Canada Loses Free NHL Hockey on CBC: What Happens Next for Fans and the Future of Sports Broadcasting Rogers Sportsnet will now air all Saturday NHL games exclusively on its subscription platforms, ending CBC’s 72-year run of free broadcasts under the iconic Hockey Night in Canada brand. The shift marks the end of an era … Read more
How the Benadryl Challenge Is Reshaping Teen Health Crises A 15-year-old Oklahoma girl is now brain dead after participating in the Benadryl challenge, a social media trend encouraging teens to overdose on allergy medication to induce hallucinations, according to NewsNation. The case has reignited concerns about the dangers of online challenges and their real-world consequences. … Read more
Canada has expanded its sanctions against Russia, targeting 162 individuals, entities, and vessels linked to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the new measures during the G7 summit in France, citing the need to disrupt the Russian war machine. This move builds on Canada’s existing commitment of $2.8-billion in military aid … Read more
Tectonic stress along Southern California’s San Andreas and San Jacinto fault systems has reached its highest level in at least 1,000 years, according to a study published in the AGU Journal. Researchers warn that this accumulation increases the likelihood of a major, multi-fault rupture, though they emphasize that current geological data cannot predict the specific … Read more
The scheduled opening of the $6.4-billion Gordie Howe International Bridge was abruptly cancelled Thursday at the demand of the Trump administration, just one day before a planned ribbon-cutting ceremony. The delay, which aims to protect the financial interests of the privately owned Ambassador Bridge, follows years of political lobbying by the bridge’s owners, the Michigan-based … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Iranian forces shot down a U.S. Apache helicopter patrolling the Strait of Hormuz. While the two crew members were rescued by a U.S. Navy drone and remain uninjured, the incident has cast doubt on a fragile regional truce, according to statements from the White House and U.S. … Read more
Amazon.com Inc. has set a new record for the largest Canadian dollar-denominated corporate bond offering in history, issuing $14-billion in “maple bonds.” This massive deal, which eclipsed the $8.5-billion record set by Alphabet Inc. just weeks earlier, highlights a surging trend of global technology giants tapping into Canadian capital markets to fund their expanding artificial … Read more
BMO Field, currently rebranded as Toronto Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has evolved from a $63-million project into a premier international venue following over $300-million in total investments. According to reports from The Globe and Mail, the stadium now features a 44,000-seat capacity, achieved through $146-million in recent upgrades designed to meet FIFA … Read more
President Donald Trump’s administration has announced new import duties of 10% to 12.5% on dozens of countries, citing concerns over forced labor in global supply chains. According to the U.S. Trade Department, this policy move targets 60 trading partners—including Canada, the UK, and the EU—that account for nearly all U.S. imports. The administration aims to … Read more
Nearly one in 10 mortgage holders in the Toronto area may face significant hurdles refinancing or renewing their loans in 2027 if home prices remain at current depressed levels. According to a Bank of Canada financial stability report released in May 2026, these borrowers risk falling behind on payments as they lose the ability to … Read more