The Aporia · Gemma Karstens-Smith

2026-08-28 · Toronto Star

Canada's women's soccer team looking to build in return to home soil: coach

🔮 “I think I’ve got a really good idea of what our strongest squad could be. assertive

2026-09-11 · Toronto Star

'This is everything': Former Lions defensive back Phillips cherishes wall of fame nod

🔮 The former defensive back was stunned to learn his name would soon be enshrined alongside players he holds in high regard, from legendary kicker Lui Passaglia and CFL Hall of Fame quarterback Dave Dickenson to record-setting receiver Geroy Simon and history making linebacker Solomon Elimimian. assertive

2026-09-18 · Toronto Star

New head coach Manny Malhotra brings intensity to Vancouver Canucks training camp

🔮 He replaced Adam Foote, who was fired on May 19 after serving a single season as bench boss. assertive

2026-09-18 · Toronto Star

Young players picking up lessons with rebuilding Vancouver Canucks

🔮 And until the team makes a decision on where he’ll play this season, Cootes will be calling a hotel near Rogers Arena home. assertive

2026-09-22 · Toronto Star

B.C. Lions sign former Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Chris Oladokun

🔮 The B.C. Lions signed both Chris and Jordan Oladokun to the practice roster on Monday in a pair of deals that will see the brothers play football together for the first time. assertive

2026-09-26 · Toronto Star

B.C. Lions climb CFL standings with 31-24 win over Saskatchewan Roughriders

🔮 The result saw B.C. win the three-game season series between the two sides 2-1, and could be the tiebreaker if the Lions and Riders finish the season with identical records. assertive

2026-09-27 · Toronto Star

Nono scores twice as Vancouver Whitecaps battle D.C. United to 3-3 draw

🔮 While the team remains atop Major League Soccer’s Western Conference standings after battling D.C. United to a 3-3 draw, the ‘Caps know they could have boosted the cushion with a win. “I think the balance in our performance today is not as good as it usually is,” said Whitecaps head coach Jesper Sorensen. assertive

2026-09-27 · Toronto Star

Rebuilding Vancouver Canucks look to set new foundation as NHL season begins

🔮 The Canucks will be looking for some of their up-and-coming talent to earn spots on the NHL roster this season, and for other established players to rediscover the skills that made them stars. assertive

2026-09-29 · Toronto Star

German great Muller isn't ready to retire, signs extension with Vancouver Whitecaps

🔮 The sprint season is set to run from February through May 2027 before the league switches to the international summer-to-spring calendar in July 2027. assertive

2026-09-29 · Toronto Star

Vancouver Whitecaps to play MLS sprint season at BC Place after extending lease

🔮 The Whitecaps will play another season in Vancouver. assertive

2026-10-02 · Toronto Star

Forge FC captain Bekker announces retirement following cancer treatment, ACL rupture

🔮 Kyle Bekker knew this would be his last season playing professional soccer. assertive

2026-10-02 · Toronto Star

Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks take lessons from high-scoring games

🔮 But I thought the first 40 (minutes) is what it could look like a lot of the time, and what it should look like a lot of the time.” assertive

2026-10-05 · Toronto Star

Canada men's soccer coach Jesse Marsch not shy about speaking his mind

🔮 Jesse Marsch knows he says things people may dislike. assertive

2026-10-05 · Toronto Star

New Vancouver Goldeneyes general manager embracing 'unique opportunity'

🔮 One unusual aspect about the role is that Izzi will be working alongside her predecessor. assertive

2026-10-07 · Toronto Star

Injured Ellis scores, U.S. blanks Canada 1-0 in men's soccer friendly

🔮 Guatemala will host the first game on Nov. 13 before the series shifts to Toronto on Nov. 16. assertive

2026-10-08 · Toronto Star

Surging B.C. Lions focused ahead of tilt with struggling Ottawa Redblacks

🔮 The Redblacks will have another opportunity to prove themselves on Friday when they visit the surging Lions (9-6). assertive

2026-10-08 · Toronto Star

'This is not a friendly': Canadian women honing identity ahead of qualifiers

🔮 Casey Stoney says the upcoming games against Denmark in Montreal and Toronto will be about testing the team’s mettle. assertive

2026-10-14 · Toronto Star

Best in the West title up for grabs as short-handed Whitecaps visit St. Louis City

🔮 Asked what Vancouver will need to do this time out to earn a different result, defensive midfielder Andres Cubas was succinct. assertive

2026-10-15 · Toronto Star

'We're getting hot at the right time': Time, confidence key to B.C. Lions' turnaround

🔮 Inside the locker room, there’s always been a belief that the team could achieve great things this year, said defensive lineman Casey Sayles. assertive

2026-10-19 · Toronto Star

Canada's new speedskating stars bring intelligence to sport, says five-time Olympian

🔮 Steven Dubois of Lachenaie, Que., took gold in the men’s 500m. Success continued on the World Cup circuit, with Sarault and Montreal’s William Dandjinou each winning the Crystal Globe as the best overall female and male speedskaters of the season. assertive

2026-10-21 · Toronto Star

Vancouver Goldeneyes unveil new jerseys featuring team's logo

🔮 Harvey and her teammates will wear their new jerseys in game action for the first time on Dec. 5 when Vancouver hosts the Seattle Torrent in its season opener. assertive

2026-10-23 · Toronto Star

Raymond scores two, Red Wings smother Canucks for 5-2 win

🔮 William Wallinder, Michael Rasmussen and Emmitt Finnie also scored for the Red Wings (4-3-3), while Victor Arvidsson and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard each had a pair of helpers. assertive

2026-10-25 · Toronto Star

Former Canucks captain Quinn Hughes set for return to Vancouver

🔮 Quinn Hughes knows he could get a frosty reception when he steps onto the ice at Rogers Arena on Sunday. assertive

2026-10-26 · Toronto Star

B.C.'s premier designate plans to speak with Whitecaps about future in Vancouver

🔮 Both the Whitecaps and Major League Soccer have said the team’s ability to generate revenue is limited, in part because it does not own its home stadium and that has made it difficult to attract buyers willing to keep the ‘Caps in the city. assertive

2026-11-01 · Toronto Star

Lions grind out 33-26 win over Roughriders in CFL's West Division semifinal

🔮 The Lions will travel to face the Edmonton Elks (13-5) in the West Division final on Nov. 7. assertive

2026-11-02 · Toronto Star

White's brace leads Vancouver Whitecaps to dominant 5-1 victory over Seattle Sounders

🔮 The squad will begin their playoff run at home against a yet-to-be-determined opponent on Nov. 22. assertive

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