What's open and closed in Ottawa over the holidays
Plan your festive season in Ottawa with our detailed guide to city services, transit schedules, and facility hours for Christmas and New Year's 2025.
Plan your festive season in Ottawa with our detailed guide to city services, transit schedules, and facility hours for Christmas and New Year's 2025.
Paradox Vancouver transforms its Grand Ballroom into an electric masquerade for New Year's Eve 2026. Experience immersive LED installations, a grand charcuterie spread, and VIP lounges. Tickets available now.
A man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for the killing of Chelsey Gauthier, a mother from British Columbia. Get the full details on the case and sentencing.
Crown-owned Manitoba Hydro forecasts a financial loss due to a third consecutive year of low water levels, impacting hydroelectric power generation. Learn about the implications for the province.
New data reveals a major shift in Canadian mortgage preferences. Interest in five-year terms jumps 21% while investment property quotes crash to just 2%. Explore what this means for buyers and homeowners.
The Calgary Drop-In Centre released a powerful short film, 'I Want to Come Home,' to highlight homelessness and addiction struggles, supporting its critical year-end fundraising campaign. Learn more about this impactful initiative.
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.
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.
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Montreal's first female sports bar, Le Nadia, is now open, offering a new space for fans to cheer on the Victoire. Discover the details of this landmark opening.
Explore the spiritual and astrological significance of turning 33, known as the 'Christ year.' Discover why this age marks a crucial turning point for personal growth and intentional living.
A 19-year-old driver is in custody following a road rage incident in Windsor where a firearm was allegedly brandished. Police are investigating the serious event.
A 14-year-old in Sault Ste. Marie faces charges for allegedly kicking and sexually assaulting another youth. Police confirm the investigation is ongoing.
Nova Scotia's Public Works Minister Fred Tilley has announced a $465 million, five-year plan for major road and highway improvements across the province. Learn about the key projects and infrastructure investments.
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.
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.
A man received a five-year prison sentence for fabricating a carjacking story after fleeing the scene of a crash that killed a 16-year-old boy in Vaughan. Police detail the tragic case.
Canadian tennis sensation Victoria Mboko has been honoured as the WTA Newcomer of the Year for 2025. Discover her journey and recognition on Parliament Hill.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump files a massive $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC for alleged defamation and election interference. Get the latest on this high-stakes media legal battle.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump files a massive $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC, alleging defamation over a deceptively edited documentary clip of his Jan. 6 speech. Details inside.
The Vancouver Canucks secure forward Max Sasson on a two-year contract extension. Get the details on the deal and what it means for the team's future roster.
U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a defamation lawsuit against the BBC, alleging the broadcaster misrepresented his January 6 speech. The legal action was filed on December 15, 2025.
U.S. President Donald Trump says he will file a lawsuit against the BBC by Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The announcement came during a White House event.
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.
Scottie Scheffler joins Tiger Woods as the only players to win PGA Tour Player of the Year four consecutive times. The American star's historic 2025 season included a British Open victory.
Canadian goalkeeper Lea Palacio-Tellier earns top futsal honour after standout performance at the inaugural FIFA Women's Futsal World Cup in Manila. Discover her journey.
U.S. prosecutors announce charges against four individuals accused of plotting New Year's Eve attacks in Southern California. Get the latest details on the alleged security threat.
Federal authorities announce arrests of four suspects accused of planning coordinated bombings across Southern California on New Year's Eve. Details on the extremist group and charges.
Ottawa entrepreneur Michelle Weger returns home victorious as 'Inspirational Speaker of the Year,' triumphing at a national competition. Discover her powerful story.
A veteran teacher with 26 years of experience publicly asks parents to stop requesting personal book inscriptions at the stressful year's end. Read her heartfelt plea and Abby's advice.