Calgary Readers' Choice 2025/26 Shopping Winners
Discover the gold, silver, and bronze winners in the Shopping category of the 2025/26 Calgary Readers' Choice Awards. Find Calgary's best local businesses as voted by you!
Discover the gold, silver, and bronze winners in the Shopping category of the 2025/26 Calgary Readers' Choice Awards. Find Calgary's best local businesses as voted by you!
Discover the complete list of winners in the 2025/26 Calgary Readers' Choice Awards across automotive, child services, education, and more. Find out which local businesses Calgarians voted as their favourites.
Property owners in Breslau, Ontario are facing unexpected bills approaching $14,000 for construction work completed in 2016. Learn about the local improvement charges and payment options available.
The City of Kitchener is actively cleaning up a spill at Schneider Creek. Authorities are on-site managing the environmental response to protect local waterways.
Discover Nero Tondo, a Michelin-recommended Vancouver restaurant where chefs Devon Latté and Lucas Johnston create hyper-local, seasonal dishes inspired by French, Japanese and Italian cuisines.
Municipal leaders from across Alberta gather in Calgary for three-day convention focused on tackling tax burdens and escalating operational costs facing communities.
Discover Paradox Pizzeria & Brewery on Broadway Ave, serving unique Detroit-style pizza and house-crafted beer blends. Owners share their journey from pop-ups to a permanent Saskatoon location.
Quebec Premier Francois Legault pressures Caisse de Depot to increase local investments, targeting manufacturing and critical minerals amid US trade uncertainties. Read the full analysis.
London local council denies bylaw to pause gravel pit applications, maintaining current mining operations. Decision impacts Ontario's aggregate industry and local development policies.
Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley stands firm against calls to prevent controversial NDP figure Yves Engler from speaking at local arena. Details on the political dispute.
Growing discord erupts in Springwater Township as councillors publicly challenge the mayor's leadership style and decision-making processes, raising concerns about municipal governance.
Discover unique handcrafted treasures and support local artisans at Barrie's annual holiday market, marking the official start of festive shopping season in Ontario.
Discover Edmonton's vibrant arts scene this weekend with punk rock history, indie film festivals, and community radio celebrations lighting up the city.
Discover how London, Ontario restaurants and food producers are collaborating to create affordable meal kits while fighting food waste in a groundbreaking local initiative.
School bus services in Owen Sound are set to continue uninterrupted as drivers and management reach a tentative agreement, bringing relief to families and students across the region.
In a stunning election twist, a single Côte-Saint-Luc resident's eleventh-hour vote may have determined the city's political future, proving every ballot truly counts in democracy.
An Edmonton community's overwhelming response to a Jamaica donation drive has created waves of positivity, far surpassing organizers' wildest dreams with massive support.
A provocative argument suggests the U.S. government has grown too bloated and inefficient. Discover why some experts believe permanent closure might actually benefit America.
In a surprising political turnaround, Democratic candidates secured significant wins in state legislative and local races, signaling potential shifts in American political dynamics beyond the presidential election.
Alarming voter turnout decline in Montreal elections reveals deep crisis in civic engagement. Experts warn empty polling stations signal collapsing faith in municipal government.
The Toronto Blue Jays' World Series run delivered a massive economic boost to local businesses near Rogers Centre, with restaurants and bars reporting record-breaking sales during home games.
Wasaga Beach entrepreneurs claim municipal officials are systematically targeting local businesses with excessive enforcement and unreasonable demands, creating a hostile environment for commerce in the popular Ontario destination.
The Town of Essex eliminates taxi licensing fees until December 2025, providing financial relief for drivers and improving transportation access for residents across the municipality.
Explore our curated selection of Canadian-made vitamin C serums that deliver luxury results while supporting local beauty brands and sustainable skincare.
Discover unique gift ideas from Canadian brands that will delight everyone on your list while supporting local businesses and artisans across Canada.
The Quebec government has passed Bill 7, eliminating or merging numerous government agencies in a sweeping efficiency move that promises significant taxpayer savings and streamlined services.
Discover how Canada's new federal budget delivers targeted support for Windsor-Essex through local business incentives, trade defense measures, and strategic investments in key sectors.
Discover how Canada's monumental ShopLocal2Win contest is transforming small business support with massive prizes, community impact, and nationwide participation.
Windsor's St. Clair College support staff have ratified a new agreement, ending a five-day strike that disrupted campus operations. The breakthrough comes after intense negotiations and a lengthy ratification vote.
Windsor's ironworkers union stages fiery protest against Amherstburg's new fire hall project, claiming local union jobs are being sidelined for cheaper non-union labour from outside the community.