2025 Christmas Costs: What Canadians Can Expect to Pay
As the holiday season approaches, Canadians are facing the financial reality of Christmas 2025. Discover the key factors influencing costs and tips for budgeting your celebrations.
As the holiday season approaches, Canadians are facing the financial reality of Christmas 2025. Discover the key factors influencing costs and tips for budgeting your celebrations.
The City of Edmonton announces waste crews will no longer collect Christmas trees from curbs. Residents must now use alternative disposal methods. Learn the new rules.
Albertans can cut up to three Christmas trees for free on designated Crown land with a permit. Learn the rules, height limits, and how to get your holiday tree.
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.
Prairie Harm Reduction says Saskatoon's record-breaking homeless count confirms community services are overextended. The findings highlight a growing crisis in the city.
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.
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.
Kings Landing Historical Settlement in Prince William, N.B., has launched a new Christmas Village Aglow event, illuminating the holiday season for visitors. Discover the festive details.
Fort Edmonton Park has transformed into a magical winter wonderland for its sixth annual Christmas market, running until December 21. Discover festive activities and holiday magic in Edmonton.
Hundreds of volunteer elves gathered in Calgary for an Elf Rally to prepare for delivering gifts to over 800 families on Christmas Eve. Join the festive spirit!
Halifax residents are choosing vintage gifts this Christmas, with local markets offering unique second-hand items. Discover why sustainable shopping is catching on in Nova Scotia.
Discover Ottawa's magical Christmas markets opening for the 2025 holiday season. Find dates, locations, and festive activities to make your holidays special.
An injured bald eagle rescued by an Ottawa Valley woman has been euthanized after medical tests revealed severe, untreatable injuries. The eagle named Charlie was cared for by Safe Wings Ottawa.
Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' generates up to US$3 million yearly. The 1994 hit tops charts in 26 countries and is the most-streamed holiday song. Discover the story behind this festive phenomenon.
A longtime Sporting Christmas donor from Saskatoon shares a magical childhood memory of her school concert, inspiring support for the Salvation Army's holiday hamper program.
Metro Vancouver's festive season begins this weekend with major holiday events. Discover the 2024 Shipyards Christmas Market and other seasonal attractions across the region.
Edmonton's festive Christmas streetcar returns for the 2025 season with nearly all rides booked. Discover this beloved holiday tradition in Alberta's capital city.
Discover Winnipeg's best Christmas markets for local artisanal treasures this holiday season. Find unique gifts and support Manitoba artisans while celebrating festive traditions.
Ottawa Police Constable Kevin Young, an aspiring falconer, rescued an injured barn owl found on Robert Grant Avenue. The owl was taken to a bird sanctuary with a good prognosis.
Collingwood's downtown transforms into a festive wonderland with the annual Christmas Market. Discover local vendors, holiday activities, and seasonal magic in this charming Ontario community.
Discover Calgary's best Christmas markets featuring local artisans, festive activities, and holiday shopping opportunities. Support local businesses this holiday season.
With the Stanley Park Christmas Train closed, discover five magical holiday train rides and events in the Lower Mainland for 2025. Find dates, locations, and tickets.
Canadian Christmas tree sellers report robust demand this season, with many consumers willing to pay higher prices for their festive centrepiece. Discover the trends shaping this year's holiday market.
Ottawa's ByWard Market unveils a spectacular 48-foot Christmas tree for the 2025 holiday season, creating a new festive landmark in the capital. Discover the details!
Avian influenza has been confirmed on three properties in Strathroy-Caradoc. Health officials are monitoring the situation closely to contain the outbreak.
Calgary has been officially recertified as a bird-friendly city by Nature Canada for the third consecutive time. Discover how the city maintains its commitment to avian conservation.
The Christmas Bureau of Edmonton celebrated its 40th annual fundraising breakfast on November 27, 2025, marking a triumphant return after a five-year pandemic hiatus. Learn how this event supports local families.
Calgary chefs including Francine Gomes and Liana Robberecht are baking thousands of cookies for the Magic of Christmas charity sale. Support local community while enjoying festive treats.