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.
Hundreds of Villa Maria students and parents rallied Friday to save their school from closure amid a lease standoff with the Sisters of Notre Dame. Join the movement to preserve Montreal education.
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.
Discover how Ottawa skiers enjoy winter sports without overspending. Local insights reveal budget-friendly options for hitting the slopes in the National Capital Region.
The Charlemagne EarlyON Child and Family Centre in Orléans is closing Nov. 30, the second such closure since September. Families fear a major gap in free early-learning programs. Learn more about the impact.
Provincial supervisor Bob Plamondon hosts town halls with Ottawa school council chairs to address parent concerns while elected trustees remain idle. Key issues include funding and classroom safety.
A Brantford school was briefly placed in lockdown following reports of an unwanted person. Police responded swiftly to ensure student safety. Read the latest details.
Gale Simko Hatfield re-elected as chair of Greater Essex County District School Board while addressing challenges including trustee resignations and financial deficits.
Greater Essex County District School Board chair threatens supervision amid governance disputes. Learn about the escalating tensions and potential consequences for Windsor-area education.
London announces names for four new public schools, implementing a new policy that moves away from naming after individuals. Learn about the new naming approach and school locations.
Frustration mounts in Parry Sound as Near North District School Board cancels crucial meeting following damning ministry report. Parents demand answers about school safety and construction delays.
Nancy Armstrong becomes the third trustee to resign from Greater Essex County District School Board in a year, citing 'deeply troubling' spending concerns and compromised values.
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.
School board addresses expensive damage at Huntsville High School on Brunel Road. Authorities investigating the November 2025 incident that resulted in significant repair costs.
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!
Westshore RCMP arrested a 35-year-old man after a targeted assault that seriously injured a male student at Spencer Middle School in Langford. Suspect remains in custody.
The Ottawa Police Service is requesting a 5% budget increase, adding $26.1 million for 2026. The funds would cover new hires, body cameras, and a district policing model. Public consultation is set for November 21.
A person was bear sprayed at Nelson Mandela High School in Calgary. Get the latest details on this disturbing incident and community safety concerns.
Ontario establishes new support offices for school boards, enabling families to escalate concerns effectively. All boards to have offices by September 2025.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford affirms confidence in provincially-appointed supervisor's decision to replace Ottawa-Carleton District School Board director. Get the latest details.
Discover the 11 major cost increases in Ottawa's 2026 draft budget, including police funding and service fees. Learn how these changes will impact residents.
Ottawa's 2026 draft budget proposes a 3.75% property tax hike. See how it impacts urban and rural homeowners and where the money is going.
Ottawa residents could pay $36 more for police services in 2026 as the city prepares to table its draft budget. Learn how this affects taxpayers and city services.
Students at Our Lady of the Bay Catholic High School in Collingwood were evacuated following reports of a heavy burning smell. Emergency services responded to ensure student safety.
Pino Buffone has departed as director of education at Ottawa's largest school board while under provincial supervision. Learn about the controversial elementary program review he spearheaded.
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board appoints Stacey Kay as its new Director of Education. Learn about her vision for Ottawa's public education system.
A beloved EarlyON child drop-in centre in Orléans is closing after more than three decades. The Ottawa Catholic School Board needs the space for additional classrooms. Learn about this community loss.
Five Grade 10 students at Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Ottawa produced a documentary honouring Air Commodore John Fauquier, preserving local veteran stories for Remembrance Day.