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.
Discover festive events, holiday closures, and things to do in Ottawa this Christmas and New Year's season. Your complete guide for 2025.
Plan your holidays in Innisfil with our guide to municipal services, closures, and openings from December 18, 2025. Stay informed on schedules for town facilities.
A pedestrian was injured after being struck by a vehicle in Ottawa's Vanier neighbourhood. Ottawa Police are investigating the incident. Get the latest details.
Ottawa residents should prepare for significant rainfall, with 10 to 20 millimetres expected over the next two days. Stay informed on the latest weather updates and plan accordingly.
Plan your holidays in Montreal with our guide to city services operating from December 17, 2025. Find out about waste collection, transit, and Espace pour la vie hours.
The Caring and Sharing Exchange in Ottawa reports a waitlist of 2,000 families needing holiday hampers. The program faces high demand as the festive season approaches.
The City of Barrie has released its holiday operating schedule for parking, transit, and recreation centres. Plan your festive season with these key dates and closures.
The City of Ottawa reports its Vacant Unit Tax is working, with previously empty properties now being offered for rent or sale. Learn how this policy is impacting the local housing supply.
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.
Ottawa residents should prepare for a cold and snowy Sunday, with temperatures plunging to -18°C. Get the latest forecast details and winter weather tips.
Ottawa Police request public assistance to locate 40-year-old Michael Harding, last seen Nov. 28. He frequents downtown Ottawa and Sandy Hill, often using public transit.
The 35th annual Santa Shuffle 5K fundraiser saw a massive turnout at Lansdowne Park, with participants donning holiday costumes for a festive run through the capital. Join the community spirit!
Ottawa residents can expect a mix of light snow and mild temperatures this Saturday, December 6, 2025. Get the latest forecast details and winter weather insights for the capital.
Hope Haven in Chatham has expanded its operating hours to provide critical warmth and support during the colder months. Learn how this change impacts the community's vulnerable population.
The 74th annual Christmas Cheer Breakfast in Ottawa has successfully raised $130,000 for local charities, continuing a beloved holiday tradition of community giving.
Montreal drivers wasted 63 hours in traffic congestion this year, the highest figure in Canada and placing the city among the world's top 30 for delays. Discover the full impact.
Your guide to Ottawa's weekend events from Santa's Parade of Lights to a new ByWard Market security pilot. Discover festive fun and local news for December 5-7, 2025.
Ottawa firefighters delivered a massive supply of toys to the Toy Mountain campaign headquarters at Carlingwood Shopping Centre on December 4, 2025, bringing holiday cheer to children in need.
Four top Ottawa florists showcased stunning holiday designs during the Homes For The Holidays Tour, raising over $100,000 for Hospice Care Ottawa. Discover their unique festive inspirations.
Bring a new, unwrapped toy to the Ottawa Senators' Country Night game to support CTV and MOVE 100's Toy Mountain campaign. Help make a child's holiday brighter.
The ByWard Market has won Ottawa's holiday height contest with a 48-foot Christmas tree, but a Gatineau rival looms for 2026. Discover the festive competition and city decorations.
An Ottawa driver was arrested after a collision in the city's southwest, with police reporting a blood alcohol concentration nearly double the legal limit. Get the latest details on the incident.
Ottawa residents face a prolonged cold snap as frigid Arctic air settles over the capital. Stay updated on the forecast and tips for staying safe in the extreme cold.
Ottawa charities report increased demand and shrinking resources this Giving Tuesday. Learn how local organizations like BGC Ottawa are adapting and how you can help support vital community programs.
Life of Pie bakery and cafe on Bank Street will shut its doors for good on Dec. 28, 2025. The owners announced the permanent closure of the beloved Old Ottawa South spot.
Life of Pie bakery and cafe on Bank Street in Old Ottawa South will shut its doors for good on December 28, 2025. The owners announced the sad news to the community.
Shoppers in Laval, Quebec, gain more time for holiday purchases as local malls implement extended weekend hours. Discover the details and plan your festive shopping.
Discover Ottawa's magical Christmas markets opening for the 2025 holiday season. Find dates, locations, and festive activities to make your holidays special.
Families in Orléans celebrated the start of the holiday season with Santa's Parade of Lights on November 29, 2025. Discover the magical community event that brought joy to Ottawa.