New Zellers locations announced

Remember the fries and gravy? Almost a decade after all Zellers stores closed in Canada, the popular chain is making a comeback – along with the new Zellers.ca ecommerce site. The stores will open within existing Hudson’s Bay locations with 25 locations across Canada “to start”.

Here’s a full list of Ontario locations.

– Erin Mills, Mississauga

– Burlington Mall, Burlington

– White Oaks Mall, London

– Scarborough Town Centre, Scarborough

– Pen Centre Shopping Plaza, St. Catharines

– Cambridge Centre, Cambridge

– Rideau Centre, Ottawa

– St. Laurent Centre, Ottawa

– Cataraqui Town Centre, Kingston

We’ll keep you posted on new locations!

Skate under the stars at a torch-lit skating trail in Muskoka

One of the most picturesque winter activities in Ontario is back! Light the Night at Muskoka Lakes Farm and Winery is a magical skating experience under the stars. Skim along the ice lined with Tiki torches – talk about a great date night! $28.00 pp — Saturdays 6-9

Details

Every Saturday night (weather permitting)
Bookings open on a rolling basis starting Mondays for the following Saturday to Friday
Bookings can be made up to 3 hours before
Book arrival time (to manage capacity and parking)
- late arrivals (30 minutes) may not be accommodated
- upon arrival, all participants must check infor passes and directions
Passes are based on a 1-2 hour average skate time

Things to Know:

We recommend you arrive 15-20 minutes before you booking to check in, get passes, etc.
Rentals are available via our take-out window ($15/half day, first come/first served)
Come dressed for the weather (indoor change space is not available)
Manage your belongings (lockers and storage not available)
- we are not responsible for lost or stolen items
- skate guards are a good idea if changing at your car
Trails are weather dependent
- decisions around trail conditions and status are made by our ops crew
- conditions can range from poor to excellent and are not guaranteed
- trails can be closed with no notice for safety
recommended for intermediate skaters and above
Must be able to skate 1.2 km minimum
Trail is one way for safety
Outdoor, natural ice surface can be variable
Children must be supervised by an adult
Permitted: skating, helmets HIGHLY recommended
Not Permitted (for safety and/or traffic flow): walking, strollers, sleds, pets, hockey, snowshoes

Thunder Bay’s downtown reconstruction estimated at $11 million

The price tag for a reconstruction of streets and underground infrastructure in the heart of Thunder Bay’s north core has ballooned to $11 million but city councillors say the investment will stimulate economic development and transform the downtown into a more dynamic public space. The project would transform Red River Road between Court and Cumberland streets, as well as Court Street between Red River and Park Avenue, over the course of the 2023 and 2024 construction seasons. The plan includes the replacement of water and sewer, reconstructing roadway and boulevards including a curbless “flexible” street on Red River, expanding pedestrian and public space, and adding more seating, planters and greenery, and more room for patios.

The changes had strong support from hundreds of residents who took part in surveys and in-person consultation events, and the city reports positive feedback from area businesses, despite the prospect of significant disruption over the next two years.

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Sleep With Wolves In Timmins

Imaging sleeping with wolves – what an experience that would be! That’s about to become a reality thanks to an expansion at Cedar Meadows Resort in Timmins. Resort owner Richard Lafleur’s innovative project has received $300,000 from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC). Work on the wolf compound at Cedar Meadows, located on Norman Street, started in September.

Five, two-bedroom chalets will be available. One of the bedrooms will be inside and another one will have a glass roof and walls for people to experience sleeping under the stars and with the wolves. With close to 10 acres of land for the wolf compound, Lafleur said they could accommodate up to 22 wolves.