Vancouver's 106th Polar Bear Swim Draws Thousands
Thousands welcomed 2026 with a frigid plunge at Vancouver's English Bay, continuing a 106-year-old tradition. Meet the veteran who hasn't missed a swim in 46 years.
Thousands welcomed 2026 with a frigid plunge at Vancouver's English Bay, continuing a 106-year-old tradition. Meet the veteran who hasn't missed a swim in 46 years.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hundreds of participants took the plunge at Lion's Park Beach in Dartmouth, N.S., for the Darkside Dippers' annual New Year's Day polar dip, braving icy waters to start 2026 with a splash.
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 look at the new federal and provincial regulations coming into force across Canada in 2026, from policy shifts to public safety updates. Stay informed on what's changing.
Finland has detained a Russian cargo ship suspected of damaging a Baltic Sea gas pipeline and data cables. The incident raises security concerns and highlights regional tensions. Read the full investigation.
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.
Montreal polar plunge participants are advocating for official access to a St. Lawrence River beach. Discover their New Year's Eve tradition and the call for designated winter swimming spots.
Plan your year of stargazing with our complete guide to the eclipses, supermoons, meteor showers, and planetary highlights visible in 2026. Don't miss these cosmic spectacles!
Ring in 2026 with a frigid dip! Metro Vancouver's polar bear swims, led by the 106-year-old English Bay event, offer a chilling start to the new year. Find times and locations from Deep Cove to White Rock.
Gold prices skyrocketed nearly 70% in 2025, their strongest performance since the 1979 oil crisis, as investors seek safe havens. Explore the market forces of a 'Goldilocks' scenario and a weakening US dollar.
Flooding forces cancellation of Calgary's IceBreaker Polar Dip, a key fundraiser for survivors of human trafficking. Organizers vow to continue virtual fundraising efforts.
South Korea announces a historic ban on bear breeding and bile extraction, marking a major victory for animal welfare and ending a decades-old controversial industry.
Florida's first black bear hunt in nearly a decade concluded on December 29, 2025, sparking renewed debate over wildlife management and conservation ethics. Explore the details and ongoing fallout.
A bear cub with severe burns is recovering at a wildlife shelter in northern B.C. after a dramatic rescue. The Northern Lights Wildlife Society is providing critical care.
A bear cub rescued with major burns in northern British Columbia is expected to survive. Wildlife experts provide care as the animal heals. Read the full story of this hopeful rescue.
Financial Post experts analyze key 2026 risks: AI investment bubble, soaring oil prices, and mortgage renewals. David Rosenberg warns of a classic bubble. Read the full Canadian market outlook.
A Calgary woman is barred from her masters swim club after refusing to answer mandatory sex and gender questions under Alberta's new Fairness and Safety in Sport Act. Read her story.
Winnipeg Police are investigating after a man was bear-sprayed following a verbal confrontation at a local gas station. Get the latest details on the incident.
In an extraordinary wildlife event, a polar bear in northern Manitoba has adopted a second cub in the wild. Discover the details and significance of this rare occurrence.
A detailed look at how the cost of living in Quebec will shift in 2026, with key changes to income tax, property taxes, rent, and grocery bills. Find out where you'll save and where you'll pay more.
Mounties are searching for a man who used a bear spray-type substance on a Facebook Marketplace seller in Edmonton. Police urge public assistance to identify the suspect.
A famous grizzly bear known as 'Split Lip' made a surprise appearance near a Lake Louise ski run during the Santa Slalom event, reminding skiers that not all bears hibernate fully. Read about the encounter and safety reminders.
A Saskatchewan woman faces charges for trafficking bear paws and gallbladders. Learn about the investigation and Canada's fight against wildlife crime.
A 16-year-old youth is facing charges after allegedly ramming a Sudbury police cruiser with a stolen vehicle. The incident occurred after BEAR unit officers spotted the stolen car.