Beavers Extend Winning Streak with 92-88 Victory Over Vikes in British Columbia
Oregon State's men's basketball team posted a 92-88 win over the University of Victoria, capping a flawless three-game stretch in Canada.
Aug 23, 2026
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Ontario Airport Weighs Lucrative Hangar Lease to Soccer Group Amid Opposition
The Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport in Ontario is poised to lease Hangar 1 to a local soccer organization that wants to build an indoor facility, a move that could generate more than $100,000 in annual revenue for the airport.
Aug 21, 2026
Brittney Sykes Returns to Toronto Tempo After Injury Layoff
After an eight‑week absence due to a left plantar fascia injury, Brittney Sykes made her long‑awaited return to the Toronto Tempo, delivering 15 points in 21 minutes and sparking optimism for a team battling a 12‑game losing streak.
Aug 21, 2026
Canada Launches First Concacaf Pro Diploma, Elevating Coach Education at Home
Canada has become the first Concacaf member to introduce the Concacaf Pro Diploma, a domestically delivered coaching credential developed with UEFA support. The initiative targets coaches across major leagues and aims to raise technical standards across the nation’s growing soccer ecosystem.
Aug 11, 2026
Toronto’s Lassonde Art Trail Transforms Waterfront with 17 Installations
A C$1.4 billion waterfront renewal project has turned Toronto’s Port Lands into a vibrant public space where contemporary art, Indigenous narratives, and ecological stewardship intersect, drawing over a million visitors annually.
Aug 10, 2026
Surrey Expands Elite Field Hockey Hub with $5 Million Investment
Surrey’s sport infrastructure just received a major boost as a $5 million investment adds a third elite‑level field hockey surface at Tamanawis Park, supporting youth participation, national teams and future economic benefits.
Aug 4, 2026
NHL Eyes $3.5 Billion Expansion Franchise in Texas
The league is considering a $3.5 billion expansion franchise that could land in Houston or Austin, with a $2 billion fee to be distributed to current clubs.
Aug 1, 2026
One‑of‑a‑Kind Macklin Celebrini Rookie Card Heads to Auction
A rare 1/1 Macklin Celebrini Young Guns Gold card is being auctioned through Goldin Auctions, with a floor price of $600,000 CAD and the potential to become the first modern hockey card to break the $1 million barrier.
Jul 27, 2026
Hockey Millionaire Turns to Facebook Marketplace to Sell Sponsorship Gear
Carolina Hurricanes forward Logan Stankoven, fresh off a Stanley Cup victory, listed two sponsor‑provided hockey sticks on Facebook Marketplace in Kamloops, British Columbia, sparking curiosity about athlete finances.
Jul 27, 2026
Purdue Basketball Heads North for Exhibition Clash with Trinity Western
Purdue’s men’s basketball team is set to face Trinity Western University in an exhibition game on Sunday, with the contest streamed on Canada West for a fee. The Boilermakers look to build on a dominant win over Vancouver Selects.
Jul 26, 2026
Penticton’s Student-Athlete Hockey Tournament Sets New Economic Benchmark
The 2026 tournament attracted 106 teams and thousands of visitors, delivering a $7.8 million boost to local businesses and securing the event's future through 2029.
Jul 24, 2026
U.S. 50% Tariff on Canadian Hockey Gear Is Unlikely to Affect American Families
The new duty targets a narrow set of Canadian‑origin hockey equipment but is expected to have minimal effect on U.S. consumers because most gear is now made in Asia.
Jul 24, 2026
NHL Players to Receive Record $170 Million Escrow Rebate for 2025‑26 Season
A historic $170 million rebate will be distributed to NHL players after the league’s 50‑50 revenue split finally aligns with salary obligations, reflecting a dramatic rise in league earnings and a new Canadian media agreement.
Jul 13, 2026
Rogers to Fully Acquire Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Consolidating Control of the Toronto Maple Leafs
Rogers Communications Inc. is set to purchase the remaining 25 % stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment from Kilmer Sports Inc., completing its takeover of the Toronto Maple Leafs and other MLSE properties. The transaction, slated for closure in late 2026, will centralise decision‑making but also spark concerns over the possible erosion of the cultural legacy built by longtime executive Larry Tanenbaum.
Jul 6, 2026
Toronto Stadium to Host Decisive World Cup Clash Between Portugal and Croatia
A C$158 million facelift has transformed Toronto Stadium into a compact yet electric arena. As Portugal and Croatia meet in the last‑32, the venue’s unique setting and the stakes for two legends promise a memorable finale.
Jul 1, 2026
Portugal vs Croatia: A Final Chapter for Ronaldo and Modric at Toronto Stadium
Ahead of the World Cup last‑32 clash, Portugal and Croatia meet in Toronto, where Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric could play their last World Cup game before a uniquely intimate arena.
Jul 1, 2026
A Quiet Arena with Big Stakes
Portugal and Croatia meet in a last‑32 clash that could mark the final World Cup appearances of Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric, set against the intimate backdrop of Toronto Stadium.
Jul 1, 2026
CBC Ends NHL Broadcast Deal, Keeps Hockey Night Brand
The broadcaster will no longer carry NHL games but will continue to use the historic Hockey Night in Canada name, a staple of Canadian sports broadcasting since 1931.
Jun 16, 2026
Rogers Sportsnet and CBC End NHL Partnership After 12 Years
A joint statement confirmed the termination of the sub‑licensing deal, paving the way for a new era of Canadian sports broadcasting.
Jun 16, 2026
CBC Ends Its 72‑Year Legacy of NHL Broadcasts, Rogers Takes Over
After nearly eight decades of bringing hockey into Canadian homes, the CBC will stop broadcasting NHL games after the current season. Rogers will continue Hockey Night in Canada on Sportsnet under a landmark 12‑year agreement.
Jun 16, 2026
Toronto Cannabis Shop Caught in FIFA Trademark Dispute Over World Cup‑Shaped Bong
A Toronto cannabis retailer received a legal notice from FIFA for selling a bong resembling the World Cup trophy, prompting a public reaction and raising questions about cannabis law across the continent.
Jun 15, 2026
Toronto Cannabis Retailer Faces FIFA Trademark Action Over World Cup‑Shaped Bong
A Toronto shop that sold a bong modeled after the World Cup trophy was ordered by FIFA to cease sales, prompting the owners to destroy the items and sparking a wave of media attention.
Jun 15, 2026
DRIVE Secures Major AI Grant and Expands Leadership in Hockey Analytics
DRIVE, a Vancouver-based sports technology company, announced a $100,000 Industrial Research Assistance Program grant, the appointment of Kevin Martin as Chief Experience Officer, and the expansion of its AI-driven performance tracking platform.
Jun 15, 2026
World Cup fever hits Toronto as first ever Canadian match draws global crowd
Visitors from Scotland, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Germany have converged on Toronto for the inaugural World Cup game in Canada, sparking both excitement and debate over pricing and organization
Jun 12, 2026