Montrealers Work Through Christmas to Keep City Running
While most celebrate, many Montrealers work through Christmas on snow removal, emergency services, and hospital care. Discover the stories behind the essential holiday shift.
While most celebrate, many Montrealers work through Christmas on snow removal, emergency services, and hospital care. Discover the stories behind the essential holiday shift.
Discover festive activities, dining options, and community events to enjoy in Ottawa on Christmas Day, 2025. Find holiday cheer in the capital.
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.
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.
As Christmas approaches, Montreal shelters report increased urgency and anxiety among people experiencing homelessness. Discover how the season impacts the city's most vulnerable.
An investigation reveals how Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program, vital for agriculture, can lead to the exploitation and abuse of migrant workers. Read the full story.
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.
Montreal is on track for a white Christmas as forecasts predict 2-10 centimetres of snow this week, following a recent thaw. Get the detailed holiday weather outlook.
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.
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.
Montreal's forecast for Dec. 20, 2025, calls for sunny skies turning cloudy, with a high of -3°C and wind chill near -14. Periods of snow expected overnight. Plan your day.
A new report details the lack of training and safety equipment for temporary foreign workers before a fatal workplace collapse in Montreal. Read the investigation's findings.
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.
A Montreal for Palestine protest at a downtown Christmas market on Dec. 14 sparked controversy, occurring the same day as a deadly antisemitic shooting in Australia. Details on the escalating tensions.
Montreal's STM transit workers have ratified a new collective agreement, securing wage increases through 2029 and preventing a potential service shutdown. Get the details on the deal.
A Montreal North resident's festive passion leads to a collection of more than 700 Santa Claus figures. Discover the story behind this unique Christmas display.
Running late for Christmas? This Best Choice Products 6-foot pre-lit artificial tree is on sale for under $100. Available in multiple colours, it's a sturdy, reviewer-loved option to save you time and money.
Drivers in Montreal face traffic disruptions this weekend due to planned road closures. Plan your route with our detailed list of affected areas and construction zones.
Old Montreal transforms into a winter wonderland with the Parcours Lumineux light installations and cozy fire pits, aiming to attract visitors during the cold season. Discover the magic.
The ByWard Market has won Ottawa's holiday height contest with a 48-foot Christmas tree, but a Gatineau rival looms for 2026. Discover the festive competition and city decorations.
A planned overtime strike by STM maintenance workers is delayed to Dec. 11 after Quebec's labour tribunal cites overlapping strike notices. Learn the details and impact.
Maintenance workers at Montreal's transit authority, the STM, will begin a new strike on December 11, 2025. The action could impact public transit services across the city.
Alberta residents can obtain a free permit to cut up to three Christmas trees from designated Crown land areas this holiday season. Find out how to get yours.
Melania Trump unveils 'Home Is Where the Heart Is' White House Christmas theme for 2025, but social media users recall her infamous 2018 remark about holiday decor. Explore the details and reactions.
The Barrie & District Christmas Cheer campaign is struggling to meet its fundraising goal due to unprecedented demand this holiday season. Learn how the community can help.
A 35-year-old man shot on Oct. 9 has died, becoming Montreal's 31st homicide victim in 2025. Police seek information as the case moves to major crimes.
Discover Winnipeg's cherished German Christmas Market and local artisan treasures for the 2025 holiday season. Your guide to supporting Manitoba makers.
Hundreds of volunteers attended an Elf Rally in Calgary to prepare for delivering gifts to over 800 families on Christmas Eve. Discover how the community is spreading holiday cheer.
A major investigation reveals systemic exploitation of nearly 80,000 temporary foreign workers in Canadian agriculture, with reports of wage theft, injuries, and abuse described as 'the new slavery.'