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.
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Port Saint John reports record year in 2025
Port Saint John announces a historic year for cargo volumes in 2025, marking a significant economic milestone for New Brunswick. Discover the key drivers behind this success.
Holy Land's top Catholic leader makes visit to Gaza parish
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem visited a Catholic parish in Gaza, meeting children in a symbolic gesture of hope during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Read the full story.
Rome to charge visitors for Trevi Fountain access
Rome will implement an entry fee for the Trevi Fountain in 2025 to manage crowds and fund maintenance during the Jubilee Year, which expects millions of visitors.
Gilles, David repeat as Canada Soccer Players of the Year
Defender Vanessa Gilles and striker Jonathan David have been named Canada Soccer Players of the Year for 2025, repeating their dual victory from the previous year. Discover their achievements and what this means for Canadian soccer.
Winter Solstice 2025: Shortest Day Arrives in Northern Hemisphere
The Northern Hemisphere experiences the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, on December 21, 2025. Learn about the science and traditions behind this astronomical event.
McIlroy named BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025
Rory McIlroy has been voted the BBC Sports Personality of the Year for 2025, capping a monumental season where he won the Masters and the Ryder Cup. Discover his historic achievements.
P.E.I. forecasts $367.4M deficit for 2025-2026
Prince Edward Island's government reports a projected deficit of $367.4 million for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Explore the details and implications for the province's budget and public services.
Parents launch petition to save Windsor student bus service
Frustrated Windsor parents are petitioning to restore a cancelled Transit Windsor student shuttle program, arguing its end creates barriers to education. Over 350 signatures gathered.
PolitiFact: 2025 is the 'Year of the Lies'
PolitiFact shifts focus from naming one 'Lie of the Year' to highlighting the human impact of widespread misinformation in 2025. Read about the consequential change.
'Slop' Named 2025 Word of the Year by Merriam-Webster
Merriam-Webster's 2025 Word of the Year is 'slop,' now defined as low-quality, mass-produced AI content. Discover the cultural shift behind this choice.
Leafs Honour Voice Joe Bowen with 'Holy Mackinaw' Night
The Toronto Maple Leafs celebrate iconic broadcaster Joe Bowen for 44 seasons and over 3,000 games in a special ceremony at Scotiabank Arena. Read about the tribute.
UWindsor, Holy Names Launch Fitness Program for Special Needs
University of Windsor and Holy Names High School launch APEX, a new adapted physical exercise program pairing university and high school students with special needs peers to promote health and social change. Discover this Windsor initiative.
Montreal Metro runs until 3 a.m. on New Year's Eve
Montreal's STM will extend Green, Orange, and Yellow Line service until 3 a.m. on Dec. 31. Plan your safe ride home from celebrations with our detailed schedule guide.
Pope cancels Holy See fundraising commission
Pope Leo XIV has dissolved a Vatican fundraising commission created under questionable circumstances. Get the latest details on this significant administrative move.
Ice District NYE Bash to Feature Top Canadian Music Stars
Edmonton's Ice District Plaza will ring in 2026 with a headline concert by major Canadian music stars. Get details on the performers and event for this premier Alberta celebration.
Barrie scraps 25-year NYE tradition for new event
Barrie replaces its long-running 'Downtown Countdown' with a new family-friendly New Year's Eve celebration for 2026. Discover the details of the city's fresh start.
Nova Scotia targets $5B tourism with new strategy
Nova Scotia launches a new five-year tourism plan aiming for a $5 billion industry by focusing on year-round travel. Learn how the province plans to achieve this ambitious goal.
'Rage Bait' Named Oxford's 2025 Word of the Year
Oxford University Press names 'rage bait' its 2025 Word of the Year, defining the provocative online content designed to fuel anger and social media traffic. Discover the other contenders.
Japan's Ōsōji: The Meaning Behind Year-End Cleaning
Discover ōsōji, Japan's centuries-old year-end deep cleaning tradition. Learn its history, spiritual significance, and how it offers a mindful reset for the new year.
'Rage Bait' Named Oxford's 2025 Word of the Year
Oxford University Press crowns 'rage bait' the 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting how online outrage fuels engagement. Discover the cultural impact and Canadian connection.
Pope Leo XIV welcomed by Turkish Catholics in Istanbul
Pope Leo XIV receives enthusiastic reception from Türkiye's Catholic community during first papal visit. Historic meeting at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit marks key moment in interfaith relations.
Lainey Wilson's CMA Wins and First Date Secret
Country star Lainey Wilson swept the 2025 CMA Awards, winning Entertainer of the Year. She also revealed the funny lie she told fiancé Duck Hodges on their first date.
'Parasocial' Named 2025 Word of the Year
Cambridge Dictionary reveals 'parasocial' as its 2025 Word of the Year, exploring our one-sided connections with celebrities and influencers in the digital age.
'Parasocial' Crowned Cambridge Dictionary Word of 2025
Cambridge Dictionary reveals 'parasocial' as its 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting modern relationship trends. Discover what this means for digital culture.
Anonymous Donor Saves Newfoundland Church in Portugal Cove
An anonymous donor has purchased Holy Rosary Church in Portugal Cove South, NL, answering the prayers of a community that fought to preserve its historic place of worship.
Bad Bunny Wins Album of the Year at 2025 Latin Grammys
Bad Bunny captures Album of the Year at the 2025 Latin Grammys in Las Vegas, highlighting an electrifying night celebrating Latin music's biggest stars and achievements.
Spectacular Renaissance Bible on Display in Rome
The magnificent Borso D'Este Bible, one of the most spectacular Renaissance illuminated manuscripts, goes on rare public display in Rome during Vatican Holy Year celebrations. Don't miss this historic exhibition!
Lou-Adriane Cassidy Wins Big at Felix Awards 2025
Quebec singer-songwriter Lou-Adriane Cassidy dominates the 2025 Felix Awards, earning Female Artist of the Year honors in Montreal ceremony. Discover her winning night and other highlights.
Vogt named AL Manager of Year, Toronto's Schneider takes second
Cleveland's Stephen Vogt earns AL Manager of Year honors while Toronto Blue Jays' John Schneider finishes second in voting. Full results and analysis of the 2025 MLB awards.
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