Vancouver's Christmas & Boxing Day 2025 Openings Guide
Plan your holiday outings with our complete guide to what's open and closed in Metro Vancouver on Christmas Day and Boxing Day 2025. Find shopping hours, attractions, and more.
Plan your holiday outings with our complete guide to what's open and closed in Metro Vancouver on Christmas Day and Boxing Day 2025. Find shopping hours, attractions, and more.
The City of Sudbury reversed its decision to auction a Skead fire rescue boat after residents and their councillor intervened. This rare about-face highlights community power in municipal decisions.
A life ring and lifeboat piece from the legendary 1975 shipwreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald were sold at auction for US$150,000. The items, previously held by Michigan, tell a haunting story of Great Lakes history.
A unique holiday auction in Nova Scotia sees bidders competing for a miniature Woody the Talking Christmas Tree. Get the festive details on this charming seasonal story.
A $100,000 donation ensures the future of a vital IOC Research Centre training program at the Steadman Philippon Research Institute, supporting the next generation of sports injury scientists.
Relive the magic of Vancouver's 2025 live music scene. From legendary farewell tours to rising stars, discover the 10 concerts that defined the year. See the full list now.
The White House plans to break up the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, a move scientists warn will cripple U.S. weather prediction and disaster response. Learn about the potential fallout.
A new southern resident killer whale calf has been identified with the K-pod, offering hope for the critically endangered population. The discovery was made by researchers on December 12.
The final batch of U.S. pennies has sold for a staggering $16.76 million at auction, marking the end of an era for the iconic one-cent coin. Discover the story behind this historic sale.
The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology marks two decades of applied research, securing a top-five spot among Canadian colleges. Discover how SAIT drives innovation in Calgary and beyond.
England faces elimination in the crucial third Ashes Test in Adelaide. Meanwhile, Australia's Cameron Green becomes the IPL's most expensive overseas player at $2.7 million. Full analysis inside.
Poland's National Agency for Academic Exchange invites researchers from top-ranked universities for 2-4 year fellowships. Deadline is February 27, 2026. A new opportunity for Canadian academics.
Calgary welcomes 1,400 experts for the 25th ArcticNet Annual Scientific Meeting, the largest interdisciplinary Arctic research conference in North America, running Dec 15-18, 2025.
U.S. Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte auctions three gold medals, starting at $20,000 each, as he faces a contentious divorce with allegations of substance abuse. Read the full story.
The University of Calgary's top-five research ranking is a major economic engine, attracting $632 million in funding and driving innovation for all Calgarians. Discover how this impacts you.
Dalhousie University's new Beaty Marine Centre, the largest facility of its kind in Canada, is now open to the public, marking a major leap for ocean biodiversity research.
Lethbridge Polytechnic has secured the ninth spot on Research Infosource's list of Canada's top 50 research colleges. Discover what this achievement means for Alberta's polytechnic sector.
The City of Vancouver has proposed eliminating its volunteer civic committees, a move that could reshape public consultation. Learn about the implications for local governance.
The City of Vancouver has terminated 30 employees following a council decision to freeze property taxes. Learn about the budget impacts and municipal workforce changes.
The baseball hit by George Springer to send the Toronto Blue Jays to the World Series is being auctioned. Bidding starts at $10,000 US. Read about this piece of Jays history.
The baseball from George Springer's iconic ALCS Game 7 home run, which sent the Toronto Blue Jays to the 2025 World Series, is now available for auction. Discover its estimated value and the story behind this historic piece of sports memorabilia.
A transformative $2 million donation to the IWK Foundation establishes the Dr. Margaret Oulton Accelerate Chair in Women+ Health Research, promising major advances in care.
Fleming College climbs to 17th in Canada's Top 50 Research Colleges, driven by a 300% surge in industry funding. Discover how its applied research centres are fueling innovation.
A rare Fabergé Winter Egg, crafted for Russian royalty, has sold for a staggering $30.2 million at Christie's, setting a new auction record. Discover the story behind this imperial treasure.
The Thomson and Weston families' joint $18 million bid for the historic Hudson's Bay Company Royal Charter goes uncontested. The document will be donated to Canadian museums. Read the full story.
Discover the must-see classical music concerts and events in Vancouver this December, from The Nutcracker to the VSO's holiday series. Plan your festive season with our guide.
A magnum of champagne served at the 1981 royal wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer is set for auction in Denmark. Discover the story behind this historic bottle.
A painting long attributed to a lesser artist has been identified as a work by Peter Paul Rubens and sold for US$2.7 million. Discover the story behind this remarkable art world correction.
The King's Foundation is auctioning unique Christmas stockings crafted from Sandringham Estate curtains. Proceeds support the monarch's charity work. Discover this royal festive initiative.
A long-lost Peter Paul Rubens painting, hidden for centuries and found in a Paris home, sold for 2.3 million euros at a Versailles auction. Discover the story of its authentication and unique depiction of Christ.