First Nation Mom Welcomes Saskatoon's First 2026 Baby
A First Nation mother gave birth to Saskatoon's first baby of 2026. Discover the heartwarming story and other New Year arrivals across Canada.
A First Nation mother gave birth to Saskatoon's first baby of 2026. Discover the heartwarming story and other New Year arrivals across Canada.
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.
Hundreds of participants braved the icy waters of English Bay for Vancouver's annual Polar Bear Swim on New Year's Day 2026. See the photos and stories from this chilly tradition.
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.
Global Affairs Canada confirms no reports of Canadian citizens harmed in a fatal fire at a Crans-Montana bar during New Year's celebrations. The incident left multiple casualties.
Canadians from coast to coast celebrated the arrival of 2026 with traditional polar bear swims, braving frigid waters in events like Dartmouth's Lake Banook dip. Discover the frosty festivities and other major New Year's headlines.
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.
Baby Favour Jesuseum Josiah, Windsor's first newborn of 2026, shares a special birthday with her father. Meet the family and see other regional New Year arrivals.
Canadian icon Celine Dion thanks her 9.5 million Instagram followers for their support in a New Year's video, sharing hope and laughter for 2026 as she continues to battle Stiff-Person Syndrome.
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.
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.
The annual Huron Polar Plunge is set to take place in Goderich, Ontario on New Year's Day. Participants will brave the frigid Lake Huron waters for charity. Get details on the event.
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.
Southern Alberta residents can expect unseasonably mild conditions to ring in 2026. Get the full forecast and see how other Canadian cities are preparing for New Year's Eve weather.