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- Oct 9
Prince Harry says depression followed 2019 Canada break and adrenaline crash
Prince Harry told a MasterClass grief course that a low followed his 2019 break in Canada, lasting about two weeks after an adrenaline crash. He also said he did not cry for nearly two decades after his mother, Princess Diana, died in 1997.
- Oct 7
Chicago Fire defeat Western Conference leaders Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1
Goals from Jonathan Bamba, Philip Zinckernagel, and Maren Haile-Selassie secured three points for Chicago Fire at Soldier Field, lifting the club to fourth in the Eastern Conference.
- Oct 6
Permanent standard time offers greater health benefits than daylight saving time, study finds
A Canadian medical review warns that permanent daylight saving time disrupts circadian rhythms and sleep, urging governments to keep standard time if clock changes end.
- Oct 3
Metallica launches 24-show Life Burns Faster residency at Las Vegas Sphere
The band kicked off its 24-show Life Burns Faster residency on October 1, 2026, performing rare setlist selections across the venue's 160,000-square-foot screen.
- Oct 1
Canada fast-tracks C$40B Pacific Link oil pipeline to reduce export reliance on US
Prime Minister Mark Carney designated the 1,250-kilometer Pacific Link crude pipeline a project of national interest, seeking to double non-US exports and ease tensions with Alberta.
- Sep 30
Two dead and two injured after truck strikes pedestrians outside British Columbia mall
A driver experiencing a suspected medical episode crashed a pickup truck into four pedestrians near a reconciliation event at Tsawwassen Mills south of Vancouver on Wednesday.
- Sep 22
UBS Bubble Index Ranks Zurich and Tokyo at Highest Real Estate Risk Worldwide
Zurich and Tokyo pose the highest real estate bubble risks among 23 global financial centres analyzed in the 2026 UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index, as high purchase prices diverge sharply from local incomes and rental yields.
- Aug 27
Apple and Google Rename Lake Ontario to Lake America on US Maps Following Trump Order
Apple and Google have changed Lake Ontario to Lake America on digital maps for U.S. users following an executive order by President Donald Trump amid a tariff dispute with Canada.
- Aug 18
Amsterdam police release video to identify stroke patient known only as Lucky or Chris the Canadian
Dutch investigators are seeking public help to identify a care home resident who collapsed in Amsterdam on 10 May 2023, leaving him able to speak only two English words.
- Aug 18
Canada and US trade dispute escalates after $20 billion tariff clash and auto sector demands
Canadian officials insist any future bilateral trade pact must protect domestic automotive manufacturing and cultural policies following reciprocal $20 billion tariff actions.
- Aug 8
Medical examiner rules NBA's Brandon Clarke died accidentally from heroin and cocaine effects
The Los Angeles County medical examiner ruled on Friday that Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died accidentally on May 11 from the effects of heroin and cocaine, with prescription medications as a contributing factor.
- Aug 2
Infantino's World Cup rights sale collapses, successors line up for 2027 FIFA vote
Gianni Infantino withdrew his plan to sell World Cup rights to private investors after a backlash from confederations, and speculation is mounting over who will challenge him at the FIFA Congress in March 2027.
- Jul 29
FIFA denounces 'concerted effort' to undermine Infantino as confederations split over World Cup sale plan
FIFA has accused critics of a 'concerted and ongoing effort' to undermine President Gianni Infantino, as the body confronts its deepest crisis over a secret plan to sell World Cup rights that was revealed in media reports and abandoned after three confederations holding 136 of 211 votes opposed it.
- Jul 15
Canadian wildfire smoke chokes US Midwest and East Coast, triggering hazardous air alerts
Thick smoke from over 800 Canadian wildfires has shrouded cities from Chicago to Washington, D.C., pushing air quality to hazardous levels and disrupting daily life, with the FIFA World Cup final also under watch.
- Jul 14
Lewandowski joins Chicago Fire on two-year deal, puts Poland future on hold
The Polish striker, 37, was introduced on Tuesday after signing a two-year contract and could debut Thursday against Vancouver Whitecaps. He said he will decide on his international future after settling in the United States.
- Jul 11
Trump drops blockade threat as US, Canada strike toll deal on $4.7bn Gordie Howe bridge, set for July 27 opening
The 4.7-billion-dollar Gordie Howe International Bridge will open on July 27 after the US secured 50% of tolls and a veto on increases, ending an impasse begun by Donald Trump's blockade threat in February.
- Jul 9
Robert Lewandowski set for Chicago Fire debut on July 17 after press conference and first training
Robert Lewandowski will hold a press conference on July 14 and could make his MLS debut for Chicago Fire against Vancouver Whitecaps three days later.
- Jul 8
Taylor Swift earns five Emmy nominations for Eras Tour film as Summer House breaks through
Taylor Swift received five Primetime Emmy nominations on Wednesday for her Eras Tour concert film, while Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show set a record and Bravo's Summer House earned its first nod.
- Jul 8
Argentina roar back from 2-0 down to beat Egypt, Switzerland edge Colombia on penalties to reach World Cup quarterfinals
Lionel Messi orchestrated a dramatic 3-2 comeback after Argentina trailed Egypt by two goals with 11 minutes left, while Switzerland needed penalties to get past Colombia and set up a last-eight meeting with the defending champions.
- Jul 8
Switzerland reaches World Cup quarterfinals with penalty win over Colombia, faces Argentina next
Switzerland booked its place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals after a tense 0-0 draw and 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Colombia in Vancouver. The win sets up a clash with Argentina and Lionel Messi on 12 July.
