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Industry Minister Mélanie Joly speaks during Question Period in Ottawa on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Industry Minister Mélanie Joly wants to build an aluminum rolling mill in Canada

Pierre Saint-Arnaud, The Canadian Press 3 minute read Friday, Oct. 23, 2026

Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says new federal investments announced Friday are a first step toward reducing the Canadian aluminum sector's dependence on the United States.

Joly, who is also the minister responsible for economic development in Quebec, made the comments in La Baie, Que., where she announced more than $193 million in federal funding for projects at four Rio Tinto facilities in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region and at the Alouette aluminum smelter in Sept-Îles, Que.

“The aluminum industry is much more than an economic driver. It is also a strategic industry for our country and for Canadian sovereignty,” the minister said in her speech. 

Citing the economic upheaval caused by tariffs and the unpredictability of the American government, Joly said that “in this new context, we must be able to produce more of what our economy needs right here in Canada.”

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FILE - Olympic Rings are pictured in front of The Olympic House, headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the opening of the executive board meeting of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Lausanne, Switzerland, on March 28, 2023. (Laurent Gillieron/Keystone via AP, File)

IOC shuts down 12 Olympic committees in switch to smaller expert advisory groups

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IOC shuts down 12 Olympic committees in switch to smaller expert advisory groups

The Associated Press 2 minute read Friday, Oct. 16, 2026

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The International Olympic Committee is shutting down 12 permanent committees focusing on issues like human rights and gender issues, saying Friday it will instead create expert panels when needed.

The streamlining and cost-cutting move leaves 19 committees in place. IOC President Kirsty Coventry, who is in her second year in the role, has already relied on appointing smaller working groups for key issues.

A review in March of “protection of the female category” in sports was allocated to an expert panel whose membership was kept confidential rather than the in-house commission for Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. That commission will now be shut down, as will the IOC Advisory Committee on Human Rights chaired by the former deputy president of South Africa, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka.

Other commissions being scrapped include those for sustainability, technology, athletes’ entourage and digital engagement.

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Friday, Oct. 16, 2026

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Adrian Wyld / THE CANADIAN PRESS FILES Winnipegger and Olympic bronze medallist Skylar Park was at the federal sport funding announcement in Winnipeg on Thursday. The taekwondo athlete said it ‘truly means the world’ to have both community and financial support when training to represent Canada on the international stage.

‘A generational impact from playground to podium for years to come’

Additional $5.4 million in federal sports funding to ease financial burdens, invest in athletes

Joshua Frey-Sam 6 minute read Friday, Oct. 16, 2026

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FILE - Andrew Liveris, President of the Brisbane 2032 organizing committee, Francois-Xavier Bonnaillie, Brisbane 2032's new chief commercial officer and Cindy Hook, Brisbane 2032 CEO pose for a photo, during the 2024 Summer Olympics, in Paris, France, Aug. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/John Pye, File)

Brisbane 2032 Olympics: CEO Cindy Hook to step down at end of 4-year contract

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Brisbane 2032 Olympics: CEO Cindy Hook to step down at end of 4-year contract

The Associated Press 3 minute read Monday, Oct. 12, 2026

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Cindy Hook is set to quit as CEO of the 2032 Olympics organizing committee at the end of her four-year contract this year.

Brisbane 2032 organizers announced Hook's decision in a statement Tuesday, a week after the official emblems for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games were unveiled.

“As CEO, I am proud to have built the organization from the ground up, set the Games Vision and Games Plan, designed and executed a clear strategy, created the brand narrative and launched incredible emblems, and driven early market momentum,” Hook said in the statement. “The foundations for success have been well laid. This is the right time to hand over to a new CEO."

Recruitment of a new CEO will begin immediately, Brisbane 2032 organizers said, adding that the timing would allow for a smooth transition from its planning and capability building phase into the next stages of operations, project and event delivery.

