Canada Holidays

• Christmas tree demand is on the rise — so are prices. Here’s what to know

  "Like everything with inflation, we are feeling the effects of it as well," said Shirley Brennan, executive director of the Canadian Christmas Trees Association.

  Canada

  Nov 24, 2022
  
• Holiday shopping: Canadians appear willing to spend on toys amid rising costs, experts say

  While toy sales may be resilient, toy stores are still expected to feel the fallout from inflation during the biggest shopping season of the year.

  Canada

  Nov 20, 2022
  
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• Here’s who gets the Sept. 30 holiday off in Ontario

  The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a statutory holiday for federally regulated industries.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2022
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• Is Sept. 30 a stat holiday in your province? Here’s what to know

  Canada is preparing to honour the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Friday. The federal government has made the day a statutory holiday for its workers.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2022
• 9 out of 10 Canadians to change, cancel holiday plans amid coronavirus: poll

  New polling from Ipsos found that over five out of 10 Canadians said they would either reduce their contacts or socially distance more during the holidays, while a whole 34 per cent said they would be cancelling their holiday plans altogether.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2020
• Happy May 2-4, eh!

  The long weekend celebration isn't just about a case of beer — it actually marks the birthday of Queen Victoria on May 24, 1819.

  Commentary

  May 19, 2017