A specially equipped van from the Old Brewery Mission provides critical healthcare, food, and housing support directly to Montreal's unhoused population, serving as a vital bridge to services.
Explore Montreal's vibrant holiday scene with drag shows, Christmas markets, and festive events. Discover what's happening in the city during the season of celebration.
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.
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.
Montreal woke up to a snowy Christmas morning, but the snow is giving way to sun, cloud, and plunging temperatures with a wind chill of -25 C expected overnight.
While most celebrate, many Montrealers work through Christmas on snow removal, emergency services, and hospital care. Discover the stories behind the essential holiday shift.
A grieving woman in British Columbia organizes a Christmas Day meet-up at English Bay to remember lost loved ones, offering community support during the holidays.
Saskatoon community groups are providing Christmas meals and companionship to those who would otherwise spend the holiday alone. Discover how these initiatives are fostering a sense of family.
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.
Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare in Windsor reminds residents that critical mental health and addiction services remain available 24/7 throughout the holiday period, a time of increased stress for many.
Community organizations in Halifax are collaborating to provide essential support and shelter for people experiencing homelessness during the 2025 holiday season. Learn how the community is stepping up.
As Christmas approaches, Montreal shelters report increased urgency and anxiety among people experiencing homelessness. Discover how the season impacts the city's most vulnerable.
Food banks across Prince Edward Island report rising demand this holiday season as living costs strain family budgets. Learn about the growing crisis and who is seeking help.
Youth Empowerment and Support Services in Edmonton reports a significant rise in youth needing shelter. Staff work to create a comforting holiday environment with gifts and community for vulnerable young people.
Travelers departing from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) are advised to plan for significant traffic delays. Plan ahead for the holiday rush.
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.
Dozens of Christmas turkey dinners were distributed to clients in Regina on Monday, December 22, 2025, thanks to a partnership with Interpro Pipe + Steel. Read about this community act of kindness.
The MUHC Foundation is providing crucial support to Montreal families struggling financially this holiday season through donations and community initiatives. Discover how they're making a difference.
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.
Over 100 volunteers, many veterans themselves, delivered personalized holiday hampers to hundreds of Calgary veterans and their families, embodying a continued spirit of service.
Montreal's forecast for Dec. 20, 2025, calls for sunny skies turning cloudy, with a high of -3°C and wind chill near -14. Periods of snow expected overnight. Plan your day.
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.
Public backing for Quebec physicians opposing Bill 2 helped push the government to an agreement. A reader shares a positive healthcare experience and hopes doctors will stay.
The Windsor community receives Christmas hampers filled with holiday essentials. See how local efforts are spreading cheer this festive season.
A Prince Edward Island family continues their annual Christmas stocking drive for people experiencing homelessness, now distributing 50 gifts despite increasing expenses. Read about their inspiring commitment.
The Salvation Army's Toy Mountain campaign in Kitchener is experiencing a significant donation shortfall, prompting an urgent call for community support to ensure children receive gifts this holiday season.
Montreal Canadiens players visited the Montreal Children's Hospital, bringing joy to patients and staff in a heartwarming holiday tradition spanning over five decades. Read about the unforgettable moments.
Charities across Simcoe County are in the home stretch, finalizing plans to meet surging holiday demand. Discover how local organizations are preparing for the season of giving.
Seven Lethbridge organizations make a final push for the Christmas Hope campaign, aiming to meet their community fundraising goal. Learn how you can help.
Windsor's first responders and Heart to Home Meals partner to deliver holiday cheer and nutritious meals to vulnerable community members this December. Learn how the initiative works.