Ottawa's Help Santa Toy Parade Draws Massive Crowds
Over 50,000 Ottawans gathered for the annual Help Santa Toy Parade on November 22, 2025, celebrating holiday spirit along a brand-new route through downtown Ottawa.
Over 50,000 Ottawans gathered for the annual Help Santa Toy Parade on November 22, 2025, celebrating holiday spirit along a brand-new route through downtown Ottawa.
Ottawa residents should prepare for variable weather this weekend with sunshine, snow and rain all in the forecast. Stay updated on the changing conditions.
Ottawa experiences messy weather mix Friday with ice fog and frost-coated trees, but sunny skies expected Saturday. Get the full forecast details.
Discover Ottawa's weekend events including Magic of Lights, Luminaire Holiday Kickoff and Christmas Market. Your guide to November 21-23 festivities in the capital.
Miller's Farm faces closure after Ottawa denies bylaw amendment needed for trucking and snow removal operations. Family business at risk following council decision.
Nova Scotia government expands successful local food program to more hospitals and universities, strengthening food security and supporting provincial farmers. Learn about the initiative's impact.
Tourism Lethbridge brings back Snow Much Love campaign to support local businesses during the 2025 holiday season. Discover how this initiative helps the community thrive.
The Canadian government is distributing $623 million in rebate payments to small businesses across the country. Learn how this financial relief supports local entrepreneurs and stimulates economic growth.
Costco Wholesale has launched its eighth Canadian Business Centre in New Westminster, BC. The 146,000 sq ft facility creates 290 jobs and offers 3,000+ business-focused products. Discover the new business hub.
Your complete guide to Ottawa events this weekend featuring the Barrhaven Santa Claus parade, police body camera rollout, and potential city landfill purchase. Stay informed about local happenings!
Discover how the Calgary Herald's Readers' Choice Awards operate, ensuring a fair voting process for local favourites since 1993. Learn how to participate and support Calgary businesses.
Discover the complete list of winners in the 2025/26 Calgary Readers' Choice Awards across automotive, child services, education, and more. Find out which local businesses Calgarians voted as their favourites.
New data reveals Calgary's business community continues to struggle with rising operational costs and trade pressures, creating significant hurdles for local economic recovery.
Ottawa residents can enjoy a temporary reprieve from rainfall today, but should prepare for a significant temperature drop overnight with lows reaching 5°C. Get the full forecast details.
A brutal daylight stabbing outside Ottawa's iconic Rideau Centre shopping mall has left one man seriously injured, sparking a major police investigation and raising safety concerns in the heart of the nation's capital.
The Toronto Blue Jays' World Series run delivered a massive economic boost to local businesses near Rogers Centre, with restaurants and bars reporting record-breaking sales during home games.
Ottawa faces significant service reductions as federal budget cuts take effect. From healthcare to infrastructure, discover how these changes will impact residents and local businesses across the National Capital Region.
Wasaga Beach entrepreneurs claim municipal officials are systematically targeting local businesses with excessive enforcement and unreasonable demands, creating a hostile environment for commerce in the popular Ontario destination.
Discover how Canada's new federal budget delivers targeted support for Windsor-Essex through local business incentives, trade defense measures, and strategic investments in key sectors.
Ottawa residents woke up to the season's first significant snowfall, transforming the capital into a winter landscape. Discover how much snow fell, what to expect for the coming winter, and how the city is preparing.
Discover how Canada's monumental ShopLocal2Win contest is transforming small business support with massive prizes, community impact, and nationwide participation.
Bylaw enforcement in Ottawa's trendy Wellington West and Hintonburg neighborhoods has issued a staggering 2,900 parking tickets since March, targeting illegal parking and safety violations with increased patrols.
Ottawa residents should brace for dramatic weather changes with significant rainfall today followed by overnight snow. Get the complete forecast and preparation tips.
After half a century of serving musicians and music lovers, Swan Song, Fredericton's iconic music store, is closing its doors, marking the end of a cherished chapter in New Brunswick's cultural history.
A 27-year-old Ottawa man faces serious charges following two separate stabbing incidents that sent shockwaves through the downtown core. Learn about the police response and ongoing investigation.
A dramatic vehicle crash in Ottawa's Overbrook neighborhood left a home severely damaged after a van smashed directly into a residential garage. Emergency crews responded to the shocking incident that has residents concerned about road safety.
As Ottawa's Professional Women's Hockey League team faces arena challenges at Lansdowne, experts argue a downtown location could revolutionize fan experience and grow the sport.
Ottawa police have charged a 31-year-old man following two separate stabbing incidents that left one person dead and another seriously injured in the nation's capital.
Step into a slice of German tradition at Carleton Place's beloved local bakery, where authentic pretzels, Black Forest cakes, and European pastries transport you to the heart of Bavaria.
Ottawa's ambitious Lansdowne 2.0 redevelopment faces mounting scrutiny over financial risks, transparency concerns, and questionable assumptions that could leave taxpayers bearing the burden.