Olympics, elections and K-Pop dominated Twitter in Canada this year
While Justin Trudeau, K-Pop and Drake were among the most-mentioned topics on Twitter Canada this year, there was another huge theme in 2018. Continue reading
2026 World Cup
Edmonton teen Alphonso Davies joins MLS all-star team
The young midfielder was named to the MLS all-star team, along with New York Red Bulls sniper Bradley Wright-Phillips. Continue reading
Edmonton-raised soccer star thrilled to help bring a World Cup to the country that welcomed him
Prior to last week, the biggest crowd Alphonso Davies had ever spoken in front of was a soccer team. Continue reading
Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona says Canada doesn’t deserve to host World Cup
Former Argentine footballer Diego Maradona said he did not like the decision that Mexico, Canada and the United States will host the 2026 World Cup, decrying the lack of passion in the countries. Continue reading
With 2026 World Cup coming to Canada, a look at the legacy other big events
Here’s a look at the legacy some major events have left on Canadian hosts, from the financially disastrous 1976 Summer Games to the successful 2010 Winter Olympics and 2015 Women’s World Cup. Continue reading
‘A dream come true’: U of G coach praises Canada’s successful World Cup bid
By Matt Carty Reporter
Keith Mason says the 2026 World Cup selection could not come at a better time for Canada. Continue reading
Vancouver to watch from the sidelines following 2026 FIFA World Cup announcement
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
Vancouver dropped out of the World Cup bid in March, leaving Edmonton, Toronto and Montreal as the only remaining Canadian cities. Continue reading
Here’s where Canada plans to host its 2026 FIFA World Cup games
Canada will host 10 World Cup matches in 2026, but whether those games will be played in Toronto, Edmonton or Montreal remains to be seen. Continue reading
Toronto mayor John Tory says 2026 World Cup a ‘good investment’
Toronto, Edmonton and Montreal are among the 23 candidate host cities in the North American bid, with FIFA expected to select up to 16 cities for the event. Continue reading
5 things to know as FIFA votes on whether Canada will host 2026 World Cup
On Wednesday, FIFA will announce whether or not Canada will co-host the 2026 World Cup. Continue reading