What to Do in Ottawa for New Year's Eve and Day 2025
Discover the best events and activities to ring in 2026 in Ottawa, from fireworks at City Hall to family skating parties. Plan your perfect New Year's celebration in the capital.
Discover the best events and activities to ring in 2026 in Ottawa, from fireworks at City Hall to family skating parties. Plan your perfect New Year's celebration in the capital.
A look back at the major events that shaped the Maritime provinces in 2025, covering severe weather, political shifts, and community stories. Dive into the year's highlights.
Country star Brett Kissel will headline the inaugural concert at Nisku's new Silent Ice Center this New Year's Eve. Get details on the Alberta event.
A Halifax shop is expanding its non-alcoholic drink selection for those celebrating a sober New Year's Eve or participating in Dry January. Discover the growing trend.
Operation Red Nose Winnipeg is at 'urgent need levels' for New Year's Eve volunteers. The safe ride service is scrambling to ensure it can operate on one of its busiest nights.
Ring in 2026 in Calgary! Discover the main fireworks at Eau Claire Plaza, free New Year's Day skating, family events at libraries, and what's open. Plan your celebration now.
Plan your New Year's Eve in Winnipeg with our guide to official fireworks displays. Get times and locations to ring in 2026 with a bang!
Explore the ancient origins and psychological power of New Year's resolutions. Learn how this 4,000-year-old tradition can help you set effective goals for 2026. Plus, reader letters on Alberta politics and pedestrian safety.
Toronto prepares for New Year's Eve with fireworks, live music, and traffic advisories. Get all the details on the city's official celebrations and how to navigate the festivities.
Discover family fireworks, all-night dance parties, and unique cabaret shows to celebrate New Year's Eve 2026 across Windsor and Essex County. Plan your perfect night.
The Calgary Herald celebrates the new year with a special collection of editorial cartoons. See the 2025 highlights and what's coming for 2026. Subscribe for full access.
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.
Ring in 2026 with our guide to must-see TV specials, from Nashville's country music bash to Dick Clark's Rockin' Eve and the 'Stranger Things' finale. Plan your couch celebration.
After a bipolar diagnosis and burnout, a woman finds unexpected peace and acceptance in a mall ramen shop. Her story challenges our ideas about success and work.
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.
Pro-Palestine demonstrators disrupted Boxing Day shopping at Toronto's Eaton Centre, chanting slogans and using megaphones. Organizers threaten further disruptions for New Year's Eve.
Wine expert Anthony Gismondi shares why Champagne is magical for New Year's Eve and recommends a top bottle to try. Discover the terroir, value, and perfect bubbles for your celebration.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's New Year message to Vladimir Putin highlights their alliance forged in conflict. Explore the implications for global security and Canada's foreign policy stance.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announces a new law requiring social media platforms to display mental health warnings. Learn about the details and potential impacts.
Health Canada has approved ZURZUVAE, the first drug specifically for moderate to severe postpartum depression, offering new hope for one in five Canadian mothers. Learn about the treatment and its impact.
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.
Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare in Windsor reminds residents that critical mental health and addiction services remain available 24/7 throughout the holiday period, a time of increased stress for many.
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.
Youth Empowerment and Support Services in Edmonton reports a significant rise in youth needing shelter. Staff work to create a comforting holiday environment with gifts and community for vulnerable young people.
Plan your holiday travel in Toronto with free transit on New Year's Eve. Get all the details on TTC, GO, and UP Express service schedules and changes for the 2025 season.
Winnipeg Transit will provide complimentary service on December 31st to encourage safe celebrations. Plan your ride home and enjoy the festivities responsibly.
The University of Saskatchewan is collaborating with Saskatoon firefighters to develop enhanced mental health resources, addressing the unique stresses of first responders. Learn about this vital partnership.
Discover why the 1972 disaster classic 'The Poseidon Adventure' is the perfect, ironic film to stream this New Year's Eve, complete with a unique countdown trick and a stellar cast led by Gene Hackman.
Get your home sparkling for 2025 with this expert-curated list of 18 deep-cleaning products. Shop smart with our Canadian guide and start the year fresh!
A series of intimate partner homicides, driven by jealousy and rage, dominated Windsor court proceedings in 2025. Read about the cases and calls for better mental health support.