New Year's Eve 2026 Events Across Windsor-Essex
Discover how Windsor-Essex is celebrating New Year's Eve 2026. From the new City Hall ice rink to family-friendly festivities, find your perfect way to welcome the new year. Plan your celebration now!
Discover how Windsor-Essex is celebrating New Year's Eve 2026. From the new City Hall ice rink to family-friendly festivities, find your perfect way to welcome the new year. Plan your celebration now!
Strong gusts up to 90 km/h forced Windsor to temporarily shut down Bright Lights Windsor and outdoor skating rinks for safety on Dec. 29, 2025. Get the latest updates.
Hockey Hall of Famer Eric Lindros is championing the effort to preserve the historic Weston Lions Arena, slated for closure in 2026. Community pressure and MLSE's openness offer hope for a compromise.
The Kingswood Park skating rink in St. Albert is closed indefinitely after thieves stole critical copper wiring, causing extensive damage and a major community loss.
The Town of Bracebridge welcomes the holiday season with the opening of its popular outdoor skating rink and trail, offering festive fun for families and visitors throughout the winter.
New Brunswick firefighters swapped gear for skates, hosting a special Christmas Eve event at the Memramcook rink. A heartwarming community tradition.
The popular Queen's Athletic Skating Oval in Sudbury, Ontario, is temporarily closed for essential maintenance. Get the latest details on the closure and what it means for local skaters.
A look back at the uplifting community stories, acts of kindness, and local triumphs that defined Calgary and Alberta in 2025. Discover the resilience and spirit of our city.
The Tsuut'ina Nation community is uniting to support Tammy Crowchild after her home was destroyed in a fire on Saturday night. Learn how you can help.
The Ochapowace Nation in Saskatchewan is in mourning following the tragic death of a 12-year-old boy. The community gathers to support the grieving family.
A major Jewish organization in Canada urges concrete steps to safeguard communities following a deadly shooting in Sydney, Australia, during Hanukkah.
The City of Ottawa is requesting residents on private wells to avoid creating backyard skating rinks this season due to water conservation concerns. Learn the details and reasoning behind the advisory.
Joyce Willick, 88, holds the keys to Spiritwood's arena and remains a revered back-up Zamboni driver. Discover the story of Saskatchewan's beloved hockey matriarch.
The Waterloo region's Jewish community came together for a Hanukkah celebration, finding solidarity and resilience in the wake of the devastating Bondi Beach attack in Australia. Read more.
The London, Ontario Jewish community holds a celebration of light, emphasizing resilience after the Bondi Beach massacre. Police have increased security at the local community centre.
The Canadian Jewish community faces a dual crisis: grief over a deadly overseas massacre and escalating antisemitic threats domestically. Leaders call for unity and action.
Windsor's Jewish community gathered to light a menorah for Hanukkah, aiming to 'bring light' after the devastating mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia. About 100 people attended the ceremony.
The National Capital Commission has started flooding operations on the Rideau Canal Skateway. Crews worked on the ice Sunday, but no opening date is set for the world's largest skating rink.
Hundreds celebrated the grand opening of Windsor's new outdoor ice rink at City Hall Square, a multimillion-dollar community hub for winter skating and summer gatherings. Discover the details.
An early cold snap has Montrealers searching for open ice, but most city rinks remain closed. Discover the status of seasonal preparations and when you can lace up your skates.
A new community hub is set to open in Montreal's West Island in September 2025, replacing the former West Island Assistance Fund site destroyed by fire in 2019. Learn about the project's significance.
The Winnipeg Repair Education and Cycling Hub held its 15th annual Cycle of Giving event on Dec. 6, 2025, providing free bike repairs and fostering community spirit in Lord Roberts. Discover how this initiative strengthens local bonds.
The Henderson Ice Centre in Lethbridge moves into the second phase of its major renovation project. Discover what's next for this key community facility and how it will impact local sports.
The Kempenfelt Community Players in Barrie are holding auditions for performers for a unique upcoming production. Find out how you can get involved in local theatre.
The City of Windsor announces the grand opening of a new outdoor skating rink and water feature at City Hall Square on December 13, 2025. Discover details about this exciting downtown addition.
The Lions Park outdoor hockey rink in Newmarket, Ontario, officially opened for the 2025-2026 season on December 4. Here's what residents need to know about using the popular community facility.
Windsor's new downtown ice rink at City Hall Square is in the final stages of preparation, with ice-making complete. The free public rink is set for a soft opening shortly. Get the details.
A vital community fridge in Regina's North Central neighbourhood was destroyed by fire Tuesday evening, shocking volunteers and cutting off food access. Police are investigating.
Windsor-Essex charities highlight targeted Giving Tuesday initiatives to address urgent community needs. Discover how your donations make a direct impact locally.
A statue honoring opera legend Luciano Pavarotti has been controversially placed inside a temporary skating rink in Italy, drawing public fury and accusations of disrespect.