Ottawa Mission serves holiday meals on Christmas Day
The Ottawa Mission provided a warm Christmas meal to those in need on December 25, 2025. Staff and volunteers ensured a festive spirit for all attendees in the nation's capital.
The Ottawa Mission provided a warm Christmas meal to those in need on December 25, 2025. Staff and volunteers ensured a festive spirit for all attendees in the nation's capital.
A look back at the most uplifting local news from Kitchener and Guelph in 2025, featuring community heroes, lucky winners, and inspiring reunions. Discover the positivity that defined the year.
A convoy of Winnipeg drivers delivered a massive, last-minute donation to the Christmas Cheer Board on December 23, 2025, ensuring hundreds of hampers reached families in need just in time for the holiday.
A look back at the uplifting community stories, acts of kindness, and local triumphs that defined Calgary and Alberta in 2025. Discover the resilience and spirit of our city.
The Tsuut'ina Nation community is uniting to support Tammy Crowchild after her home was destroyed in a fire on Saturday night. Learn how you can help.
The Ochapowace Nation in Saskatchewan is in mourning following the tragic death of a 12-year-old boy. The community gathers to support the grieving family.
Over 100 volunteers, many veterans themselves, delivered personalized holiday hampers to hundreds of Calgary veterans and their families, embodying a continued spirit of service.
A Winnipeg holiday tradition continues as volunteers deliver festive hampers and serve a massive Christmas dinner to those in need. Discover the community spirit fueling this annual effort.
Dozens of volunteers in Calgary helped the Veterans Food Bank prepare and deliver more than 300 special Christmas hampers across the city, bringing holiday cheer to those who served.
Edmonton students tackle snow clearing in their neighbourhoods as part of a city-wide initiative. See how youth are stepping up to help their community this winter.
Erie Shores HealthCare in Leamington unveils a permanent tribute wall to honor 75 years of volunteer service and fundraising by its Auxiliary, marking the legacy with a final $122,000 donation.
Volunteers with the Christmas Bureau of Edmonton packed hundreds of holiday hampers on December 18, 2025, ensuring festive meals reach those in need this season. Read about this community effort.
A major Jewish organization in Canada urges concrete steps to safeguard communities following a deadly shooting in Sydney, Australia, during Hanukkah.
Volunteers at the Regina Food Bank are assembling meals and hampers to support over 3,000 local families this holiday season. Discover how the community is coming together.
The Salvation Army in Edmonton has raised only 30% of its $500,000 Christmas Kettle goal with one week left. Officials express concern and call for urgent donations and volunteers.
Residents of Bob Rumball Home for the Deaf in Barrie, Ontario, launched a festive campaign to ensure every child receives a Christmas present. Discover their inspiring story of community spirit.
Dedicated Winnipeg volunteers like Suzanne Ullyott are raising future guide dogs for the CNIB. Discover how these puppies bring daily laughter and transform lives for Canadians with sight loss.
Volunteers at Southcentre Mall wrap holiday gifts for donations, raising crucial funds for Cystic Fibrosis Canada in its 13th annual campaign. Join the cause!
Erie Shores HealthCare honours 75 years of volunteer service with a permanent tribute wall in Leamington, Ontario. Discover the legacy of dedication.
The Christmas Cheer Board of Winnipeg is calling for more volunteers to help pack and deliver holiday hampers. Find out how you can contribute to spreading cheer in your community this season.
Discover where to volunteer in Calgary this holiday season. From delivering hampers to adapting toys, learn how you can help local charities and make a direct impact.
A community initiative led by students from James Hamblin School and local businesses has successfully donated over 4,000 pounds of food to the Qu'Appelle food bank, showcasing powerful local support.
The Waterloo region's Jewish community came together for a Hanukkah celebration, finding solidarity and resilience in the wake of the devastating Bondi Beach attack in Australia. Read more.
The London, Ontario Jewish community holds a celebration of light, emphasizing resilience after the Bondi Beach massacre. Police have increased security at the local community centre.
The Canadian Jewish community faces a dual crisis: grief over a deadly overseas massacre and escalating antisemitic threats domestically. Leaders call for unity and action.
Community volunteers in Kitchener are hard at work preparing outdoor ice rinks, including the popular rink at Conway Park, for the winter skating season. Get the details on this local effort.
Windsor's Jewish community gathered to light a menorah for Hanukkah, aiming to 'bring light' after the devastating mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia. About 100 people attended the ceremony.
A new community hub is set to open in Montreal's West Island in September 2025, replacing the former West Island Assistance Fund site destroyed by fire in 2019. Learn about the project's significance.
The Winnipeg Repair Education and Cycling Hub held its 15th annual Cycle of Giving event on Dec. 6, 2025, providing free bike repairs and fostering community spirit in Lord Roberts. Discover how this initiative strengthens local bonds.
The Chase the Chill volunteer group in Edmonton is brightening the city by hanging handmade scarves, hats, and mittens on public fences for those in need. Discover their heartwarming mission.