2 h. ago Here are all the countries that could play in Toronto during the FIFA World Cup

In case you've somehow missed it, the FIFA World Cup is coming to Toronto next year.And though we don't know exactly who will be playing in Toronto yet, we do at least have many of the potential teams nailed down after Friday's preliminary draw.Who is Canada playing in Toronto?After the first FIFA World Cup draw to determine the majority of group stage matches, Canada found out that they'll be playing a yet-to-qualify European opponent when their tournament kicks off on June 12, 2026.They'll be facing one of Italy, Northern Ireland, Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the four-time champions Italy the likely toughest draw they could get. They'll find out who their opponent is on March 31 of next year, after a four-team playoff to determine the fourth spot in Group B.Non-Canada matches in TorontoToronto also has five other matches to be hosted, with the potential matchups now out after Friday's draw.Basically, each of the following matchups will eit...

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2 h. ago Colleen Jones remembered: Funeral, celebration of life honours famed curler, broadcaster

Hundreds of mourners gathered at a Halifax church on Friday morning as family, friends, co-workers, teammates and fans gathered to honour Colleen Jones.

Culture

2 h. ago Toronto 2026 FIFA World Cup games could include England, France and Senegal

Toronto is one of two Canadian host cities for the FIFA 2026 World Cup, which will be spread across Canada, the United States and Mexico. 

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3 h. ago Canada could play against Italy in Toronto at FIFA World Cup

It turns out that Canada does not yet know its FIFA World Cup opponent for their first-ever match on home soil.But on June 12, 2026, Canada has a shot at taking on one of the most successful soccer countries of all time.Canada knows it will play Qatar and Switzerland in its final two group-stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with both games taking place in Vancouver.In Toronto, though, they await one of four opponents for their opening match of the tournament: Italy, Northern Ireland, Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina.And while they've missed out on the last two World Cups, it seems hard to say the Italian side is anything other than the team Canada would least like to see coming out of the final round of European qualifying.Italy is ranked 12th in the FIFA World Rankings, and is a four-time winner of the FIFA World Cup, one of only three countries to win at least that many times. Wales is ranked 32nd, Northern Ireland is ranked 69th, while Bosnia and Herzegovina are ranked ...

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3 h. ago Le Canada pourrait affronter l'Italie à la Coupe du monde 2026 : «Mon cœur est avec le Canada»

Même s’il y a une chance sur quatre que l’Italie se retrouve dans le groupe du Canada, Nick De Santis n’a aucun doute sur l’équipe qu’il encouragera.

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4 h. ago Une troisième rencontre à l’extérieur pour Brendan Gallagher: «L’un des matchs les plus amusants»

Le Canadien jouera un match extérieur contre les Jets en octobre 2026 et il n’y a pas beaucoup de joueurs de l’équipe qui l’ont déjà vécu.

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4 h. ago DIC to Participate in Leading Global Technology Trade Show CES 2026 in the United States

— DIC’s booth will showcase prototypes of three products that transcend the traditional constraints of chemicals manufacturing — TOKYO — DIC Corporation (TOKYO:4631) announced today that it will participate in CES 2026, one of the world’s leading technology trade shows for the consumer electronics industry, which will be held from January 6 to 9, 2026, […]

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5 h. ago World Cup Draw Live: Canada’s Group stage opponents revealed at star

The groups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are drawn at star-studded event in Washington, D.C.

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5 h. ago Opinion: Why we must remember the women who fell at L’Ecole Polytechnique

Thirty-six years ago on Dec. 6, 14 women were killed as they attended class at L’Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal. They were killed because they were women in post-secondary. The shooter made clear that he killed the 14 students because they were women and, in his eyes, women did not belong on campus. Although the number […]

Technology

6 h. ago Lando Norris’ practice pace shows he’s the driver to beat in Formula 1 title decider

The Formula 1 title fight is Lando Norris’ to lose, and he doesn’t look like losing. The British driver went fastest in both of Friday’s practice sessions as he laid down a marker ahead of the three-way title decider at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Norris beat title rival Max Verstappen by just .008 of […]

Transport

6 h. ago Laurentian Bank bowing out of retail banking from stiff competition: CEO

The head of Laurentian Bank of Canada says the country’s retail banking industry had become too competitive for it to try and go it alone. The bank announced Tuesday it was splitting itself up with plans to effectively give its retail and small and medium business segments to National Bank, and sell its commercial operations […]

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6 h. ago Markets Bet Bank of Canada Hikes by Late 2026 After Jobs Surprise

Markets increasingly expect the Bank of Canada’s next move will be a rate hike next year, as the country’s unexpected labor market strength suggests further monetary easing may not be needed despite US tariffs.

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6 h. ago The Right Chemistry: Traffic has increased at my office. It's because of the ducks

Let's clear up right away that "quackery" does not derive from the sound a duck makes. But ducks have something to do with duckweed.

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7 h. ago Quebec 'brownie bill' would ban vote buying in party leadership races

All parties say they support the bill, which responds to cash-for-votes allegations in the Quebec Liberals' most recent leadership race.

Politics

7 h. ago FIFA World Cup Draw Live: Who will Canada play? Trump gets peace award

Who's in which group? Which countries will play in Canada? Can you still buy tickets? Get the latest news for the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw.

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8 h. ago Ottawa's future should not be decided by Toronto's new rules | Opinion

Randall Denley: When decisions about purely local matters are made at Queen’s Park, not City Hall, political accountability is diminished.

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8 h. ago Conversations that Matter: The implications of the Cowichan Tribes land case

The Cowichan Tribes ruling has rapidly become the most significant land title case in Canada. It has sparked intense and competing arguments in private, in public and in the legislative assembly in Victoria. Premier Eby was grilled mercilessly about his defence of private property rights, his government’s slow response to file a stay and what […]

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8 h. ago Netflix to buy Warner Bros. studio and streaming business in $72

Analysts say the industry-changing deal could face resistance from competition authorities

Economics

9 h. ago Enquête de la commissaire à l’éthique: qui est Sona Lakhoyan Olivier, la députée exclue du caucus libéral?

Le Parti libéral du Québec a décidé d’écarter de son caucus la députée de Chomedey, Sona Lakhoyan Olivier. Retour sur son parcours jusqu’ici.

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9 h. ago L'entreprise Premier Tech s’associe aux équipes cyclistes Alpecin et FENIX

Le cycliste québécois le plus connu changera de formation en 2026.

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