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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.
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.
Charities across Simcoe County are in the home stretch, finalizing plans to meet surging holiday demand. Discover how local organizations are preparing for the season of giving.
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.
Charitable donations in Ottawa are falling sharply as the holiday season increases demand for services. Organizations like the Caring and Sharing Exchange face a critical gap in resources.
The iconic Malibu Restaurant in east London, Ont., is moving to a new location after seven decades. The landmark's famous neon sign, however, will not make the journey. Read more about this end of an era.
Seven Lethbridge organizations make a final push for the Christmas Hope campaign, aiming to meet their community fundraising goal. Learn how you can help.
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.
A Saskatoon-area family of seven is safe after a house fire destroyed their home. Suspected faulty gas fireplace caused the blaze. The community's rapid support has overwhelmed the grateful family.
Paramedics in Muskoka receive a transformative anonymous donation of half a million dollars. Discover how this generous gift will support emergency services in the community.
Canada taps its culinary stars to host American visitors, fostering cross-border friendships and driving tourism recovery. Discover how food is building bridges.
Volunteers at Southcentre Mall wrap holiday gifts for donations, raising crucial funds for Cystic Fibrosis Canada in its 13th annual campaign. Join the cause!
A year after declaring emergencies, cities across Ontario continue to grapple with severe food insecurity. Learn about the ongoing crisis and its impact on communities.
Joanne Ferland, a North Bay financial adviser and IPV survivor, dedicates her work to helping others regain financial independence and rebuild their lives after intimate partner violence.
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.
Lionhearts Inc., supported by Gateway Church and Halal Food Bank, opens a London warehouse to rescue surplus food and goods, tackling waste and supporting the community. Learn how this initiative makes a difference.
California regulators move to suspend Tesla's sales license for 30 days over deceptive self-driving claims. Get the full details on the state's legal action.
A 40-year-old man died in a crash on Glenmore Trail. Police cite speed and alcohol as factors, marking Calgary's 36th fatal collision in 2025.
The YQGgreen community group in Windsor collected essential winter items for the Downtown Mission and Windsor Youth Centre on December 17, 2025, demonstrating local solidarity during the cold season.
Windsor's first responders and Heart to Home Meals partner to deliver holiday cheer and nutritious meals to vulnerable community members this December. Learn how the initiative works.
This $19.99 travel gadget elevates your legs on flights, relieving back pain. Reviewers call it a must-have. Get it on Amazon before Christmas.
The Edmonton Humane Society achieves a major milestone as the first animal shelter in Western Canada to receive national accreditation. Learn what this means for animal welfare standards in Alberta and beyond.
A fire broke out early Friday, damaging Salt & Brick restaurant and Greta Bar in Calgary's Beltline. No injuries reported. Road closures are in effect. Read the latest details.
The innovative EyeVac 2-in-1 Air combines a touchless automatic dustpan with a powerful air purifier. Now 20% off at $199 on Amazon—a rare sale since August. Say goodbye to bending and hello to cleaner air.
A British Columbia woman's life-saving experience sparked a 35-year tradition of delivering Christmas gifts to her local fire department. Discover the heartwarming story of gratitude and community.
A University of Windsor study reveals a dangerous surge in distracted driving, especially in school zones. Learn the risks and what police say is the only exception to the law.
Windsor's first responders partner with Heart to Home Meals to deliver festive dinners to vulnerable seniors, combating isolation during the holidays. A community effort bringing warmth and connection.
The City of Orillia celebrates the grand reopening of the Brian Orser Arena following extensive $12.4 million renovations. Discover the new features and community impact.