While schools, government and banks are closed on New Year's Day, most major retailers across the U.S. will be open, with many offering discounts on older inventory to clear the way for newer products.
The start of a new year usually brings new motivation to achieve goals like eating healthier or finally cleaning your basement. Many resolutions also focus on financial goals, such as paying off credit card debt, saving for a new house, or simply getting more educated about money.
Christmas is a Christian holiday that observes the birth of Jesus. But did you know that the earliest followers of Jesus did not annually commemorate his birth? Or that Santa Claus is inspired by the acts of kindness of a fourth-century Christian saint? And have you heard about the modern-day Japanese tradition of eating Kentucky Fried Chicken on Christmas?
We often hear about bad news, but 2025 offered plenty of positive moments around the world, be it breakthroughs in technology, inspiring achievements in culture and sports, or steps forward in global cooperation, sustainability, and social progress. Across continents, communities celebrated milestones that brought people together, advanced knowledge, and showcased human creativity.
The festive season is often described as the most wonderful time of the year—a time to gather, give, and make memories. It very much is! However, for many families, that joy now carries a quieter undercurrent of financial pressure. Inflation has driven up the price of nearly everything, leaving Canadians rethinking what celebration really means.
Town officials say a fire is threatening Manitoba Hydro transmission lines and, if those lines are damaged, the community could be without power for a month.
