4 h. ago Opinion: Please, Santa, what Canada needs for Christmas is slimmer budgets

The federal budget has become unwieldy, packed with superfluous material that buries the key numbers deep where only experts can find them

Culture

18 h. ago Canadian bakin’: Get festive in the kitchen with these homeland brands

There’s baking and then there’s Christmas baking. The elevated latter version involves sprinkles. It involves candy cane flavour infusions. It involves a bit more time and energy — but it also involves family or friends bonding in the kitchen. Up the festive fun factor with these five Canadian-made finds.   Sweetapolita Festive Fun Decorating Kit […]

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34 h. ago Canadians can get a Christmas coin that doubles as an ornament

Canada just got a festive new Christmas coin that would look just as good in your coin collection as it would hanging on your tree.The Christmas coin that's now available for purchase in Canada is the latest release from the Royal Canadian Mint. According to the website, the Snowman Winter Sleigh Ride is a silver coin that's only sold in Canada.And it's not shaped like regular change.Royal Canadian MintThis whimsical retro design features a cheerful snowman family on a candy cane-striped sled as they glide down a snowy hill. Everyone's in matching scarves in a way that makes total sense in this winter wonderland.Royal Canadian Mint"Surrounded by soft winter hues and glistening accents, the scene captures the warmth and excitement of Christmas days gone by," reads the site.Royal Canadian MintThe coin comes in a custom ornament capsule that makes it easy to hang on a tree, or really anywhere you like. In addition, it comes in an equally festive slide-out card...

Culture

1 week ago Dangbei Launches Christmas Deals on Amazon Canada — Save Up to CA$650 on 4K Projectors

Exclusive on Amazon.ca, December 2–15, 2025 — Flagship 4K projectors and portable models with up to 50.1% off and savings up to CA$650. TORONTO, Dec. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dangbei, a leading innovator in smart projection technology, is bringing big-screen Christmas experiences to Canadian households with a series of festive promotions on Amazon.ca. From […]

Economics

2 w. ago Letters, Nov. 28, 2025: ‘Carney’s Christmas present to Alberta and Canada’

Nice Christmas gift There is no veto in the agreement but there is a requirement for consultation in the Asia-Alberta pipeline to Prince Rupert, B.C. Every Canadian should understand this pipeline is “approved” subject to the most advanced environmental carbon capture technology in the world — which Alberta has no problem with — and private […]

Culture

last month Here are three scenarios — including a Christmas election — that could happen with Monday’s budget vote

MPs have been able to cast their votes remotely since 2023, so not being able to show up in-person for a vote does not hold as much water

Politics