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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3 h. ago MPs social media clips putting public servants at risk, top IRCC bureaucrat alleges

Letter from deputy minister wants MPs to stop posting clips of committee proceedings on social media

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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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11 h. ago EU hits Elon Musk’s X with 120 million euro fine for breaching bloc’s social media law

LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators on Friday fined Elon Musk’s social media platform X 120 million euros ($140 million) for breaches of the bloc’s digital regulations that they said could leave users exposed to scams and manipulation. The European Commission issued its decision following an investigation it opened two years ago into X under […]

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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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30 h. ago OILERS MAILBAG: Goaltending still a massive concern among fans

Each week, we check in with our readers on social media and e-mail to see what’s on top of their mind, explore the hot topics of conversation and answer hard-hitting questions about the Edmonton Oilers. Here are some of the hot topics from the past week: The Oilers could have drafted Jesper Wallstedt. — Everybody […]

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30 h. ago Dave Chappelle's Edmonton show interrupted by hecklers: reports

Comedy legend Dave Chappelle’s Edmonton show at Rogers Place Wednesday night was memorable for many, but for all the wrong reasons. Many in attendance took to social media after the show Wednesday night to lament the behaviour of others in the crowd, which led to frustration from the stage as well. There were reports of […]

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49 h. ago Canucks prospects: Team Canada set to announce World Junior roster. Will Braeden Cootes be in mix?

The Seattle Thunderbirds centre continues to perform well in WHL, and retains No. 1 spot in our Canucks prospect power rankings

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53 h. ago Calgary high school girls subject of AI sex abuse materials shared on social media, teen boy charged

The materials were allegedly uploaded to a social media site

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3 d. ago Carter Hart, acquitted in world junior sex assault trial, making NHL return

Carter Hart, one of five members of Canada’s 2018 world junior team recently acquitted of sexual assault, is set to make his NHL return Tuesday night.

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3 d. ago Cal Foote, acquitted in world junior sex assault trial, signs with AHL team

Cal Foote is the fourth of five players acquitted of sexual assault in the Hockey Canada sex assault trial to be signed by a team for him to continue his career.

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4 d. ago Cal Foote set to make pro hockey return after signing with AHL team

Foote, one of five players from Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team acquitted of sexual assault, signed with Chicago Wolves.

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4 d. ago Scottie Barnes has a new endorsement deal and it's perfect for the Toronto Raptors star

 Scottie Barnes has a fitting new endorsement deal.It did seem like something was up after the Toronto Raptors star posted a video to social media last week where he claimed to be changing his name from "Scottie" to "Scotties."It turns out that was part of a new endorsement deal with Canadian facial tissue brand Scotties."Who better to team up with Scotties than me?” said Barnes in a press release.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Scotties Barnes (@ya.boy.scottie) It's the latest endorsement deal for Barnes, who has also partnered with Subway and Google in the past few years for various campaigns. The Florida native has also been involved with Sony's PlayStation Playmakers campaign.Barnes and the Raptors have found a way to be among the hottest teams in the NBA to start the season. Despite coming into the year with low expectations...

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4 d. ago Wife of fugitive Virginia high school coach in child porn probe deletes social media amid manhunt

Wife of Travis Turner, who has warrants out for arrest for child pornography and soliciting a minor, has scrubbed her online presence.

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4 d. ago Red Bull voices regret after Kimi Antonelli is threatened online over Lando Norris incident

Red Bull expressed regret Monday following “clearly incorrect” comments alleging that Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli had let Lando Norris past at the Qatar Grand Prix, influencing the Formula 1 title fight, after the Italian rookie received death threats on social media. Standings leader Norris was in fifth place behind Antonelli toward the end of Sunday’s race […]

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4 d. ago Scottie Barnes partners with Scotties Facial Tissues to help Canadians get the name right

The athlete’s name change was part of a campaign to support Scotties brand name recognition in Canada TORONTO, Dec. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — When NBA star Scottie Barnes changed his name from Scottie to “Scotties” Barnes adding an “s’ on the end on social media, basketball fans were caught off guard. Last week, the […]

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5 d. ago A Global Drive to Curb Social Media for Kids Begins in Australia

Interviews with policymakers in other nations show they’re watching Australia’s age ban closely and planning moves of their own to protect young users.

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7 d. ago Trump threatens to ‘permanently pause’ migration to U.S. from ‘third

In a series of social media posts, Trump blamed the millions of migrants residing in the U.S. for "eroding" the living standards of Americans.

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7 d. ago Party remains united after Guilbeault’s exit from cabinet, Liberal MPs say

In a social media post Thursday, Guilbeault said he submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Mark Carney that afternoon "with great sadness."

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7 d. ago Looking for a new family doctor in Ottawa? Try Reddit | Opinion

Abyssinia Abebe: Where Ontario Health Care Connect fails, young Ontarians rely on social media apps to fill the gaps in the health care system.

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