New Year's Day

• Canadians take the polar bear plunge to ring in 2025: ‘A little bit crazy’

  Strong winds and almost freezing temperatures didn't deter thousands of brave souls from jumping into icy cold water for across Canada in a New Year's Day tradition.

  Canada

  Jan 1
  
• New year, new babies: Meet Quebec’s first bundles of joy of 2025

  Quebec's first two new year's babies arrived right at 12 a.m. The baby boys were born in the West Island of Montreal and in Quebec City.

  Canada

  Jan 1
  
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• Hundreds arrested in Germany after New Year’s fireworks turn violent

  Revellers across Germany traditionally ring in the new year setting off fireworks, but the latest celebrations were marred by the use of fireworks against emergency officials.

  World

  Jan 1
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• Deadly New Orleans truck attack: What we know so far

  The brazen attack in the early hours of New Year's Day claimed at least 15 lives in New Orleans' famous French Quarter, and police say they're looking for additional suspects.

  U.S. News

  Jan 1
• Meet 2024’s New Year’s babies from Alberta’s 3 largest cities

  Alberta Health Services has announced the first three babies to be born in Alberta's three largest cities in 2024.

  Canada

  Jan 2, 2024
• Polar bear dip 2024: Hundreds of Canadians brave cold for new year ‘reboot’

  Canadians plunged into frigid waters from coast to coast on Monday to ring in the new year as part of the annual polar bear dip tradition.

  Canada

  Jan 1, 2024
• Nova Scotians brave the cold for annual New Year’s polar plunge

  A group of friends participated in their annual polar bear dip at Halifax's Sir Sanford Fleming Park, in honour of the new year.

  Canada

  Jan 1, 2024
• New Year’s revellers ring in 2024, but war casts shadow over celebrations

  Cities around the globe from New York City to Sydney, Australia celebrated New Year's Eve with fireworks displays, while ongoing conflicts cast a pall over celebrations for many.

  World

  Jan 1, 2024
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• What’s open and closed in Canada on New Year’s Day 2024

  Your guide to what stores, services and activities are open on New Year's Day, 2024.

  Canada

  Dec 31, 2023
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• What’s open, closed in Barrie and Simcoe County for New Year’s

  Several businesses and services in the Barrie, Innisfil, and Simcoe County areas will have altered hours to celebrate New Year’s.

  Canada

  Dec 31, 2023