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What Ontarians are paying for housing now, compared to a decade ago

What Ontarians are paying for housing now, compared to a decade ago

A snapshot of how much housing — and its associated taxes and fees — have increased in Ontario.
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These are the medical treatments Canadians are travelling abroad for

These are the medical treatments Canadians are travelling abroad for

Faced with an overextended healthcare system, more Canadians are opting to seek treatments internationally.
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Massive 'pancake ice' formations have been spotted on Lake Ontario

Massive 'pancake ice' formations have been spotted on Lake Ontario

Why pancake ice forms, and how to best enjoy the whimsical winter spectacle.
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No Name beef burgers recalled across Canada over possible E. coli contamination

No Name beef burgers recalled across Canada over possible E. coli contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the frozen beef burgers were sold nationally and may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
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Why many Canadians don’t have a retirement plan (and how to change course if that’s you)

Why many Canadians don’t have a retirement plan (and how to change course if that’s you)

If retirement planning feels overwhelming, the key is to start small — and start somewhere.
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These are the top movies and shows streaming in Canada right now

These are the top movies and shows streaming in Canada right now

One Battle After Another continues to be the most-streamed movie in the country, while the second season of The Pitt snagged the top slot for shows.
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Why stigma around dementia is preventing Canadians from being proactive

Why stigma around dementia is preventing Canadians from being proactive

Experts warn that fear-based stigma can make an already difficult journey even harder.
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Ontario's new rules for CO detectors and more ways to protect your home this winter

Ontario's new rules for CO detectors and more ways to protect your home this winter

Ontario homeowners are now required to have carbon monoxide detector on every floor with a gas appliance.
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Ontario has a new blue bin program, and here's what you can and can't recycle

Ontario has a new blue bin program, and here's what you can and can't recycle

Ontario's new recycling program is in full effect, and you can put more in your blue bin than you might think!
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ICYMI: You can make over $30 an hour as a census worker. Here's how to apply

ICYMI: You can make over $30 an hour as a census worker. Here's how to apply

If you're looking for flexible, short-term work with competitive pay, Statistics Canada has opened applications for more than 30,000 positions ahead of the May 2026 national census.
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