4 h. ago ‘Something you dream about’: Can Flames captain Mikael Backlund play his way onto Sweden’s Olympic roster?

Mikael Backlund has represented his country on many occasions, but never at the Olympics — ‘It would mean the world to get a chance to go.’

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7 h. ago ‘Cocaine lawyer’ for Ryan Wedding has legal licence suspended in Ontario

An Ontario lawyer accused by American authorities of advising a Canadian Olympian-turned-alleged-cocaine kingpin has had his licence to practice law suspended.

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12 h. ago SIMMONS: Who is Doug Armstrong and what is Team Canada visionary thinking?

St. Louis Blues general manager is tasked with putting together Team Canada for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

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16 h. ago Hidden gem bar in Toronto's Liberty Village has art deco vibes and curated menus

Toronto's bar and restaurant scene is hot, but there's one particular spot making a local splash while still managing to stay one of the city's best-kept secrets.Tucked in the heart of Liberty Village, Liberty Soho is an inviting, casual bar that brings the vibes with its signature style — and consider this your official invite.Designed as a community-centric hangout, Liberty Soho has made its mark as a bespoke venue with art-deco character and seriously good food and drinks.We’re talking weekly specials, brunch offerings, and premium sports viewing — all in an effortlessly convenient location. Come along for the full rundown on everything Liberty Soho.Community-centric bar with signature designStep inside Liberty Soho and you’ll instantly see why it’s known for its standout design. You’re greeted by signature brass elements and finishes, vintage-inspired millwork, and stained glass details.Touches of greenery add a bright contrast, cr...

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19 h. ago Toronto Raptors just ended LeBron James' most unbreakable NBA streak

If you were lucky enough to be in attendance for the Toronto Raptors game against the Los Angeles Lakers game on Thursday night, it turns out that you were witnessing NBA history.Not only was it potentially LeBron James’ last-ever game playing at Scotiabank Arena, but it was actually historic for another reason for the four-time NBA MVP and NBA’s all-time leading scorer.James was held to just eight points on the night, one of the rarest feats of his legendary career.The last time James didn’t score at least 10 points in a regular season game was nearly 19 years ago – against the Milwaukee Bucks on January 5, 2007.That’s a streak of 1,297 games in a row, 431 more than Michael Jordan’s mark of 866, which sits second in NBA history.But the streak ended for a pretty decent reason for the Lakers’ side of things – James wasn’t exactly having his best shooting night, and opted to pass the ball to teammate Rui Hachimura on an eventual bu...

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19 h. ago OHL powerhouse Bulldogs getting new arena, plan to stay in Brantford ‘forever’

City council approves sports and entertainment complex to be anchored by junior hockey team

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21 h. ago Former Canucks star Ryan Kesler reportedly headed to trial on sex charges

Two-time U.S. Olympian charged with two misdemeanour counts of criminal sexual conduct in fourth degree

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25 h. ago Trump pardons former top Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors exec

A former top boss at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment exec appears to be off the hook from potential legal trouble after a pardon from Donald Trump.Tim Leiweke, the former MLSE CEO and president from 2013 to 2015, was pardoned by the American president on charges related to "conspiracy to restrain trade."Leiweke, who also worked with the Los Angeles Kings’ parent company AEG Entertainment Group, was working for his own company Oak View Group before stepping down as a result of the charges. Oak View Group manages Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, home to the NHL's Seattle Kraken. The former Toronto sports exec was originally indicted on charges for allegedly orchestrating a conspiracy along with an executive from Legends Hospitality to rig the bidding process for the Moody Center Arena on the University of Texas grounds.There were no additional details given for the reason of the pardon, which was originally sent by U.S. District Court for the Wes...

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25 h. ago Morgan Geekie: de joueur non protégé au repêchage d’expansion à candidat pour les Olympiques

L’attaquant des Bruins arrive au deuxième rang des buteurs de la LNH en ce début de saison.

