Vancouver distraction thefts spike to 20 cases in November
Vancouver Police report a sharp rise in distraction thefts, with 20 incidents in November 2025. Most occurred in East Vancouver. Learn the details and how to stay safe.
Vancouver Police report a sharp rise in distraction thefts, with 20 incidents in November 2025. Most occurred in East Vancouver. Learn the details and how to stay safe.
Vancouver is streamlining patio permits for 2026, eliminating fees for small setups and simplifying applications to boost local restaurants and bars. Learn about the new rules.
Barrie residents can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the long-awaited reopening of Bayview Drive ends construction delays and traffic headaches. Get the full story on the completed project.
Discover the must-see classical music concerts and events in Vancouver this December, from The Nutcracker to the VSO's holiday series. Plan your festive season with our guide.
Discover Vancouver's must-see live music events this December, from John Legend's anniversary tour to local indie shows and holiday festivals. Find dates and ticket info.
Cambridge community unites for winter clothing drive, collecting coats and essentials for local homeless shelters. See how residents and restaurants are making a difference.
London firefighters host annual Lights and Sirens Toy Drive at Horton Street Fire Hall, collecting gifts for children in need this holiday season. Join the effort to spread cheer!
London community members volunteered at Business Cares Food Drive grocery store weekend as food banks face donation challenges. Learn how you can help local families.
Vancouver's PNE is seeking corporate naming rights partners for the historic Pacific Coliseum and Agrodome venues. Learn about this landmark opportunity and what it means for Vancouver's entertainment scene.
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.
Windsor Youth Centre's annual HUGS drive faces unprecedented demand as funding pressures mount. Learn how the community can support local youth during challenging times.
Vancouver's Granville Street hospitality industry reports untenable crime levels, demanding closure of SROs after 6,641 emergency calls since 2020. Read the full investigation.
The 26th annual Business Cares Food Drive launches in London, Ontario as community faces unprecedented demand for food assistance. Learn how you can help.
Discover Vancouver's vibrant choral music scene this holiday season. Our guide features must-see concerts from Elektra Women's Choir, Vancouver Bach Choir, and Handel's Messiah performances.
The Windsor Goodfellows hit the streets for their crucial annual paper drive on November 27, 2025. Volunteer Tiz Cipolla leads donation efforts at key intersections to support local families in need.
Discover the brightest Christmas light displays across Metro Vancouver for 2025. Help us build our interactive map by submitting your festive home decoration!
Winnipeg could become home to Canada's first drive-thru only McDonald's location. Learn about this innovative fast-food concept coming to Manitoba.
Vancouver's beloved Honda Celebration of Light fireworks festival ends after 33 years. Read about the community legacy and express your memories of this iconic event.
Vancouver's beloved Celebration of Light fireworks show is cancelled for good after 2025 due to a severe funding shortfall and rising costs, ending a summer tradition dating back to 1992.
Kitchener's Onkel Hans Food Drive successfully distributed more than 34,000 meals to those in need. Learn how community efforts are making a difference in food security.
The Toes-T-Tootsies initiative in Ottawa collects new socks, mitts, and toques for the region's vulnerable population as temperatures plummet. Discover how this community effort is making a difference.
Vancouver's Just For Laughs festival celebrates its 10th anniversary in February 2026 with over 100 shows featuring James Acaster, Michelle Buteau, and more. Get tickets now!
Vancouver introduces temporary bylaws for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, limiting street vendors and performers while allowing more noise. Fines of up to $1,000 will be enforced.
Calgarians donated enough food to fill 22 transit buses during a major food drive supporting the Calgary Food Bank. Mayor joined transit and co-op partners.
Jen Hamel's Warm Hands Warm Hearts team delivered over 500 backpacks with winter essentials to Edmonton's homeless population during their 12th annual community event on November 22, 2025.
Environment Canada issues rainfall warning for Metro Vancouver and parts of Vancouver Island with heavy downpours expected throughout Saturday. Stay prepared for potential flooding.
Community volunteers gather in Windsor for the 13th annual basket collection supporting Start Fresh women's programs and Hiatus House. Essential items donated to empower local women.
The Windsor Goodfellows' 115th annual newspaper drive runs Nov. 27-29, with 400+ volunteers seeking $375,000 for Christmas hampers and year-round programs. Tap-to-donate now available.
Chatham-Kent's beloved donation drive 'The Gift' launches its sixth annual campaign, bringing community support to families in need across the region. Join the movement today!
Discover how Edmonton's 2004 cattle drive down Jasper Avenue celebrated western heritage and became a memorable cultural event. Learn about this unique urban spectacle.