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.
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.
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.
While most celebrate, many Montrealers work through Christmas on snow removal, emergency services, and hospital care. Discover the stories behind the essential holiday shift.
Discover festive activities, dining options, and community events to enjoy in Ottawa on Christmas Day, 2025. Find holiday cheer in the capital.
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.
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.
Regina General Hospital's pediatric staff create magical Christmas experiences for young patients, using decorations and personalized care to ease their hospital stay during the holidays.
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.
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.
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 Rescue Mission distributed more than 1,200 free Christmas meals across Nova Scotia on December 23, 2025, bringing holiday cheer to communities in need.
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'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'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.
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.
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.
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.
The UHC – Hub of Opportunities in Windsor provided 700 holiday food hampers this week, highlighting the growing reliance on food banks. CEO June Muir discusses the rising demand and community support.
Nora, 98, lives independently in Montreal after dedicating 48 years to foster care. As she approaches 99, she shares her story and how the Gazette Christmas Fund helps.
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.
A Charlottetown home is aglow with over 38,000 Christmas lights, creating a dazzling display to raise money for cancer support initiatives. See the story of holiday cheer turned into community aid.
CTV's Toy Mountain campaign concludes another season of giving in Barrie, collecting donations for local children. See how the community came together for the holidays.