94 m. ago 'I used to be the kid looking for help': Can Man Dan marks 15 years of holiday food and toy drive

Starting Friday, Johnstone will spend the next three nights camping and greeting people who come to his truck by the southside toy store.

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3 d. ago Abell Pest Control Marks Five Years of ’12 Days of Giving’ With Employee Gifts, Food Bank Support and Bee Research Donation

Toronto, Ontario, Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Abell Pest Control is kicking off the holiday season by marking a major milestone: the fifth anniversary of its ‘12 Days of Giving’ campaign. What began as a way to thank team members has evolved into a program that celebrates Abell’s people and helps families in need […]

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9 d. ago Adonis Launches Its Holiday Campaign and Unveils a Revamped Selection of Festive Culinary Options

Starting today, customers can enjoy a wide variety of ready-to-eat dishes, festive platters, full-course dinners and authentic specialties for under $20 per person. MONTRÉAL — As the holiday season approaches, Adonis markets is launching its 2025 Christmas campaign across its stores in Québec and Ontario. Known for its Mediterranean roots, imported specialties and extensive food […]

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1 week ago Buckle up for the greatest harvest of the year: EZVIZ blows people’s mind with irresistible deals on sought

OTTAWA, Canada, Nov. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This holiday season, EZVIZ, the market-favourite smart companion, is refreshing homes with its feature-packed gadgets at special offers. In the spirit of giving and celebration, it’s the perfect time to reward yourselves and delight loved ones with long-awaited smart gadgets at great savings, extending precious family time […]

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1 week ago Major Toronto destination about to transform into dazzling winter wonderland

Toronto's Sankofa Square is set to host the third annual Winter Glow starting on Dec. 11, transforming the public square into a winter wonderland featuring a holiday market, musical performances, and classic carnival rides.A highlight this year will be the return of the 45-foot-tall Ferris wheel, as well as the nostalgic Great Canadian Carousel.The SHEIN Box Santa also makes a comeback this year, giving away over 6,000 free prizes to lucky winners, with the activation taking place from Dec. 11 to 14.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Julian (@julian.halm)Another festival highlight includes My Pop Choir, a local community-based choir, which will perform on opening night to kick off the celebrations at Sankofa Square.This winter festival runs from Dec. 11 to Dec. 21—Monday to Friday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is f...

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2 w. ago Fewer holiday jobs available as labour market cools in London region

“It’s taking people longer to land a job, and employers are asking for more from people, even at an entry level.”

Society

2 w. ago Edmonton Christmas Market returns to bring holiday spirit to Fort Edmonton Park

Plus, four other haunts to raise some cheer

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2 w. ago Everything happening at CF Toronto Eaton Centre this holiday season

November in Toronto marks the beginning of the holiday season, when the city comes alive with festive vibes and magic.To help make the city shine extra bright, CF Toronto Eaton Centre is launching a whole spectrum of holiday programming. From the beloved Christmas tree light and snow shows to live musical performances and all of your shopping needs, this is where you'll want to be this season.Grab your Santa hat and check out what holiday programming is happening at the CF Toronto Eaton Centre.Indoor holiday tree light and snow showsEveryone knows that Toronto's holiday season doesn't officially start until the CF Toronto Eaton Centre Christmas tree is glowing bright. Check out the annual tradition where the awe-inspiring 114-f00t-tall tree has already made its debut.Four festive animated light shows will rotate daily on the tree with accompanying music to get you in a holly jolly mood. Presented by PayPal Pay in 4, the light and s...

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2 w. ago Christmas markets signal beginning of holiday season in Calgary

An array of fudge squares is lined in a glass container inside a neatly decorated horse stable at Spruce Meadows on a bright Saturday afternoon. More than a dozen flavours — butter beer, spicy Mexican cocoa, Irish Cream, sour Grinch, all of them non-alcoholic — invite a steady stream of customers who are greeted by […]

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3 w. ago This Ontario holiday market is hosting free festive movie nights all season long

The North Pole Holiday Market has arrived in Ontario, officially kicking off on Nov. 14 in Oshawa, and, for a limited time, you can get in for free.The seasonal event, hosted just west of Oshawa Executive Airport, offers a domed village experience, along with free outdoor movie nights and food trucks to ring in the holiday season.Guests can indulge in a wide selection of gourmet seasonal treats from local vendors like Coffee Igloo, the iconic BeaverTails, and Zombie Dawgs.Aside from the food offerings, visitors can stroll the market and browse various vendor booths for some holiday shopping, enjoy light installations, and catch a free outdoor movie on weekends.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Hi, I’m Katie Mackinnon 🐥 Your Go-To Mom For All Things Fun! (@funfromamombun)The North Pole Holiday Market will feature two back-to-back screenings of classic holiday...

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3 w. ago Toronto Christmas Market in the Distillery District is now open and here's what it's like

The annual Toronto Christmas market is back at the Distillery District for 2025, marking the official kick-off to the winter holiday season.Thursday marked the Distillery Winter Village opening night, giving early attendees a first glimpse at this year's selection of local vendors, festive lights and, of course, the much-anticipated lighting ceremony for the massive Christmas tree.Check out what this year's Distillery Winter Village looks like in this photo gallery

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3 w. ago Canada’s Most Iconic Christmas Tree Lights Up The 2025 Distillery Winter Village

Toronto’s World-Famous Christmas Market, Presented by L’Oréal Paris, Now Open for the Holiday Season Toronto, ON, Canada, Nov. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On November 13 at Toronto’s Distillery Historic District, thousands of onlookers filled the cobblestone streets to help Santa light the 2025 Christmas Tree, marking the official start of The Distillery Winter Village, […]

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3 w. ago Generations Foundation 2025 Holiday Food and Toy Drive kicks off

The goal is to give a new toy to thousands of children in the area who may not otherwise receive a gift this holiday season.

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3 w. ago Toronto holiday market's 50th year to feature 750 vendors and five new attractions

The One of a Kind Show has become an annual tradition in Toronto, and this year it returns with a landmark 50th-anniversary celebration.To mark the half-century run, this year's One of a Kind Show promises to "introduce fresh new experiences that make this milestone year one to remember."This year's theme is Candy Cane, and the show will lean into the idea of this iconic holiday sweet treat while retaining the classic offerings that visitors have grown to love. Guests can shop from over 750 vendors offering everything from handmade goods to home decor and gourmet foods. But that's not all; this year it's introducing five new attractions as part of its 50th-anniversary celebration.The market will kick things off with an opening ceremony, featuring entertainment and a ribbon-cutting. It's also bringing a "European-style Christmas Market" to the venue — a first for the show and something gue...

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4 w. ago Toronto's St. Lawrence Market transforming into magical winter destination this month

One of Toronto's most iconic landmarks is transforming into a whimsical winter wonderland just in time for the holidays.The Distillery District Winter Village tends to get all the credit when it comes to Toronto's holiday traditions, and it's not without good reason, but another one of the city's historic landmarks has been quietly climbing up the ranks in terms of holiday cheer, too.For a second year running, St. Lawrence Market is gearing up to unleash whimsical winter magic on the city with the return of its Winter Market.Taking over Market Street for an entire month this holiday season, the market will see the pedestrian street turned into a winter village plucked straight from your most festive fantasies, with a slew of local vendors, live performances, seasonal food and drinks, and maybe even an appearance from Santa Claus or two.    View this post on Instagram           A post...

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4 w. ago Canadian Tire to debut Hudson Bay stripes this holiday season

Company executives said the famous four-colour stripes will appear on products, including the point blanket, starting on Dec. 5

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