FIFA 2026 Highlights Canada’s Caribbean Football Roots As Canada prepares to welcome the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the tournament is expected to showcase more than sporting infrastructure and international event management. The competition will place global attention on a country whose modern identity has been shaped by immigration, cultural exchange, and generations of diverse communities. […]
Kingston to host historic Pan American Lacrosse Championship An international lacrosse tournament scheduled for Kingston next year is expected to place Jamaica at the centre of the sport’s development in the region, while offering a potential pathway to Olympic competition. From August 16 to 23, 2026, Jamaica will stage the Pan American Men’s Lacrosse Championship […]
FIFA Fan Fest to Showcase Toronto’s Global Spirit By Anthony Joseph Toronto is preparing to welcome the world, and at the heart of that welcome will be a dynamic gathering space that promises to capture the city’s spirit in full colour, rhythm and flavour. With just weeks to go before the first of six matches […]
Caribbean Unity Shines at Carifta Games By Lincoln DePradine At the political level in the Caribbean, specifically as it relates to Caricom and the recent brouhaha – of the appointment of the secretary general and the “invite’’ or “disinvite’’ of Trinidad and Tobago to a meeting in Nevis – there may be disharmony. At the […]
Jamaica and Trinidad officials join World Cup roster A pair of Caribbean officials will take their place on football’s biggest stage when the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins, marking a notable moment for regional representation in the sport’s officiating ranks. Oshane Nation of Jamaica has been appointed as a centre referee, while Caleb Wales of […]
Toronto Launch Era With Rice and Nurse The Toronto Tempo continue to shape their inaugural roster with a blend of emerging talent and veteran leadership, highlighted by the drafting of Kiki Rice and the signing of Canadian star Kia Nurse. Selected sixth overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft, Rice becomes a cornerstone piece for the […]
Building Diversity Awards Set for Transformative Return By Lincoln DePradine Perdita Felicien, the former World Championship hurdler, will be the keynote speaker at Canada’s leading construction industry event, the Building Diversity Awards (BDA). “We are delighted that Perdita Felicien will be joining us for what would be an exciting and dynamic speech at this events […]
Congo Returns to World Cup After 50 Years A dramatic extra time strike has carried the Democratic Republic of Congo back onto football’s grandest stage, ending more than five decades in the wilderness and leaving Jamaica’s hopes in ruins after a fiercely contested play off in Mexico. The decisive moment arrived in the 100th minute […]
Canada Celebrates Tour Brings World Cup Nationwide As anticipation builds for the FIFA World Cup 2026, Canada is set to take part in a sweeping national celebration that will extend far beyond the host cities of Toronto and Vancouver. FIFA has unveiled “Canada Celebrates,” a cross-country fan engagement tour designed to bring the excitement of […]
Toronto Celebrates Joe Carter’s World Series Legacy By Stephen Weir Former Blue Jays legend Joe Carter will be standing tall again — this time in bronze — when he returns to the SkyDome on July 29. Don’t worry, his playing days are over. Carter will be just standing… permanently. Recently, the Toronto Blue Jays announced […]
