New Year's Eve

• Hawaii New Year’s Eve fireworks explosion kills 3, 20 more critically hurt

  The accident occurred just before midnight outside a home near Honolulu's international airport and a joint U.S. Air Force and Navy base, authorities said.

  U.S. News

  Jan 1
  
• 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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• Free transit and fireworks: Everything you need to know for New Year’s Eve in Toronto

  The City of Toronto is putting on a 10-minute waterfront fireworks display, while both Metrolinx and the TTC are offering free transit riders into the night and early morning. 

  Canada

  Dec 31, 2024
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• New Year’s Eve: Metro Vancouver gears up to ring in 2025

  For those ringing in the New Year at home, Global News will be live inside Science World and will broadcast the countdown to midnight.

  Consumer

  Dec 31, 2024
• People were getting too close to fireworks display in Guelph: organizer

  An area was taped off where the fireworks were to be set off. But one organizer says people were seen ignoring the tape and walking in the restricted area.

  Canada

  Jan 3, 2024
• Driver fleeing New York City police goes onto sidewalk, injures 8

  A driver fleeing police in Manhattan early Monday morning sped onto a sidewalk and injured seven pedestrians, according to police.

  U.S. News

  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
• RCMP reminding public to plan a safe ride home this New Year’s Eve

  According to ICBC, 21 per cent of fatal crashes in the B.C. involve impaired driving. Each year, those crashes claim the lives of around 60 people.

  Canada

  Dec 31, 2023
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• NYE celebration at London, Ont., park to offer live music, fireworks, skating

  Performers include the Forest City London Music Awards All-Star Band, Brothers Wilde, the Thinking Caps, Simple Reflections Latin Power and Saidat.

  Entertainment

  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