N.S. Holiday Lights Display Raises $34K for Charity
A festive Halifax couple's spectacular Christmas light display has generated $34,000 for local charities in 2025. Discover how community spirit lit up the season.
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Calgary's Two Easy Ways to Compost Your Real Christmas Tree
The City of Calgary has outlined two convenient methods for residents to properly dispose of real Christmas trees after the holidays. Learn how to recycle your tree and support the city's composting program.
Calgary municipal fee hikes, tax increases take effect Jan. 1
Calgarians will see a series of municipal fee increases and property tax rises effective January 1, 2026, impacting household budgets after the holidays. Learn what's changing.
How to Dispose of Your Real Christmas Tree in Calgary
The City of Calgary outlines two methods for composting real Christmas trees after the holidays. Learn how to use your green cart or drop-off sites until Jan. 31.
Calgary's Extreme Cold: What to Know About Being Out Today
Calgary battles extreme cold with wind chills near -30°C, causing flight delays, closed ski hills, and health warnings. Here's what you need to know if you must venture out.
Ottawa's Best Christmas Stories: Readers Share Memories
Ottawa Citizen readers reveal their favourite holiday traditions, from Parliament Hill lights to unique gifts gone wrong. Discover heartwarming local stories that capture the spirit of an Ottawa Christmas.
Calgary Charities Serve Hundreds on Christmas Day
Charitable groups in Calgary, including the Drop-In Centre and Salvation Army, provided meals, warmth, and gifts to hundreds in need on Christmas Day 2025. Volunteers shared their motivation to make the day special for the city's most vulnerable.
Calgary Fire Investigates Christmas Eve Garage Blaze
Calgary Fire Department is investigating a garage fire that occurred on Christmas Eve in the city's northwest. Authorities are working to determine the cause of the incident.
Calgarians Brave Weather for Last-Minute Christmas Shopping
Despite challenging weather, Calgarians flocked to Southcentre Mall for last-minute Christmas Eve shopping. Store managers report 'crazy' sales and prepare for Boxing Day. Discover the festive rush.
Calgary burger joint cooks 1K meals for Christmas Eve
Flipp'n Burgers in Kensington prepared 1,000 free meals for Calgarians in need on Christmas Eve 2025. Read about this heartwarming act of community support.
Top 10 Things to Do in Calgary This Weekend
Discover the best holiday events and activities in Calgary this weekend, from dazzling light festivals to last-minute shopping and festive traditions. Plan your perfect seasonal outing.
Sporting Christmas Hits Record $160K with Anonymous $74K Gift
Sporting Christmas sees a historic day with nearly $120,000 raised, including a single anonymous gift of $74,512. The campaign supports the Salvation Army's holiday hamper program in Saskatoon.
Calgary City Service Fees Increasing in 2026
Calgarians will pay more for transit and recreation in 2026. Get the details on new bus fares, pool passes, and the reasons behind the municipal fee hikes.
Calgary Garden Centre Gives Away Free Christmas Trees
Need a last-minute Christmas tree? A Calgary garden centre is giving theirs away for free on December 24, 2025. Get the details and spread some holiday cheer.
Calgary's 1999 Christmas Heat Wave Hit 20°C
In December 1999, Calgary shattered temperature records with a 20°C Christmas heat wave. Residents golfed, swam, and soaked up the sun. Discover the story of this upside-down holiday season.
Vancouver charity warns of gift card fraud after $500 loss
A Vancouver charity was defrauded of $500 in gift cards. Learn how the scam works and get expert tips to protect yourself and your donations this holiday season.
Calgary estate donates nearly $900K to Hope Mission for Christmas
The estate of Calgary landscaper Henry Heuver gifts Hope Mission with nearly $900,000 just before Christmas, providing a massive boost to the charity's holiday services for those in need.
Souls Harbour Serves 1,200+ Christmas Dinners in N.S.
Souls Harbour Rescue Mission distributed more than 1,200 free Christmas meals across Nova Scotia on December 23, 2025, bringing holiday cheer to communities in need.
Calgary Herald's 21-Year Christmas Front Page Tradition
For over two decades, the Calgary Herald has transformed its Christmas Eve front page into a festive greeting. Discover the history and see what's planned for 2025.
Calgary Non-Profit Helps At-Risk Kids as Child Poverty Grows
Two Wheel View in Calgary uses bicycles to teach life skills to vulnerable youth. As child poverty rises across Canada, the need for such programs is more urgent than ever. Support the Calgary Christmas Fund.
Windsor Charity Delivers 1000th Bed to Child for Christmas
Windsor's Sleep in Heavenly Peace chapter celebrates a major milestone, building and delivering its 1000th bed for a child in need just before Christmas. Read about this heartwarming local achievement.
Flames goalie's bunny fundraiser a wild success for pets
Calgary Flames backup goalie Devin Cooley and his rabbit Tito have raised over $60,000 for Parachutes for Pets with viral hoodies. The 'nothing matters' merch has sparked global orders.
Sleighing Hunger concert raises record $123K for charity
The S'Aints' annual Sleighing Hunger charity concert in Windsor has raised a record-breaking $123,000 to combat local food insecurity. Discover how the community came together.
Calgary Christmas 2025: What's Open, Closed & Happening
Your complete guide to Christmas in Calgary for 2025. Discover festive events like Zoo Lights, free skating, and light displays, plus essential info on what's open and closed over the holidays.
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.
Calgarians' 4th Christmas in Ukraine Amid War
Calgary father and son Paul and Mac Hughes prepare for their fourth Christmas in war-torn Ukraine, bringing toys and hope to displaced children near Kharkiv. Read their story of resilience.
Calgary's Servus Tube Park opens despite frigid temps
WinSport's Servus Tube Park opened Saturday, braving -30C windchill. The 8-lane park is open weekends until March and daily over Christmas holidays, offering easy winter fun for Calgary families.
Calgarians line up in freezing temps for free turkeys
More than 300 Calgarians received free turkeys at a holiday drive at Max Bell Centre on Friday, December 20, 2025, braving frigid temperatures for festive support.
Sporting Christmas Fund Approaches $50,000 Milestone
The Sporting Christmas campaign nears $50,000, with donors honouring loved ones like Corrine Weiman and supporting the Salvation Army's hamper program in Saskatoon. Learn how to contribute.
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