What's Open and Closed in Canada for Christmas and New Year's 2025
Plan your holiday season with our guide to Canadian business and service hours for Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day 2025. Know before you go.
Plan your holiday season with our guide to Canadian business and service hours for Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day 2025. Know before you go.
South Huron families will see the return of before and after school childcare programs next year, a critical service for working parents. Learn about the reinstatement and its impact on the community.
A new Kin Centre and childcare facility has opened in Lucknow, Ontario, funded by the local LondonCountry festival. The project supports community space and childcare needs.
Despite the rise of Black Friday, Boxing Day still packs a punch for Canadian shoppers. A new study reveals 8.6 million consumers plan to participate, with distinct trends in spending habits and demographics. Discover the data shaping post-Christmas sales
A grandmother's 60-70 hour weekly childcare duty for her grandkids has led to an 8-year intimacy drought, pushing her marriage to the brink of separation. Advice columnist Dear Abby weighs in.
Ottawa's beloved St. Patrick's Day Parade is officially scheduled to make its comeback in March 2026. Get the details on the return of this cherished community tradition.
Advocates warn Ottawa's strained child-care system cannot meet the surge in demand if federal public servants are mandated back to the office full-time, with waitlists already in the thousands.
Ottawa announces updated $1.6 billion child-care agreement with Saskatchewan, representing significant funding increase for affordable childcare across the province.
Saskatchewan has secured a five-year extension of its child-care agreement with the federal government, ensuring continued affordable childcare support for families across the province.
East Preston, Nova Scotia will welcome nearly 50 new child-care spaces in 2025, addressing critical childcare shortages in the community. Learn how this expansion supports local families.
Advocates say Manitoba's promised child care system expansion is falling far behind schedule, calling for a complete overhaul of the current funding framework to address critical shortages.
Waterloo Region is expanding affordable childcare with 4,000 new funded spaces by 2026 as waitlists continue to grow. Learn how this initiative addresses the childcare crisis.
Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett is listed as day-to-day after sustaining a sprained knee. Get the latest updates on his status and the team's roster adjustments.
Daycare by Design officially opened its doors in Saint John, NB, marking a significant addition to the city's childcare services. Learn about this new facility's impact on local families.
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.
Millennial parents question if grandparents should receive payment for babysitting. Explore the growing family dynamics debate and its implications for Canadian families.
Ontario's promised $10-a-day childcare remains elusive as federal funding falls short. Learn why the program faces a $2B annual shortfall and reduced access for low-income families.
President Trump's Veterans Day address at Arlington National Cemetery featured false claims about tariffs, energy costs, and military renaming while announcing Victory Day. Read the fact-checked analysis.
Discover the complete schedule for Remembrance Day 2025 ceremonies in Windsor-Essex. Honor Canada's veterans with proper tributes and learn about local observances.
Learn how to watch Vancouver's annual Remembrance Day ceremony honoring Canadian veterans. Complete viewing details and ceremony information for November 11.
Complete guide to Remembrance Day 2025 closures and openings in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent. Plan your day with our detailed schedule of services and affected services.
The family of Pte. Sentaro Omoto, a Japanese-Canadian WWI soldier, is determined to fulfill his final wish of having his ashes buried in British Columbia, correcting a historical injustice.
Toronto Sun readers express concerns about Canada's current trajectory and call for political change in latest letters to the editor. Read their perspectives.
Nova Scotia's top judge defends courtroom poppy ban decision as Veterans Affairs minister respects court independence. Latest developments in Remembrance Day controversy.
Honouring the 1,975 Canadians who fought in the Battle of Hong Kong. 290 made the ultimate sacrifice by Christmas Day 1941. Learn their story of courage.
Nova Scotia's top judges defend banning poppies in courtrooms, citing impartiality. Veterans and legal experts call it a betrayal of Canadian sacrifices ahead of Remembrance Day.
Canadian icon Don Cherry discusses poppy significance, his 2019 firing, and why he continues to advocate for Remembrance Day traditions despite changing attitudes across Canada.
A Saskatchewan student cultivates poppies as a living tribute to fallen soldiers. Discover how this meaningful project honors Remembrance Day traditions in Regina.
Kitchener and Waterloo unveil permanent installations to honour veterans throughout the year. New memorials ensure continuous remembrance beyond November ceremonies.
BrightPath Early Learning in Barrie is reviewing serious allegations that an educator assaulted children. The daycare confirms investigation underway amid parent concerns.