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26 h. ago Sweet Edmonton events: Sun Kil Moon, Dana Holst art, The Blank Who Stole Christmas

Sun Kil Moon: Jumping all the way to Thursday straight off, Mark Kozelek’s prolific Red House Painters sequel band Sun Kil Moon has moved venues from Double Dragon to the mighty Starlite.  The folk rock, slowcore outfit beloved of college radio early millennium on did an entire album of Modest Mouse covers on 2005’s awesome Tiny Cities, and were an L.A. music picker’s favourite for a generation, […]

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27 h. ago Senators' Olympic hopefuls looking to make an impression with Team USA coach Mike Sullivan

Jake Sanderson and Shane Pinto are pushing for spots at the Olympics, while captain Brady Tkachuk has already been named

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28 h. ago Massive crowd expected at Scotiabank Arena for Toronto Sceptres PWHL game

The Toronto Sceptres are heading back to Scotiabank Arena.For the third year in a row, the city’s PWHL team is taking to the biggest hockey rink in Toronto for a regular season matchup, with this year’s edition set for Jan. 17, 2026.The Sceptres have twice played at Scotiabank Arena before under the game billed as the Battle on Bay Street, drawing 19,102 fans in 2024 and 19,285 in 2025.“The game at Scotiabank Arena is easily one of the most exciting games of the year. The energy there the last two seasons has been incredible, you feel it through your whole body,” said Sceptres defender Renata Fast. “Playing in front of 19,000 passionate fans at home is an experience you can’t really put into words. I know this game is circled on all of our calendars.”The Vancouver Goldeneyes are the opponent on the day, with former Sceptres players Sarah Nurse, Hannah Miller, Kristen Campbell and Izzy Daniel all making their first trip back to player their o...

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29 h. ago Cority launches Cortex AI to deliver trusted artificial intelligence in EHS+

Embedded AI layer and centralized “control center” aims to help customers apply AI agents to see and prevent risks across operations TORONTO, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cority, the global leader in EHS+ software, today unveiled Cortex AI, a groundbreaking suite of intelligent agents and a centralized AI Control Center that redefines how organizations […]

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30 h. ago ‘Possibility’ that NHL players won’t be going to Winter Olympics after all, Bill Daly warns

'If there’s no rink completed, there’s no NHL players going to the Olympics,' deputy commissioner Bill Daly said

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31 h. ago Ryan Wedding’s ‘cocaine lawyer’ facing licence suspension, restriction in Ontario

An Ontario lawyer accused by American authorities of advising a Canadian Olympian-turned-alleged-cocaine kingpin may have his licence to practice law restricted or suspended.

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33 h. ago PHOTOS: Medway vs. Catholic Central, TVRA senior boys hockey

The Medway Cowboys and Catholic Central Crusaders played in TVRA senior boys high school hockey at Stronach arena in London on Wednesday. The game ended in a 3-3 tie. Photos by LFP’s Derek Ruttan. druttan@postmedia.com

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47 h. ago Olympiques : pas d’amphithéâtre, pas de joueurs de la LNH, dit Daly

Est-ce un coup de pression de la part de la LNH?

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47 h. ago Jeux olympiques : «Je prends Lane Hutson avant Quinn Hughes»

Le journaliste de TVA Sports Renaud Lavoie se demande bien pourquoi tout le monde choisirait Quinn Hughes avant Lane Hutson.

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48 h. ago Vingt dépisteurs sur la galerie de presse, dont de très gros noms

Il y aura beaucoup de paires d’yeux sur le Canadien et les Jets mercredi soir au Centre Bell, dont ceux de plusieurs dirigeants aux Jeux olympiques.

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55 h. ago Clippers stun NBA world by ‘parting ways’ with Chris Paul, abruptly sending home veteran

Los Angeles shockingly sends home the 12-time all-star as the team prepares to face the Atlanta Hawks.

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