Get ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout rounds from June 28 to July 19, 2026
For the first time, 32 teams, including the top two from each of the 12 groups and the eight best third-place finishers, will compete in a thrilling single-elimination bracket.
Round of 32 (June 28 – July 3, 2026
Canada vs South Africa (Inglewood, California)
Toronto is thrilled to host six matches and the FIFA Fan Festival™ from June 11 to July 19. The excitement begins on June 12, 2026, with Canada’s Men’s National Team playing in the first-ever men’s FIFA World Cup™ match on Canadian soil, leading up to a round of 32 match on July 2. Embracing the theme “The World in a City,” Toronto showcases its passion for soccer and multicultural identity, eagerly welcoming fans from around the globe.
Witness the breathtaking conjunction of Venus and Jupiter, the two brightest planets, as they shine together in the northwest sky after sunset. This celestial event creates a captivating planetary display, enhanced by the bright stars Pollux and Castor positioned above.
日落後，金星和木星這兩顆最亮的行星將在西北方向的天空中交相輝映，令人嘆為觀止。這天文奇觀將呈現出迷人的行星景象，而上方明亮的北河二和北河三則星更增添了它的魅力。
The Total Lunar Eclipse in March, coinciding with the vibrant Lantern Festival (元宵節), marks the end of Lunar New Year celebrations and symbolizes unity.
Wishing all my friends a Happy New Year of the "Fire Horse" on the first day of the Lunar New Year, Tuesday, February 17th, 2026. highlighting energy, ambition, and adventure.
Ontario is facing a significant cold blast, with Toronto set to experience wind chill temperatures as low as -30°C. As of Friday, the city has endured 20 consecutive days of below-freezing temperatures—the longest stretch in over a decade, surpassing the 2015 winter, which saw 32 days of cold. This harsh weather highlights winter's unforgiving grip on our region.
Lichun (立春) on February 4 signifies the beginning of spring in East Asian cultures. The start of spring sends away the green snake and welcomes the red horse.
喺東亞文化入面，2月4號嘅立春係代表春天嘅開始。立春送走青蛇，迎紅馬。
The February full moon is called the "snow moon," a name that reflects the heavy snowfall commonly seen at this time of year.
A significant historic winter storm swept across North America, breaking records in southern Ontario on Sunday. Toronto and the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) are preparing for a severe winter storm.
Toronto-Pearson Airport recorded 42 cm of snow by 8:00 p.m., setting a new single-day snowfall record since records began in 1938.
The formation of the longest icicle occurs during a deep freeze at minus 18°C, showcasing the incredible power of nature's extreme temperatures.
A winter storm hit the Greater Toronto Area on Thursday, leading to highway accidents, school closures, and transit delays. A snowfall accumulation of up to 40cm.
冬季風暴喺星期四嚴重影響咗大多倫多地區，導致多宗公路意外、學校關閉同重大嘅交通延誤。高達40厘米嘅降雪。
Korean Singer/Actress IU (Lee
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received consecutive acting awards from major award ceremonies in 2025.
The 2025 Blue Dragon Awards
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Wishing all our readers a joyful holiday season, regardless of the celebration. New Year's Day marks another anniversary for our blog.
A national ceremony pays tribute to the courageous men and women who served as Canada’s war veterans.
For the first time in over 50 years, Toronto recorded its earliest snowfall of more than 5 cm on November 9. This significant accumulation underscores a remarkable shift in our winter weather patterns.
The brightest Super Hunter's Moon of 2025 will occur on November 5-6. It will be the year's closest and largest supermoon, as well as the second of four consecutive supermoons.
2025年，感恩節將會係一個歡樂嘅慶祝活動，標誌住北半球秋天豐收嘅結束。
The full moon on October 6-7, 2025, will be a Harvest Moon and the first supermoon of that year. This Harvest Moon will appear larger, brighter, and earlier than usual.
2025年10月6日至7日的滿月將是豐收月，也是當年的首個超級月亮。這次的豐收月將比往年更大、更亮、更早出現。
At 6 AM on a Friday, just before sunrise, a stunning sky scene unfolds in the east. As twilight begins to brighten, a thin Waning Crescent Moon appears very close to the brilliant planet Venus, with the star Regulus nearby. An amazing close alignment of Venus, the Moon, and Regulus on September 19th, 2025
週五清晨6時日出之前, 隨著暮色漸亮, 東方將呈現一幅美麗的夜空景象。一彎纖細的殘月與明亮的金星非常接近, 軒轅十四也近在咫尺.
金星, 月亮和軒轅十四的連珠景象令人驚嘆.
On the morning of September 16th, before dawn, the Waning Crescent Moon will be positioned between the bright planet Jupiter and the twin stars of Castor and Pollux
9月16日早晨, 殘月將位於木星和雙子星北河二和北河三之間，明亮的南河三位於附近
September's Corn Moon shone brightly during a total lunar eclipse, captivating stargazers worldwide. However, in Canada, the Moon will be on the opposite side of the Earth, making this September's eclipse invisible from our perspective.
We had the chance to witness a Total Lunar Eclipse earlier this year in March 2025.
Experience the thrill of North America's oldest air show, happening from August 30 to September 1, 2025, during the Labour Day Weekend.
Experience the awe-inspiring spectacle of Mars and Venus, the two brightest planets, gracing the eastern sky just before sunrise on Chinese Valentine's Day (Qixi 七夕). This enchanting moment coincides with the Qixi Festival, a celebration that honours the annual reunion of Zhinü (織女) and Niulang (牛郎) from Chinese mythology.
感受火星和金星這兩顆最明亮的行星, 在七夕節日出前閃耀東方夜空的壯麗景象。這令人心馳神往的時刻恰逢七夕節，七夕節是慶祝中國神話傳說中織女與牛郎一年一度團聚的節日。
In the early morning hours on August 19, the 16% Waning Crescent Moon hangs near Jupiter with Venus shining nearby.
Although the two planets, Venus and Jupiter, are now slowly drifting apart, they remain relatively close to each other from day to day
The full moon in August occurs on the night of August 8-9 and is known as the Sturgeon Moon
For an entire week, wildfire smoke has hung over Toronto, creating an unsettling haze that obscures the sun and moon. The once-clear skies have become a smoky veil, significantly diminishing visibility and casting a pall over the city.
整整一周，山火煙霧籠罩多倫多上空，形成令人不安的霧霾，遮蔽了陽光; 月亮。曾經晴朗的天空變成了一層煙霧瀰漫的面紗，能見度顯著下降，給這座城市蒙上了一層陰影。
