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Salvation Army Elf Helps 800 Vancouver Families at Christmas
Volunteer Pamela Nand shares her experience as an 'elf' at the Salvation Army's Christmas toy shop in Vancouver, helping parents select gifts through The Province's Empty Stocking Fund.
Calgary's Weekend: Charity, Sports, and Community Spirit
A visual recap of Calgary's weekend: 340 holiday hampers delivered to veterans, a festive party for kids, and a high-scoring Flames victory. See the community in action.
Calgary Firefighters Host 58th Christmas Party for Families
The Calgary Firefighters Toy Association's 58th annual Children's Christmas Party supported over 1,600 families, distributing up to 5,000 gifts. Read how this decades-old tradition continues to spread holiday cheer.
Sask. city lets drivers pay parking tickets with toys
A Saskatchewan city offers a festive alternative to paying parking fines, allowing drivers to donate toys instead. Discover how this initiative spreads holiday joy for children.
Toy Mountain 2025 wraps up successful season in Barrie
CTV's Toy Mountain campaign concludes another season of giving in Barrie, collecting donations for local children. See how the community came together for the holidays.
Business Cares Food Drive surpasses goal despite economy
London's Business Cares Food Drive exceeded its 2024 fundraising total in 2025, supporting the local food bank. Community effort proves resilient against economic headwinds.
Toy Mountain 2025 collects over 2,000 gifts in Edmonton
CTV Edmonton's Toy Mountain campaign concludes successfully, gathering more than 2,000 toys for the Boys and Girls Club Big Brothers Big Sisters. Volunteers sorted donations for delivery.
Toy Mountain collects 5,000+ gifts in Kitchener
The annual Toy Mountain campaign in Kitchener has successfully gathered more than 5,000 toys, ensuring a brighter Christmas for children in need across the community.
Vancouver restaurant starts drive after stolen bow
A heartwarming response to a theft at Commercial Drive's Livia Bakery and Restaurant has sparked a community food and blanket drive. Learn how Vancouverites are turning a loss into an act of giving.
Edmonton hockey school hosts annual Christmas charity game
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Elementary Hockey Academy held its annual fundraising game at South Side Arena, collecting toy donations for Ronald McDonald House in Edmonton. Join the community spirit.
Warning: Counterfeit Toy Scams Ripe for Holiday Season
Popular toys from films are prime targets for online scams. The BBB warns of fake, dangerous gifts. Learn how to spot counterfeit toys and protect your wallet and family.
Toy Mountain 2025 broadcast finale in Kitchener
CTV News Kitchener's 2025 Toy Mountain broadcast finale featured special guests to support the holiday charity drive. Read about the event and its impact on the community.
Toy Mountain campaign faces donation shortfall in Kitchener
The Salvation Army's Toy Mountain campaign in Kitchener is experiencing a significant donation shortfall, prompting an urgent call for community support to ensure children receive gifts this holiday season.
Sudbury's Edgar Burton Food Drive a Major Success
The annual Edgar Burton Food Drive in Sudbury has grown into one of Ontario's largest, demonstrating community strength. Read about this inspiring local initiative.
4,000 free toys for Edmonton families via Salvation Army
The Salvation Army's annual Christmas toy program in Edmonton is set to distribute 4,000 gifts to local families in need this holiday season, bringing early joy to the community.
N.S. family starts IWK toy drive to honor late daughter
A Nova Scotia family delivers a truckload of toys to the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, honoring their compassionate daughter's memory and bringing joy to young patients.
London Food Drive Final Push Before Campaign Wrap-Up
The Business Cares Food Drive in London is in its final week. Learn about this crucial community effort to support local food banks before the campaign concludes.
Japan's Toy Hospitals Offer Free Holiday Repairs
Discover Japan's heartwarming holiday tradition where volunteer Toy Doctors fix broken toys for free. This annual initiative promotes sustainability and joy for children across the country.
Salvation Army Toy Mountain donations lagging in Winnipeg
The Salvation Army's Toy Mountain campaign in Winnipeg is significantly behind its donation target with Christmas approaching. The charity urges community support to ensure every child receives a gift.
Mastermind Toys to enter franchise business
Mastermind Toys, the beloved Canadian educational toy retailer, is pivoting its business model to launch a franchise system. This strategic shift aims to expand the brand's reach across Canada. Discover what this means for the future of toy shopping.
Oro-Medonte Fire Hall 3 Hosts Annual Food Drive
Fire Hall 3 in Oro-Medonte opens its doors for its yearly food drive on December 7, 2025. The community event aims to gather essential donations for local families in need this holiday season.
Can Man Dan's 15th Year of Edmonton Holiday Donations
Dan 'Can Man Dan' Johnstone launches his 15th annual holiday donation drive in Edmonton, collecting food and toys for those in need. Learn how to contribute.
Can Man Dan Marks 15 Years of Holiday Food & Toy Drive
Daniel 'Can Man Dan' Johnstone begins his 15th annual winter campout in Edmonton, aiming to collect 50,000 lbs of food and $50k in toys. His personal journey fuels the mission.
Windsor students collect thousands of donations
Elementary students across Windsor demonstrate the spirit of giving, collecting a massive haul of food, toys, and gifts for those in need this holiday season.
Ottawa firefighters deliver thousands of toys for Toy Mountain
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.
REALTORS® Blanket Drive Aids 9,000 in Fraser Valley
Fraser Valley REALTORS® conclude their 31st annual blanket drive, collecting over 900 bags of winter essentials to support an estimated 9,000 people in need across the region.
Toy Mountain Donations Accepted at Senators Game
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.
Barrie's Bayview Drive Construction Complete, Traffic Woes Over
Barrie residents can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the long-awaited reopening of Bayview Drive ends construction delays and traffic headaches. Get the full story on the completed project.
Hamilton program converts parking tickets into toys
The City of Hamilton launches a festive initiative allowing residents to pay off parking tickets by donating new, unwrapped toys. A creative way to give back this holiday season.
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