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Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours offers 45-minute rides through Niagara Gorge rapids in October, alongside other fall attractions in Niagara Falls.
Niagara Falls in October: What to see on a jet boat tour through the gorge
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October 3, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours offers 45-minute rides through Niagara Gorge rapids in October, alongside other fall attractions in Niagara Falls.
The Farmers' Almanac predicts Ontario's 2026-2027 winter will bring intense lake-effect snow to snowbelt communities, freezing rain to southern cities and more frequent freeze-thaw cycles.
When Ontario could see 'significant' snow — and why it'll be near one of Canada's 'most active battlegrounds'
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October 3, 2026 at 12:09 PM
The Farmers' Almanac predicts Ontario's 2026-2027 winter will bring intense lake-effect snow to snowbelt communities, freezing rain to southern cities and more frequent freeze-thaw cycles.
This weekend’s list is headlined by Netflix's "East of Eden", Disney Plus' "Scrubs" (Season 2), Apple TV's "Ted Lasso" (Season 4), Prime Video's "The Love Hypothesis" and Crave's new series "Lanterns". Watch the trailers here.
What Canadians are watching this weekend: Top 10 titles and new releases on major streaming platforms
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October 3, 2026 at 11:46 AM
This weekend’s list is headlined by Netflix's "East of Eden", Disney Plus' "Scrubs" (Season 2), Apple TV's "Ted Lasso" (Season 4), Prime Video's "The Love Hypothesis" and Crave's new series "Lanterns". Watch the trailers here.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a new food recall warning for raspberry products sold in Ontario over norovirus concerns and a food safety warning was issued for snacks sold nationally in Canada. See product details.
What you need to know about the latest food recall and safety warning hitting Ontario stores and Canadian marketplaces
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October 3, 2026 at 11:12 AM
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a new food recall warning for raspberry products sold in Ontario over norovirus concerns and a food safety warning was issued for snacks sold nationally in Canada. See product details.
Court heard that structures left in public waters near Port Severn included some that froze in place over the winter.
Port Severn business owner fined $19,000 for leaving floating accommodations in public waters
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October 2, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Court heard that structures left in public waters near Port Severn included some that froze in place over the winter.
There are three candidates running in the Oakville Ward 6 town councillor race. Tom Adams has been acclaimed as the Ward 6 town and regional councillor.
Here's a look at who is running in Oakville's Ward 6 councillor race
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October 2, 2026 at 11:05 PM
There are three candidates running in the Oakville Ward 6 town councillor race. Tom Adams has been acclaimed as the Ward 6 town and regional councillor.
Dan McTeague, head of Canadians for Affordable Energy, offers his gasoline and diesel price predictions.
Ontario drivers are about to get a break at the pump — here's when and by how much
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October 2, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Dan McTeague, head of Canadians for Affordable Energy, offers his gasoline and diesel price predictions.
The Orange Sprinkle Donut will be available all day on Sept. 30, with each individual donut priced at $2
Tim Hortons' Orange Sprinkle Donut is back today — and 100% goes to reconciliation
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October 2, 2026 at 10:04 PM
The Orange Sprinkle Donut will be available all day on Sept. 30, with each individual donut priced at $2
The HDSB is hosting free kindergarten open houses in Acton, Burlington, Georgetown, Milton and Oakville this October and November. No registration is required.
Is your child starting kindergarten in 2027? HDSB is hosting open houses across Halton this October and November
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October 2, 2026 at 9:38 PM
The HDSB is hosting free kindergarten open houses in Acton, Burlington, Georgetown, Milton and Oakville this October and November. No registration is required.
Air Canada Aeroplan cardholders get 15 per cent off flight reward redemptions and new hotel, car-rental and travel-credit perks starting Jan. 12, 2027.
Aeroplan's new 2027 perks include 15% off flights and a free hotel night
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October 2, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Air Canada Aeroplan cardholders get 15 per cent off flight reward redemptions and new hotel, car-rental and travel-credit perks starting Jan. 12, 2027.
The Advanced Canada Workers Benefit lands in Ontario bank accounts soon. Learn eligibility requirements and income limits.
Your advanced Canada workers benefit is coming soon – Here's what you need to know
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October 2, 2026 at 8:44 PM
The Advanced Canada Workers Benefit lands in Ontario bank accounts soon. Learn eligibility requirements and income limits.
Bear 89 “Backpack” won Fat Bear Week 2026 at Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve, beating bear 910 in the public vote.
Fat Bear Week’s salmon-season celebration ends with 89 'Backpack' taking the 2026 title in Alaska
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October 2, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Bear 89 “Backpack” won Fat Bear Week 2026 at Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve, beating bear 910 in the public vote.
