One-Third of Canadians Optimistic About New Year: Survey
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.
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.
Winnipeg Transit will provide complimentary service on December 31st to encourage safe celebrations. Plan your ride home and enjoy the festivities responsibly.
The City of Sudbury reversed its decision to auction a Skead fire rescue boat after residents and their councillor intervened. This rare about-face highlights community power in municipal decisions.
A life ring and lifeboat piece from the legendary 1975 shipwreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald were sold at auction for US$150,000. The items, previously held by Michigan, tell a haunting story of Great Lakes history.
A unique holiday auction in Nova Scotia sees bidders competing for a miniature Woody the Talking Christmas Tree. Get the festive details on this charming seasonal story.
Merriam-Webster's 2025 Word of the Year is 'slop,' now defined as low-quality, mass-produced AI content. Discover the cultural shift behind this choice.
The final batch of U.S. pennies has sold for a staggering $16.76 million at auction, marking the end of an era for the iconic one-cent coin. Discover the story behind this historic sale.
England faces elimination in the crucial third Ashes Test in Adelaide. Meanwhile, Australia's Cameron Green becomes the IPL's most expensive overseas player at $2.7 million. Full analysis inside.
Montreal's STM will extend Green, Orange, and Yellow Line service until 3 a.m. on Dec. 31. Plan your safe ride home from celebrations with our detailed schedule guide.
U.S. Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte auctions three gold medals, starting at $20,000 each, as he faces a contentious divorce with allegations of substance abuse. Read the full story.
The baseball hit by George Springer to send the Toronto Blue Jays to the World Series is being auctioned. Bidding starts at $10,000 US. Read about this piece of Jays history.
The baseball from George Springer's iconic ALCS Game 7 home run, which sent the Toronto Blue Jays to the 2025 World Series, is now available for auction. Discover its estimated value and the story behind this historic piece of sports memorabilia.
Edmonton's Ice District Plaza will ring in 2026 with a headline concert by major Canadian music stars. Get details on the performers and event for this premier Alberta celebration.
A rare Fabergé Winter Egg, crafted for Russian royalty, has sold for a staggering $30.2 million at Christie's, setting a new auction record. Discover the story behind this imperial treasure.
The Thomson and Weston families' joint $18 million bid for the historic Hudson's Bay Company Royal Charter goes uncontested. The document will be donated to Canadian museums. Read the full story.
Barrie replaces its long-running 'Downtown Countdown' with a new family-friendly New Year's Eve celebration for 2026. Discover the details of the city's fresh start.
Nova Scotia launches a new five-year tourism plan aiming for a $5 billion industry by focusing on year-round travel. Learn how the province plans to achieve this ambitious goal.
A magnum of champagne served at the 1981 royal wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer is set for auction in Denmark. Discover the story behind this historic bottle.
A painting long attributed to a lesser artist has been identified as a work by Peter Paul Rubens and sold for US$2.7 million. Discover the story behind this remarkable art world correction.
The King's Foundation is auctioning unique Christmas stockings crafted from Sandringham Estate curtains. Proceeds support the monarch's charity work. Discover this royal festive initiative.
A long-lost Peter Paul Rubens painting, hidden for centuries and found in a Paris home, sold for 2.3 million euros at a Versailles auction. Discover the story of its authentication and unique depiction of Christ.
Discover ōsōji, Japan's centuries-old year-end deep cleaning tradition. Learn its history, spiritual significance, and how it offers a mindful reset for the new year.
A rare crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty is expected to sell for over US$26 million at Christie's London auction. Discover the history of this imperial treasure.
The historic baseball from Addison Barger's pinch-hit grand slam for the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2026 World Series is going up for public auction. Discover the story behind this iconic moment.
Kingston Police Service announces auction of confiscated property. Discover what items are available and how to participate in this unique public sale event.
Shohei Ohtani's game-used bat from his historic 2024 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers has sold for US$300,000 at auction. The bat was used during his World Series home run against Toronto.
A massive collection of UFO research spanning decades goes to auction in Vancouver, featuring eyewitness accounts of fighter jets chasing unidentified objects. Don't miss this extraordinary sale!
E.J. Hughes's 'Entrance to Howe Sound' sold for $4.8 million at a Heffel auction, setting a new record for a B.C. artist. Discover the story behind this historic sale.
Ontario court approves Hudson's Bay Co.'s auction of its historic 1670 Royal Charter with protections ensuring it remains in Canada and publicly accessible. Read about the unique bidding process.
A Canadian court has approved Hudson's Bay Company's plan to auction its historic 1670 royal charter. This landmark decision could reshape Canadian retail history.