Christmas Day

• Christmas Day apartment fire drives families from homes in Prince Rupert, B.C.

  Dozens of people were forced to evacuate their homes early Christmas Day when fire broke out around 3 a.m. at the Sherebrooke Apartments in Prince Rupert, B.C.

  Fire

  Dec 26, 2024
  
• B.C. ‘Santa’ escapes close call in Vancouver Island rockslide

  Larry Horvath, who spends Christmas Day dressed as Santa and waving to travellers on Highway 4, was almost crushed by a rockslide on the route on his way home.

  Canada

  Dec 29, 2023
  
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• What’s open and closed in Guelph over the Christmas holidays

  LCBO stores and some recreational centers in Guelph will be open on Christmas Eve, plus Guelph Transit will operate on a holiday schedule beginning at 9:15 am on Christmas Day.

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2023
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• Christmas Eve to Boxing Day 2023: What’s open and closed in London, Ont.

  Many businesses and organizations will be closed or have reduced hours in London, Ont., from Dec. 24 to 26 while a few are actually offering extending hours.

  Canada

  Dec 21, 2023
• Christmas tree fires: Know the risks and how to celebrate safely

  From picking the right Christmas tree to lighting and decorating and disposing of the tree afterward, here are some precautions to take over the holidays.

  Canada

  Dec 24, 2022
• 2022 Christmas holiday season: What’s open and closed in Kitchener, Cambridge and Waterloo

  As Christmas and Boxing day approach, here’s a roundup of what’s open and closed on the holiday Monday in Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo.

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2022
• What’s open, closed on Christmas, New Year’s in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara Region

  Expect reduced hours and closures for shops, services, tourist attractions and government outlets between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2022
• Toronto city crews prepare to respond to pre-Christmas winter storm

  The City of Toronto said trucks and equipment will be parked in strategic locations across the city in order to get to areas quicker — a move called 'loaded standby.'

  Weather

  Dec 22, 2022
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• Pierre-Luc Dubois and Kristian Vesalainen of the Winnipeg Jets: A Tale of Two Christmases

  Winnipeg Jet wingers Pierre-Luc Dubois and Kristian Vesalainen shared after practice Thursday that they spent Christmas Day in a much different set of circumstances.

  Sports

  Dec 30, 2021
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• Queen Elizabeth remembers husband in Christmas message: ‘Familiar laugh missing’

  The 95-year-old monarch said that while Christmas was a time of happiness for many, it could be hard for those who had lost loved ones.

  Canada

  Dec 25, 2021