32 m. ago Vancouver fans react with excitement to FIFA 2026 World Cup draw

“We stared at each other, thinking, what are the odds?" soccer fan Corrado Lenzi said. “Italy in Canada — it would be a win-win for us, no matter who wins.”

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52 m. ago FIFA 2026 World Cup: ‘I’m just going to watch for the love of the game’

FIFA's official Vancouver watch party was at Craft Brewery in the Olympic Village on Friday

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54 m. ago FIFA 2026 World Cup draw brings excitement to Vancouver, but also questions about preparedness

'Now that we know who Canada will be playing in Vancouver, the excitement is really taking off,' said Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim

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72 m. ago Legault urges Quebecers to size up his opponents carefully before voting in 2026

They need to understand by choosing the PQ in 2026 another referendum is part of the package, premier says.

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78 m. ago Stephen Carter, veteran campaign manager in Alberta, to lead Manitoba Tory effort

Veteran political strategist, Stephen Carter, who helped Naheed Nenshi win the 2010 Calgary mayor's race, will manage the Manitoba P.C. campaign in the next provincial election.

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1 hour ago This TSX stock was up 17% this week and it could gain another 36%, analysts say

The Week in Stocks: Which Canadian Big Banks had their price targets increased, why tax loss selling will be trickier this year and some top picks for 2026 from RBC Capital Markets

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3 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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3 h. ago Coupe du monde 2026: voici qui le Canada devra avoir à l’œil

Le tirage au sort de la Coupe du monde 2026, tenu vendredi à Washington, a donné un premier aperçu de ce qui attend le Canada.

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4 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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5 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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5 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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6 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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6 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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7 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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7 h. ago La Cour suprême va entendre la contestation de la loi 21 fin mars

Le plus haut tribunal du pays a alloué cinq journées d’audition pour cette importante cause.

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8 h. ago Law licence suspended for Ontario lawyer accused of helping ex

A U.S. indictment describes Deepak Paradkar’s alleged involvement in advising Ryan Wedding to murder a former co-conspirator

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8 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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9 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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11 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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11 h. ago U.S. Supreme Court allows Texas to use redrawn voting map, favouring GOP

The Supreme Court’s order puts the 2-1 ruling blocking the map on hold at least until after the high court issues a final decision in the case.

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