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Monday, Oct. 12, 2026

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International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry speaks during the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games flame handover ceremony at Panathenaic stadium, in Athens, Greece, on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)

IOC confirms India, Qatar among 7 bidders who want to host 2036 Olympics

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IOC confirms India, Qatar among 7 bidders who want to host 2036 Olympics

Graham Dunbar, The Associated Press 4 minute read Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026

GENEVA (AP) — India and Qatar finally got some clarity on Tuesday for their long-held ambitions to host the 2036 Olympics.

They are now in a formal contest with five other bidders, including one that would take the Summer Games for the first time to Africa. The International Olympic Committee set an Oct. 31 deadline for late arrivals to the contest.

India and Qatar have long been seen as favored candidates in a hosting contest the IOC aims to decide in 2029 by a contested vote of its 100-plus members. Those members include Nita Ambani from India's richest family, and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

South Africa, South Korea, Germany, Hungary and Turkey also are bidders in an open-ended process with the IOC that also lets them target future Summer Games in 2040 and 2044.

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Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026

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This image provided by the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee shows the emblems for the Olympic and Paralympic 2032 games. (Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee via AP)

Brisbane 2032 launches a cockatoo emblem for Olympics and Paralympics after an accidental leak

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Brisbane 2032 launches a cockatoo emblem for Olympics and Paralympics after an accidental leak

John Pye, The Associated Press 3 minute read Monday, Oct. 5, 2026

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — The cockatoo has won out over the kangaroo, the koala and the bin chicken to become the emblem of the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics — after a bit of an embarrassing social media leak.

It's now official.

Days after officials in Brisbane were forced to hold a hastily-convened news conference to explain the accidental leaking of the emblem ahead of schedule, the 2032 organizing committee held an official launch on Monday.

The Olympic emblem is the crest of a pink cockatoo, an Australian bird, with the color stylized to resemble an Olympic and Paralympic flame, and a shape to resemble the host state of Queensland.

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Monday, Oct. 5, 2026

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FILE - Former Olympic swimming champion Ian Thorpe, right, sits in the crowd at the Australian Open tennis championships in Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Melbourne, Australia. (AP Photo/Hamish Blair,File)

Oops! Brisbane 2032 Olympic officials are forced to explain early YouTube release of emblem

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Oops! Brisbane 2032 Olympic officials are forced to explain early YouTube release of emblem

The Associated Press 2 minute read Friday, Oct. 2, 2026

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Brisbane 2032 Olympic officials were forced to hold a quickly-organized media conference on Saturday to explain the accidental leaking of an Olympic and Paralympic emblem three days ahead of schedule.

An explainer video meant to go live after a planned ceremonial event on Monday briefly appeared on the event’s YouTube channel on Friday night. Screenshots of images and text soon circulated on social media.

Government official Tim Mander and Brisbane 2032 chief marketing officer Brent Hill suggested the accidental release was a pleasant surprise.

“This is the culmination of a really exciting week,” said Mander, the Olympic and Paralymic minister. "This is an incredibly exciting milestone as we head to 2032.”

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Friday, Oct. 2, 2026

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2028 Olympic torch relay to begin in Atlanta and travel through all 50 states before arriving in LA

The Associated Press 2 minute read Tuesday, Sep. 29, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The torch relay for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will begin in Atlanta, home of the last U.S. Summer Games in 1996, and travel through all 50 states, organizers announced Tuesday.

The Olympic flame will be lit in Olympia, Greece, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, before beginning its journey around the United States in spring 2028. The full route for the torch relay will be announced in 2027.

LA28 organizers say the relay will be one of the largest in Olympic history, passing through iconic and internationally renowned landmarks, stopping at major cultural and sporting events and hosting festival celebrations in select cities nationwide.

"Every Olympic Games begins with a single flame, and carrying that flame to Los Angeles is an honor and privilege that we’ll share with every corner of the country, as Americans in all 50 states carry the flame on its path to our Opening Ceremony,” LA28 chair and president Casey Wasserman said in a statement.

