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Switzerland tops group with win over Canada

June 24, 2026 Reported by AI Image generated by AI

Switzerland defeated co-hosts Canada 2-1 on Wednesday to finish first in World Cup Group B. The result sends Canada to Los Angeles for the round of 32 instead of staying in Vancouver.

Police officer and civilian killed in Montreal shooting

Two people, including a police officer, were killed in a shooting Monday in Montreal. The suspect was also killed by police, and another officer was seriously wounded.

Canada defeats Qatar 6-0 in World Cup group match

June 18, 2026 Reported by AI

Jonathan David scored a hat-trick as Canada beat Qatar 6-0 in Vancouver for their first ever World Cup win.

Sports

Canada earn first World Cup point in 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina

Entertainment

Canadian artists welcome 2026 FIFA World Cup to Toronto

Politics

Canada moves Bill C-9 ‘Combatting Hate Act’ toward final passage, expanding hate-related Criminal Code offences

Canada introduces bill banning social media for under 16s

Canada has introduced legislation that would prohibit anyone under 16 from having social media accounts. The Safe Social Media Act also sets new rules for platforms and AI chatbots.

Air Canada pilot charged with flying without valid license

June 10, 2026 Reported by AI

A former Air Canada pilot has been charged with operating more than 900 flights without the required license over 16 years.

Canada to amend Bill C-22 encryption and metadata rules

The Canadian government has pledged changes to Bill C-22 in response to criticism from technology companies over its encryption and metadata provisions. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree confirmed the adjustments while maintaining that the legislation remains necessary.

Alina Fernández declines to weigh in on rumor linking Justin Trudeau to Fidel Castro

May 27, 2026 Reported by AI Fact checked

Alina Fernández, the exiled daughter of Fidel Castro, said she would not pursue or amplify a long-running conspiracy theory that former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau is her half-brother, after being asked about it on NewsNation’s “Katie Pavlich Tonight.”

June 18, 2026 01:23