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This Ontario Nordic spa hidden in a colourful forest is one of the best in North America
It's beautiful in the fall. 🍂
If you're looking for a magical spot to unwind, it might be time to book a trip to this dreamy Ontario spa. Nestled in a lush forest, the destination is a mini oasis with nature views, peaceful surroundings, and more.
It was even named among the Top 100 Spas of 2025 by Spas of America, a list highlighting standout wellness destinations across Canada, the U.S., the Dominican Republic, and Mexico.
Located 2 hours from Toronto in the Collingwood area, the Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain is a dreamy Nordic-style escape where you can completely unplug.
According to the website, it's "nestled within a 25-acre parcel of natural hardwood forest with expansive views of the UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve Niagara Escarpment."
The destination is stunning in the fall, when the forest transforms with shades of red, gold, and orange.
During your visit, you'll experience the spa's thermal journey, which features "outdoor hot pools, cold plunges, waterfalls, saunas, steam room and cozy relaxation areas surrounded by a forest setting."
The spa also offers a range of massage treatments and a forest bathing experience to unwind and connect with nature.
If you'd like to turn your visit into a multi-day getaway, you can also take advantage of overnight packages offered in partnership with select hotels nearby.
The spa is open year-round, so you can enjoy fiery autumn colours, summer greenery or a fresh blanket of winter snow depending on when you visit.
Rates start at $95 per person. If you want one of North America's best wellness experiences right here in Ontario, it might be time to treat yourself to a Scandinave Spa visit.
Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain
Price: $95 + per person
Address: 152 Grey Rd. 21, The Blue Mountains, ON
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Former Quebec minister named interim CAQ leader after election wipeout
Former Quebec minister named interim CAQ leader
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
Former Quebec cabinet minister Mathieu Lévesque has been named interim leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec after the party suffered a crushing defeat in the Oct. 5 provincial election.
Lévesque replaces former premier Christine Fréchette, who resigned after the once-dominant party failed to win a single seat in the provincial legislature.
The CAQ held 79 of the national assembly's 125 seats before the election campaign began.
Lévesque had represented the riding of Chapleau, in the Gatineau area near Ottawa, since 2018 but lost his seat in the election, finishing third.
In a statement, Lévesque says he accepts the responsibility with humility and that the party needs to engage in collective reflection.
A lawyer by profession, Lévesque served as minister responsible for youth and associate minister responsible for the regions under Fréchette.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 18, 2026.
-- with files by Audrey Sanikopoulos and Helen Moka in Montreal
Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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Retired major-general says training at CFB Wainwright 'as real as it can be'
CFB Wainwright training 'as real as it can be'
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
A retired Canadian Armed Forces major-general says training at CFB Wainwright in Alberta is “as real as it can be” to prepare soldiers for combat operations.
A fire broke out at the base’s training area on Saturday night, resulting in deaths and injuries, but the number of casualties hasn't been disclosed.
Retired Maj.-Gen. David Fraser, who spent much of his over 30-year military career training at CFB Wainwright, says training can involve up to thousands of people depending on the exercise.
He says training at the base 200 kilometres southeast of Edmonton teaches regular and reserve forces to use every weapon in the military’s arsenal, including aircraft.
Fraser describes the exercises as organized and methodical and says something went wrong at CFB Wainwright on Saturday.
He adds that forces who undergo this training are well-versed in safety procedures and safety staff oversee the exercises.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 18, 2026.
By Tori Fitzpatrick | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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Cette page TikTok partage des clips de Cornemuse et les commentaires sont juste hilarants
Quand tu regardes ça avec des yeux d’adultes... 😬
Si tu étais enfant à la fin des années 1990, tu te rappelles surement de l'émission Cornemuse, qui jouait sur les ondes de Télé-Québec. Le personnage principal, Cornemuse, était une vétérinaire qui prenait soin de quatre enfants de quatre ans, soit Tibor le tigre, Rafi la ratonne, Kounga la kangourou et Bagou le singe.
Depuis le 3 mars dernier, le compte bon vieux temps sur TikTok partage des clips de l'émission jeunesse et cumule pas moins de 220 700 mentions « j'aime » ainsi que plus de 11 000 followers au moment d'écrire ces lignes. Ceux et celles qui écoutaient la série étant enfants réalisent plusieurs choses en la réécoutant à l'âge adulte et leurs commentaires sont juste hilarants.
Pour les deux premières vidéos mises en ligne, la personne responsable de la page TikTok a rassemblé quelques clips assez malaisants de l'émission, dont Rafi qui dit «gourne» au lieu de «gourde», Kounga qui traite Rafi de stupide, car celle-ci a construit une souris verte au lieu de blanche avec de la pâte à modelée ou encore Bagou qui regarde des photos de famille assez étranges.
Des internautes avaient même du mal à croire que c'était une émission qui leur plaisait à l'époque.
«OMG, c'était tellement malaisant, comment j'ai fait pour écouter ça, en [plus] c'était mon émission préf [plus] jeune. »
« Cornemuse c'était bizarre tout court. »
« J'me rappelais pas que c'était bad [de même] WTF.»
Parmi les dizaine de vidéos, le comportement de la ratonne Rafi fait particulièrement réagir, tandis que plusieurs disent qu'elle est toujours fâchée et en fait toujours des tonnes pour rien.
«Est* que Rafi était toujours fâchée bro. »
« Rafi était tellement drama queen jesus. »
« Rafi était toujours dans les moments cringes lmfao. »
Si l'envie te prend de réécouter les épisodes toi aussi, sache que quelques-unes des émissions sont sur YouTube. Connais-tu encore toutes les paroles de la chanson du générique «Toc, Toc, Toc. Bloc à bloc »? Ça reste à confirmer, mais tu pourras certainement voir si toi aussi, tu réagis différemment maintenant que tu regardes le tout avec tes yeux d'adulte.