Despite challenging weather, Calgarians flocked to Southcentre Mall for last-minute Christmas Eve shopping. Store managers report 'crazy' sales and prepare for Boxing Day. Discover the festive rush.
While most celebrate, many Montrealers work through Christmas on snow removal, emergency services, and hospital care. Discover the stories behind the essential holiday shift.
A grieving woman in British Columbia organizes a Christmas Day meet-up at English Bay to remember lost loved ones, offering community support during the holidays.
Discover which Edmonton businesses are open on Christmas Day 2025, including gyms and last-minute shopping options. Plan your holiday with our essential local guide.
Discover festive activities, dining options, and community events to enjoy in Ottawa on Christmas Day, 2025. Find holiday cheer in the capital.
Find out which Winnipeg walk-in clinics are open on December 25 and 26, 2025. Plan your holiday healthcare needs with this essential guide.
For the first time in a quarter-century, Taiwan has a public holiday on December 25th. Discover the political history behind the date and its impact on workers.
Amazon Canada's Boxing Day sale for 2025 is live. Discover 22 of the best beauty deals to shop now. Prices are accurate as of publication.
A London, Ontario couple has become famous for their spectacular residential Christmas display, featuring 50 inflatables and 10,000 lights. Discover the story behind their festive tradition.
London, Ontario, will see a mild Christmas Day before a risk of freezing rain arrives on Boxing Day. Get the full forecast and travel advisories for the holiday period.
Montreal is set for a white Christmas with fresh snowfall. Meanwhile, NORAD's Santa Tracker shows Saint Nick's global journey. Get the festive weather details and holiday magic.
Ontario's PC government allocates $125 million to private clinics for hip and knee replacements, aiming to cut wait times. Analysis argues for broader two-tier health care reform.
Plan your holidays in Toronto with our guide to attractions, transit, and store hours for Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Find out what's open and closed.
Get a head start on Boxing Day 2025 with CTV Shopping Trends' curated list of 27 top Amazon Canada deals. Shop early and save big on tech, home, and gifts.
Your essential guide to Winnipeg's holiday schedule. Find out what services, transit, and businesses are operating on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, 2025.
Your complete guide to Christmas in Calgary for 2025. Discover festive events like Zoo Lights, free skating, and light displays, plus essential info on what's open and closed over the holidays.
Plan your holiday season with our guide to Canadian business and service hours for Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day 2025. Know before you go.
Explore how Christmas in Chatham-Kent evolved from simple community gatherings in the 1850s to a more commercial holiday by 1900. Discover the festive history of this Ontario region.
Nova Scotia's Christmas tree farms report a significant sales increase for the 2025 season. Owners William Robichaud and Daniel Bar share insights into the holiday trend. Read more about the festive boost.
Despite the rise of Black Friday, Boxing Day still packs a punch for Canadian shoppers. A new study reveals 8.6 million consumers plan to participate, with distinct trends in spending habits and demographics. Discover the data shaping post-Christmas sales
A unique holiday auction in Nova Scotia sees bidders competing for a miniature Woody the Talking Christmas Tree. Get the festive details on this charming seasonal story.
Montreal's Sainte-Justine and Children's Hospital ask parents to use 8-1-1 or clinics for minor illnesses as ERs face over 130% occupancy. Learn when to seek emergency care.
Surrey, B.C., announces two new city-run health clinics opening in 2025 to address the critical family physician shortage. Mayor Brenda Locke leads the initiative to improve local healthcare access.
The Salvation Army's Christmas Assistance Program continues in London, Ontario, providing essential support to families in need during the holiday season. Learn about the community effort.
Dalhousie University professors saved the holiday season at Mic Mac Mall, repairing the beloved Woody the Talking Christmas Tree after a mechanical failure. Discover how academic expertise brought festive magic back to life.
Ottawa's beloved St. Patrick's Day Parade is officially scheduled to make its comeback in March 2026. Get the details on the return of this cherished community tradition.
Randall Simpson is the guardian of the Once Upon a Christmas exhibit at Saskatoon's Western Development Museum, preserving eight decades of holiday tradition. Discover how he keeps the magic working.
The 77th annual CTV Lions Children's Christmas Telethon in Sudbury upheld a beloved northern tradition, raising $357,742 for local children's charities. See how the community came together.
Kingston family physician Dr. Elaine Ma is in court fighting an order to repay over $600,000 for mass vaccination clinics she organized during the pandemic. Her case raises questions about emergency response and outdated billing rules.
Explore the intricate miniature Christmas village in a Winnipeg basement, a labour of love requiring 60 hours of construction each holiday season. Discover this unique local festive tradition.