4 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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9 h. ago Alectra recognized with Southwire’s 2025 Underground Environmental Stewardship Award

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Dec. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alectra Utilities has been honoured with Southwire’s 2025 Underground Environmental Stewardship Award, recognizing the utility’s leadership in advancing environmentally responsible cable rejuvenation practices across its service territory. “Receiving this award from Southwire is a meaningful recognition of the work our teams have done to extend asset life, […]

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10 h. ago NBA legend LeBron James dined at Toronto restaurant and called the food 'incredible'

Staff and patrons at Toronto establishment Silent H were treated to an appearance by NBA legend LeBron James this week.James' Los Angeles Lakers were in town on a team road trip this week, claiming a nail-biting buzzer-beating victory over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday evening. While it was a historically poor performance for James, the record 21-time All-Star was still able to dine at one of his favourite local haunts while in town.James not only posed with restaurant staff at Silent H, but even sent his personal compliments to the chef, asking, "Food is incredible, what's your name chef?"    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Patrick Marzouk (@patrickmarzouk)James is a repeat customer at the King West establishment and also took time to pose with the Silent H team during a 2024 visit.And the future Hall of Famer is not alone among NBA stars in his love for the restaur...

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11 h. ago Leafs’ crease calamity could be momentum killer after win over Canes

Our Takeaways from the triumph on Tobacco Road

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17 h. ago Three takeaways as Wolf bounces back to lead Flames to win over Wild

Among Thursday’s highlights, Dustin Wolf delivered 26 saves and Jonathan Huberdeau snapped out of a 14-game goal drought.

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20 h. ago LeBron James on always making right play, ‘foolish’ criticism and love for Toronto

Living legend had plenty to say after shaking off tough game to win in the end.

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20 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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21 h. ago Fading LeBron James pulls one more rabbit out of hat against tortured Raptors

Nowhere close to his old self, King James still found some magic to sink the Raptors.

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24 h. ago Whitecaps roar into MLS Cup final — still in need of an owner

Here stand your Caps, one win from the summit.

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26 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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28 h. ago Sorry but this is a much worse world of pain than other bad starts for the Edmonton Oilers

I’m an Oilers optimist, a fan who believes the Oilers can win most games and who has had high hopes every year of the McDavid/Draisaitl era that Edmonton can win the Cup. But this 2025-26 season is testing me. We know the Oilers have had slow starts in recent years. Indeed, slow starts have cost […]

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30 h. ago Can Edmonton Oilers goalie put distance tonight on the worst cold streak in years?

This in from the Edmonton Oilers practice, news that goalie Calvin Pickard will start tonight against the Seattle Kraken. Pickard has been on the coldest streak we’ve seen from an Edmonton Oilers goalie in several years, but broke it with a strong performance in a 2-1 loss to Tampa Bay, before again struggling when he […]

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30 h. ago Can Edmonton Oilers goalie put distance on his first and worst cold streak in net?

Game Day 28: Oilers vs Kraken This in from the Edmonton Oilers practice, news that goalie Calvin Pickard will start tonight against the Seattle Kraken. Pickard has been on the coldest streak we’ve seen from an Edmonton Oilers goalie in several years, but broke it with a strong performance in a 2-1 loss to Tampa […]

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31 h. ago Luka Doncic ruled out, denying Raptors fans a rare Toronto appearance

At least the Los Angeles Lakers' Slovenian sensation has a good reason for skipping his lone Canadian appearance.

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33 h. ago Howard Levitt: This may be the single greatest investment a business leader can make

The companies that invest in human capacity will win the next decade, and the ones that don’t will be eaten alive

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34 h. ago Review: Hapless dance duo wins over Lunchbox Theatre audiences

As the title characters of How Patty and Joanne Won High Gold at the Grand Christmas Cup Winter Dance Competition, Ellen Close and Elinor Holt win something much greater than gold. They win the hearts and applause of their Lunchbox Theatre audiences. At the end of the show, when Patty and Joanne, in full costume, […]

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37 h. ago Recent Discovery at Froome Mine Expands Along Strike and Down

TORONTO, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — McEwen Inc. (NYSE/TSX: MUX) is pleased to announce new drill results from its Froome Mine, part of the Fox Complex in Timmins, Ontario (Figure 1). Based on our confidence in the geological potential, four drills are now active at Froome West, targeting further expansion of these excellent results. […]

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50 h. ago Wild goaltender Wallstedt's shutout over Oilers puts him in rare territory

Minnesota goalie Jesper Wallstedt redirected the question about not being drafted by the Edmonton Oilers four years ago Tuesday night as calmly as he recorded his fifth shutout in his 10thNHL career win — first time that’s happened in 61 years. “I’ve seen and I’ve heard … way too much about this,” said Wallstedt. “I […]

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51 h. ago Nvidia scores lobbying win as Congress rejects chip export bill

'The GAIN AI act is even more detrimental to the United States than the AI diffusion act,' Huang said

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51 h. ago York Regional Police officer charged with dangerous driving during Santa Claus parade

A York Regional Police staff sergeant has been charged with dangerous operation after a vehicle drove through a pedestrian trail during the Innisfil Santa Claus parade.

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