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Airbnb brings HBO’s Heated Rivalry cottage to life for a limited stay in Ontario
travel20 hours ago

Airbnb brings HBO’s Heated Rivalry cottage to life for a limited stay in Ontario

Fans of HBO’s Heated Rivalry can stay at the show’s iconic Lake Musoka cottage in Ontario as Airbnb lists it for a limited window of bookings. The property, about 200 km north of Toronto, features three bedrooms, a private dock, and a home gym, and will be priced at 248.10 CAD per night (about $181) during the early-access period, offering guests a real-life glimpse into Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov’s on-screen retreat.

Rent the Glass-Walled Muskoka Cottage From Heated Rivalry on Airbnb
real-estate21 hours ago

Rent the Glass-Walled Muskoka Cottage From Heated Rivalry on Airbnb

Airbnb will list Barlochan Cottage, a three-bedroom, glass-walled lakefront home in Muskoka, Ontario featured in the HBO Max series Heated Rivalry, with bookings starting March 3 at 248.10 CAD per night (about $181 USD). The property offers nearly 400 feet of private waterfront, a fire pit, an exercise room and is pet-friendly, with seating for eight at the dining table. Owned by anonymous owners and managed by Jayne McCaw, the 2020-built cottage was designed by Trevor McIvor; pricing was chosen to be affordable and nods to the hockey numbers 24 and 81 alongside the show’s fan appeal.

Leamington’s Greenhouse Boom Lights Up the Night Sky
environment-earth-science1 month ago

Leamington’s Greenhouse Boom Lights Up the Night Sky

NASA’s Earth Observatory uses Landsat 8 imagery to show Leamington, Ontario, expanding to about 8 square kilometers of greenhouses—the largest concentration in North America—producing year-round LED-lit glows visible at distances of tens of kilometers. A 2022 bylaw requires light-blocking curtains to reduce night-sky brightness, and studies indicate these curtains help when properly deployed, though cloud cover and the Moon still affect brightness. The growing glow also intersects with ecological concerns for migratory birds near Point Pelee.

Ontario to Remove Crown Royal from LCBO in Policy Shift
politics1 month ago

Ontario to Remove Crown Royal from LCBO in Policy Shift

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced plans to banish Crown Royal whisky from the province, citing a dispute with Diageo over the company's plans to move production to the US and the loss of local jobs. Ford has urged residents to stock up before the ban takes effect and has threatened to target other Diageo brands, emphasizing his stance on economic nationalism and protecting Ontario's interests.

Canadian Prime Minister Apologizes to Trump Over Anti-Tariff Ad
world3 months ago

Canadian Prime Minister Apologizes to Trump Over Anti-Tariff Ad

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney apologized to President Trump for an anti-tariff ad aired in Ontario that criticized Trump's tariffs, which led Trump to end trade talks with Canada and threaten increased tariffs. Carney advised Ontario's premier not to run the ad, which was seen as an attempt to influence U.S. legal proceedings against tariffs. The ad was pulled after controversy, and Carney emphasized the importance of the U.S.-Canada trade relationship amid ongoing negotiations.

California ICE shootings: Two incidents in nine days spark investigation
world3 months ago

California ICE shootings: Two incidents in nine days spark investigation

Federal authorities are investigating a shooting involving ICE officers in Ontario, where an officer fired at a vehicle that attempted to run them over; the driver, Carlos Jimenez, a U.S. citizen, was wounded and taken into custody. The incident is part of a series of recent aggressive confrontations involving immigration enforcement across the U.S., raising concerns about community safety and transparency.

politics3 months ago

Ontario Premier Calls for U.S. Ambassador's Apology Over Profane Rant

Ontario Premier Doug Ford called for an apology from Trump's ambassador to Canada after a political ad he sponsored, which used Reagan's words to promote free trade, led to tensions with the U.S. and the termination of trade negotiations by Trump. Ford claimed the ad was highly successful in influencing American public opinion, while both Canadian and U.S. leaders remain without direct communication amid ongoing trade disputes.