Ontario MRI, cancer surgery, and cataract wait times all rose from 2017–2025, despite $280M spent licensing private health clinics, a new Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives study found.
Ontario spent $280M on private health clinics but wait times got worse says new study
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October 2, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Ontario MRI, cancer surgery, and cataract wait times all rose from 2017–2025, despite $280M spent licensing private health clinics, a new Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives study found.
IKEA Canada’s first compact store opened Sept. 29 at White Oaks Mall in London, Ont. Here’s what’s inside, store hours, and how to win a $500 gift card.
Inside IKEA's new compact store at London, Ontario's White Oaks Mall
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October 2, 2026 at 7:15 PM
IKEA Canada’s first compact store opened Sept. 29 at White Oaks Mall in London, Ont. Here’s what’s inside, store hours, and how to win a $500 gift card.
The CBSA says NEXUS applicants conditionally approved from April 1, 2027, will have two years to schedule an enrolment interview.
Ontario border travellers: your NEXUS interview window is shrinking
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October 2, 2026 at 6:43 PM
The CBSA says NEXUS applicants conditionally approved from April 1, 2027, will have two years to schedule an enrolment interview.
Annual Royal Botanical Gardens fall display opens Oct. 10 with more than 15,000 pumpkins, squash and gourds
Burlington's Great Pumpkin Trail runs on select October nights, and visitors need advance tickets
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October 2, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Annual Royal Botanical Gardens fall display opens Oct. 10 with more than 15,000 pumpkins, squash and gourds
The Orange Sprinkle Donut will be available all day on Sept. 30, with each individual donut priced at $2
Tim Hortons' Orange Sprinkle Donut is back today — and 100% goes to reconciliation
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October 2, 2026 at 5:40 PM
The Orange Sprinkle Donut will be available all day on Sept. 30, with each individual donut priced at $2
A viral San Francisco Giants game clip shows a mom carrying a baby, diaper bag and three meals. She says viewers missed key context — and an Ontario psychologist tells us why the conversation matters.
A baby, diaper bag and three meals at a baseball game became a debate about who carries the family workload
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October 2, 2026 at 5:02 PM
A viral San Francisco Giants game clip shows a mom carrying a baby, diaper bag and three meals. She says viewers missed key context — and an Ontario psychologist tells us why the conversation matters.
The suspect was arrested following an investigation that began on Sept. 4 after a thief broke into an unoccupied home in the Campbellville area of Milton.
Kitchener man a ‘serial break-in suspect’ as Halton police investigate thefts from multiple homes
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October 2, 2026 at 4:45 PM
The suspect was arrested following an investigation that began on Sept. 4 after a thief broke into an unoccupied home in the Campbellville area of Milton.
According to Halton police, a motorcycle and silver sedan collided at the intersection of Dundas Street and Eighth Line just before 6:45 p.m. on Sept. 29.
Motorcyclist dead in Oakville crash on Tuesday evening: Halton police
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October 2, 2026 at 4:08 PM
According to Halton police, a motorcycle and silver sedan collided at the intersection of Dundas Street and Eighth Line just before 6:45 p.m. on Sept. 29.
Get today’s top news across Ontario for Oct. 2, 2026, including a 14-cent gas price jump, stunt driving charges in Welland and the next Groceries Benefit payment.
Ontario gas prices jump 14 cents as Groceries Benefit arrives
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October 2, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Get today’s top news across Ontario for Oct. 2, 2026, including a 14-cent gas price jump, stunt driving charges in Welland and the next Groceries Benefit payment.
The OLG shared details of where in the province the big winners were sold.
Ontario players scored big wins in Tuesday's $65M Lotto Max draw
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October 2, 2026 at 3:10 PM
The OLG shared details of where in the province the big winners were sold.
Get today’s top Ontario news for Sept. 30, 2026, including Canada groceries benefit dates, Prince Harry skydives in Innisfil, and daylight saving time change Nov. 1.
Two Ontario benefit payments arriving soon — plus A/C winter tip
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October 2, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Get today’s top Ontario news for Sept. 30, 2026, including Canada groceries benefit dates, Prince Harry skydives in Innisfil, and daylight saving time change Nov. 1.
World Vision Canada’s 2026 Risky Imports report identifies the 10 product categories Canadians spent the most money on importing in 2025.
These everyday items in your home may be supporting child and forced labour practices around the world
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October 2, 2026 at 2:16 PM
World Vision Canada’s 2026 Risky Imports report identifies the 10 product categories Canadians spent the most money on importing in 2025.
Health Canada recalls baby strollers over entrapment, tip-over and injury hazards. See product details.
Health Canada has just ordered the recall of these baby strollers
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October 2, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Health Canada recalls baby strollers over entrapment, tip-over and injury hazards. See product details.