Windsor-Essex New Year's Eve 2025 Celebrations Guide
Discover family-friendly and festive ways to celebrate New Year's Eve across Windsor-Essex. From the new City Hall ice rink to community events, find your perfect way to welcome 2026.
Discover family-friendly and festive ways to celebrate New Year's Eve across Windsor-Essex. From the new City Hall ice rink to community events, find your perfect way to welcome 2026.
The 29th annual Hockey for Hospice tournament in Windsor-Essex County united 132 youth teams, playing 228 games to raise over $611,000 for local hospice care. Discover how this post-Christmas tradition brings families together.
Ring in 2026 at Edmonton's free City Hall festivities with two fireworks shows, skating, live music, and free transit. Plan your night with details on road closures and family activities.
Ring in 2026 in Calgary! Discover the main fireworks at Eau Claire Plaza, free New Year's Day skating, family events at libraries, and what's open. Plan your celebration now.
Plan your New Year's Eve in Winnipeg with our guide to official fireworks displays. Get times and locations to ring in 2026 with a bang!
The 29th annual Hockey for Hospice tournament in Windsor-Essex raised a historic $611,000 for local end-of-life care. Discover how the community rallied for this vital cause.
Toronto prepares for New Year's Eve with fireworks, live music, and traffic advisories. Get all the details on the city's official celebrations and how to navigate the festivities.
Discover family fireworks, all-night dance parties, and unique cabaret shows to celebrate New Year's Eve 2026 across Windsor and Essex County. Plan your perfect night.
Crime Stoppers of Windsor and Essex County reports an increase in tips for 2025. Learn how community involvement is aiding local law enforcement efforts.
Ontario Provincial Police confirm public safety restored after a lengthy barricaded person incident in Brant County. Get the latest details on the police operation and resolution.
Environment Canada has issued yellow-alert warnings for heavy rain and strong winds in Windsor and Essex County. Residents advised to clear drains and secure loose objects.
Communities across Canada's Maritime provinces are preparing early New Year's Eve fireworks and countdowns to welcome 2026. Get details on the festive plans.
A serious collision in Leamington has sent one person to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Ontario Provincial Police are investigating the crash that occurred on December 27, 2025.
Simcoe County outlines proper Christmas tree disposal for residents. Learn collection dates, preparation rules, and how to ensure your tree is recycled correctly after the holidays.
Essex County OPP are searching for a driver who fled on foot after a two-vehicle collision in Lakeshore on Dec. 23. No injuries were reported. Police ask witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
Huron County OPP have laid charges after a man allegedly set a cardboard box containing a person on fire. The 19-year-old faces serious allegations following the disturbing incident.
Five Essex County fire departments receive $255,712 in provincial funding for safety upgrades, focusing on reducing cancer risks for firefighters. Learn about the equipment and impact.
Kevin Goodings admitted to second-degree murder in the brutal killing of his mother, Anita Goodings, 83, in Leamington. Sentencing is set for January.
Environment Canada has issued a snow squall warning for parts of Waterloo Region, Wellington, and Perth counties, warning of heavy snow and poor visibility. Stay updated on the latest conditions.
Essex County recorded the highest number of impaired driving charges during Ontario's 2025 Festive RIDE campaign. Learn the details and why police urge vigilance.
Windsor-Essex food banks express gratitude for holiday donations but stress the critical need for year-round support as demand continues in 2026. Learn how you can help.
Newly appointed public school board trustees in Windsor-Essex, including an auto industry executive, aim to bridge the gap between education and the evolving workforce, as the board tackles a $6.4M deficit. Learn about their plans.
Calgary city council unanimously backs a review of fireworks bylaws, seeking stiffer fines for illegal sales and use, and exploring sanctioned cultural celebrations.
A University of Windsor study reveals a dangerous surge in distracted driving, especially in school zones. Learn the risks and what police say is the only exception to the law.
The Windsor/Essex County Humane Society launches 'Helping Paws,' a free mobile veterinary clinic serving low-income households to prevent deadly parvovirus outbreaks. Read how this initiative brings critical care to doorsteps.
Newly elected trustees at the Greater Essex County District School Board discuss the possible elimination of their positions following a December 2025 meeting. Explore the debate and its implications for local governance.
Leamington homeowners face a 2.5% tax increase in 2026, adding about $67 to the average bill. The hike funds major capital projects like sewer work and road reconstruction. Read the details.
The Greater Essex County District School Board has appointed Cheryl Lovell and Chandrika Abhang as trustees. They fill vacancies left by recent resignations and will serve until the next election.
Windsor police and MADD issue urgent warnings as impaired driving charges rise in Essex County. Authorities plead for sober rides this holiday season to prevent tragedies.
The Greater Essex County District School Board has filled two vacant trustee positions. Learn about the new appointees and their roles in local education governance.