OCDSB's $20M deficit may take years to fix
Ottawa's largest school board faces a $20 million operating deficit. Supervisor Bob Plamondon says erasing the shortfall, driven by special education costs, could take more than a year. Learn the details.
Ottawa's largest school board faces a $20 million operating deficit. Supervisor Bob Plamondon says erasing the shortfall, driven by special education costs, could take more than a year. Learn the details.
A 47-year-old Barrie woman, the mother of the victim, has been charged with first-degree murder after police found her 10-year-old son deceased during a New Year's Eve wellness check. Read the latest on this tragic investigation.
Facing unaffordable housing, Gen Z Canadians are shifting financial goals. A new survey shows 43% prioritize travel, surpassing home buying and retirement savings.
The Vatican declares the 2025 Catholic Jubilee Year a major success, with over 33 million pilgrims visiting Rome. Pope Francis opened the Holy Door in December 2024 to commence the event.
Financial educator Lesley-Anne Scorgie reveals why most money goals fail by February and shares actionable strategies for saving and debt payoff in 2026.
Andy Cohen launched a drunken tirade against former NYC Mayor Eric Adams on CNN's New Year's Eve broadcast. Adams fired back, telling Cohen to seek help. Read the fiery exchange.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
As 2026 begins, residents of Regina share their personal goals. Explore their aspirations alongside major Canadian news from the first day of the year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A devastating fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Swiss Alps, has left dozens presumed dead and about 100 injured during New Year's celebrations. Get the latest details on the tragedy.
As Lethbridge residents found unique ways to welcome 2026, a flurry of national stories unfolded, from Olympic team selections and weather alerts to new laws and health recalls. Get the full New Year's Eve recap.
Toronto and the GTA prepare for a chilly New Year's Eve with city-led celebrations. Get the latest on events, weather, and closures as 2025 comes to a close.
Greece and Cyprus welcome 2026 without traditional fireworks displays due to a new ban. Explore the reasons behind the policy and how celebrations adapted globally.
Toronto and the GTA prepare for New Year's Eve with fireworks and music. Police urge safe travel plans. Get details on celebrations and road closures.
As 2025 ends, Montrealers downtown share their goals for the new year—or their decision to skip resolutions altogether. Discover the local hopes and plans for 2026.
As 2025 ends, Windsor residents share their goals for self-improvement, health, and community in the new year. Discover the local hopes for 2026.
Downtown Windsor is set for a vibrant New Year's Eve celebration to welcome 2026. Get details on events, safety tips from police, and how to plan your night.