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Fri, December 20, 2024

by: CTV News
in: Science and Technology

What's happening in Ottawa over the Christmas holidays

Downtown Ottawa and Gatineau are lit up for the holidays. Check out the Winter Lights Across Canada every night until Jan. 7. Several buildings and parks are illuminated for the holidays, including Confederation Park, the National War Memorial, Jacques-Cartier Park and the Supreme Court of Canada.
Thu, December 19, 2024

by: CTV News
in: Sports and Competition

Triplets lead Calgary Christian Cougars to esports victory at Play VS Fall Rocket League Championships

A Calgary secondary school is celebrating a little more this December after winning an esports competition thanks to the talents of a trio of remarkable triplets.
Tue, December 17, 2024

by: CTV News
in: Politics and Government

'She will not be missed': Trump on Freeland's departure from Trudeau's government

As Canadians watched a day of considerable political turmoil for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his government given the sudden departure of Chrystia Freeland on Monday, it appears that so too was U.

by: CTV News
in: Politics and Government

With Freeland out and the federal deficit up, Parliament is set to take holiday break

Members of Parliament are set to begin their holiday break later today, capping off a tumultuous fall sitting filled with non-confidence votes, filibusters, stalled legislation, a growing deficit and the finance minister's resignation.

by: CTV News
in: Business and Finance

Postal employees head back to work as union challenges intervention in strike

Canada Post is resuming operations after a month-long strike by more than 55,000 postal workers left letters and parcels in limbo.
Mon, December 16, 2024

by: CTV News
in: Media and Entertainment

'A Carpool Karaoke Christmas' gifts us Chappell Roan, Dua Lipa and Lady Gaga

The Carpool Karaoke series dropped a surprise holiday episode, though without the show's usual driver, James Corden. This time around, Apple Music's Zane Lowe took the wheel with three of music's biggest stars at the moment - Chappell Roan, Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga. (Frazer Harrison/Arturo Holmes/Monica Schipper/Getty Images via CNN Newsource)

by: CTV News
in: Politics and Government

Freeland quits cabinet: Poilievre is expected to address reporters shortly

Chrystia Freeland, Canada's finance minister, said in an explosive letter published Monday morning that she will quit cabinet. Follow along for live updates.

by: CTV News
in: Politics and Government

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland quits cabinet hours before economic update

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced she's resigning from cabinet. In a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau posted to social media, Freeland said this decision came after Trudeau offered her another position.
Sun, December 15, 2024

by: CTV News
in: Business and Finance

Canada Post, union make their case at labour board hearings

Canada Post says it and the union are taking part in hearings by the country's labour board on whether the two sides have reached an impasse.
Thu, December 12, 2024

by: CTV News
in: Business and Finance

Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador expected to sign Churchill Falls energy deal

Quebec Premier François Legault and Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey are scheduled to announce an energy agreement Thursday that could end decades of friction between the two provinces.
Wed, December 11, 2024

by: CTV News
in: Sports and Competition

Saudi Arabia officially announced as the 2034 World Cup host. Human rights groups warn of 'unimaginable human cost'

Global soccer governing body FIFA has officially announced the hosts for the next two men's World Cups. However, the outcome was no surprise.

by: CTV News
in: Politics and Government

Trudeau highlights Kamala Harris presidential defeat as an attack on women's progress

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says women's rights and women's progress is under attack, pointing to the recent defeat of U.S. presidential candidate Kamala Harris as an example.
Sat, December 7, 2024

by: CTV News
in: Business and Finance

Canada's air force took video of object shot down over Yukon, updated image released

The Canadian military has released more details and an updated image of the unidentified object shot down over Canada's Yukon territory in February 2023.

What's happening in Ottawa over the Christmas holidays

Downtown Ottawa and Gatineau are lit up for the holidays. Check out the Winter Lights Across Canada every night until Jan. 7. Several buildings and parks are illuminated for the holidays, including Confederation Park, the National War Memorial, Jacques-Cartier Park and the Supreme Court of Canada.

The article from CTV News Ottawa outlines various events and activities happening in Ottawa during the Christmas holidays. Key highlights include the Christmas Lights Across Canada display at Parliament Hill, which features a dazzling light show set to music. Winter festivities at Lansdowne Park offer a European-style Christmas market with shopping, food, and entertainment. The Ottawa Christmas Market at Aberdeen Pavilion provides a festive atmosphere with vendors, live music, and holiday treats. Additionally, there are numerous free outdoor skating rinks, such as the Rink of Dreams at Ottawa City Hall, and the iconic Rideau Canal Skateway, which might open if weather permits. Cultural attractions like the National Arts Centre are hosting holiday-themed performances, and museums like the Canadian Museum of Nature and the Canada Aviation and Space Museum have special holiday programming. Visitors can also enjoy holiday-themed escape rooms, festive light displays at various locations, and special holiday events at local libraries and community centers.

Read the Full CTV News Article at:
https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/what-s-happening-in-ottawa-over-the-christmas-holidays-1.7152560