Vancouver Weekend Events: Boat Show, Hot Chocolate Festival
Plan your weekend in Metro Vancouver with our guide to the Vancouver Boat Show, the Hot Chocolate Festival, and other exciting local events happening January 17-19, 2026.
Plan your weekend in Metro Vancouver with our guide to the Vancouver Boat Show, the Hot Chocolate Festival, and other exciting local events happening January 17-19, 2026.
Montreal's iconic winter electronic music festival, Igloofest, leads this weekend's events from January 16-18, 2026. Discover what's happening in the city.
Hollywood star Jeff Goldblum will bring his jazz orchestra to Ottawa this summer. The festival lineup also features WILLOW, KOKOROKO, and more. Tickets on sale January 15.
The Ottawa Jazz Festival announces Jeff Goldblum and Willow Smith as headliners for its 2026 edition. Get the full lineup details and dates for this major Canadian music event.
The organizer of Edmonton's Deep Freeze Festival expresses concern that snow clearing issues could hamper visitor experiences at the winter event next weekend. Get the latest details.
Nova Scotia's Peace By Chocolate has issued a voluntary recall for select products due to undeclared pistachios. Consumers with allergies are urged to check packaging.
Sean Walker's unique Calgary jog between Costco stores, fueled by $1.50 hot dogs, captures internet fame and drives charitable donations. Discover his inspiring story.
Tickets for the highly anticipated 2026 season of Ontario's Stratford Festival go on sale to the public this Saturday, January 10. Plan your theatre getaway now!
Meet Lisa-Ann, the Toronto Sun's latest SUNshine Girl. This aspiring actress shares her passion for hot yoga, meditation, travel, and the finer things in life. Discover her journey in web series and commercials.
The fourth annual Wyrd Bier Festival runs Jan. 7-Feb. 1 at 19 Edmonton breweries. Organizers call it a 'pivotal year' as the event's popularity grows across Alberta. Discover the unique beers and local impact.
Vancouver's Lapu-Lapu Day festival is set to return in 2026 with a focus on community healing, following a deadly SUV attack at the 2025 event. The community looks to rebuild and remember.
New Instacart data for National Hot Sauce Day reveals America's top brands and surprising regional loyalties. Discover which sauces dominate your state.
Syrian refugee Tareq Hadhad built Peace by Chocolate in Nova Scotia. He shares how everyday moments and community fuel resilience and global peace projects. Discover his inspiring journey.
Discover how a precision gooseneck kettle can elevate your hot beverage experience this winter. Find out why it's a must-have for tea, coffee, and cozy moments.
Edmonton's unique Wyrd Bier Adventure festival returns Jan. 7-Feb. 1, featuring 19 local breweries creating bizarre, monster-themed beers. Discover the story behind this event supporting local business and mental health.
A Dalhousie University professor contributed to a landmark discovery of a galaxy cluster with hot gas, observed a mere 1.4 billion years after the Big Bang. Learn about this cosmic breakthrough.
Don't miss the last chance to see Amherstburg's dazzling River Lights Winter Festival. The popular event wraps up its seasonal run this Sunday, January 4, 2026.
A nationwide pistachio recall in Canada has been expanded to include products from Peace By Chocolate. Consumers are urged to check their pantries for affected items.
An Ottawa Citizen reporter's attempt to drop parachuting hot dogs at a Senators game goes awry, with one snack getting lodged in the rafters. Get the full story behind the 'Hot Dogs from Heaven' promotion.
The LaSalle, Ont. community organized a heartwarming hot chocolate fundraiser on Dec. 21, 2025, to support 11-year-old Abigaille D’Alimonte and her family during her cancer battle. Read about this inspiring local act of kindness.
A Grade 8 student in Montreal is making a difference by donating her time and meals to the city's homeless population through her initiative, Operation Hot Meals. Discover her inspiring story.
Ethan Hickey takes the helm at the Forest City Film Festival following Dorothy Downs's departure. Discover the leadership transition and its impact on London's arts scene.
Philadelphia Flyers announcer Tim Saunders suspended for two games after an off-color hot mic remark. The team and radio partner issue apology.
The popular Woofa-Roo Pet Festival in Windsor, Ontario, has been cancelled for 2026. Discover the details and community impact of this unexpected decision.
Rob and Michele Reiner expressed regret over handling son Nick's addiction in a 2015 interview, years before their alleged murder by him. Read the tragic family story.
Ontario's Blyth Festival launches a critical fundraiser to maintain its commitment to producing exclusively Canadian theatre. Learn how you can support this cultural institution.
Nova Scotia's police watchdog is investigating an alleged fight involving an officer at a Cape Breton craft beer festival. Get the latest details on the SiRT probe.
Country Thunder Alberta celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026 with a new festival date and a star-studded lineup featuring Lainey Wilson. Get all the details on the milestone event.
For two decades, Fabienne Colas has championed Black filmmakers, creating festivals from Montreal to Vancouver. Discover how her foundation opens doors for emerging talent.
The Windsor International Film Festival broke its attendance record in 2025, selling over 50,000 tickets. Organizers are already planning for 2026, cementing WIFF's status as a national cultural destination. Read more.