Ottawa's 2025 in 51 Powerful Images
A visual journey through Ottawa's 2025, from wildfire haze and royal visits to community triumphs and hard news. See the photos that defined the year in the capital.
A visual journey through Ottawa's 2025, from wildfire haze and royal visits to community triumphs and hard news. See the photos that defined the year in the capital.
Montreal woke up to a snowy Christmas morning, but the snow is giving way to sun, cloud, and plunging temperatures with a wind chill of -25 C expected overnight.
While most celebrate, many Montrealers work through Christmas on snow removal, emergency services, and hospital care. Discover the stories behind the essential holiday shift.
Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare in Windsor reminds residents that critical mental health and addiction services remain available 24/7 throughout the holiday period, a time of increased stress for many.
Montreal Gazette photographers John Mahoney, Allen McInnis, Dave Sidaway, and Pierre Obendrauf reveal their favorite images from 2025 and the compelling stories of how they captured them.
As Christmas approaches, Montreal shelters report increased urgency and anxiety among people experiencing homelessness. Discover how the season impacts the city's most vulnerable.
Meet Ana, the Toronto Sun's SUNshine Girl from June 2017. The 5-foot-10 Libra is a passionate Toronto sports fan who enjoys making dreams a reality. Discover her story and gallery.
Redwood Meadows Emergency Services lost critical equipment in a December 2025 fire. A new fundraising campaign aims to replace gear vital for protecting the Calgary-area community. Learn how you can help.
A look back at SUNshine Girl Sierra's 2019 feature, where the Virgo shared her love for drawing, photography, and motocross, and her favourite pastime of working on her truck.
A look back at SUNshine Girl Sierra, the Virgo model featured in 2019 who enjoys motocross, photography, and working on her truck. Explore her profile from the Toronto Sun archives.
Montreal's forecast for Dec. 20, 2025, calls for sunny skies turning cloudy, with a high of -3°C and wind chill near -14. Periods of snow expected overnight. Plan your day.
Integrated Power Services (IPS) has agreed to acquire TechPro Power Group, creating a powerhouse with over 2,200 technicians to serve data centers, utilities, and industrial sectors across North America.
The Ottawa Mission celebrates a new group of graduates from its Food Services Training Program, providing skills and hope for a fresh start. Learn about this life-changing initiative.
A fire broke out in the back hall of the Redwood Meadows Emergency Services station. No injuries were reported. The incident highlights risks to critical emergency infrastructure.
Fast-fashion giant Zara adopts AI to create images of real models in new outfits, accelerating production. This industry shift could reshape fashion photography. Read about the tech's impact.
A new report highlights how unethical photography is endangering the rare Galaxy Frog in India's Western Ghats. Learn about the threats to this unique species.
Edward Hillel's new bilingual book, 'Holding the Main,' documents the evolution of Montreal's iconic St-Laurent Blvd. with photos and stories, serving as a sequel to his 1987 bestseller. Discover the changing face of the city's historic corridor.
Meet SUNshine Girl Chelsea, a Toronto-based Sagittarius with a passion for photography, pop music, and painting. Explore her feature from January 2020.
Discover SUNshine Girl Chelsea, a Toronto-based Sagittarius who blends her love for photography, painting, and pop music. Explore her artistic journey captured in a 2020 photoshoot.
York Region Paramedic Services will improve emergency response times by utilizing transit-only lanes, a new initiative announced in December 2025. Learn how this change aims to save lives.
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 Lighthouse in Orillia faces a critical funding shortfall, threatening its essential services for the community. Learn about the urgent appeal and how it impacts local support systems.
Renowned British documentary photographer Martin Parr has passed away at 73. Known for his vibrant, critical eye on modern society, his death marks a significant loss for the art world.
A look back at SUNshine Girl Joyceline, a 5-foot-8 Virgo who posed for the Toronto Sun in February 2018 and loves fast cars, with her dream vehicle being a Tesla.
Drivers in Montreal face traffic disruptions this weekend due to planned road closures. Plan your route with our detailed list of affected areas and construction zones.
A wildlife photographer observes unusually calm whitetail deer behavior in the foothills southwest of Calgary after a fresh snowfall. Discover the serene winter scenes and the surprising demeanor of Alberta's wildlife.
Old Montreal transforms into a winter wonderland with the Parcours Lumineux light installations and cozy fire pits, aiming to attract visitors during the cold season. Discover the magic.
Prairie Harm Reduction says Saskatoon's record-breaking homeless count confirms community services are overextended. The findings highlight a growing crisis in the city.
A visual journey through Saskatoon in November 2025, capturing the Skate Canada International, the first snowfall, and thrilling football championships. Relive the month's top moments.
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada announces a major expansion of Montreal's warming shelter network, adding 500 new spaces before Christmas to protect vulnerable residents from the cold.