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FILE - Simone Biles, of the United States, celebrates after winning the gold medal at the medal ceremony during the women's artistic gymnastics individual vault finals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, on Aug. 3, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, File)

Simone Biles remains undecided about the 2028 Olympics, but the lure of competing in LA is very real

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Simone Biles remains undecided about the 2028 Olympics, but the lure of competing in LA is very real

Will Graves, The Associated Press 6 minute read Tuesday, Sep. 29, 2026

Simone Biles understands the constant speculation about whether she has one more run at Olympic gold in her.

Mostly because the American gymnastics icon is still kind of wondering about it herself. So much so that there will be times when the question wakes the 29-year-old two-time Olympic all-around champion up in the middle of the night.

“I’m like 'Oh my gosh, I don’t know what the decision (is) I should make, but I don’t necessarily have to make it just yet,” Biles told The Associated Press. “But I feel like it’s kind of in the works which way I’m leaning towards.”

After trips to Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo and Paris, the lure of the opportunity to perform on the world stage at home in Los Angeles in the summer of 2028 is real. Olympic teammates Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles and Jade Carey are already pointing toward LA. So is Katelyn Ohashi, a former college star at UCLA who returned to elite competition in July following a staggering 13-year break from the sport's top level.

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Tuesday, Sep. 29, 2026

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Waitresses pose for a picture prior to the opening of the 191st Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Sept.19, 2026. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Munich picked for Germany’s bid to host the Summer Olympics in 2036, 2040 or 2044

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Munich picked for Germany’s bid to host the Summer Olympics in 2036, 2040 or 2044

The Associated Press 3 minute read Saturday, Sep. 26, 2026

BADEN-BADEN, Germany (AP) — Munich will bid to bring the Olympics back to Germany for the first time in more than 60 years after seeing off a rival bid from Cologne to become the focus of the country's push to host a Summer Games.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier announced Munich as the selection at a glitzy event hosted by the German Olympic Sports Confederation on Saturday. He said it was a “huge opportunity for the whole of Germany.”

With the exception of soccer games in Stuttgart and sailing in the northern city of Kiel, Munich would stage the rest of the Olympic and Paralympic competitions.

Germany hasn't settled on when it wants to host the Games and is targeting a potential event in 2036, 2040 or even 2044.

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Saturday, Sep. 26, 2026

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Canada's Stephen Timothy Maar (7) spikes the ball against the block of Germany's Jan Zimmermann (17), Simon Valentin Torwie (33) and Moritz Reichert (5), in Volleyball Nations League action in Ottawa, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Canada men fall 3-1 to Cuba in Olympic volleyball qualifier

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Canada men fall 3-1 to Cuba in Olympic volleyball qualifier

The Canadian Press 2 minute read Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026

MONCTON - Canada's men's volleyball team fell 3-1 to Cuba in the final of the NORCECA Olympic qualification tournament on Saturday. 

Set scores were 25-21, 25-23, 23-25, 25-22, as Cuba earned the continental spot for its first trip to the Olympics since the 2016 Games.

Canada entered the match having defeated Mexico 3-0 in Friday's semifinal. The Canadians also finished runner-up to the Olympic-host United States earlier in the week in the NORCECA volleyball championship to earn a 2027 World Cup berth.

"It's super disappointing," Canada’s libero Landon Currie said. "I thought we came out really strong and all of a sudden, at the flip of a switch, Cuba came out swinging and we didn't really have an answer for them. 

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Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026

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Canada's Eric Loeppky (80) pulls back as he attempts to avoid a net violation after a block, in Volleyball Nations League action against Germany in Ottawa, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Canada one win away from Olympic men’s volleyball berth with win over Mexico

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Canada one win away from Olympic men’s volleyball berth with win over Mexico

The Canadian Press 2 minute read Friday, Sep. 18, 2026

MONCTON - Canada's men's volleyball team moved a win away from qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics with a 3-0 win over Mexico in a qualifying tournament Friday.

Set scores were 25-21, 25-18 and 25-13.

Canada will face Cuba on Saturday for an Olympic berth.

“We must just keep playing like ourselves," Canadian opposite Xander Ketrzynski said. "It’s just another volleyball game. 

