Cold, Flurries for Ottawa's New Year's Eve 2026
Ottawa residents will welcome 2026 with frigid temperatures and snow flurries as the clock strikes midnight. Get the full forecast and details for the capital's holiday weather.
Ottawa residents will welcome 2026 with frigid temperatures and snow flurries as the clock strikes midnight. Get the full forecast and details for the capital's holiday weather.
Skate into the new year on a 3.4 km stretch of Ottawa's Rideau Canal Skateway, opening at 8 a.m. on December 31. BeaverTails and rentals available. Get the details.
A 3.4 km section of Ottawa's iconic Rideau Canal Skateway will open to the public on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Get the details on the season's start and skating conditions.
Plan your New Year's in Winnipeg with our complete guide to city services, transit, and business hours for December 31 and January 1. Find out what's open and closed.
Plan your January 1st in Toronto with our detailed guide. Find out which city services, transit, and businesses are operating on the holiday.
Edmonton's magical Ice Castle is now open for the season, offering a stunning winter attraction. Discover the details and plan your visit to this frozen wonderland.
The NCC reports ongoing flooding operations on Ottawa's Rideau Canal Skateway, delaying its opening. Officials urge patience as crews work to create a safe ice surface. Get the latest updates.
Your complete guide to Boxing Day in Regina. Find out which stores, services, and attractions are open or closed on December 26, plus free winter activities and indoor escapes.
Plan your holiday outings with our complete guide to what's open and closed in Metro Vancouver on Christmas Day and Boxing Day 2025. Find shopping hours, attractions, and more.
Discover which Edmonton businesses are open on Christmas Day 2025, including gyms and last-minute shopping options. Plan your holiday with our essential local guide.
The iconic former Hudson's Bay department store at 73 Rideau Street in downtown Ottawa has been officially listed for sale. Discover the details and potential future of this prime real estate.
The landmark former Hudson's Bay building on Rideau Street in Ottawa is officially for sale. Discover the future of this prime downtown property and what it means for the city's retail landscape.
A complete guide to what's open and closed in Windsor-Essex over the 2025 holiday season. Plan your errands and celebrations with this essential schedule.
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Plan your holidays in Toronto with our guide to what's open and closed on Christmas Eve and during the festive period. Includes TTC, GO Transit, and city services.
Your essential guide to Winnipeg's holiday schedule. Find out what services, transit, and businesses are operating on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, 2025.
Your complete guide to Christmas in Calgary for 2025. Discover festive events like Zoo Lights, free skating, and light displays, plus essential info on what's open and closed over the holidays.
Switzerland's top curling teams, Tirinzoni and Schwaller, claimed victory at the HearingLife Canadian Open in Saskatoon. Read about their decisive Grand Slam of Curling win.
Plan your holiday season with our guide to Canadian business and service hours for Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day 2025. Know before you go.
Plan your festive season with our guide to what's open and closed across Canada over Christmas and New Year's 2025. Essential info for shopping, services, and travel.
Plan your holidays in Ottawa with our complete guide to city services, OC Transpo schedules, and facility hours from December 22 to January 2.
A revamped McDonald's restaurant has opened at Rideau and Dalhousie in Ottawa, blending contemporary design with historical elements. Discover the new approach to a familiar favourite.
McDonald's is making a comeback on Rideau Street in Ottawa, with new signage confirming the opening. The fast-food giant's return marks a significant development for the downtown core.
The City of Regina has opened the majority of its outdoor skating rinks for public use. Get the details on locations and safety tips for enjoying this classic Canadian winter activity.
Montreal's Sud-Ouest borough signs a two-year pact with Parks Canada to clear snow from 5 km of Lachine Canal paths, boosting winter access for cyclists and pedestrians. Learn about the new winter mobility plan.
Your guide to Montreal's weekend highlights: the satirical year-end show '2025 revue et corrigée' at Théâtre du Rideau Vert, Disney on Ice at Place Bell, and free outdoor skating at Esplanade Tranquille. Discover local culture and family fun.
A Chinook-like warm front halts NCC's ice-building on the Rideau Canal Skateway. With highs up to 7°C forecast, crews hope for minimal impact on the iconic Ottawa winter attraction.
A Northern Ontario woman faces multiple charges, including impaired driving and having open alcohol, after allegedly running a red light. Get the details on this police investigation.
A 26-year-old Rideau Lakes man, initially charged with attempted murder of a child, now faces 63 charges after an investigation identified five victims. Learn the details of the disturbing case.
NCC crews have started flooding the Rideau Canal to build ice for the Skateway's opening. While cold temperatures helped, forecasted warmth poses a challenge for the world's largest skating rink.