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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5 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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6 h. ago LILLEY UNLEASHED: Ontario is about to undergo an overhaul of its education system

WATCH: After the Ontario EQAO results showed disappointing math results, Sun political columnist Brian Lilley talks with Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra about the future of education in Ontario. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for possible publication to torsun.editor@sunmedia.ca.  […]

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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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13 h. ago Canadians support sending troops to Poland if Russia invades: poll

'You’d like to think that this is really kind of a super hypothetical pie-in-the-sky kind of question. But unfortunately, crazy things are happening all around the world'

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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 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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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 LILLEY UNLEASHED: Opportunity on trade when Carney meets Trump in Washington

WATCH: Sun political columnist Brian Lilley has some advice for Mark Carney when meeting with Donald Trump in Washington. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for possible publication to torsun.editor@sunmedia.ca.  Letters must be 250 words or less and signed. And […]

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27 h. ago Jonathan Huberdeau is creating chances, but Flames need him to bury them

Hockey can be a funny game. Jonathan Huberdeau hasn’t scored a goal in 14 games for the Calgary Flames heading into Thursday’s matchup with the Minnesota Wild. It sort of goes without saying that his team could use a few more lamp-lighters from its highest-paid player. Is there worry around the Saddledome office about his […]

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27 h. ago Hot Topics: Is there a goalie controversy brewing with the Flames?

WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Hot Topics, Postmedia’s Rob Wong chats with Postmedia Calgary Flames writers Wes Gilbertson and Danny Austin about the recent deployment of goalies Dustin Wolf and Devin Cooley, how head coach Ryan Huska should use his netminders and if it’s better for GM Craig Conroy to sell his trade […]

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28 h. ago George Springer's iconic ALCS Toronto Blue Jays home run ball is now up for sale

Another iconic piece of Toronto Blue Jays history is up for sale.The ball from George Springer's incredible home run in Game 7 of the ALCS versus the Seattle Mariners is available for auction.Springer's home run allowed the Blue Jays to come from behind and knock off the Seattle Mariners. By doing so, the Jays were able to advance to the World Series for the first time since 1993.George Springer just hit one of the biggest home runs in #BlueJays history.Rogers Centre is shaking. pic.twitter.com/3RitrE86AU— Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) October 21, 2025 To no surprise, given that it's one of the biggest hits in Blue Jays history, getting this ball won't come for a low price. In fact, the starting bid, which will remain up for auction until Saturday, Dec. 13, is set at US$10,000. "Presented is the Official Major League Rob Manfred Jr. baseball hit by Springer that would eventually send the Blue Jays to the World Series. Against starter-acting-r...

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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 […]

Culture

33 h. ago Federal government sending early retirement info to about 68,000 public servants

The government’s 2025 budget called for the public service to decline by about 40,000 jobs

Politics

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

Politics

33 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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47 h. ago Trump’s nominee to head NASA aims to beat China in new race to the moon

During his first confirmation hearing in April, Jared Isaacman said he wanted to prioritize sending astronauts to Mars, but that prospect now seems to be fading

Science

47 h. ago Reduced funds for Sask. educational assistants sends some complex needs kids home

Some students requiring special attention in schools are being sent home early as some schools no longer have all the resources to help them.

Society

48 h. ago Championnat mondial junior de ski alpin: un retour émotif dans le village natal de son père

Championnat mondial junior de ski alpin: un retour émotif dans le village natal de son père.

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