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Denny’s launches new Panookies (a combination of pancake and cookies) as a new dessert option this fall. The pancake-chocolate chip cookie hybrid comes in two varieties: Signature and Pecan. The Signature Panookie comes out warm with a molten chocolate center and is served topped with premium vanilla ice cream and salted caramel, while the Pecan Panookie also comes topped with … Read more

For one week starting on Thursday, Tim Hortons is going to donate 100 per cent of the price of orange-sprinkled doughnuts to the Orange Shirt Society and the Indian Residential School Survivors Society. This spring, the Tims near the grounds of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in BC became an unofficial community gathering place for mourning, reflection and support … Read more

Ontario has added what is being described as the single greatest innovation in cystic fibrosis history to its publicly-funded drug program. Health Minister Christine Elliott says Ontario has moved quickly to add Trikafta to its drug program after it was approved by Health Canada in June. Cystic Fibrosis Canada says Trikafta has the power to transform the lives of thousands … Read more

Premier Doug Ford is criticizing the justice system after a man accused of killing a Toronto cop was released on bail. The premier tweeted yesterday that the decision to release Umar Zameer pending trial is completely unacceptable,’ and that the justice system needs to get its act together. His comment has angered lawyers, who say the premier is undermining the … Read more

We are heading into homecoming weekend and community leaders are already working to prevent unsanctioned large gatherings from happening. Public Health, the City of Waterloo, Police, and emergency services say they want to ensure the safety of students and the community. Back in 2019, Paramedics responded to 48 calls in the University District during Homecoming. 27 were transported to hospital … Read more

Toronto’s Pearson International Airport has ranked second last among major North American flight hubs in the latest customer satisfaction survey by JD Power. Pearson was included in the 20 airports in the mega category, which see at least 33-million passengers per year. JD Power says operational challenges due to COVID-19 procedures were a big factor in this year’s survey results, … Read more

Today is McHappy Day at McDonald’s. The annual fundraising event typically takes place in May. This is a rare September edition. As always, McHappy Day raises funds for Ronald McDonald House, local hospitals, and other charities. New this time around: everything on the McDonalds Menu goes to the cause, not just coffee and Big Macs, like previous years. You will … Read more

Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for many parts of Ontario, along with a special weather statement that covers even more area. A lot of rain is on the way. Here are the details:… Read more

Justin Trudeau has won a third term as prime minister. Canadians have chosen another minority Liberal government — almost identical to the one it replaced. Votes are still being counted but right now the Liberals are hovering between 155 and 157 seats — about what they had when Trudeau called the election last month. That means he will still have … Read more

Bingeman’s has released details on their annual Halloween theme park adventure: Scream Park. The 2021 edition of everyone’s favourite haunted adventure kicks off this Saturday and runs every weekend until Halloween. The event will have to run at a reduced capacity and tickets need to be purchased online in advance. It’s an outdoor event so guests do not have to … Read more

Today is federal Election Day when eligible Canadian adults cast their ballots for the makeup of the 44th Parliament. There are 338 seats up for grabs. But political pundits aren’t expecting any of the parties will reach the 170 needed to form a majority. Six-million ballots were cast during advance polls. Those, along with all ballots cast-in person day will … Read more

Today: Dave Blezard joins us to talk about the end of Smile Cookie week at Tim Hortons, A strange murder-kidnapping story out of Hamilton, Trying to figure out what happened at Western University, Monday is Election Day and Trudeau is on his way to victory, Remembering Norm McDonald, and “Just the Tipsy” is a brand new wine that you might … Read more

Police say a 63-year-old man has been found with life-threatening injuries following a deadly kidnapping in the Hamilton area early yesterday morning. The man’s two sons were shot when the kidnappers broke into the family residence in Mount Hope in what is believed to have been a targeted incident. The sons — both in their 20’s — were taken to … Read more

Western University students are set to walk out of class today to protest the school’s handling of a spate of recent allegations of sexual assault. Western and London police have said four women have come forward with formal complaints about being sexually assaulted on campus in recent days. Police are also investigating allegations made on social media of mass … Read more

There is good news and bad news if you’re heading to Toronto this weekend. The bad news is that the Allen Expressway will be shutdown for maintenance. The good news is that A 10-kilometre expansion of Highway 427 from Finch Avenue to Major Mackenzie Drive will be opening tomorrow. The Ministry of Transportation says the expansion will help improve traffic … Read more

Heinz has introduced a new product that solves a problem. How do you get all of the ketchup out of a packet? Heinz is selling a ketchup packet roller that gets every last drop of ketchup out.  And it’s small enough to put on a keychain. It’s shaped like a ketchup bottle, with a slot on the side that you … Read more

Cabbage Patch Kids — which touched off the first big holiday toy craze nearly 40 years ago — are among 12 finalists vying for induction into the US National Toy Hall of Fame. The finalists were announced yesterday at The Strong Museum in Rochester, New York. Three will be inducted in November. The finalists also include five games: Battleship, … Read more

On Monday, Canadians will be heading to the polls to participate in Canada’s 44th Federal Election. And Uber wants to do its part to ensure that transportation is not a barrier. On Election Day, Uber is offering discounts for rides to and from the polls: up to 50% off roundtrip rides to and from the polls (up to $5 off … Read more

Ontario is expending its GO Train service to London. Transportation Minister Caroline Mulroney says new weekday service will connect customers from London to Stratford and St. Marys. GO Train trips between London and Union Station in Toronto will begin October 18th and a one-way trip is expected to take up to 4-hours. The pilot project will include one trip leaving … Read more

Students at Western plan to walk out of class tomorrow to protest the school’s response to a recent string of sexual assault allegations. The protest organizer says the on-campus event will also see sexual assault survivors speak. Police and the school say four women have come forward with formal complaints about being sexually assaulted on campus. Police say they are … Read more

Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole was joined on the campaign trail last night by former prime minister Brian Mulroney, who endorsed the Tory leader ahead of Monday’s vote. In a speech to supporters in Quebec, Mulroney recalled a conversation he had with O’Toole five months earlier when the polls showed they the Conservatives would lose and there was grumbling within the … Read more

Newly elected MPs next week will be required to take a training course to learn about what constitutes harassment and how to take steps to prevent it. The House of Commons is footing the bill for the course, which will address many forms of harassment and the abuse of power by MPs. The Clerk of the House of Commons is … Read more

Police in London, Ontario are going door to door at a student residence at Western University as they investigate allegations of mass drugging and sexual assaults during orientation week. Chief Steve Williams says investigators are trying to gather as much information as they can at Medway-Sydenham Hall after allegations circulated on social media that upwards of 30 women were sexually … Read more