Saskatchewan's historic Lieutenant Governor's Levee Day unfolded at Government House in Regina on Jan. 1, 2026, marking one of the province's oldest New Year's traditions. Read about the ceremony and its significance.
Victoria Police made an unusual arrest on New Year's Day 2026, taking a man into custody after driving him to headquarters in the back of a U-Haul van. Get the full story on this unique police operation.
A First Nation mother gave birth to Saskatoon's first baby of 2026. Discover the heartwarming story and other New Year arrivals across Canada.
Theodore Stewart arrived at 12:03 a.m. on New Year's Day in Calgary, marking Alberta's first birth of 2026. Discover the heartwarming story and other Canadian New Year arrivals.
A baby boy welcomed by Stephanie Fernandez and Elrick Obligar is Edmonton's first newborn of 2026, born at Grey Nuns Community Hospital. Discover the heartwarming details and Calgary's simultaneous arrival.
Thousands of Calgarians gathered in Eau Claire to welcome 2026 with a dazzling midnight fireworks display, marking a festive and optimistic start to the new year.
Chinese President Xi Jinping hosts South Korean President Lee Jae Myung for New Year talks, a key diplomatic move as regional tensions with Japan simmer. Get the latest analysis.
Hundreds of participants braved the icy waters of English Bay for Vancouver's annual Polar Bear Swim on New Year's Day 2026. See the photos and stories from this chilly tradition.
Meet the first babies born in British Columbia in 2026, from Kelowna to Terrace. Discover the heartwarming stories of these special New Year arrivals and the families welcoming them.
Brielle, daughter of Kendra Henry and Aaron Dayton, is the first baby of 2026 at Brandon Regional Health Centre. Meet the New Year's arrival bringing joy to Manitoba.
More than 200 people plunged into icy waters at Britannia Beach on Jan. 1, 2026, to kick off the new year. The event, hosted by Ottawa Cold Plunge & Ritual Recovery, is a bold local tradition.
The first baby of the new year in Moncton, New Brunswick, arrived at 12:02 a.m. on January 1, 2026. Meet Baby Caldon and the story of this special New Year's delivery.
Canadians from coast to coast plunged into icy waters on New Year's Day 2026 for traditional Polar Bear swims, raising vital funds for charity. Discover the chilly celebrations.
New Brunswickers celebrated New Year's Day 2026 with Lieutenant-Governor Louise Imbeault's first levee and chilly polar bear swims. Discover how the province kicked off the new year.
As 2026 begins, residents of Regina share their personal goals. Explore their aspirations alongside major Canadian news from the first day of the year.
A national poll reveals Canadians are generally optimistic for 2026, with top wishes for improved finances and better health. Discover the national mood as the new year begins.
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.
Canadians from coast to coast celebrated the arrival of 2026 with traditional polar bear swims, braving frigid waters in events like Dartmouth's Lake Banook dip. Discover the frosty festivities and other major New Year's headlines.
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.
Hundreds of participants took the plunge at Lion's Park Beach in Dartmouth, N.S., for the Darkside Dippers' annual New Year's Day polar dip, braving icy waters to start 2026 with a splash.
Pop icon Pink spent New Year's Eve undergoing neck surgery. The singer shared a heartfelt message from her hospital bed, reflecting on a tough 2025 and expressing optimism for a better 2026. Read her full story of resilience and hope.
Psychologist Steve Joordens and other experts share actionable advice for setting realistic financial, fitness, and mental health goals in 2026. Learn how to build lasting habits.
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.