Injured Canadian captain Alphonso Davies named to World Cup training camp roster

Bayern Munich standout Alphonso Davies is among the 32 players on Canada’s final training camp roster ahead of this summer’s FIFA World Cup.

There were questions on whether the 25-year-old Canadian captain would be healthy enough to join after Davies suffered a hamstring injury — the latest in a long string of ailments — while playing in a Champions League semifinal earlier this month.

He missed a pair of March friendlies against Iceland and Tunisia in Toronto with a hamstring strain, returned to play for Bayern,


17 arrested as Peel police dismantle violent extortion network targeting South Asian businesses

According to investigators, the network operated primarily in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon, with connections to British Columbia and California.

‘No one is more ticked off’ about $200k in private jet costs, Ford says

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says no one is more “ticked off” about $200,000 in costs to taxpayers for a private jet purchase, but he is not committing to personally repaying it, as the NDP has urged.

The government bought a used 2016 Bombardier Challenger 650 jet for the premier’s use earlier this year, but after it came to light and sparked public outcry, Ford pledged to sell it.

He said the province sold the jet to


Province breaks ground on $400M‑plus Science Centre at Ontario Place, set to open in 2029

The new 400,000‑square‑foot facility, slated to open in 2029, will feature a state‑of‑the‑art mainland building, revamped pods, expanded programming space and an upgraded Cinesphere with roughly double the seating of the former OMNIMAX theatre.

Olivia Chow to run for second term as mayor of Toronto

After keeping Torontonians in suspense for months, Olivia Chow announced on Monday that she will run for a second term as Toronto’s mayor.

A source in Chow’s office told CityNews she signed the papers early this morning.

With municipal elections set for October, speculation has been rife since the beginning of 2026, while Chow has steadfastly evaded questions about another run. Inquiries about throwing her hat in the ring were most often met with responses that October is a long way off and there’s much


How the latest Ebola outbreak could affect you

An Ebola outbreak spreading rapidly through the Democratic Republic of the Congo in central Africa poses a “very high” risk to the country, according to World Health Organization officials — with both cases and deaths in the hundreds. As officials try to contain the disease, their job has been made harder by deep cuts to international aid across the globe– and especially from the United States.

Host Maria Kestane is speaking with Sana Bég, executive director of Doctors Without Borders Canada, on the outbreak, what can be done


Leafs’ Max Domi out indefinitely following offseason surgery complications

Domi, the son of Maple Leafs fan-favourite Tie Domi, played 80 games this past season, finishing with 12 goals and 36 points along with a team-high 95 penalty minutes.

How to invest consistently when you have an unpredictable paycheque

Investing consistently can pave the way to wealth but that strategy may not feel like it's achievable if you don't have a consistent income.

Caroline Mulroney to resign seat in Ontario legislature

Caroline Mulroney is resigning from Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s cabinet and her seat in the legislature.

In a post on X on Monday, Mulroney said she informed Ford of her decision on Sunday and that her resignation will take effect on June 5.

“Serving as your Member of Provincial Parliament for York-Simcoe and as a member of the Ontario government for the past eight years has been one of the greatest privileges of my life. It is not a decision I have made lightly,” she states in a letter


Milton Trio excels on the Ontario Gymnastics stage

Bailey Seeds, Aria Maloney and Maddy Clark are three besties that compete together in Milton.

All three placed in the Top Six at provincials in Belleville, followed by similar results at the Eastern Canadian Championships.

Bailey Seeds, Aria Maloney & Maddy Clark

Do you know an athlete or community ambassador who is as awesome as this trio? You can nominate them for 680 NewsRadio Athlete of the Week right here !

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