Greece, Cyprus Ban Fireworks for 2026 New Year's Eve
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Rotary Club of Guelph cancels the city's New Year's Eve fireworks show. Get the details on this last-minute change to holiday celebrations.
Calgary will close roads near McHugh Bluff from 9 p.m. Dec. 31 to 1 a.m. Jan. 1 for New Year's Eve fireworks. Residents must show ID, raising accessibility concerns. Read the details.
Ring in 2026 at Edmonton's free City Hall festivities with two fireworks shows, skating, live music, and free transit. Plan your night with details on road closures and family activities.
Municipalities in Waterloo Region and Wilmot Township have declared snow events, implementing overnight parking bans. Residents must move vehicles off streets to allow for plowing.
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.
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.
Edmonton activates a Phase 1 parking ban to clear major snow accumulation from roads. The ban starts Sunday and could last up to five days, with $250 fines for violations.
A citywide parking ban will be in effect in Edmonton starting Sunday morning, December 28, 2025, to facilitate snow removal operations. Residents must move vehicles or face tickets and towing.
The City of Winnipeg has officially lifted its residential parking ban, allowing residents to park on streets again. Get the latest details on the city's snow clearing efforts.
The City of Edmonton has issued 113 tickets during the first phase of its seasonal parking ban. Learn about the enforcement details and how the ban affects snow clearing operations.
The City of Edmonton has ended its Phase 1 parking ban on arterial and collector roads as crews make headway. The ban concluded at 7 a.m. on December 22.
The City of Edmonton's seasonal parking ban is ending Monday morning, allowing residents to resume on-street parking. Get the details on the city's snow-clearing efforts.
A residential parking ban is now active in Winnipeg. The city urges residents to find alternate parking to facilitate snow clearing operations. Learn the details and how it affects you.
Calgary city council unanimously backs a review of fireworks bylaws, seeking stiffer fines for illegal sales and use, and exploring sanctioned cultural celebrations.
The Danish government announces plans to prohibit burqas and niqabs in schools and universities. Explore the details and implications of this proposed policy shift.
U.S. President Donald Trump expands travel ban to 27 countries, including Palestinian Authority and Syria, citing compromised vetting abilities after recent conflicts. Details on the new restrictions.
Learn when and how the City of Ottawa enforces winter parking bans to keep roads clear for snowplows. Essential info for residents to avoid tickets and towing.
The activist whose real-life rescue of his sister inspired the hit Netflix film 'The Swimmers' is now on trial in Greece. Get the latest details on the case.
Calgary's GlobalFest pauses ticket sales for six weeks to fundraise after a sharp drop in attendance and a $250,000 loss. The festival cancelled its opening night to adapt.
Calgary's renowned GlobalFest fireworks festival is on hold as organizers address financial challenges following a significant drop in attendance. Learn about the impact and future plans.
A new report highlights Greece as the premier global retirement destination for 2025. Discover the lifestyle, climate, and financial factors making it a top choice for retirees seeking a new chapter.