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Struggling to make weekend plans? Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa have lots of events going on! ...
From beading workshops to science fairs, live performances and even a canine circus, there’s a mix of unique events...
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Top restaurant that keeps transforming is closing and changing again in... Top restaurant that keeps transforming is closing and changing again in Toronto
There’s one particular popular restaurant in Toronto that’s enjoyed a lot of success, and they just won’t stop...
Holiday window displays return to former Hudson’s Bay in downtown Toronto Holiday window displays return to former Hudson’s Bay in downtown Toronto
With the closure of the Hudson's Bay Company stores across Canada, an annual holiday tradition was nearly lost. ...
Neighbourhood cafe will be forced to close soon without more support in... Neighbourhood cafe will be forced to close soon without more support in Toronto
A local Toronto neighbourhood business will be forced to close early next year if it doesn't get more support. ...
5 things to do on Christmas Day 2025 in Toronto 5 things to do on Christmas Day 2025 in Toronto
There are things to do on Christmas Day in Toronto, even if many businesses are closed. Aside from the usual cozy...
Parisian boutique opens first Canadian location in Toronto Parisian boutique opens first Canadian location in Toronto
A Parisian brand has opened its first Canadian boutique in Toronto. ...
Toronto’s first-ever floating sauna has officially opened Toronto’s first-ever floating sauna has officially opened
Toronto’s first-ever ‘floating sauna’ has launched today. ...
Iconic Bridle Path home listed for $32.5M in Toronto Iconic Bridle Path home listed for $32.5M in Toronto
A massive home with luxury features is listed for sale in the Bridle Path neighbourhood of Toronto. ...
Planetarium coming to popular Toronto attraction for short time only Planetarium coming to popular Toronto attraction for short time only
A major multi-sensory experience in Toronto is mixing things up for the holidays. ...
There’s now a Michelin-level Home-Alone-themed restaurant in Ontario There’s now a Michelin-level Home-Alone-themed restaurant in Ontario
The same people behind a Michelin-level restaurant in Ontario have now opened a brand new spot that’s just as...
A GTA restaurant has been going viral for making Canada’s first Hot... A GTA restaurant has been going viral for making Canada’s first Hot Cheetos shawarma
A restaurant with locations in Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area has been going viral recently for bringing together...
NEW! Now THIS is a hidden gem!
Make sure you check out @contigo.ca at their OG location in Mississauga or their new location in Vaughan 🔥 Truly some of the best Tex-mex food I’ve ever had and the staff is SOOOO nice too 🥹🫶🏻
Playdium is the perfect place to celebrate the holidays with your family. With over 60 games to enjoy, there’s something for everyone.
Right now, you can take advantage of the Eat Up, Game On offer, which includes 1 hour of free gaming, a select kids meal plus 5 free games for your next visit!*
*Terms and conditions apply. Visit playdium.com/eatupgameon for information.
How many of these have you done? ✅🌎 #travel #checklist #world
Experience the magic of the season at Royal Botanical Gardens’ Winter Wonders – November 27 to January 4!
Hendrie Park transforms into a winter wonderland, featuring dazzling lights and installations.
Stroll the scenic pathways to the soundtrack of festive music while savouring warm holiday treats.
New this year, enjoy interactive art installations by Canadian artists that invite you to touch, explore, and play, adding a hands-on element where you create the magic! Browse an expanded selection of craft vendors offering unique, handmade gifts perfect for the season.
Indoors, discover seasonal décor and vibrant plant displays in the Mediterranean Garden and Breezeway, enjoy the whimsical Botanical Train Display, and browse unique treasures in the Gift Shop. Winter Wonders offers a full celebration of the sights, sounds, and spirit of the season!
Book your tickets at rbg.ca
#RBGWinterWonders
just 1hr away from the GTA! great restaurant in a magical town ☃️🎁 #eloramill #eloramillvillage #elorachristmasmarket #eloramillrestaurant #ontariodaytrip
Wander through a sparkling winter wonderland at the annual Festival of Trees in Mississauga — where community meets creativity.
