60th Annual Huntington Harbor Cruise of Lights This Friday will be the last day to catch the Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Cruise of Lights—an hour-long, narrated boat tour running daily since mid-December through the waterways of Huntington Harbour. Aboard, locals and visitors can enjoy the thousands of glowing colorful lights and brightly decorated homes, docks, decks,…

Commentary Apparently we’re now celebrating “Season.” At any rate a retailer just sent me “Season’s Greetings,” as vague about which or why as a newspaper’s antiseptic “Happy Holidays.” I think there’s some sort of clue, about the season at least, in proclamations of “Winter Lights Across Canada,” though according to my telephone this week is…

Thrifting is hot, and Goodwill finds are cool again. But while we’re thrilled to find the perfect throwback tee for our own closet, gifting used goods still carries a stigma for some. It shouldn’t. Secondhand gifts are better for your wallet, your community and the environment. “The planet is drowning in excess stuff,” says Lauren…

Commentary Avian flu certainly deserves more media attention. The avian flu currently impacting our poultry sector has become a real problem. Unlike previous strains, the current bird flu has spread across Canada, raising fears that it could become endemic in wild birds, no less. A nightmare. According to the latest news, more than 60 farms…

A potential nationwide rail strike is looming over the holiday season. How is President Joe Biden reacting, and what is Congress poised to do? Former President Donald Trump is under fire for a dinner guest he invited who he says he didn’t know very well. Republicans on Capitol Hill are reacting. Protesters in cities across China…

People who have recently received a parking ticket at the Alberta Health Services (AHS) lots may not have to feel so bad after all. In a news release on Nov. 24, the AHS announced it has brought back its Toys for Tickets program, giving people a chance to donate a new, unwrapped toy rather than…

People who have recently received a parking ticket at Alberta Health Services (AHS) lots may not have to feel so bad after all. AHS announced on Nov. 24 that it has brought back its Toys for Tickets program, giving people a chance to donate a new, unwrapped toy rather than paying their fine. “We paused the…

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif.—Universal Studios Hollywood is getting into the holiday spirit this week, with the return of fan favorites “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” and “Grinchmas” beginning Nov. 25. Universal Studio Hollywood during the holiday season in Universal City, Calif. (Courtesy of Universal Studio Hollywood) The Harry Potter event includes “The Magic…

Whether visiting relatives or jetting off to some exotic locale, holiday season travel is a tradition for many families. Brushing aside peak season hassles like long lines, Americans normally flock to airports or jump behind the wheel of a car without hesitation. Though this year, many are pumping the brakes on vacations during November, December,…

Disneyland is bringing a global twist to its holiday celebrations this year. From Nov. 11 to early January, its Festival of Holidays will return, featuring holiday-themed festivities and cuisine from Mexico, India, Central America, and other countries. In this handout photo provided by Disneyland Resort, guests are waved to by workers as they take in…