Canada set for World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina on home soil
Canada will play its first-ever FIFA World Cup game on home soil Friday afternoon when it takes on Bosnia-Herzegovina at Toronto Stadium.
Canada will be in search of its first win in World Cup play, having failed to win in its only other appearances in 1986 and 2022.
Canada has never played Bosnia-Herzegovina in international play.
Captain Alphonso Davies was ruled out for today’s game due to a hamstring injury he is still recovering from. However, coach Jesse Marsch did
Jays, Tempo partnerships not enough to save Roots from $10.1-million loss in Q1
TORONTO — Buzzy Toronto Blue Jays and Tempo apparel wasn’t enough to save Roots Corp.’s latest quarter.
The Toronto-based retailer reported Friday a loss of $10.1 million in its first quarter, compared with $7.9 million a year earlier.
It came as the company continued its strategic review, which it has warned could result in a sale of the business, and as it pushed sports collaborations in stores.
Roots released a 50th anniversary collection for the Jays and a
FIFA, politics, and the future of soccer
It’s the most exciting time for soccer fans and sports lovers alike, as FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off across North America. But in the shadows of fan fests and buzzing bars remains the very stark reality of strict U.S. immigration policy that threatens the very nature of the tournament.
Somali referee Omar Artan was sent back to Turkey upon his arrival in Miami earlier this month after White House officials claimed he’d been in contact with terrorists. Meanwhile, the Iranian team has been advised
Elon Musk could become the world’s first trillionaire with SpaceX’s IPO
NEW YORK (AP) — Elon Musk may never colonize Mars as promised, but enough investors consider the SpaceX founder to be a sort of miracle man that they’ll help him reach another fantastic goal Friday when he takes the rocket company public.
The world’s richest man is set to become its first trillionaire.
Musk on Friday marked the opening of trading on Nasdaq, where the company’s shares will be listed, by joining a ceremonial bell ringing from Starbase, the South Texas home of SpaceX.
He
Warm, breezy conditions expected for FIFA kick-off in Toronto
A few rain showers expected this morning won’t put a damper on the opening match of the FIFA World Cup in Toronto Friday afternoon as conditions are forecast to improve ahead of the 3 p.m. kick-off.
The rain is expected to end around 8 a.m. so while you may need to bring a towel to wipe down some seats, it will be clear for the match.
A cold front will move though this afternoon, alleviating some of the humidity with temperatures expected to be around 2
Warm, breezy conditions expected for FIFA kick-off in Toronto
A few rain showers expected this morning won’t put a damper on the opening match of the FIFA World Cup in Toronto Friday afternoon as conditions are forecast to improve ahead of the 3 p.m. kick-off.
The rain is expected to end around 8 a.m. so while you may need to bring a towel to wipe down some seats, it will be clear for the match.
A cold front will move though this afternoon, alleviating some of the humidity with temperatures expected to be around 2
David Hockney, artist renowned for his pool scenes, has died at 88
LONDON (AP) — David Hockney , a treasured British artist whose paintings of shimmering pools and colorful iPad drawings became icons of contemporary art, has died, his publicist said Friday. He was 88.
Over a seven-decade career, Hockney explored and reimagined classical portraiture, landscape painting and pop art, working in painting, collage, photography and digital drawing.
Hockney was born in the north of England but lived much of his life in Southern California, making its sun-drenched suburban views a major motif.
Procession to be held for OPP officer killed in northern Ontario
A procession is being held Friday in Toronto for an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer killed in the line of duty in northern Ontario earlier this week.
First responders and members of the public will gather on highway overpasses around 10 a.m. as Const. Tarun Barli is escorted from the Forensic Sciences and Coroner’s Complex in North York to a funeral home in Thornhill.
It’s scheduled to leave around 10 a.m. this morning, travel westbound on Highway 401 from Keele
PM Carney in Paris to meet with French president ahead of G7 summit
PARIS — Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Paris, where he is set to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of the G7 summit next week.
A government official who briefed reporters ahead of the trip framed the meeting as Canada passing the G7 presidency baton to France and said the leaders will likely discuss how to advance a strategic partnership between the two countries.
The prime minister will meet Macron at the Palais de l’Elysée on Friday evening, where the leaders will deliver joint statements.
Carney will
Trump is raising expectations that this time he really will close deal with Iran to wind down war
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has long been looking for this weekend to be a big one for his presidency.
The World Cup returns to the U.S. on Friday for the first time in 32 years after Trump threw himself into winning the bid to co-host the soccer tourney during his first term. He’ll be feted Sunday, his 80th birthday, during a UFC fight night that’s expected to draw thousands to the White House grounds. Hours after the final bout