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A FIFA economic impact assessment estimates the 2026 FIFA World Cup will contribute up to $ 3.8 billion in “positive economic output” for Canada as a host nation. CBC | Sports News
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Curling Canada unveils 16 mixed doubles teams vying for 2026 Olympic berth
Sixteen mixed doubles curling teams, including 2019 world championship silver medallists Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant, will compete later this month for the right to represent Canada at the 2026 Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina, Italy. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Felix Roussel claims gold in 3-medal day for Canada at short track World Tour
A day after winning four medals, the Canadian short track team skated to three more podium appearances at the World Tour stop on Sunday in Beijing, headlined by a gold-medal performance by Felix Roussel. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Climber from Canada among 3 hikers believed to have died in fall on New Zealand mountain
Three mountain climbers — one from Canada and two from the U.S. — missing for five days on Aoraki, New Zealand’s tallest peak, are believed to have died in a fall, local authorities said Friday. CBC | World News
Read More »Maple Leafs’ Marner, 15 others announced as Canada rounds out 4 Nations Face-Off roster
Joining the Toronto Maple Leafs winger as part of an attack that already featured Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon, Brad Marchand and Brayden Point are Sam Reinhart and Sam Bennett of the Florida Panthers along with Anthony Cirelli and Brandon Hagel of the Tampa Bay Lightning. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Japanese pitcher to make history as 1st woman to play pro baseball in Canada
The Toronto Maple Leafs of the Intercounty Baseball League have signed Ayami Sato, making the Japanese pitcher the league’s first female player. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Trump’s quip about Canada becoming 51st state was a joke, says minister who was there
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Read More »Canada will open 2025 Davis Cup play against Hungary in 1st-round qualifier
Canada will open 2025 Davis Cup play with a first-round qualifier tie against Hungary, the International Tennis Federation said Monday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canada has no pairs skaters at Grand Prix Final after Stellato-Dudek, Deschamps withdraw
World pairs champions Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps of Canada withdrew from the prestigious Grand Prix Final on Monday because Deschamps is recovering from an illness and unable to compete. CBC | Sports News
Read More »‘Shine a light on a lie’: Son of jailed pro-democracy activist on how Canada can help Hong Kong
Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai is facing a life sentence for allegedly conspiring with foreign forces and publishing seditious materials. His son, Sebastian Lai, says Canada has an ongoing role in supporting his father and reminding others what democracy looks like in the region. Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/1.7388163 CBC | World News
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