Unpublished Newswire

The Manitoba government is planning to scrap the PST on all groceries, as announced earlier today by Premier Wab Kinew. Here in Ontario, it's a bit of a different story. Most basic groceries – fruits, vegetables, and canned beans – are already exempt from Ontario’s provincial HST. Prepared foods – snacks, beverages, and single-serve items – are taxed. So that would be anything from bags of chips and chocolate bars, to pre-made salads and rotisserie chickens. Should Ontario follow Manitoba's lead? What about the feds? Mike Von Massow is a Food...

This news release was also issued by our partners at Ottawa Bluesfest.   Ottawa Bluesfest—in partnership with the City of Ottawa and Ottawa Tourism—will celebrate Ottawa 200 on Sunday, July 19 with a special event to recognize the 200th birthday of Canada’s capital. It all begins with an afternoon of FREE programming for the whole family from noon to 4 p.m. in the lead-up to an evening of blockbuster performances. The free Daytime Lineup​ will feature outstanding musical entertainment by Natalie MacMaster & Family, Choir!Choir!Choir! and Les Petites Tounes, along with Blues In...