2 h. ago Toronto is hosting a huge fan fest during the FIFA World Cup in 2026

Toronto is set to host the FIFA World Cup next year — but you won't necessarily need to spend big to feel part of the action.Today, the City of Toronto announced that there will be a fan festival running throughout the whole of the tournament, located at Fort York and the Bentway on the west side of downtown Toronto.The festival is designed to be a "global celebration of soccer, culture and community, designed for fans," with free live broadcasts of matches throughout the tournament taking place in Canada, Mexico and the United States.In addition to showing games, the festival also plans to have "diverse cultural performances, interactive installations and a variety of local food experiences."The festival will be open from Thursday, June 11 to Sunday, July 19, 2026, with exact details of opening hours and which matches to be shown at a later date."Fort York National Historic Site and The Bentway offer the ideal setting for Toronto's FIFA W...

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2 h. ago New video of Pirates fan’s terrifying fall shows how PNC Park accident occurred

Kavan Markwood suffered severe injuries after falling 21 feet onto the warning track during a game last week.

Sport

3 h. ago Pittsburgh Pirates suspend employee who whipped fan with belt in ballpark fight

The Pittsburgh Pirates suspended a game day employee for “entirely unacceptable” behavior during a postgame fight with a fan, the team announced Tuesday. The altercation, which was captured on video, occurred “as the final few fans were exiting the ballpark” after Sunday’s 4-0 loss to the San Diego Padres at PNC Park. A bystander’s video […]

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3 h. ago Utah Hockey Club reveals permanent name of the NHL team in Salt Lake City

The NHL team in Salt Lake City is now known as the Utah Mammoth. Owners Ryan and Ashley Smith unveiled the franchise’s permanent name Thursday morning after more than a year of fan input and voting. “From Day 1, we committed that this team would be built with and for the people of Utah, and […]

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4 h. ago Alpine promotes Franco Colapinto to replace Jack Doohan for the next 5 Formula 1 races

Formula 1 team Alpine has changed its driver lineup to promote Franco Colapinto for at least the next five Grand Prix races at the expense of Jack Doohan. Alpine confirmed the change Wednesday, a day after Oliver Oakes quit as team principal. The team said Flavio Briatore will continue as executive advisor and will cover […]

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7 h. ago U.S., China trade talks set for weekend amid ongoing tensions

News of the planned Geneva meeting sent U.S. equity index futures higher. Stock markets in China and Hong Kong followed suit during Asian trading on Wednesday.

Economics

8 h. ago First Atlantic Nickel Starts Phase 2 Drilling to Expand New Nickel Discovery at RPM Zone in District

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Atlantic Nickel Corp. (TSXV: FAN) (OTCQB: FANCF) (FSE: P21) (“First Atlantic” or the “Company”) is excited to announce the commencement of Phase 2 drilling at the RPM Zone on its 100%-owned Atlantic Nickel Project in Newfoundland. The upcoming drilling will build on the significant awaruite […]

Culture

15 h. ago La Chine restera sur sa «position de principe» lors des négociations avec Washington

Des négociations commerciales entre les deux puissances auront lieu cette semaine en Suisse.

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18 h. ago Pas d’appel de la CDPQ à François Legault pour la radiation de 150 M$ dans Northvolt

Le grand patron de la CDPQ n’a pas téléphoné à François Legault quand est venu le temps de radier les investissements dans Northvolt.

Economics

18 h. ago MANDEL: Councillor Michael Thompson takes stand at his sex assault trial

Finally, long-time Toronto Councillor Michael Thompson took the stand to begin his side of the story that has branded him a lecherous man who sexually assaulted two women after luring them to a friend’s Muskoka cottage during the Canada Day long weekend in 2022. Wearing a royal blue suit and tie, Thompson, 65, looked remarkably […]

Events

20 h. ago Smokey Robinson accused by former housekeepers of sexual assault and rape

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Four former housekeepers of Smokey Robinson allege in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that the Motown music luminary repeatedly sexually assaulted and raped them while they worked for him. The suit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court seeks at least $50 million in damages over the alleged assaults, which the women say […]

Events

22 h. ago Jurors in Michigan cop’s murder trial struggling to reach verdict, told to keep trying

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A judge urged jurors to keep working Tuesday after they said they couldn’t reach a unanimous verdict in the murder trial of a Michigan police officer who fatally shot a 26-year-old Congolese immigrant minutes after a routine traffic stop. “Talk things over in the spirit of fairness and frankness. … By […]

Events

22 h. ago Mark Carney demande à Trump de cesser ses menaces d’annexion et d’arrêter de parler du 51e État

Mark Carney a demandé à Donald Trump d’arrêter de parler du Canada comme du 51e État et de cesser ses menaces d’annexion lors de leur rencontre.

Transport

24 h. ago Trump annonce l’arrêt des raids américains contre les rebelles au Yémen

Des bombardements israéliens ont détruit l’aéroport international de Sanaa et fait trois morts.

Other

26 h. ago Pirates fan’s severe injuries revealed after terrifying fall at PNC Park

'He’s showing real strength and we’re staying hopeful for a smooth recovery.'

Sport

26 h. ago LUXURY ON THE THRESHOLD OF ADVENTURE: POMEROY KANANASKIS MOUNTAIN LODGE ANNOUNCES NEW BLACK DIAMOND CLUB

The new VIP rooms and suites are crafted for guests seeking uncompromised luxury, service and amenities Kananaskis Village, AB, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge proudly announces the grand opening of the new Black Diamond Club. This exclusive addition to the property, separate from the main hotel, offers unmatched luxury […]

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27 h. ago Israël frappe les rebelles houthis au Yémen pour le deuxième jour de suite

L’État hébreu dit avoir mis «complètement hors service» l’aéroport de Sanaa, deux jours après un tir sur un des siens.

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28 h. ago GTA 6: Rockstar surprend tout le monde avec une deuxième bande

Rockstar surprend les joueurs avec une deuxième bande-annonce de Grand Theft Auto 6.

Other

29 h. ago Competition Bureau suing Canada’s Wonderland over alleged ‘drip pricing’

Bureau says the Toronto-area amusement park is advertising prices online that don't include a mandatory fee of up to $9.99

Other

38 h. ago Plus facile de suivre sa pizza que son enfant dans l’autobus scolaire: des solutions qui tardent à être implantées

Enfants perdus dans le transport scolaire: une application conçue au Québec permettrait de régler le problème, mais est encore peu utilisée.

Society