Bright Lights Windsor Attracts Over 105,000 Visitors
Windsor's Bright Lights festival concluded another successful season, drawing massive crowds to Jackson Park. Discover the highlights and what's next for this beloved holiday tradition.
Windsor's Bright Lights festival concluded another successful season, drawing massive crowds to Jackson Park. Discover the highlights and what's next for this beloved holiday tradition.
A couple near Calgary creates a magical Christmas display on their acreage each year, sharing the holiday spirit with friends, family, and the wider community. Discover their festive tradition.
The Bright Lights Windsor festival was a massive success, drawing a crowd of over 100,000 people. Discover the details of this spectacular holiday event in Ontario.
Ataraxy Farm in Lawrencetown, N.S., is collecting used Christmas trees to feed its herd of goats. The initiative provides natural enrichment and nutrition for the animals after the holidays.
A deer in Nova Scotia was safely freed after its antlers became entangled with Christmas lights. The Department of Natural Resources conducted the successful rescue. Read the full story.
The City of Windsor starts its annual Christmas tree curbside collection program. Residents are reminded to prepare their trees for pickup by following specific guidelines.
New Ontario Blue Box regulations create recycling gaps for London small businesses. Learn how the changes impact commercial waste and what companies are doing to adapt.
Toronto residents face missed recycling pickups after Ontario's shift to a provincial system. The provider apologizes as crews work to clear the backlog. Premier Ford vows changes if needed.
Discover the unique and eco-friendly ways Ottawa residents can dispose of their Christmas trees, from curbside pickup to goat snacks. Learn the key dates and methods for responsible tree recycling.
Ontario's Blue Box recycling program is expanding in 2026 to accept more items, reducing landfill waste. Learn what you can now recycle and how this change impacts Kitchener and the province.
A deer was seen in Bedford, N.S., with Christmas lights tangled in its antlers, highlighting human-wildlife conflicts. Learn about the risks and what to do if you see an entangled animal.
Some Toronto households, including in Leaside, had recycling pickup skipped following new private contractor rules. The CEO of Circular Materials explains the disruption.
Otto Silzer, the visionary behind Calgary's Lions Festival of Lights, steps down after nearly four decades of illuminating Confederation Park. Discover his legacy.
Scouts Regina's annual post-holiday initiative successfully removed over 750 Christmas trees from city streets, turning holiday waste into community support. See how the program works.
Don't miss the last chance to see Amherstburg's dazzling River Lights Winter Festival. The popular event wraps up its seasonal run this Sunday, January 4, 2026.
Find out where you can witness the aurora borealis across Canada tonight. Get the latest forecast and viewing tips for this spectacular natural light show.
A geomagnetic storm offers a chance to see the aurora borealis across Canada. Find out the best viewing locations and conditions for tonight's celestial display.
Ottawa confirms no job losses as recycling collection shifts to the province. City workers will now focus on small businesses and public spaces. Learn about the new program's expanded list of accepted items.
Major province-wide recycling shifts begin in Ontario on New Year's Day 2026. Learn what's changing for your bins and how it impacts waste management across the province.
The blue box program in Windsor-Essee is transitioning to new recycling carts in 2026. While most residents have received theirs, some are still waiting. Get the latest details on the rollout.
A Saskatoon dog rescue is turning holiday cleanup into a charitable act. Learn how your discarded Christmas tree can support local canines in need this season.
Time is running out! Windsor's Bright Lights holiday festival concludes this week. Get details on the 2025 event before it's gone for the year.
A festive Halifax couple's spectacular Christmas light display has generated $34,000 for local charities in 2025. Discover how community spirit lit up the season.
The City of Calgary has outlined two convenient methods for residents to properly dispose of real Christmas trees after the holidays. Learn how to recycle your tree and support the city's composting program.
The City of Calgary outlines two methods for composting real Christmas trees after the holidays. Learn how to use your green cart or drop-off sites until Jan. 31.
The Windsor Youth Centre begins a new program collecting old Herby Curby bins. Residents can drop off outdated containers to support youth initiatives and proper waste diversion.
Discover convenient curbside pickup and charitable chipping options for recycling your Christmas tree in Metro Vancouver after the holidays. Learn the dates and details.
The City of Winnipeg launches its 'Let's Chip In' program on December 27, offering residents a sustainable way to recycle their Christmas trees. Give your tree a second life!
Ottawa Citizen readers reveal their favourite holiday traditions, from Parliament Hill lights to unique gifts gone wrong. Discover heartwarming local stories that capture the spirit of an Ottawa Christmas.
Simcoe County outlines proper Christmas tree disposal for residents. Learn collection dates, preparation rules, and how to ensure your tree is recycled correctly after the holidays.