Michael Hage’s overtime heroics deny Latvia a second straight upset, as Canada battles through a tense rematch and secures a hard-fought victory.

Day one of the World Junior Championships is in the books, and there is plenty of action and storylines to cover in this recap.

Canada and the Mercosur bloc of South American nations are aiming to agree a free trade deal by the end of 2026, as US protectionism spurs efforts by other countries to deepen cross-border commerce.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Saturday announced an additional $2.5 billion of economic aid for Ukraine.

Canada 2, Latvia 1 (OT): Michael Hage (Montreal Canadiens) scored a power-play goal 44 seconds into overtime, and Canada won its second straight game in Group B at 3M Arena at Mariucci on the campus of the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.

The change, set to take effect in September 2026, will replace the permit-based system with a telephone reporting procedure.

With the 2026 Winter Olympic Games just over six weeks away, Canada is set to challenge for another gold medal in international competition. Fresh off their win

Hockey Canada apologized after skipping postgame handshakes following a 7-5 win over Czechia in the World Juniors opener on Friday, Dec. 26.

The Canadian economy continues to display resilience despite US tariffs, with initial estimates showing a small expansion last month. But growth is set to be negative for the quarter, with economists warning of a challenging 2026.

Boxing Day is Friday, Dec. 26. Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated the day after Christmas in Great Britain and some Commonwealth countries, including Canada. In the U.K. Boxing Day was established as a public holiday during the reign of Queen Victoria.

Canada holds a narrow 1-0 lead over Latvia after two periods in their World Junior Championship preliminary round matchup Saturday night in Minneapolis.