Samantha Peksa

Nov 8, 2024 | narcity.com | Katherine Caspersz |Samantha Peksa |Jennifer Browne |Madeline Forsyth

Air Canada is bringing new flight routes for the 2025 summer, and people travelling from Vancouver will have another non-stop option for a getaway. Air Canada's new seasonal services will mean increased capacity and flights to popular destinations in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. While some flights are brand new for the summer 2025, others are returning for the busy season.

Nov 7, 2024 | narcity.com | Avery Friedlander |Lisa Belmonte |Madeline Forsyth |Samantha Peksa

Remembrance Day 2024 is right around the corner, and people in Toronto, Ottawa and other parts of Ontario might be wondering how this impacts their day on November 11. This longstanding federal holiday is a chance for Canadians to pause to honour the sacrifices made by veterans who served the country in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping missions. Many Canadians mark the occasion by pinning a poppy to their lapel — a symbol that has become synonymous with remembrance and respect.

Oct 28, 2024 | narcity.com | Madeline Forsyth |Ayushi Jain |Avery Friedlander |Samantha Peksa

As the end of October nears, so does the end of daylight saving time 2024, and Canadians are getting ready to turn their clocks back for the semiannual time change. Daylight saving time (DST) will officially wrap up this week, signalling that it's once again time to "fall back." This change means we'll be losing an hour of daylight in the evenings, but hey — at least the silver lining is that we all get a little extra sleep this weekend. So, when exactly do clocks go back?

Oct 11, 2024 | narcity.com | Avery Friedlander |Madeline Forsyth |Lisa Belmonte |Samantha Peksa

Grocery stores Costco: All Costco stores in Ontario are closed on Thanksgiving Monday. Many stores will also have reduced hours on Saturday and Sunday, with most open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. You can check your local warehouse's hours on the Costco website here. Farm Boy: Most locations are closed on Thanksgiving Day and have modified hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Sep 27, 2024 | narcity.com | Avery Friedlander |Lisa Belmonte |Madeline Forsyth |Samantha Peksa

Canada is marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Monday, September 30, and if you're in Ontario, you might be wondering how this impacts your day. Also known as Orange Shirt Day, the federal holiday is the Government of Canada's response to one of 94 calls to action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's final report, which called for a federal statutory day of commemoration of the history and ongoing legacy of residential schools.