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Swift’s daily impact on Vancouver may have exceeded 2010 Games, says industry figure
VANCOUVER — Taylor Swift’s three-night run at BC Place, closing out the pop star’s global…
Summer McIntosh leads deep Canadian swim team into world short course championship
Summer McIntosh relishes swimming a race that she couldn’t squeeze into her ambitious schedule at…
Trudeau says dealing with Trump will be ‘a little more challenging’ than last time
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said dealing with incoming president Donald Trump and his…
Toronto’s 2026 World Cup office growing as tournament kickoff nears 500 days away
TORONTO — With Jan. 27 marking 500 days out from the 2026 World Cup kickoff,…
FIFA vice-president says Canada’s drone-spying at Olympics was ‘completely stupid’
TORONTO — Canada’s decision to deploy a drone to spy on a New Zealand training…
Canada to face Honduras, El Salvador and Curaçao at CONCACAF Gold Cup this summer
Canada has been drawn with Honduras, El Salvador and Curaçao in Group B at this…
AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton receives Nobel Prize in physics in proud moment for U of T
TORONTO — When Geoffrey Hinton strode across the Stockholm Concert Hall stage Tuesday to receive…
‘Super cool’: Gabriel LaBelle on first Golden Globes nod for playing Lorne Michaels
Vancouver’s Gabriel LaBelle says snagging his first Golden Globe nomination feels so “surreal” he hasn’t…
Felix Auger-Aliassime and doubles star Gabriela Dabrowski win Tennis Canada awards
TORONTO — Felix Auger-Aliassime and doubles star Gabriela Dabrowski were named Tennis Canada’s players of…
MLSE’s Tanenbaum, Franco-Nevada’s Lassonde named to Canadian Business Hall of Fame
TORONTO — Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment chair Larry Tanenbaum and former Rio Tinto Alcan…
FIFA economic assessment sees positive numbers arising from 2026 World Cup
TORONTO — The 2026 FIFA World Cup will contribute up to $3.8 billion in “positive…
McIntosh sets world record in 400 freestyle at short-course swimming championships
BUDAPEST — Summer McIntosh’s sensational swimming season is ending with a bang. The 18-year-old from…
Taylor Swift concerts in Toronto had modest impact on Ontario economy: TD report
TORONTO — Taylor Swift’s concerts in Toronto boosted recreation and entertainment spending in Ontario compared…
National rent prices decline year-over-year to 15-month low: report
TORONTO — A new report says average asking rents fell nationally on a year-over-year basis…
Premiers to meet with Trudeau Wednesday about trade and tariffs, Ford says
TORONTO — Canada’s premiers are meeting virtually Wednesday with the prime minister to discuss the…
Swimmer Summer McIntosh wins Northern Star Award after dominant Paris Olympics
TORONTO — Swimmer Summer McIntosh has won the Northern Star Award as Canada’s athlete of…
Donald Trump is returning to the world stage. So is his trolling
NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s recent dinner with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau…
Donald Trump is returning to the world stage. So is his trolling
NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s recent dinner with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau…
Rays manager Kevin Cash embraces unusual home arrangement after roof damage to Tropicana Field
DALLAS (AP) — Rays manager Kevin Cash returned to the Tampa Bay area the morning…
Whitecaps to face Costa Rica’s Deportivo Saprissa in CONCACAF Champions Cup
The Vancouver Whitecaps were drawn on Tuesday to face Costa Rica’s Deportivo Saprissa, while the…
Canada opens world junior selection camp with another home-soil tournament ahead
OTTAWA — Scott Salmond says the message will be clear up and down the lineup.…
Canada preparing retaliatory tariffs, as Ford threatens to cut off energy to U.S.
OTTAWA — Canada is preparing retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s threat…
Streaking Philadelphia Eagles giving Proline supporters a lot to be happy about
The Philadelphia Eagles are giving their Proline supporters plenty to cheer about this season. The…
Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady join Bills’ ownership group as limited partners
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Basketball Hall of Famers Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady are among…