What's open and closed in Ottawa over the holidays
Plan your festive season in Ottawa with our detailed guide to city services, transit schedules, and facility hours for Christmas and New Year's 2025.
Plan your festive season in Ottawa with our detailed guide to city services, transit schedules, and facility hours for Christmas and New Year's 2025.
Paradox Vancouver transforms its Grand Ballroom into an electric masquerade for New Year's Eve 2026. Experience immersive LED installations, a grand charcuterie spread, and VIP lounges. Tickets available now.
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Two European companies will build four data centres in Alberta, starting in Olds and Bonnyville, attracted by the province's energy and business climate. A major boost for local tech.
Merriam-Webster's 2025 Word of the Year is 'slop,' now defined as low-quality, mass-produced AI content. Discover the cultural shift behind this choice.
Montreal's STM will extend Green, Orange, and Yellow Line service until 3 a.m. on Dec. 31. Plan your safe ride home from celebrations with our detailed schedule guide.
U.S. prosecutors announce charges against four individuals accused of plotting New Year's Eve attacks in Southern California. Get the latest details on the alleged security threat.
Federal authorities announce arrests of four suspects accused of planning coordinated bombings across Southern California on New Year's Eve. Details on the extremist group and charges.
Discover the best winter activities and vacation spots in Alberta for 2025, from dog sledding adventures to festive community events and unique local traditions.
A veteran teacher with 26 years of experience publicly asks parents to stop requesting personal book inscriptions at the stressful year's end. Read her heartfelt plea and Abby's advice.
Canadian rock icon Kim Mitchell will ring in 2026 with a performance in Barrie. Get details on the celebration and what else is happening in the city.
A new UCP omnibus bill removes legal barriers for an Alberta independence referendum and permits recall campaigns against 15 MLAs, including Premier Danielle Smith. Discover the political shift.
Edmonton's Ice District Plaza will ring in 2026 with a headline concert by major Canadian music stars. Get details on the performers and event for this premier Alberta celebration.
An Alberta man faces charges for the alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl. Brooks RCMP announced the arrest following an investigation. Learn the details.
A new Alberta-made app is helping consumers find and purchase locally produced goods, supporting small businesses and the provincial economy. Discover how this tool empowers shoppers.
Barrie replaces its long-running 'Downtown Countdown' with a new family-friendly New Year's Eve celebration for 2026. Discover the details of the city's fresh start.
Nova Scotia launches a new five-year tourism plan aiming for a $5 billion industry by focusing on year-round travel. Learn how the province plans to achieve this ambitious goal.
Discover ōsōji, Japan's centuries-old year-end deep cleaning tradition. Learn its history, spiritual significance, and how it offers a mindful reset for the new year.
OC Transpo will provide complimentary transit service on New Year's Eve 2025 to ensure safe celebrations. Plan your holiday travel in Ottawa with free buses and trains.
Barrie's New Year's Eve celebration relocates downtown for 2025. Discover the new venue, entertainment lineup, and family-friendly activities planned for the festive event.
Alberta introduces legislation to insulate AIMCo from legal liability while protecting companies from greenwashing allegations. Learn how this impacts investors and environmental claims.
Alberta's housing starts are projected to exceed 58,000 units in 2025, shattering last year's record. Strong construction continues despite a recent dip, driven by high demand and population growth.
Alberta Federation of Labour launches comprehensive worker agenda campaign targeting provincial government policies. Union leaders demand protection for workers' rights amid government reforms.
Join photographer Andrew Penner on a journey through Alberta's abandoned places like Farrow and Rowley. Discover these historic sites before they disappear forever from the Canadian landscape.
New Brunswick's living wage increases to $24.77 per hour according to new report. Discover what this means for families and workers across the province.
Exclusive Leger poll shows overwhelming Albertans back teachers in contract dispute with provincial government. As tensions escalate, discover what's driving public opinion and what a potential strike could mean for students and families across Alberta.
Two men face extensive criminal charges after a weeklong crime wave across Central Alberta that involved stolen vehicles, break-ins, and dangerous driving, according to RCMP.
Progressive socialist Zohran Mamdani's platform could devastate New York's economy, public safety, and quality of life if he becomes NYC mayor. Learn how his policies would impact the entire state.
Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani triumphs in Queens election, signaling progressive shift in New York City politics with bold affordable housing and economic justice platform.
RCMP investigate fatal single-vehicle collision that resulted in the death of a 59-year-old man in Saint-Laurent, New Brunswick. Emergency responders unable to save driver.