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Millions of Canadians tuned in to enjoy Canada’s historic 6-0 over Qatar on Thursday. But, imagine the point of view from three Vancouver-based surgeons.

Ismaël Koné out of hospital and his Canada teammates were so happy to see him

Canadian TV audiences are all-in on the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far. It’s not often that you see soccer put up better ratings than hockey in Canada, but the spectacle of the World Cup and an underwhelming Stanley Cup Final matchup between two southern U. S. teams created a perfect storm this year.

Canadian FIFA World Cup TV ratings just blew out the Stanley Cup Final

When Canadian midfielder Ismaël Koné went down with an injury in the 51st minute against Qatar on Thursday, all of Canada gasped.

Canada provides heartbreaking FIFA World Cup injury update on Ismaël Koné

Ghana will have to play its FIFA World Cup opener against Panama on Wednesday without one of its top players. Despite a diplomatic protest, Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey did not travel with the squad from its training camp in Providence, R. I., to Toronto on Monday after Canadian authorities denied his travel visa on Friday due to pending criminal charges in the U.K.

Canada won't let Ghana player into the country for FIFA World Cup

There was nothing but good vibes at BC Place after the first half of Canada’s FIFA World Cup match against Qatar. Cyle Larin scored, then Jonathan David put two goals in the net. It was all Canada after 45 minutes.

Canada's Ismaël Koné stretchered off the field after gruesome injury at FIFA World Cup

Kevin Bieksa stood up for his co-host on Monday night, but not everybody was a fan of his message. On Sunday night, prior to Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights, Ron MacLean, who works on Sportsnet’s panel alongside Bieksa, cracked a joke that many took offence to.

Former NHL referee calls Kevin Bieksa a 'kiss ass'

One of Hockey Night in Canada‘s most recognizable broadcasters got himself in hot water on Sunday. Ron MacLean has apologized after telling an offensive joke live on the air during Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Ron MacLean apologizes for offensive joke told on 'Hockey Night in Canada'

Is Mike Babcock going to be the next head coach of the Edmonton Oilers? That is a question that has been swirling around the Oilers ever since news broke that the team was deep in discussions with the veteran coach earlier this month. Initial reports revealed that Babcock had already met with team owner Daryl Katz and had spoken with some of Edmonton’s top players.

Here's the latest on Mike Babcock's status with Edmonton Oilers

The FIFA World Cup is welcoming fans from around the world to North America. That begs a question not enough people are asking: how many fans from visiting countries have been to a Costco before?

How far every FIFA World Cup stadium is to a Costco, ranked by distance

It sounds like Edmonton Oilers anthem singer Robert Clark is getting healthy after a cancer diagnosis earlier in the year.

Edmonton Oilers anthem singer shares great news after cancer diagnosis

It’s sounding less and less likely that Bruce Cassidy will be hired by the Edmonton Oilers. While Mike Babcock is expected to be hired as the next head coach of the Oilers, pending an NHL investigation, there are still some holding out hope that Cassidy could still get the job. The veteran coach was widely seen as the early frontrunner for the Edmonton job, but the Vegas Golden Knights have been withholding permission from the Oilers to interview Cassidy.

NHL insider gives bad-news update on Edmonton Oilers' pursuit of Bruce Cassidy

If they wish to do so, the Edmonton Oilers now have the green light to name Mike Babcock as their next head coach. After being denied permission from the Vegas Golden Knights to speak with Bruce Cassidy, the Oilers turned their sights to Babcock. The 63-year-old had last been fired by the Columbus Blue Jackets before ever coaching a regular-season game after it was revealed that he’d been going through players’ phones.

Coast is clear for Edmonton Oilers to hire Mike Babcock after NHL ruling

It was the biggest day ever in Canadian men’s soccer. For now. Entering their match against Qatar, Canada was seeking its first ever win at a men’s FIFA World Cup.

Canada makes FIFA World Cup history in blowout win against Qatar

It was a long road for Taylor Hall. Sixteen seasons after being drafted first overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2010 NHL Draft, Hall finally won his first Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes over the weekend. It was a tense Game 6 battle with the Vegas Golden Knights, but it was Hall who scored the Cup-clinching goal in a 3-0 victory.

Ex-Edmonton Oilers star Taylor Hall shouts out McDavid after winning Stanley Cup

This is the Canada’s third trip to a men’s FIFA World Cup. They didn’t win a game in 2022. They didn’t even score a goal in 1986.

How Canada can win Group B and play knockout round matches at BC Place

Canada’s first-ever victory at the men’s FIFA World Cup wasn’t without a few bumps in the road, despite being a massive blowout.

What Jesse Marsch said about Canada's post-match altercation with Qatar

The Canadian men’s national team won its first-ever FIFA World Cup game on Thursday with a six-goal thrashing of Qatar, but the most viral moment of the game became an unhinged sideline celebration from Canada’s head coach, Jesse Marsch.

Internet reacts to Canada coach Jesse Marsch's viral FIFA World Cup dance move

There will be no fans allowed to attend the Energy City Cactus Rat’s home opener in Spruce Grove on Wednesday night. The Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) board voted to allow the team to play all of its 2026 home games at the Energy City Metro Ballpark on Tuesday night, despite the stadium still being under construction.

Edmonton-area baseball team forced to play without fans in unfinished stadium

It sounds as though it’s only a matter of time before the Edmonton Oilers announce the hiring of Mike Babcock. The Oilers’ interest in Babcock is nothing new, as it’s been heavily reported throughout the month of June that ownership, management, and the leadership group of players were on board with hiring the 63-year-old as their new head coach. That said, they needed to get permission from the NHL until they were ordered to do so.

Timeline revealed for when Edmonton Oilers are expected to hire Babcock

The Edmonton Oilers management team have one key player on their roster that they’re hoping to sign to an extension. Just days before the 2026 trade deadline, the Oilers announced that they had acquired defenceman Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks. The 33-year-old fit in seamlessly and played a big role, averaging north of 20 minutes in ice time both in the regular season and playoffs.

Edmonton Oilers looking to bring back key veteran defenceman: report

Heavy rain continues this weekend, with total amounts of 75 to 150 mm.

Rain will intensify this evening with the heaviest amounts expected overnight.

Isolated thunderstorms are also possible throughout this event and may locally enhance rainfall amounts.

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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Some property damage is possible.

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Expect a day of partly cloudy with clear spells

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