A new survey suggests nearly half of Canadians visited with family or friends over the winter holiday period.

Those numbers perhaps reflect the continuing surge in cases, including in parts of the country that were previously almost untouched.

The novel coronavirus pandemic will not stand in the way of Santa's annual visit to Ottawa homes on Dec. 24, local health officials have confirmed.

The increasingly cold weather has prompted concern from health officials about a potential eruption in cases as a result of indoor holiday gatherings.

Coronavirus cases are spiking across much of Canada, so should gatherings and travel during the holiday be called off?

It's unlikely most Canadians will enjoy a holly jolly Christmas season of gatherings, carolling and travel, say public health experts.

Things look different due to COVID-19, but organizations like the Friendship Inn and the Lighthouse are doing their best to make the holidays special.