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Friday, Sep. 18, 2026

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FILE - Golden medalist France's Teddy Riner poses on the podium of the judo men's +100 kg event in the team judo competition, at Champ-de-Mars Arena, during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)

French judo star Teddy Riner is aiming for one last Olympic gold in Los Angeles

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French judo star Teddy Riner is aiming for one last Olympic gold in Los Angeles

Jerome Pugmire, The Associated Press 3 minute read Wednesday, Sep. 16, 2026

PARIS (AP) — French judo star Teddy Riner wants to end his stellar career with a fourth individual Olympic gold medal at the Los Angeles Games in 2028.

The 2.04-meter (6-foot-8) heavyweight will be 39 years old then and, if he qualifies, it would be his sixth and final Olympics.

“Of course that's an objective,” Riner said Wednesday. “I think up until now I've proved that every time I take part in an event it's for the top step of the podium (for) the most beautiful of medals. If I commit to something, it's to win.”

The 11-time world champion was ruled out of next month's worlds in Baku, however, due to a lingering right shoulder injury.

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Wednesday, Sep. 16, 2026

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Sydney Sweeney poses for photographers at the Armani beauty event during the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Female athletes accuse Sydney Sweeney ad of sexualizing women in sports

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Female athletes accuse Sydney Sweeney ad of sexualizing women in sports

Carlos Rodriguez, The Associated Press 3 minute read Monday, Sep. 14, 2026

An advertising campaign featuring American actor Sydney Sweeney has sparked widespread backlash from female athletes who say it is sexualizing women in sports.

In the ad for the sports prediction market platform Novig, Sweeney appears with little or no clothing, covering parts of her body with strategically placed footballs and other sports apparel.

Many female athletes criticized the ad on social media and called it disrespectful to women.

“I can’t describe how infuriated I feel when I watch this,” four-time Olympic swimming gold medalist Ariarne Titmus wrote on Instagram. “How do we live in a world where monetizing a woman’s body and sexualizing women’s sport is still a thing?”

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Monday, Sep. 14, 2026

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FILE - A view of the Bellevarde course, at the World Alpine Ski Championships in Val d'Isere, France, on Feb, 1, 2009. (AP Photo/Sergey Ponomarev, File)

French Alps 2030 organizers appoint Vincent Roberti as interim president in governance reset

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French Alps 2030 organizers appoint Vincent Roberti as interim president in governance reset

The Associated Press 3 minute read Monday, Sep. 14, 2026

DECINES-CHARPIEU, France (AP) — French organizers of the 2030 Winter Olympics appointed an interim president Monday following the departure last week of Edgar Grospiron, a move that capped a period of intense turbulence.

The temporary appointment of Vincent Roberti was announced as an IOC delegation visits Lyon this week to inspect proposed venues following the relocation of ice sports from Nice.

Roberti was approved earlier this year as director general. French organizers said the project’s stakeholders adopted an amendment to ensure he can simultaneously perform his duties of interim president.

“This solution is intended to ensure the stability of the organization’s governance and the continuity of the organizing committee’s activities while awaiting the appointment of a new president,” they said.

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Monday, Sep. 14, 2026

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FILE - Edgar Grospiron, the head of 2030 Olympic Winter Games, delivers a speech during a news conference in Decines, France, Feb. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani, File)

Edgar Grospiron quits as 2030 French Alps Olympics chief amid setbacks

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Edgar Grospiron quits as 2030 French Alps Olympics chief amid setbacks

The Associated Press 3 minute read Thursday, Sep. 10, 2026

DECINES-CHARPIEU, France (AP) — Edgar Grospiron, the former moguls Olympic champion, has left the presidency of the 2030 Winter Olympics organizing committee, French organizers said Thursday.

Grospiron's decision to step down is the latest setback for organizers of the French Alps Olympics. A replacement was not immediately named.

Grospiron had been appointed only last year — after French biathlon star Martin Fourcade withdrew his candidacy despite being seen as the front-runner for the job.

Instability continued under Grospiron's leadership at the helm of an Olympic hosting project that started behind schedule when conceived in 2023.

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Thursday, Sep. 10, 2026

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