What to Expect from Canada at the 2026 World Cup

What to Expect from Canada at the 2026 World Cup

After an extended and somewhat awkward draw ceremony at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., the 12 groups for the 23rd FIFA World Cup have officially been revealed — and the path ahead for Canada has come into sharper focus. One of the most intriguing possibilities emerging from the draw is that Canada could open its 2026 World Cup campaign against Italy in Toronto. For a country that, not long ago, struggled to qualify for major tournaments, the idea of hosting a European powerhouse on home soil marks a remarkable evolution in its soccer journey. How Did Canada Get Here?…
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Plan Underway to Preserve Hundreds of Algoma Steel Jobs as Union Pushes for Federal Support

Plan Underway to Preserve Hundreds of Algoma Steel Jobs as Union Pushes for Federal Support

Efforts are intensifying to save hundreds of jobs at Algoma Steel Inc. in Sault Ste. Marie, where approximately 1,000 workers recently received layoff notices amid a major restructuring of the company’s production system. While uncertainty continues to cloud the steelmaker’s future, union officials say discussions with government representatives have opened the door to a potential lifeline that could restore a significant portion of the threatened positions. The development comes as Algoma Steel seeks $500 million in federal assistance, citing ongoing financial instability tied to U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and the costly transition to a new electric arc furnace production…
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3 Key Things Travellers Should Know as Air Transat Faces Possible Flight Suspensions Ahead of Strike Deadline

3 Key Things Travellers Should Know as Air Transat Faces Possible Flight Suspensions Ahead of Strike Deadline

As Air Transat passengers gear up for the busy holiday travel season, the airline is warning of potential flight suspensions as it prepares for a possible nationwide pilots’ strike. The looming job action, driven by stalled contract negotiations, could disrupt travel for thousands of customers in the coming days. The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), which represents roughly 750 Air Transat pilots, issued a formal 72-hour strike notice over the weekend. That notice clears the way for a potential work stoppage starting as early as 3 a.m. ET on Wednesday, raising concerns among travellers about cancellations, delays, and last-minute changes…
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13 Arrested in Major Cross-Provincial Crime Probe as Police Hunt Two Remaining Suspects

13 Arrested in Major Cross-Provincial Crime Probe as Police Hunt Two Remaining Suspects

In a sweeping, months-long investigation that spanned multiple jurisdictions across Ontario and Québec, York Regional Police (YRP) announced that 13 individuals have been arrested in connection with an extensive series of violent crimes—including murders, attempted murders, kidnappings, armed robberies, and home invasions. Two additional suspects remain wanted on Canada-wide warrants as authorities continue to unravel what they describe as a sophisticated criminal network. The probe, known as Project Wrangler, represents one of the most significant multi-police collaborations conducted in recent years. Officers from several forces worked together to track, arrest, and charge suspects believed to be responsible for orchestrating violent…
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22-Year-Old Man in Critical Condition After Overnight Shooting in Cambridge

22-Year-Old Man in Critical Condition After Overnight Shooting in Cambridge

Regional Police Launch Major Investigation as Search for Suspect Continues A 22-year-old man is fighting for his life after an early-morning shooting in Cambridge that prompted an intensive police investigation and renewed concerns about gun violence in the community. Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) say the incident remains under active investigation as officers work to piece together the circumstances that led to the late-night emergency. According to officials, the young man arrived at a local hospital shortly after midnight with serious injuries consistent with a gunshot wound. Investigators have not released his identity but confirm he remains in critical condition…
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Air Transat Strike Deadline Nears: Key Facts About Flight Suspensions and Passenger Impact

Air Transat Strike Deadline Nears: Key Facts About Flight Suspensions and Passenger Impact

Thousands of Travellers Brace for Disruptions as Pilots Prepare for Possible Work Stoppage Air Transat passengers are facing growing uncertainty as the airline prepares for a potential pilot strike that could begin within days. With the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) issuing a 72-hour strike notice this past weekend, the possibility of significant travel disruptions looms large—especially as the busy holiday season approaches. The strike notice means Air Transat’s 750 pilots could legally walk off the job as early as 3 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, forcing the leisure airline to pre-emptively scale back its operations to avoid leaving customers…
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Ontario Land Tribunal Approves Three-Tower Redevelopment for Former Preston Springs Hotel Site

Ontario Land Tribunal Approves Three-Tower Redevelopment for Former Preston Springs Hotel Site

A Landmark Decision Clears the Path for Major Transformation in Cambridge’s Preston Neighbourhood The long and controversial debate surrounding the future of the former Preston Springs Hotel lands has finally reached its conclusion. After years of uncertainty, halted plans, community discussions, and municipal pushback, the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) has given its approval for a three-tower residential development at the historic King and Fountain streets intersection in Cambridge. This ruling, delivered in early December, settles an extended dispute between the City of Cambridge and Hasstown Holdings—the developer behind the proposed project. With the OLT’s decision now in place, the long-vacant…
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