📅 Holiday Market Weekend with Live Music & Art Exhibition Viewing | December 12–14, 2025
Friday, December 12 | 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Saturday and Sunday, December 13 – 14 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
80+ artisan and culinary vendors
Sample festive treats
Shop local and find perfect handmade gifts
10 artist-made tree installations
Get festive in a creative workshop
Live music performances
Mississauga Festival of Trees
📍Small Arms Inspection Building - 1352 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga
🎟️ Admission: Pay-What-You-Can, suggested donation: $5.00
As a charitable non-profit, CreativeHub 1352 keeps arts and cultural experiences accessible for all. Donations support local artists, inclusive programming, volunteers, and vibrant community festivals like this one.
#FestivalOfTrees #HolidayMarket #Mississauga #PWYCAdmission #Events #ImmersiveArt #SupportLocal #WinterWonderland
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Holiday fun is here at The Rec Room, Square One!📍🤩 @shopsquareone @therecroomca 🎉
🗓️*Thu–Sun: $40 for 3 hours of ALL-YOU-CAN-PLAY arcade games 🕹️
🗓️*Tuesdays: Half-price gaming all day 🤑
🍴Dine with the whole fam & enjoy a full menu
👾 Over 80 games, VR experiences & festive vibes
Bring your crew and make this holiday season unforgettable! 🎊🎁
*Terms and conditions apply. Visit therecroom.com/deals for information.
#TheRecRoom #SquareOne #HolidayFun #FamilyTime #GamingLife
Top 5 Vietnamese pho spots in Toronto! 📍🍜✨🤩
#top5 #vietnamese #pho #toronto #foodies
volcano roll & soft shell crab tempura in mississauga 😻😻 #mississaugafoodie #sushi
Tokyo hides its heart in small places 🗼 #tokyo #adventure #japan #travel #reels
Your holiday home makeover starts here!🏡✨ @shopsquareone 🎉
Ontario’s largest shopping destination, Square One, is
your one destination for festive décor and entertaining
essentials.🛍️🎁
📍Linen Chest – Cozy throws, chic table runners, and
elegant serveware to make hosting magical.
📍Fox Home – Modern, Instagram-worthy tablescapes
with stylish plates and napkin rings.
📍Crate & Barrel – Sophisticated holiday décor, sparkling
ornaments, and timeless entertaining pieces.
✅ Tip: Shop all three under one roof and create a holiday
home that’s warm, stylish, and unforgettable.
Visit Square One today and let the holiday magic begin!💫
#SquareOne #HolidayDecor #HomeStyle #LinenChest
#FoxHome #CrateAndBarrel #MississaugaShopping
Hidden gem cafe’s like this are my fav! Make sure you check out @bamotocafe for some killer coffee and baked goods, a bonus if you love motorcycles 🤭
Top 5 affordable Ramadan buffets in the GTA Top 5 affordable Ramadan buffets in the GTA
Muslims all over the world are now observing Ramadan. This holy month is a time of worship, prayer, reflection and...
Top 5 fall family fun PYO pumpkin patches from Clarington to Oshawa to... Top 5 fall family fun PYO pumpkin patches from Clarington to Oshawa to Uxbridge
October is now in full swing and that means fall fun for the family from now until the Great Pumpkin rises in three...
Top 5 Restaurant Openings from Pickering to Oshawa Top 5 Restaurant Openings from Pickering to Oshawa
The best way to bring a community together is through food. People love reading about new restaurant openings and they...
Top 5 Sports Stories for Oshawa, Whitby, Pickering and Durham Top 5 Sports Stories for Oshawa, Whitby, Pickering and Durham
With Winter Olympics and World Championships performances and plenty of national championship appearance by our...
Top 5 History Stories from Oshawa, Pickering and Durham Region Top 5 History Stories from Oshawa, Pickering and Durham Region
History stories are often winners in the newspaper viewership wars as people are often inspired to read about the past...
Five things to do on Christmas Day in Ajax, Pickering, Clarington, Oshawa... Five things to do on Christmas Day in Ajax, Pickering, Clarington, Oshawa and Whitby
The presents have been opened, the kids are bored, and frankly, so are you. The fact it’s Christmas Day doesn’t mean...
