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.
Ottawa residents will welcome 2026 with frigid temperatures and snow flurries as the clock strikes midnight. Get the full forecast and details for the capital's holiday weather.
London's Victoria Park will welcome 2026 with a special New Year's Eve concert featuring top local musicians. Get the details on the celebration.
The Scottish Society of Ottawa is transforming the Glebe into a slice of Edinburgh for its annual Hogmanay Ceilidh. Join the celebration as they ring in the new year with traditional Scottish revelry.
Northern Ontario families can celebrate 2026 early with adapted New Year's Eve events like Science North's 4 p.m. confetti drop in Sudbury. Discover family-friendly festivities across the region.
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.
As 2026 approaches, financial experts advise creating a 'spending plan' instead of a budget. Get actionable tips to manage your money and achieve your financial goals in the new year.
Skate into the new year on a 3.4 km stretch of Ottawa's Rideau Canal Skateway, opening at 8 a.m. on December 31. BeaverTails and rentals available. Get the details.
As 2026 approaches, learn practical, evidence-based strategies to finally make your New Year's resolutions last. Discover the psychology of habit formation and how to set yourself up for success.
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.
Ring in 2026 in Edmonton with a final party at Chvrch of John, a free Ice District tailgate with Owen Riegling, and concerts at Black Dog & Churchill Square. Get all the details.
Plan your January 1st in Toronto with our detailed guide. Find out which city services, transit, and businesses are operating on the holiday.
Discover family-friendly and festive ways to celebrate New Year's Eve across Windsor-Essex. From the new City Hall ice rink to community events, find your perfect way to welcome 2026.
Discover the best ways to celebrate New Year's Eve in Edmonton for 2025. From family-friendly events to festive gatherings, plan your perfect night to welcome 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
OC Transpo has confirmed a fare increase for 2026. Learn the new rates, effective dates, and how this change will impact your transit budget in Ottawa.
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.
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.
A look at Ottawa's dynamic 2025 dining landscape, featuring the long-awaited opening of chef Briana Kim's Antheia and other new eateries that reshaped the city's food scene. Discover the highlights and trends.
A visual journey through Ottawa's 2025, from wildfire haze and royal visits to community triumphs and hard news. See the photos that defined the year in the capital.
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.