The estate of Calgary landscaper Henry Heuver gifts Hope Mission with nearly $900,000 just before Christmas, providing a massive boost to the charity's holiday services for those in need.
Environment Canada predicts a snowy Christmas morning for much of the country. Senior climatologist David Phillips shares the festive forecast, with exceptions for coastal regions.
Souls Harbour Rescue Mission distributed more than 1,200 free Christmas meals across Nova Scotia on December 23, 2025, bringing holiday cheer to communities in need.
Volunteer Pamela Nand shares her experience as an 'elf' at the Salvation Army's Christmas toy shop in Vancouver, helping parents select gifts through The Province's Empty Stocking Fund.
Windsor's Sleep in Heavenly Peace chapter celebrates a major milestone, building and delivering its 1000th bed for a child in need just before Christmas. Read about this heartwarming local achievement.
The Salvation Army in Winnipeg has just two days to raise $127,000 to meet its Christmas kettle campaign goal. The charity is calling for a community miracle to support vital programs.
Patty Warden, an Ottawa multi-millionaire who won Lotto Max in 2024, handed out hundreds of grocery gift cards at a Foodland in Greely on Dec. 22, 2025, helping families enjoy Christmas dinner.
Local Christmas tree sales are booming in Nova Scotia this season, with one seller moving 350 trees, even as international shipments face a downturn. Discover the local market shift.
The S'Aints' annual Sleighing Hunger charity concert in Windsor has raised a record-breaking $123,000 to combat local food insecurity. Discover how the community came together.
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.
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.
A green Christmas is likely for many Canadians as mild weather persists. Environment Canada's David Phillips shares the holiday forecast and what to expect from coast to coast.
Plan your festive season with our guide to what's open and closed across Canada over Christmas and New Year's 2025. Essential info for shopping, services, and travel.
For six years, Jim Hadfield of Milestone, Sask., has baked Christmas fruitcakes from his home, raising over $6,700 for local charities. Discover his sweet story of community giving.
The Calgary Firefighters Toy Association's 58th annual Children's Christmas Party supported over 1,600 families, distributing up to 5,000 gifts. Read how this decades-old tradition continues to spread holiday cheer.
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.
Calgary father and son Paul and Mac Hughes prepare for their fourth Christmas in war-torn Ukraine, bringing toys and hope to displaced children near Kharkiv. Read their story of resilience.
The annual Windsor-Essex Christmas dinner provided over 2,000 hot meals to community members facing hardship. This heartwarming tradition highlights local solidarity during the holiday season.
More than 300 Calgarians received free turkeys at a holiday drive at Max Bell Centre on Friday, December 20, 2025, braving frigid temperatures for festive support.
The UHC – Hub of Opportunities in Windsor provided 700 holiday food hampers this week, highlighting the growing reliance on food banks. CEO June Muir discusses the rising demand and community support.
Nora, 98, lives independently in Montreal after dedicating 48 years to foster care. As she approaches 99, she shares her story and how the Gazette Christmas Fund helps.
The Sporting Christmas campaign nears $50,000, with donors honouring loved ones like Corrine Weiman and supporting the Salvation Army's hamper program in Saskatoon. Learn how to contribute.
A Charlottetown home is aglow with over 38,000 Christmas lights, creating a dazzling display to raise money for cancer support initiatives. See the story of holiday cheer turned into community aid.
CTV's Toy Mountain campaign concludes another season of giving in Barrie, collecting donations for local children. See how the community came together for the holidays.
The Windsor community receives Christmas hampers filled with holiday essentials. See how local efforts are spreading cheer this festive season.
CTV Edmonton's Toy Mountain campaign concludes successfully, gathering more than 2,000 toys for the Boys and Girls Club Big Brothers Big Sisters. Volunteers sorted donations for delivery.
The annual Toy Mountain campaign in Kitchener has successfully gathered more than 5,000 toys, ensuring a brighter Christmas for children in need across the community.
A Prince Edward Island family continues their annual Christmas stocking drive for people experiencing homelessness, now distributing 50 gifts despite increasing expenses. Read about their inspiring commitment.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Elementary Hockey Academy held its annual fundraising game at South Side Arena, collecting toy donations for Ronald McDonald House in Edmonton. Join the community spirit.
The Windsor-Essex chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace is reaching a major milestone, building and delivering its 1000th bed for a local child in need. Discover how this charity impacts the community.