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World Cup’s 16-stadium plan enters final buildup
The 2026 tournament will be staged across Canada, Mexico and the U.S., with 104 matches, 48 teams and venue names adjusted for FIFA sponsorship rules
Montreal demolition rules face scrutiny after building burns twice
Jane Lu’s family sought to tear down a fire-damaged St-Laurent Boulevard building, but the city required a replacement project before demolition could proceed
Nenshi trails Smith as Alberta poll points to fading enthusiasm
A Janet Brown Opinion Research survey for CBC News suggests the Alberta NDP leader has lost ground since last spring, while Premier Danielle Smith remains stronger with voters
Why old-school landlines are ringing again
A Wi-Fi home phone for kids has sold out multiple batches, while parents and adults look for simpler ways to stay connected without another screen
Supreme Court to hear appeal in Churchill portrait theft case
Jeffrey Wood is challenging a jail sentence of two years less a day after pleading guilty in the theft of The Roaring Lion from Ottawa’s Château Laurier
Women seek to lift identity bans in Nunavut sexual assault case
Three complainants want to speak publicly under 2023 Criminal Code changes, but other publication bans may still limit what can be reported in the case
PWHL playoffs open with Boston-Ottawa, Montreal-Minnesota semifinals
The Fleet host the Charge on Thursday before the top-seeded Victoire begin against the two-time champion Frost on Saturday
Tumbler Ridge families sue OpenAI in California over mass shooting
Seven lawsuits accuse OpenAI and Sam Altman of failing to warn authorities about the shooter’s ChatGPT activity before the February attack in British Columbia
Toronto Sceptres fans press for team branding at Coca-Cola Coliseum
After two seasons at the Exhibition Place rink, supporters say the PWHL club still has little visible presence in a venue dominated by Toronto Marlies branding
N.L. health minister suggests lawsuit if Labrador medical travel delays continue
Lela Evans said people in northern Labrador should consider suing the province if transport problems do not improve, calling the delays unacceptable