Sarah Mills: FIFA doesn't need empty seats during this World Cup
Sarah Mills says overpriced tickets means empty stadiums, so expect last-minute World Cup ticket sales with cheap offeri...
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B.C. nurses vote for strike, as union boss raises prospect of dispute amid World Cup
VANCOUVER - Members of British Columbia's nurses union have voted overwhelmingly to strike, with union president Adriane Gear raising the prospect of a dispute while "the whole world is watching us" d...
May 12, 2026
Quebec to invest $252 million in preventive health programs over five years
MONTREAL - The Quebec government is spending more than $250 million on preventive health care over the next five years in a bid to reduce illness and stave off rising costs. The government says the mo...
May 11, 2026
When it comes to private jets, World Cup influx will pale next to Taylor Swift
VANCOUVER - Metro Vancouver airports are preparing for the arrival of world leaders, celebrities and the ultrarich in their private jets as they descend for the FIFA World Cup, which starts next month...
May 11, 2026
'Final touches' underway at FIFA World Cup venues in Vancouver, Toronto
Hard hats and orange cones have been a frequent sight at B.C. Place for well over a year amid a flurry of construction. Now, with a month to go before the FIFA World Cup comes to Vancouver, the stadiu...
May 11, 2026
Summer Leisure Guide activity registration open to Regina residents on Tuesday
Regina residents hoping to sign up for swimming lessons and fitness programs in Regina this summer will be able to do so starting at 7 a.m. on Tuesday. The City of Regina's Summer Leisure Guide is ava...
May 11, 2026 (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
Blind side: Why World Cup economic impact on Vancouver and Toronto may never be known
VANCOUVER - Vancouver Foodie Tours is hoping to dine out on an influx of visitors for the FIFA World Cup, when soccer fans begin converging on the city next month. "We've actually custom curated the s...
May 11, 2026
Bleu, blanc, rouge dominates skyline as Habs fever grips Montreal
MONTREAL - Some of Montreal's best-known landmarks are glowing red, white, and blue - a sign that NHL playoff fever has firmly taken hold across the city. From downtown skyscrapers to the island park ...
May 10, 2026
2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders: Plenty of familiar faces return on offence
Consistency was the goal for the Saskatchewan Roughriders on offensive side of the ball heading into the 2026 season. The defending Grey Cup champions were able to bring back a majority of their start...
May 09, 2026 The Saskatchewan Roughriders will once again have veteran Trevor Harris at the helm of the offence in 2026. (Saskatchewan Roughriders/Submitted)
FIFA World Cup: Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette to feature at Canadian opening ceremony
TORONTO - Canadian artists Michael Bubl and Alanis Morissette will be among a star-studded lineup of performers at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Toronto in June. FIFA has announced separate o...
May 09, 2026 Michael Bublé hosts the Juno Awards, in Vancouver, B.C., Sunday, March 30, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns)
Emergency rooms are getting some relief during Habs games in Stanley Cup playoffs
MONTREAL - For some Quebecers, watching the Montreal Canadiens take to the ice during the Stanley Cup playoffs is more urgent than seeking medical care. Hospital officials in the Montreal area say the...
May 08, 2026
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Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list inclu...
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TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, May 16
WITH GUEST HOST TAMARA CHERRY 8:30 - On Friday, President Donald Trump wrapped up a high-profile visit to China. He prai...