A Calgary taxi driver helped deliver a baby in his backseat during a harrowing, weather-beaten ride to the hospital on New Year's Day 2026. Read the incredible story of the rush to welcome a new life.
Amsterdam's historic Vondelkerk church was engulfed in flames early New Year's Day 2026, leading to the collapse of its 164-foot tower. The blaze occurred amid widespread violence across the Netherlands. Read the full report.
Baby Favour Jesuseum Josiah, Windsor's first newborn of 2026, shares a special birthday with her father. Meet the family and see other regional New Year arrivals.
Dixabahen and Mehulkumar Patel welcomed their son at Montfort Hospital just 23 minutes into the new year, becoming the National Capital Region's first family of 2026.
The first baby of the new year in British Columbia arrived in Kelowna on January 1, 2026. Discover the heartwarming story of this special New Year's arrival.
Meet Favour Jesuseum Josiah, the first baby born in Windsor, Ontario, on New Year's Day 2026. Discover the heartwarming story as the city celebrates its newest resident.
Dixabahen and Mehulkumar Patel welcomed their newborn son at Montfort Hospital just 23 minutes into the new year, becoming Ottawa's first baby of 2026. Read the heartwarming story.
London Health Sciences Centre welcomed the city's first baby of the new year. Meet Bryson and the joyous story of his arrival on January 1, 2026.
Meet Liana and Sophia, Montreal's first newborns of 2026. Born just seconds and minutes into the new year, their arrivals bring joy to their families. Discover the details and popular Quebec baby names.
Ottawa rings in 2026 with bright sunshine but frigid temperatures. Get the details on the capital's weather and what's open and closed for the holiday.
Residents of Windsor-Essex celebrated New Year's Eve 2025 with ice skating at City Hall Square, galas at clubs, and fireworks across the region. Discover how the community welcomed 2026.
The McGill University Health Centre in Montreal welcomed its first newborn of 2026. Discover the heartwarming story and other major Canadian news headlines for New Year's Day.
The Greater Toronto Area celebrated the arrival of its first newborns of 2026. Meet the families who rang in the new year with new life at hospitals in Vaughan, Etobicoke, and Brampton.
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 devastating fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Swiss Alps, has left dozens presumed dead and about 100 injured during New Year's celebrations. Get the latest details on the tragedy.
As Lethbridge residents found unique ways to welcome 2026, a flurry of national stories unfolded, from Olympic team selections and weather alerts to new laws and health recalls. Get the full New Year's Eve recap.
Toronto and the GTA prepare for a chilly New Year's Eve with city-led celebrations. Get the latest on events, weather, and closures as 2025 comes to a close.
Greece and Cyprus welcome 2026 without traditional fireworks displays due to a new ban. Explore the reasons behind the policy and how celebrations adapted globally.
Toronto and the GTA prepare for New Year's Eve with fireworks and music. Police urge safe travel plans. Get details on celebrations and road closures.
As 2025 ends, Montrealers downtown share their goals for the new year—or their decision to skip resolutions altogether. Discover the local hopes and plans for 2026.
Your essential guide to Montreal's Grand Minuit New Year's Eve party at the Old Port. Get details on fireworks, road closures, transit, and how to brave the cold for 2026 celebrations.
As 2025 ends, Windsor residents share their goals for self-improvement, health, and community in the new year. Discover the local hopes for 2026.
Downtown Windsor is set for a vibrant New Year's Eve celebration to welcome 2026. Get details on events, safety tips from police, and how to plan your night.
Montreal faces a frigid and snowy New Year's Eve and Day, with wind chills near -23°C and 5-10 cm of snow. Icy conditions persist from a recent storm that caused power outages and injuries.
Southern Alberta residents can expect unseasonably mild conditions to ring in 2026. Get the full forecast and see how other Canadian cities are preparing for New Year's Eve weather.
Calgary is set to host a wide array of New Year's Eve events to ring in 2026. Discover the city's plans for a memorable celebration.
Plan your first day of 2026 in Regina. Discover outdoor skating, skiing, the Lt.-Gov.'s Levee, facility hours, and what's closed for the holiday.
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.
A comprehensive look back at the major events that shaped Canada in 2025, from devastating wildfires and new laws to the NHL's Olympic return and public safety incidents. Discover the year's defining moments.
Plan your first day of 2026 in Montreal with our essential guide to city services, transit schedules, and business hours for the statutory holiday.