Ottawa's New Year's Day: Sunny but Bitterly Cold
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.
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.
Plan your New Year's Day in Regina with our complete guide to city services, transit schedules, and business hours. Find out what's open and closed on January 1, 2026.
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.
From a centenarian celebrating on the golf course to community heroes, discover the uplifting stories that defined Saskatchewan in 2025. Read the full list here.
Ottawa Citizen readers pinpoint eight urgent city problems needing solutions in 2026, from potholes and transit woes to dangerous intersections. Discover their concise demands.
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.
Ruth Robillard has been selected as CTV Regina's 2025 Citizen of the Year. Discover the inspiring story behind this local recognition and its significance for the community.
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.
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.
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.
Plan your first day of 2026 in Montreal with our essential guide to city services, transit schedules, and business hours for the statutory holiday.
New York's Times Square reveals its largest-ever crystal ball for the 2026 New Year's Eve celebration, featuring new technology and dazzling lights. Discover the details of this iconic tradition.
Governor General Mary Simon shares her annual New Year's message, reflecting on Canadian unity and looking ahead to 2026. Read her full statement of hope and resilience.
Your guide to celebrating New Year's Eve 2025 in Montreal's Old Port. Festivities run from 7:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Plan your night with our essential details.
Explore the timeless tradition of singing 'Auld Lang Syne' at midnight on New Year's Eve. Discover the Scottish poem's history and its powerful role in uniting people worldwide as they welcome 2026.
Sydney's iconic New Year's Eve celebrations for 2026 began with a poignant tribute to victims of the Bondi attack, as fireworks lit up the harbour. Read more about the commemorative event.
Global stock markets showed mixed results on December 31, 2025, with several exchanges closed for the New Year. The AP reports on the year's final trading session.
Hong Kong cancels its iconic New Year's Eve fireworks display over Victoria Harbour following the city's deadliest fire in decades. A sombre celebration marks the start of 2026.
New Zealand's Auckland launched 2026 with a spectacular fireworks display. Meanwhile, Canadians across the country celebrated New Year's Eve with local events and weather challenges. Read more about the global welcome to 2026.
As the year ends, Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen highlights key achievements and a positive outlook from 2025 in an exclusive interview. Discover what made it a year to be proud of.
Plan your New Year's Eve in Waterloo Region and Guelph with our guide to celebrations, events, and festivities for December 31, 2025. Find the perfect way to welcome 2026.
A fire at Regina's transit operations centre damaged three diesel buses. The fire inspector has ruled the incident 'not suspicious.' Get the latest details on the investigation and potential costs.
Plan your New Year's in Winnipeg with our complete guide to city services, transit, and business hours for December 31 and January 1. Find out what's open and closed.