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Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, and Canadians are mourning the superstar’s loss. Her nephew, Bryan Seaver, shared the news in a video on Facebook on Aug. 25. “I have imagined the heaviness of this moment, but haven’t felt it until now,” he said in the video. “It is an honour mixed with great pride and great sadness.” Who is Dolly Parton? Parton was born in the Smoky Mountain area of Tennessee in 1946.

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have issued a new warning about fraudsters impersonating OPP officers in an ongoing phone scam. In an alert shared Monday, Aug.

If you’ve been itching to eat all the fun and outrageous food at the CNE but aren’t interested in paying admission, there’s an unspoken hack you may want to consider. Tucked away among the numerous ticketing options is an EXcelunch Special that allows you to enter the grounds, munch it down as you please — and not pay a premium. Here’s what you need to know to unlock the hack at The Ex this summer. What is the EXcelunch Special at the CNE and how does it work?

After trading barbs with Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Monday amid a deepening trade war, U.S. President Donald Trump said his administration is considering renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America.” Lake Ontario, the smallest of the Great Lakes by surface area, separates the State of New York from Ontario.

Skywatchers in Ontario don’t have to stay up too late to be able to catch a partial lunar eclipse in the night sky this week, just before the full Sturgeon Moon appears. A partial lunar eclipse happens when the Earth’s shadow obscures the moon, and one is set to happen on Thursday, Aug. 27. When to watch Stargazers and lunar watchers will be able to start seeing the Earth’s faint shadow on the moon shortly after 9:20 p.m. on Aug. 27.

While it may not seem like it, and we may not want to admit it, Labour Day long weekend is just around the corner in Ontario. Although this means summer is officially winding down, there are still some celebrations to be had during these warmer days. They include Labour Day weekend fireworks around the province. This year, Labour Day weekend falls on Sept. 5 to 7, so you have some time to plan ahead.

Predictions from the Farmers’ Almanac for winter “Rather than one continuous coast-to-coast deep freeze, winter 2026-2027 looks increasingly like a season of frequent changes, sharp temperature swings, and an active storm track,” the Farmers’ Almanac said in its winter prediction. “Milder stretches may be interrupted by sudden outbreaks of Arctic air,” the weather prognosticators predict.

After the success of his first live entertainment and concert venue in Toronto, Drake just opened his second History location in Ottawa. The new venue is tailored for “outstanding artists and the incredible fan bases that seek that communal family experience,” Drake said in a social media post. Here’s what you can expect and who will be performing. What can fans expect at Drake’s History venue in Ottawa? Ottawa’s newest concert venue, History Ottawa, is a collaboration between Drake and Live Nation.

Summer ends soon but there’s still time for an exciting, late-minute camping trip, even if you’ve left the planning until the last minute, according to Ontario Parks. During the final days of August, the provincial agency is highlighting some of the hidden gems where you can still book a spur-of-the-moment trip in late August or early September. Keep in mind that while a few sites remain open for winter camping, most close around Thanksgiving weekend.

The last long weekend of summer is nearly here, marking the unofficial end of the summer season. Labour Day, which falls annually on the first Monday of September, is a national holiday celebrating the achievements of the labour movement. For many families, the Labour Day long weekend is a chance to soak in the last of summer before most students head back to school. The day after Labour Day is typically the first day of school in Ontario, but that’s not the case for all students this year.