto-Montreal are canceled for December 25. Via Rail issues alert on website of Christmas cancellation Earlier in the day, Canada’s transport minister Omar Alghabra expressed disappointment in the rail system, calling the delays ‘unacceptable.’ Hundreds of Via Rail passengers traveling between … Read more
Illustration: iStock The first time I got a job in a restaurant, my mom said, “It’s good to work in a restaurant, you’ll never go hungry.” Like other gems of family wisdom—don’t eat too many cherries at once, or if you’re paid by the hour, always track your time—it took me years to appreciate that … Read more
From family holiday dinners preceded by rapid tests, to shopping for gifts online when “non-essential” items were off-limits in store, the last two Decembers were certainly different for Manitobans. This holiday season is the first in a long time without any public health restrictions, and it has some people in the province counting their blessings … Read more
From bees and beef to famous photos and even someone’s home, a number of strange thefts were reported this year. CTVNews.ca looks at some of the more unusual stolen items that made the news in 2022: ANIMALS RCMP in Prince Edward Island announced in May they were searching for a suspect responsible for stealing a … Read more
The cost of lettuce is spiking amid a shortage that’s leading some restaurants to temporarily stop offering leafy greens on their menus. Wholesale produce distributors say demand is exceeding supply of iceberg and romaine lettuce, and pricing pressures are expected to continue throughout the month. Restaurants Canada COO Kelly Higginson said a major lettuce-growing area … Read more
The Canadian Press Published Tuesday, November 22, 2022 9:15AM EST Last Updated Tuesday, November 22, 2022 2:55PM EST OTTAWA – Retail Sales fell 0.5 per cent to $61.1 billion in September led by a drop in sales at gas stations along with food and beverage stores, Statistics Canada said Tuesday. However, the agency said its … Read more
Canadians have had to spend unprecedented amounts on groceries this year due to inflation, and for some products, October was no exception. Data from Statistics Canada reveals the price changes of grocery store food products as a result of inflation last month. The cost of groceries has gone up significantly since 2019, following the onset … Read more
