Four schools in Alberta's Rocky View School Division are exploring a shift to full-day Kindergarten, potentially starting in the 2026/27 academic year. Learn about the proposed change and its implications.
A fast-moving winter storm has blanketed Toronto, forcing widespread school closures and bus cancellations across the Greater Toronto Area. Stay updated on the latest impacts.
All school bus services in Ottawa and eastern Ontario are cancelled for Thursday, January 15, 2026, due to a significant winter storm. Parents urged to make alternative arrangements.
Discover the 2026 interior design trends focusing on grounded comfort, rich colour palettes, and personal charm as a response to our fast-paced, tech-driven world. Get expert insights and tips.
The Middlesex Masters Soccer League has donated $2,500 to the nutrition program at St. Pius X Catholic School in London, Ontario. Learn how this community support impacts local students.
St. Thomas Aquinas High School in London, Ont., was evacuated after a pepper spray discharge on Jan. 9, 2026. Get the latest details on the incident and response.
École Snokomish Elementary opens in Surrey's Newton neighbourhood, but officials warn capacity pressures in B.C.'s largest district will return within years. The three-storey design may set a trend.
A hate crime investigation is underway after a swastika was discovered painted on Kelvin High School in Winnipeg. Community leaders condemn the 'heinous' act.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Explore Chinese zodiac predictions for the 2026 Year of the Horse. Discover what the sign means for all 12 animals and the deep historical bond between humans and horses.
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.