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[ad_1] The federal government has announced a substantial investment in southeastern Ontario to help grow the economy there. The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario announced a total investment of over $9.8 million for 37 projects in Kingston, Frontenac, Lanark, and Lennox and Addington that will support community infrastructure …

[ad_1] As the dust settles from the 109th Grey Cup in Regina, event planners in the city look back at the impact it made on the Queen City. Craig Reynolds, president and CEO of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, said volunteers brought the event together. “I can’t talk enough about our volunteer …

[ad_1] The City of Guelph, Ont., is looking for public input as they develop a sport and culture tourism strategy. Two virtual engagement sessions are taking place on Monday via Zoom. One is from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., and the other goes from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The …

[ad_1] The Fintry Queen is once again putting out the call for help. The 325-passenger ship is looking into refinancing and restructuring so that it can begin offering travel services again. According to Andy Schwab, co-owner of the Fintry Queen, the ship last operated in 2008 and carried more than …

[ad_1] Eight Vancouver restaurants have joined the elite club of dining establishments around the world rated with a Michelin star. The Michelin Guide unveiled the city’s inaugural ratings at a ceremony at the Vancouver Convention Centre on Thursday. The guide currently rates restaurants with in about 60 cities on a …

[ad_1] Thirteen businesses from the Parry Sound and Muskoka regions will share in $5.79-million in government funding for community and business growth initiatives. The announcement was made by Tourism Minister Randy Boissonnault on behalf of Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu at the Ontario Tourism Summit. Boissonnault said the new funding …

[ad_1] Travel Alberta wants to double pre-COVID-19 pandemic spending by visitors to the province to more than $20-billion annually by 2035. Destination development manager Andi Dzilums believes the Lethbridge-Medicine Hat region holds plenty of potential to help foster that growth. “We have an amazing opportunity for highlighting some of the …

[ad_1] Looking for a quick getaway that’s close and offers something unique? The Town of Princeton in B.C.’s Southern Interior is rich with fossils, and digging for them is encouraged. The mayor of Princeton, Spencer Coyne, said the town has a huge fossil history, and that it dates back to …

[ad_1] Air travellers in Kelowna will soon have the convenience of staying overnight without having to leave the airport. On Thursday, the City of Kelowna announced plans for a new hotel located next to the airport’s terminal. The hotel’s name will be Sutton Place Kelowna. Design and development approval work …

[ad_1] Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Minister Melanie Mark has resigned from the provincial cabinet to deal with pressing “urgent matters.” Premier John Horgan said in a statement Mark is taking a medical leave to focus on personal matters. “While I regret that she will not be at the cabinet …