Edmonton Mocktail Bar Hosts 'Noon Year' Sober Event
An Edmonton mocktail bar is championing the 'sober scene' with a 'Noon Year' celebration, offering a vibrant, alcohol-free alternative for New Year's revelers in the city.
Category : Search result: New Year 2026 Ottawa
First Canadian Babies of 2026 Welcomed Across Country
Canada welcomed its first newborns of 2026, including a dramatic taxi birth in Calgary. Meet the inaugural arrivals and the new laws now in effect across the nation.
What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: Jan. 2-4, 2026
Your guide to Ottawa's first weekend of 2026, featuring community events, New Year's babies, and a look at new national laws taking effect. Discover what's happening in the capital.
Alberta's First 2026 Baby Born in Calgary
Theodore Stewart arrived at 12:03 a.m. on New Year's Day in Calgary, marking Alberta's first birth of 2026. Discover the heartwarming story and other Canadian New Year arrivals.
Edmonton's 2026 New Year Baby Arrives at Grey Nuns
A baby boy welcomed by Stephanie Fernandez and Elrick Obligar is Edmonton's first newborn of 2026, born at Grey Nuns Community Hospital. Discover the heartwarming details and Calgary's simultaneous arrival.
Thousands Celebrate New Year's Eve in Calgary with Fireworks
Thousands of Calgarians gathered in Eau Claire to welcome 2026 with a dazzling midnight fireworks display, marking a festive and optimistic start to the new year.
Manitoba's First 2026 Baby Born at Brandon Hospital
Brielle, daughter of Kendra Henry and Aaron Dayton, is the first baby of 2026 at Brandon Regional Health Centre. Meet the New Year's arrival bringing joy to Manitoba.
Ottawa's 2026 Polar Bear Dip Draws Hundreds
More than 200 people plunged into icy waters at Britannia Beach on Jan. 1, 2026, to kick off the new year. The event, hosted by Ottawa Cold Plunge & Ritual Recovery, is a bold local tradition.
Moncton's First Baby of 2026 Born at The Moncton Hospital
The first baby of the new year in Moncton, New Brunswick, arrived at 12:02 a.m. on January 1, 2026. Meet Baby Caldon and the story of this special New Year's delivery.
Polar bear swims draw crowds across Canada for charity
Canadians from coast to coast plunged into icy waters on New Year's Day 2026 for traditional Polar Bear swims, raising vital funds for charity. Discover the chilly celebrations.
New Brunswick Welcomes 2026 with Levees and Polar Dips
New Brunswickers celebrated New Year's Day 2026 with Lieutenant-Governor Louise Imbeault's first levee and chilly polar bear swims. Discover how the province kicked off the new year.
Regina's 2026 New Year's Resolutions and National News
As 2026 begins, residents of Regina share their personal goals. Explore their aspirations alongside major Canadian news from the first day of the year.
New Year Poll: Canadians Hopeful for 2026
A national poll reveals Canadians are generally optimistic for 2026, with top wishes for improved finances and better health. Discover the national mood as the new year begins.
Ottawa's New Year's Day Plunge Doubles Attendance
More than 250 people took a chilling start to 2026 with a polar bear dip in the Ottawa River at Britannia Beach. The event's turnout more than doubled from the previous year.
Amsterdam's Vondelkerk Church Burns on New Year's Eve
Amsterdam's historic Vondelkerk church was engulfed in flames early New Year's Day 2026, leading to the collapse of its 164-foot tower. The blaze occurred amid widespread violence across the Netherlands. Read the full report.
Pink has neck surgery on New Year's Eve, shares hopeful message
Pop icon Pink spent New Year's Eve undergoing neck surgery. The singer shared a heartfelt message from her hospital bed, reflecting on a tough 2025 and expressing optimism for a better 2026. Read her full story of resilience and hope.
Ottawa Welcomes First New Year's Baby of 2026
Dixabahen and Mehulkumar Patel welcomed their son at Montfort Hospital just 23 minutes into the new year, becoming the National Capital Region's first family of 2026.
First Baby of 2026 Born in Windsor, Ontario
Meet Favour Jesuseum Josiah, the first baby born in Windsor, Ontario, on New Year's Day 2026. Discover the heartwarming story as the city celebrates its newest resident.
First Ottawa Baby of 2026 Welcomed at Montfort Hospital
Dixabahen and Mehulkumar Patel welcomed their newborn son at Montfort Hospital just 23 minutes into the new year, becoming Ottawa's first baby of 2026. Read the heartwarming story.
First 2026 Baby Born at London Health Sciences Centre
London Health Sciences Centre welcomed the city's first baby of the new year. Meet Bryson and the joyous story of his arrival on January 1, 2026.
Montreal's First 2026 Babies Born at Jewish General, MUHC
Meet Liana and Sophia, Montreal's first newborns of 2026. Born just seconds and minutes into the new year, their arrivals bring joy to their families. Discover the details and popular Quebec baby names.
Ottawa's New Year's Day: Sunny but Bitterly Cold
Ottawa rings in 2026 with bright sunshine but frigid temperatures. Get the details on the capital's weather and what's open and closed for the holiday.
Windsor-Essex rings in 2026 with festive celebrations
Residents of Windsor-Essex celebrated New Year's Eve 2025 with ice skating at City Hall Square, galas at clubs, and fireworks across the region. Discover how the community welcomed 2026.
What's open and closed in London, Ont. on New Year's Day 2026
Your essential guide to City of London services, transit schedules, and business hours for the New Year's Day holiday in 2026. Plan your day with our detailed list.
First Baby of 2026 Born at Montreal's MUHC
The McGill University Health Centre in Montreal welcomed its first newborn of 2026. Discover the heartwarming story and other major Canadian news headlines for New Year's Day.
Windsor-Essex New Year's Day 2026 Openings & Closures
A complete guide to municipal services, transit schedules, and business hours in Windsor and Essex County for New Year's Day 2026. Plan your holiday with our detailed list.
Weather Alerts Blanket Most of Canada on New Year's Day 2026
The first day of 2026 saw weather alerts active in nearly every Canadian province and territory. Get the latest on the extreme conditions and safety advisories.
Pope's New Year Plea for Peace in War-Torn Countries
Pope Leo XIV opened 2026 with a powerful New Year's Day Mass, pleading for peace in nations ravaged by conflict and for families suffering from violence. Read his full message.
GTA Hospitals Welcome First Newborns of 2026
The Greater Toronto Area celebrated the arrival of its first newborns of 2026. Meet the families who rang in the new year with new life at hospitals in Vaughan, Etobicoke, and Brampton.
Canada Welcomes 2026 with Coast-to-Coast Celebrations
Canadians from coast to coast celebrated the arrival of 2026 with polar plunges, skates, and new beginnings. Discover the new laws, Olympic team news, and top stories shaping the new year.
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