There's so much chatter about how the men's hockey tournament at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics is, finally, a return to best-on-best hockey. Read More

Freestyle skier Megan Oldham won bronze in women’s slopestyle on Monday afternoon at Livigno Snow Park, capturing Canada’s second medal of the Milan-Cortina Games. Read More

As thousands of hours of Olympic coverage from Italy are broadcast around the world over the next two weeks, memorable on-air moments — good and bad — are sure to occur. Read More

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A Hong Kong court sentenced former media mogul Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison, handing the pro-democracy advocate the heaviest penalty ever meted out under a Beijing-imposed national security law. Read More

“If Jewish students ever needed a secure path to Jewish education, we need it now more than ever.” That’s the basic argument that the group Grassroots for Affordable Jewish Education has advanced in court in hopes of changing Ontario’s unique school-funding situation: public boards, English and French, get funding, as do Catholic boards, English and French — but no others. Read More

The rapid changes sweeping northeastern Syria have produced a troubling result: the escape of hardened Islamic State (ISIS) fighters from detention facilities previously secured by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). This development, unfolding amid a fragile ceasefire, poses a serious security threat, including to Canada. Read More

There's been a fascinating shift in the political landscape in British Columbia, and the BC Conservative Party leadership race comes at a pivotal moment. The campaign of Caroline Elliot has recruited some Canadian political heavy-hitters and drawn a considerable amount of national interest, as well. In this interview with Rob Breakenridge, Elliott talks about her candidacy, the emergence and future of the B.C. Conservative Party, and the "critical juncture" B.C. faces after years of NDP rule. Elliot also explains her philosophy of conservatism and why conservatives should be willing to tackle cultural issues as well as fiscal and economic issues. Watch the full interview directly below. Read More

As the iron door of reality slams onto the toe of even the most fervent advocates of climate change action, the Carney government has walked back its electric vehicle (EV) mandate, which would have banned the sale of new conventionally powered vehicles in Canada by 2035. Read More

Even the most ardent Hamas-haters would find it hard to debate that the suffering in Gaza has been extreme during Israel’s two-year war to dismantle the murderous terror organization. But the conflict’s impact on the American people is far more difficult to determine. Read More

MILAN - From the streets of Milan to the mountain peaks of Cortina d’Ampezzo, everyone seemed to be talking about one Olympian. The International Olympic Committee took the rare step of shifting its morning news briefing ahead a half-hour just so everyone could watch her race; Snoop Dogg was at the course so he could see her in person. Read More

MILAN — It was a full day for Auston Matthews and one he’s not likely to forget any time soon. Read More

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO — Seeing your Olympic dream come to an early end is never easy — especially when you’re a Canadian curler. Read More

MILAN - A former Canadian women's hockey gold medallist might be able to help the current group prepare for the more difficult challenges that await them here. Read More

MILAN — The idea that Sidney Crosby would play as centre on his own line doesn't seem like it should be revolutionary, but with Team Canada head coach Jon Cooper handed a boatload of opens at wing, that's just what he appears set to do. Read More

The biggest event in American sports kicks off Sunday as the New England Patriots take on the Seattle Seahawks at a Super Bowl tinged by controversy over Bad Bunny's half-time show. Read More

MILAN — Last month, Canadian speedskater Ted-Jan Bloemen posted an advertisement on Facebook, announcing he was selling some of his memorabilia from the 2022 Beijing Games. His made clear his goal: “Support my journey to the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics by buying this Lululemon kit from the previous Winter Olympics.” Read More

Like good Canadians, Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant fought for their sporting lives Sunday at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Read More

MILAN — There is only one player on the Finnish men's hockey roster who is truly a defending Olympic champion in 2026. Read More

In the ever-evolving chase to provide viewers with the best possible camera angles and views, aerial drones have taken over the Olympics in a big way. Read More

The GM plant in Oshawa often feels like a mythical place. Long-time residents in the region tell stories of a time when it was a hub of prosperity for tens of thousands of families. They say, when shifts would end, there were so many GM employees that some roads would become one-way streets so workers could drive home in an orderly fashion. Read More

MILAN — Even before she stepped on the ice for her first game as a four-time Canadian Olympian, Natalie Spooner’s influence has been a force of irrepressible joy. Read More

And just like that, a medal is slipping away from Canadian curlers Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Read More

Iran’s foreign minister vowed on Sunday that Tehran will never abandon uranium enrichment, even if it means facing war with the United States, sharpening a tense standoff over its nuclear program. Read More