New Year's Day Closures and Services Across Canada
Plan your New Year's Day 2026 with our guide to closures, from government offices to transit. Find out what services are available and how the holiday impacts communities nationwide.
Plan your New Year's Day 2026 with our guide to closures, from government offices to transit. Find out what services are available and how the holiday impacts communities nationwide.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will formally introduce Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at his New Year's Day inauguration in New York City. Get the details on the ceremony and Mamdani's recent meeting with President Trump.
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 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.
Ring in 2026 at Edmonton's free City Hall festivities with two fireworks shows, skating, live music, and free transit. Plan your night with details on road closures and family activities.
Hollywood stars Idris Elba and Cynthia Erivo are recognized for their contributions to drama and charity in the UK's 2026 New Year Honours List. Discover their achievements.
Calgarians will pay more for transit and recreation passes in 2026. Get the details on new bus fares, pool admission, and other municipal service costs.
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.
Italy's iconic high-speed Frecciarossa trains are set to expand service into Austria and Germany next year, marking a significant step in European rail connectivity. Discover the details of this exciting development.
As Quebec heads into an election year in 2026, a political analyst details the critical issues parties must resolve. Discover the key challenges shaping the provincial political landscape.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Investment analyst Peter Hodson reviews his 2025 scorecard and unveils five key predictions for 2026, including a new world's largest company and the direction of equities. Read his insights.
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.
Calgarians will pay more for transit and recreation in 2026. Get the details on new bus fares, pool passes, and the reasons behind the municipal fee hikes.
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.