Valente Development Supports Windsor Food Banks, Toy Drives
Valente Development Corporation delivered holiday cheer in Windsor, donating to local food banks and toy drives in its 2025 Christmas Mission. See how the community benefited.
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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.
Windsor kids donate 1,000+ pajamas for hospital Christmas
Children in Windsor, Ontario, gathered over 1,000 pajama donations for kids in hospital on Christmas Eve. A heartwarming community effort brings comfort during the holidays.
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.
Ottawa Mission serves holiday meals on Christmas Day
The Ottawa Mission provided a warm Christmas meal to those in need on December 25, 2025. Staff and volunteers ensured a festive spirit for all attendees in the nation's capital.
Canadian poll: Ambiguity over Christmas meaning
A new survey reveals a split in Canadian views on Christmas, with many uncertain if it's a Christian holy day or a civic winter holiday. Discover the surprising data on belief and tradition.
Montrealers Work Through Christmas to Keep City Running
While most celebrate, many Montrealers work through Christmas on snow removal, emergency services, and hospital care. Discover the stories behind the essential holiday shift.
What to Do in Ottawa on Christmas Day 2025
Discover festive activities, dining options, and community events to enjoy in Ottawa on Christmas Day, 2025. Find holiday cheer in the capital.
Salvation Army: Donations Down as Need Soars in Ontario
The Salvation Army makes an urgent plea for donations as its Christmas Kettle Campaign lags. Demand for food, shelter, and support hit 1.5 million visits in Ontario last year.
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.
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.
London couple's massive Christmas display wows city
A London, Ontario couple has become famous for their spectacular residential Christmas display, featuring 50 inflatables and 10,000 lights. Discover the story behind their festive tradition.
Taylor Swift's $1 Million Donation Feeds Families for Christmas
Taylor Swift donates $1 million to Feeding America to help families in need this Christmas. The pop star's generosity extends a long history of charitable giving across North America.
Montreal's White Christmas: Santa Tracked, Snow Forecast
Montreal is set for a white Christmas with fresh snowfall. Meanwhile, NORAD's Santa Tracker shows Saint Nick's global journey. Get the festive weather details and holiday magic.
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.
Salvation Army Elf Helps 800 Vancouver Families at Christmas
Volunteer Pamela Nand shares her experience as an 'elf' at the Salvation Army's Christmas toy shop in Vancouver, helping parents select gifts through The Province's Empty Stocking 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.
Winnipeg Salvation Army's urgent $127K kettle campaign plea
The Salvation Army in Winnipeg has just two days to raise $127,000 to meet its Christmas kettle campaign goal. The charity is calling for a community miracle to support vital programs.
Ottawa lottery winner provides Christmas dinner for community
Patty Warden, an Ottawa multi-millionaire who won Lotto Max in 2024, handed out hundreds of grocery gift cards at a Foodland in Greely on Dec. 22, 2025, helping families enjoy Christmas dinner.
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.
Chatham's 1800s Christmas: From Soirees to Shopping
Explore how Christmas in Chatham-Kent evolved from simple community gatherings in the 1850s to a more commercial holiday by 1900. Discover the festive history of this Ontario region.
Sask. fruitcake maker raises $6,700+ for charity
For six years, Jim Hadfield of Milestone, Sask., has baked Christmas fruitcakes from his home, raising over $6,700 for local charities. Discover his sweet story of community giving.
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.
Nova Scotia Christmas Tree Sales Up This Year
Nova Scotia's Christmas tree farms report a significant sales increase for the 2025 season. Owners William Robichaud and Daniel Bar share insights into the holiday trend. Read more about the festive boost.
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.
Windsor Christmas dinner serves 2,000+ meals to those in need
The annual Windsor-Essex Christmas dinner provided over 2,000 hot meals to community members facing hardship. This heartwarming tradition highlights local solidarity during the holiday season.
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.
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