The Canadian men’s national soccer team has officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup. Soccer’s international governing body confirmed that Canada — along with the U.S. and Mexico — have secured automatic berths as co-hosts of the 2026…
John Tory: Toronto mayor quits after affair with ex-staffer during pandemic
The mayor of Canadian city Toronto has resigned unexpectedly after admitting to a relationship with a former staff member. John Tory’s announcement came shortly after the Toronto Star newspaper reported he had an affair with the 31-year-old woman – whom…
US fighter jet shoots down unidentified object over Canada
A United States fighter jet has shot down an unidentified cylindrical object over Canada in a joint operation by the North American neighbours. The shootdown on Saturday was the second such action in as many days and comes as North…
Canada to pay Indigenous abuse survivors more than $2b
Canada will pay hundreds of Indigenous communities more than $2 billion in compensation for nearly a century of abuse suffered by children in residential schools, its government has announced. A class-action lawsuit brought by 324 Indigenous communities has resulted in…
What’s behind Canada’s drastic new alcohol guidance
In Canada, it should be Dry January all year round, according to new national recommendations that say zero alcohol is the only risk-free approach. If you must drink at all, two drinks maximum each week is deemed low-risk by the…
Sri Lanka raises objections to sanctions imposed by Canada on 2 ex-presidents
Sri Lanka on Wednesday raised strong objections with Canada over a decision to impose sanctions on two former Sri Lankan Presidents. Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said that he raised Sri Lanka’s concerns at a meeting with Canada’s acting high commissioner…
International student from Nigeria out nearly $9k after visa denied, but Toronto college won’t refund her
Precious Christianah Ademokun thought she would be in Canada and part way through a college programming program by now. Instead, after months waiting in Nigeria for her study permit application to be processed, she was denied a student visa — and the Toronto…
Vaughan shooting: 5 killed by gunman in Canada apartment block
Five people have died after a gunman opened fire at a block of flats in Toronto, Canada. Police responded to reports of the shooting at the building in Vaughan, about 30km (19 miles) north of Toronto, at 19:20 (12:20 GMT)…