2025 Holiday Hours: What's Open and Closed in Canada
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.
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.
A London Muslim youth group's 'Holiday Dinner on Wheels' delivered meals to 120 vulnerable residents, embodying the spirit of giving back. Learn how this initiative fosters community.
Two American men have been fined $3,260 for catching 22 smallmouth bass during the closed season on a northern Ontario lake. Conservation officers stress the importance of following fishing regulations.
Toronto police are investigating after a vehicle was shot at in Scarborough on December 21, 2025. A man was taken to a trauma centre. Key roads remain closed as the investigation continues.
Plan your holidays in Ottawa with our complete guide to city services, OC Transpo schedules, and facility hours from December 22 to January 2.
The City of Regina has opened the majority of its outdoor skating rinks for public use. Get the details on locations and safety tips for enjoying this classic Canadian winter activity.
London Police Service has launched a death investigation after a woman was discovered with a traumatic injury in a south end residence. Details remain limited as authorities work to determine the circumstances.
New Brunswick's provincial government has issued a warning to local municipalities about holding improper closed-door sessions to discuss public complaints. Learn the legal risks.
A section of Gainsborough Road in London, Ontario, has reopened following a serious multi-vehicle collision that sent three people to hospital. Get the latest details on the incident and road safety.
The London Police Services Board has approved a new strategy to improve diversity within police ranks, aiming for a force that better reflects the community it serves.
The iconic Malibu Restaurant in east London, Ont., is moving to a new location after seven decades. The landmark's famous neon sign, however, will not make the journey. Read more about this end of an era.
Highbury Avenue in London, Ontario, has reopened to traffic following emergency repairs for a significant watermain break. Crews worked through the weekend to restore the vital artery.
A Northern Ontario woman faces multiple charges, including impaired driving and having open alcohol, after allegedly running a red light. Get the details on this police investigation.
Calgary Police Service responded to an incident involving an officer-involved shooting in the Dalhousie area on December 16, 2025, leading to the closure of the Dalhousie LRT station. Details are emerging.
Canadian tennis sensation Victoria Mboko has been honoured as the WTA Newcomer of the Year for 2025. Discover her journey and recognition on Parliament Hill.
Scottish curling star Bruce Mouat, winner of six of the last eight Grand Slam events, aims to translate his dominance into Olympic gold at Milano Cortina 2026. Get the details on his team and the upcoming HearingLife Canadian Open in Saskatoon.
Scottie Scheffler joins Tiger Woods as the only players to win PGA Tour Player of the Year four consecutive times. The American star's historic 2025 season included a British Open victory.
Nvidia has unveiled a new family of open-source AI models, promising superior speed, cost, and intelligence. This strategic move comes as competition from Chinese AI offerings intensifies globally.
Rory McIlroy survived a bizarre banana peel incident but shot 68, leaving him nine strokes back at the Australian Open. Cam Smith is in contention.
Canadian swimming sensation Summer McIntosh dominated the women's 400m freestyle at the U.S. Open, setting a new meet record and winning by a staggering margin. Read about her incredible performance.
Toronto police have shut down the westbound Gardiner Expressway after a vehicle was struck by gunfire. Get the latest updates on the investigation and traffic disruptions.
A vehicle was shot at on Toronto's Gardiner Expressway, prompting a major police investigation and closure of westbound lanes. Get the latest details on the incident.
Canadian swimming sensation Summer McIntosh delivered a stunning performance at the U.S. Open, winning the women's 400m freestyle by a massive 15-second margin. Read about her latest triumph.
A stubborn Arctic air mass is gripping London, Ontario, with frigid temperatures expected to persist. Get the latest details on this prolonged cold snap and its local impact.
Ontario Provincial Police report a teen driver failed to stop for a school bus in Atwood, crashed into a stop sign, and had open alcohol in the vehicle. Details on the incident and charges.
Calgary's Eavor Technologies makes history, generating first electricity at its Geretsried geothermal site. A landmark for Canadian clean tech and global renewable energy.
An Edmonton resident argues for mandatory parking in infill housing, criticizing the city's 'Open Option Parking' plan. The debate highlights urban density challenges and resident frustrations.
Prime Minister Mark Carney hosted Canadian tennis champion Victoria Mboko in Ottawa to celebrate her 2025 National Bank Open victory. Read about their meeting and the signed racket.
London, Ontario endures colder-than-normal temperatures with strong winds. Meteorologist Julie Atchison provides the latest forecast, including when residents can expect peeks of sunshine.
Edmonton's five-year-old 'open-option' parking bylaw allows dense infill without parking spots, impacting affordability and lifestyle. Critics argue it limits resident choice.