Barrie Rings in New Year at New Downtown Venue
Downtown Barrie's New Year's Eve festivities have a new home this year. Discover the details of the venue change and what revellers can expect for the celebration.
Downtown Barrie's New Year's Eve festivities have a new home this year. Discover the details of the venue change and what revellers can expect for the celebration.
Communities across Canada's Maritime provinces are preparing early New Year's Eve fireworks and countdowns to welcome 2026. Get details on the festive plans.
The Windsor-built Dodge Charger Sixpack Scat Pack has been crowned Vehicle of the Year by The Detroit News, a major win for Ontario's auto sector amid cross-border trade tensions. Discover the details of this prestigious accolade.
A new survey reveals just 33% of Canadians feel hopeful about 2026. Discover the national mood as the year ends and what experts say about this outlook.
The University of Oklahoma dismissed a teaching assistant after an investigation found she was 'arbitrary' in failing a student's paper citing the Bible on gender. Explore the clash over academic freedom and DEI.
The researcher whose report led to Nova Scotia's fracking ban is challenging the government's recent statements on natural gas. Get the full story on this critical energy debate.
Winnipeg Transit will provide complimentary service on December 31st to encourage safe celebrations. Plan your ride home and enjoy the festivities responsibly.
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Explore the spiritual and astrological significance of turning 33, known as the 'Christ year.' Discover why this age marks a crucial turning point for personal growth and intentional living.
A 19-year-old driver is in custody following a road rage incident in Windsor where a firearm was allegedly brandished. Police are investigating the serious event.
A 14-year-old in Sault Ste. Marie faces charges for allegedly kicking and sexually assaulting another youth. Police confirm the investigation is ongoing.
Nova Scotia's Public Works Minister Fred Tilley has announced a $465 million, five-year plan for major road and highway improvements across the province. Learn about the key projects and infrastructure investments.
PolitiFact shifts focus from naming one 'Lie of the Year' to highlighting the human impact of widespread misinformation in 2025. Read about the consequential change.
Merriam-Webster's 2025 Word of the Year is 'slop,' now defined as low-quality, mass-produced AI content. Discover the cultural shift behind this choice.
A man received a five-year prison sentence for fabricating a carjacking story after fleeing the scene of a crash that killed a 16-year-old boy in Vaughan. Police detail the tragic case.
Poland's National Agency for Academic Exchange invites researchers from top-ranked universities for 2-4 year fellowships. Deadline is February 27, 2026. A new opportunity for Canadian academics.
Canadian tennis sensation Victoria Mboko has been honoured as the WTA Newcomer of the Year for 2025. Discover her journey and recognition on Parliament Hill.
The Vancouver Canucks secure forward Max Sasson on a two-year contract extension. Get the details on the deal and what it means for the team's future roster.
Montreal's STM will extend Green, Orange, and Yellow Line service until 3 a.m. on Dec. 31. Plan your safe ride home from celebrations with our detailed schedule guide.
Scottie Scheffler joins Tiger Woods as the only players to win PGA Tour Player of the Year four consecutive times. The American star's historic 2025 season included a British Open victory.
Canadian goalkeeper Lea Palacio-Tellier earns top futsal honour after standout performance at the inaugural FIFA Women's Futsal World Cup in Manila. Discover her journey.
U.S. prosecutors announce charges against four individuals accused of plotting New Year's Eve attacks in Southern California. Get the latest details on the alleged security threat.
Federal authorities announce arrests of four suspects accused of planning coordinated bombings across Southern California on New Year's Eve. Details on the extremist group and charges.
Ambitious students tackled a six-hour exam at the William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition in Toronto. Discover the intense challenge that participants call 'fun'.
Ottawa entrepreneur Michelle Weger returns home victorious as 'Inspirational Speaker of the Year,' triumphing at a national competition. Discover her powerful story.
A veteran teacher with 26 years of experience publicly asks parents to stop requesting personal book inscriptions at the stressful year's end. Read her heartfelt plea and Abby's advice.
Canadian rock icon Kim Mitchell will ring in 2026 with a performance in Barrie. Get details on the celebration and what else is happening in the city.
A University of Oklahoma instructor is on administrative leave after failing a student's essay that used the Bible to argue gender is binary. The case raises questions about academic freedom and grading policies.
Saskatchewan's finance minister states a $1 billion increase in provincial spending will not affect the deficit, as revealed in the mid-year financial report. Get the details on the budget update.
Discover the 2026 Colour of the Year picks from major paint brands like BeautiTone and Benjamin Moore. Learn how these nature-inspired shades, led by calming greens, can transform your home's mood and design.