What to Do in Ottawa for New Year's Eve and Day 2025
Discover the best events and activities to ring in 2026 in Ottawa, from fireworks at City Hall to family skating parties. Plan your perfect New Year's celebration in the capital.
Discover the best events and activities to ring in 2026 in Ottawa, from fireworks at City Hall to family skating parties. Plan your perfect New Year's celebration in the capital.
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.
Hollywood stars Idris Elba and Cynthia Erivo are recognized for their contributions to drama and charity in the UK's 2026 New Year Honours List. Discover their achievements.
A look back at the major events that shaped the Maritime provinces in 2025, covering severe weather, political shifts, and community stories. Dive into the year's highlights.
Country star Brett Kissel will headline the inaugural concert at Nisku's new Silent Ice Center this New Year's Eve. Get details on the Alberta event.
A Halifax shop is expanding its non-alcoholic drink selection for those celebrating a sober New Year's Eve or participating in Dry January. Discover the growing trend.
Operation Red Nose Winnipeg is at 'urgent need levels' for New Year's Eve volunteers. The safe ride service is scrambling to ensure it can operate on one of its busiest nights.
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!
Explore the ancient origins and psychological power of New Year's resolutions. Learn how this 4,000-year-old tradition can help you set effective goals for 2026. Plus, reader letters on Alberta politics and pedestrian safety.
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.
The Calgary Herald celebrates the new year with a special collection of editorial cartoons. See the 2025 highlights and what's coming for 2026. Subscribe for full access.
Downtown Barrie's New Year's Eve festivities have a new home this year. Discover the details of the venue change and what revellers can expect for the celebration.
Ring in 2026 with our guide to must-see TV specials, from Nashville's country music bash to Dick Clark's Rockin' Eve and the 'Stranger Things' finale. Plan your couch celebration.
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.
Pro-Palestine demonstrators disrupted Boxing Day shopping at Toronto's Eaton Centre, chanting slogans and using megaphones. Organizers threaten further disruptions for New Year's Eve.
Wine expert Anthony Gismondi shares why Champagne is magical for New Year's Eve and recommends a top bottle to try. Discover the terroir, value, and perfect bubbles for your celebration.
Ottawa Citizen readers reveal their favourite holiday traditions, from Parliament Hill lights to unique gifts gone wrong. Discover heartwarming local stories that capture the spirit of an Ottawa Christmas.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's New Year message to Vladimir Putin highlights their alliance forged in conflict. Explore the implications for global security and Canada's foreign policy stance.
An 87-year-old Windsor man shares heartfelt Christmas memories of his father, a British Army veteran who immigrated to Canada. A story of love, loss, and holiday resilience.
A new survey reveals a split in Canadian views on Christmas, with many uncertain if it's a Christian holy day or a civic winter holiday. Discover the surprising data on belief and tradition.
Festive light displays across Winnipeg and Westman are bringing holiday cheer to Manitobans. Discover the captivating scenes, including vintage tractors aglow, that define the season's spirit.
Canada's transport minister confirms Santa Claus is cleared for his global Christmas Eve journey. Get the festive details on this cherished holiday tradition.
The Windsor-built Dodge Charger Sixpack Scat Pack has been crowned Vehicle of the Year by The Detroit News, a major win for Ontario's auto sector amid cross-border trade tensions. Discover the details of this prestigious accolade.
A new survey reveals just 33% of Canadians feel hopeful about 2026. Discover the national mood as the year ends and what experts say about this outlook.
Plan your holiday travel in Toronto with free transit on New Year's Eve. Get all the details on TTC, GO, and UP Express service schedules and changes for the 2025 season.
Winnipeg Transit will provide complimentary service on December 31st to encourage safe celebrations. Plan your ride home and enjoy the festivities responsibly.
A new Research Co. poll reveals most Canadians still prefer the traditional 'Merry Christmas' greeting, with political and regional divides. Discover the holiday stress trends and festive preferences across the nation.
Journalist Bruce Deachman explores how Christmas impacts all Ottawans, from celebrants to observers of other faiths, through personal stories from the ByWard Market. Discover the city's festive mosaic.