Whether you think medical marijuana actually works or you think rubbing ashes into your scalp would have an equal effect, the fact remains that there are tens of thousands of authorized users in Canada today, and they swear by it. The laws as they apply to its use in Ontario are largely the same nationwide. […]...Read More
Considering the disturbing number of Canadians who die every year as a result of tragic, but preventable accidents on the ice, there’s no excuse not to get your safety sorted out before you trek onto slippery terrain. Not all ice is created equal and sometimes, looks can be dangerously deceiving. Here’s what you need […]...Read More
For tens of thousands Ontarian anglers, falling snow and frozen lakes are a sight for sore eyes. With around 250,000 lakes, you’ll never be at a loss of a sweet spot to set your hut. But before you head out, there are a few things you should know about dropping line in our fair province. […]...Read More
With 266 million acres of beautiful, sprawling snowy land, you’ll find no shortages of opportunities to snowshoe your way through Ontario’s powdery perfection this winter. Check out these primo trails. They’re everywhere, so chances are, they’re not far from home. The Bruce Trail Hailed as the longest and oldest marked trail system in Canada, the […]...Read More
Finding a good ski resort in Ontario can be tough, especially if you’ve ever experienced the notorious beastly mountains out west, like Whistler or Revelstoke. Ontario is considerably flatter than our Western counterparts, but there is still some quality skiing to be done close to home thanks to our cold and snowy winters (the only […]...Read More
Come winter, Ontario’s 30,000kms of interconnected and brilliantly maintained snowmobile trails make it the most expansive on the planet. This also makes Ontario the perfect province to fire up your sled and lose yourself in a sprawling and snowy slice of heaven. Of course, tens of thousands of miles comes with thousands of possibilities, so […]...Read More
After discovering that a deaf and mentally ill man has been held in the maximum security section of the Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care for over two decades under the Mental Health Act, the Ontario government is under pressure to make changes – and they only have a few months to do it. Five […]...Read More
If you’re planning to rely on the CPP as part of your retirement income, listen up. The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) will see some significant changes as of January 1, 2019. Canada’s Minister of Finance, Bill Morneau, has now been joined by all provincial officials in agreeing to increase current CPP benefits from 25% of […]...Read More
At the end of every August, Southern Ontario’s usually idyllically tranquil city of Owen Sound hosts what can only be described as the fish derby of the century. Except it happens every year. And has for the last 29 years. The longevity of this event – better known as the Salmon Spectacular – speaks to […]...Read More
You’ll be hard pressed to find anyone who relishes the idea of a call from the Canada Revenue Agency, but in the midst of the latest CRA phone scam, the prospect is even more nauseating. According to fraud specialists at the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, more people have been scammed during the first six months of […]...Read More