Ottawa's Help Santa Toy Parade Draws Massive Crowds
Over 50,000 Ottawans gathered for the annual Help Santa Toy Parade on November 22, 2025, celebrating holiday spirit along a brand-new route through downtown Ottawa.
Over 50,000 Ottawans gathered for the annual Help Santa Toy Parade on November 22, 2025, celebrating holiday spirit along a brand-new route through downtown Ottawa.
Ottawa residents should prepare for variable weather this weekend with sunshine, snow and rain all in the forecast. Stay updated on the changing conditions.
New report reveals Canada's deepening food affordability crisis, with 25.5% of households food insecure and half chasing discounts. A moral emergency demanding policy action.
The Empathy Project uses real-life simulations to show participants the daily struggles of homelessness in Ottawa. Learn how this initiative is changing perspectives.
Ottawa Citizen readers criticize U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra for diplomatic interference, discuss food insecurity crisis, and praise local restaurateur Stephen Beckta's community impact.
Ottawa experiences messy weather mix Friday with ice fog and frost-coated trees, but sunny skies expected Saturday. Get the full forecast details.
Discover Ottawa's weekend events including Magic of Lights, Luminaire Holiday Kickoff and Christmas Market. Your guide to November 21-23 festivities in the capital.
The Crump Group Inc. introduces a new line of gently cooked, fresh frozen dog food under its Caledon Farms brand, offering Canadian pet owners wholesome meals made with real ingredients.
Conservative MP Jamil Jivani sparks debate by calling the National School Food Program government overreach, arguing for economic solutions instead. Read the full analysis.
New report reveals Canadians pay $515 monthly for groceries as food inflation tops financial worries. Discover how households are adapting shopping habits and embracing local products.
Windsor's Good Greens Food Reclamation Program celebrates multiple achievements in reducing food waste and feeding communities. Learn how this initiative is making a difference.
Health experts expose how food manufacturers generate massive profits from unhealthy ultraprocessed products as countries implement marketing restrictions. Learn about the global response.
Nova Scotia government expands successful local food program to more hospitals and universities, strengthening food security and supporting provincial farmers. Learn about the initiative's impact.
W.E. Kinvig Elementary in Surrey requests emergency funds as 50 families struggle with food insecurity after provincial funding cuts. Learn how you can help.
A Windsor resident transforms their front yard into a community food pantry with a 'take what you need, leave what you can' philosophy, addressing local food insecurity.
The CTV Your Morning Ottawa Food Drive begins today, supporting the Ottawa Food Bank. Learn how you can help fight hunger in our community this season.
The Ottawa Food Bank's 2025 Hunger Report reveals a 101% increase in visits since 2019, urging all government levels to address the affordability crisis. Read the full story.
Discover four Ottawa restaurants where you can enjoy delicious meals without breaking the bank. From massive shawarma to authentic pies, find your next affordable dining spot.
A Sault Ste. Marie-developed food hub app is transforming how Canadian food banks operate, tracking nearly 500,000 pounds of rescued food while slashing administrative work for organizations like Harvest Algoma.
Tim Hortons brings back its popular Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign to support local communities and combat food insecurity across Canada. Discover how sweet treats make a difference.
A new shared kitchen initiative in Renfrew, Ontario provides freshly prepared meals for the local food bank, addressing food insecurity through community collaboration.
New report reveals alarming growth in food bank usage among two-parent families and seniors in Ottawa. Learn about the changing face of food insecurity in Canada's capital.
Your complete guide to Ottawa events this weekend featuring the Barrhaven Santa Claus parade, police body camera rollout, and potential city landfill purchase. Stay informed about local happenings!
Canadian food safety officials expand pistachio recall in Ontario as four additional products potentially contaminated with salmonella. Check your pantry now.
Sperri, Canada's first organic plant-based meal replacement, donates over 120,000 meals to food banks nationwide. Learn how this initiative addresses rising food insecurity.
As another government shutdown looms, food banks brace for increased demand while losing critical federal support. Learn how this perfect storm could devastate vulnerable communities across Canada.
Discover how London, Ontario restaurants and food producers are collaborating to create affordable meal kits while fighting food waste in a groundbreaking local initiative.
Millions of Canadians relying on cross-border SNAP benefits face potential food insecurity as Trump administration shutdown looms. Learn how this political decision could impact vulnerable families.
Ottawa residents can enjoy a temporary reprieve from rainfall today, but should prepare for a significant temperature drop overnight with lows reaching 5°C. Get the full forecast details.
A brutal daylight stabbing outside Ottawa's iconic Rideau Centre shopping mall has left one man seriously injured, sparking a major police investigation and raising safety concerns in the heart of the nation's capital.