Top 5 Personalities/Heroes from Pickering to Ajax to Oshawa to Port Perry... Top 5 Personalities/Heroes from Pickering to Ajax to Oshawa to Port Perry in 2021
This story idea started out as famous Durham folks who had a good year in 2021 and eventually morphed into ordinary...
Top 5 Feature stories in Pickering, Ajax, Oshawa, Clarington and Whitby in... Top 5 Feature stories in Pickering, Ajax, Oshawa, Clarington and Whitby in 2021
Feature stories are some of the most fun to write but it’s hard to find the time to write them, what with all the...
Top 5 news stories of 2021 in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering and... Top 5 news stories of 2021 in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering and Clarington
It was a busy year for news in Durham and while COVID tended to dominate the headlines and you could depend on at least...
Souffle pancake desserts set to sweeten Pickering Souffle pancake desserts set to sweeten Pickering
One of the best-known specialist restaurants cooking up Japanese souffle dessert pancakes is set to come to the east...
Grilled chicken tender bowl restaurant chain now in Oshawa Centre Grilled chicken tender bowl restaurant chain now in Oshawa Centre
Savory grilled chicken tender bowls brimming with fresh ingredients and a commitment to sustainability and the...
Zellers to add new pop-up stores in Pickering and Oshawa malls August 11 Zellers to add new pop-up stores in Pickering and Oshawa malls August 11
The re-born Zellers brand is opening 21 stores across Canada next month, including pop-up locations at Pickering Town...
Pickering opening new Fire Headquarters Sunday Pickering opening new Fire Headquarters Sunday
Pickering’s brand new Fire Headquarters will get its special day this weekend when the City and Pickering Fire will...
Uxbridge’s Second Wedge Brewery celebrates re-opening of beer garden with... Uxbridge’s Second Wedge Brewery celebrates re-opening of beer garden with ‘Tornadoversary”
Second Wedge Brewery, set for a full re-opening sometime next month, will welcome the community back to its beer garden...
Wild Fork “protein delivery” company opens first Canadian retail store... Wild Fork “protein delivery” company opens first Canadian retail store in Whitby
A frozen meat and seafood delivery company has opened its first Canadian retail store at the Taunton Garden plaza in...
Poké Box fresh food sensation arrives in Whitby Poké Box fresh food sensation arrives in Whitby
What do smoked duck, ahi tuna, tempura shrimp, roasted nori, seaweed salad and ginger honey all have in common? ...
The D FACT’R photo studio and selfie booth now open at Pickering Town... The D FACT’R photo studio and selfie booth now open at Pickering Town Centre
A new photo studio and selfie booth has opened at the Pickering Town Centre. ...
Vital haemodialysis clinic opens at Lakeridge Gardens in Ajax Vital haemodialysis clinic opens at Lakeridge Gardens in Ajax
Patients in need of dialysis treatments can now access them closer to home with the opening of the new haemodialysis...
Sharman’s Proper Pies brings British pie culture to Pickering Sharman’s Proper Pies brings British pie culture to Pickering
For a soccer journalist and self-proclaimed foodie, settling into Canada after spending the first 16 years of life in...
Things to do this weekend in Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa: Feb. 21 to... Things to do this weekend in Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa: Feb. 21 to Feb. 23
Thinking of what to do this weekend with friends or family? Why not let the kids have fun at a glow-in-the-dark party;...
Things to do this weekend in Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa: Feb. 14 to... Things to do this weekend in Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa: Feb. 14 to Feb. 17
If you've had your fill of winter days—or simply want to make the most of the long weekend—Pickering, Ajax, Whitby,...
Things to do this weekend in Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa: Feb. 7 to... Things to do this weekend in Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa: Feb. 7 to Feb. 9
Still deciding on what to do this weekend? Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa have a mix of activities for you to...
Things to do this weekend in Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa: Jan. 31 to... Things to do this weekend in Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa: Jan. 31 to Feb. 2
Winter doesn’t have to mean hibernation. Take in a theatrical performance that transports you to another world, lace...