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Toronto Lights Up the Waterfront: New Year’s Eve Celebrations Set to Dazzle the GTA

  Toronto is preparing for one of its most vibrant New Year’s Eve celebrations yet, with the city’s waterfront transforming into a massive outdoor festival to welcome 2026. Beginning at 10 p.m., the Harbourfront area will come alive with live music, DJ sets, roaming performers, and illuminated art installations stretching from Harbourfront Centre to Sherbourne Common. The night’s biggest draw will be a 10‑minute fireworks display launched over the inner harbour , offering sweeping views from along the lakeshore. The show is designed to be visible from multiple waterfront vantage points, giving thousands of residents and visitors a chance to ring in the new year under a bright skyline. Transit agencies across the region are stepping up to support the festivities. TTC, GO Transit, and UP Express will offer free rides from 7 p.m. on December 31 until 8 a.m. on January 1 , with extended service to help crowds travel safely throughout the night. Beyond downtown, communities across t...
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Daylight Saving Time: Spring Forward and Lose an Hour of Sleep

 

Did you remember to set your clocks ahead an hour before going to bed last night? The seasonal tradition of “springing forward” meant most people in Canada moved their clocks an hour forward, switching to daylight time. The change happens for much of the country at 2 a.m. local time. Yukon and most of Saskatchewan keep their clocks the same year-round.

Michael Antle, a University of Calgary psychology professor, says the impacts of the time change will be felt for a while. But, he says, people can go to bed a little earlier and give themselves extra time in the morning to help combat sleepiness.

So, as we embrace the longer daylight hours, let’s adjust our internal clocks and make the most of the brighter evenings! 

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