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Canada’s women’s swim team

Canada’s women’s swim team performance at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore (July 11–August 3, 2025):

🏊‍♀️ Team Highlights

Summer McIntosh

  • Gold in Women’s 400 m freestyle with a time of 3:56.26, leading from start to finish 

    • This marked her first world title in this event and her fifth career gold at the Championships, tying her with Kylie Masse and Penny Oleksiak for most by a Canadian .

  • Fastest qualifier in women’s 200 m individual medley (IM) semifinals with a time of 2:07.39, earning a spot in the gold-medal final on July 28

  • On July 28, won gold in the Women’s 200 m IM, clocking 2:06.69, nearly two seconds ahead of Alex Walsh (USA) and with Mary‑Sophie Harvey earning bronze in 2:09.15

Mary‑Sophie Harvey

  • Made the 200 m IM final, placing 6th in the semifinals (2:10.19), then rose to bronze in the final (2:09.15) behind McIntosh and Walsh

🎯 Summary Table

Athlete Event Result Time
Summer McIntosh 400 m freestyle 🥇 Gold 3:56.26
Summer McIntosh 200 m IM (semis) Fastest qualifier 2:07.39
Summer McIntosh 200 m IM (final) 🥇 Gold 2:06.69
Mary‑Sophie Harvey 200 m IM (final) 🥉 Bronze 2:09.15
Politics, sports

Elbows Up

Canadians are a patriotic people.

While not always apparent, that patriotism has become louder in the days and weeks since newly re-elected U.S. President Donald Trump launched hostile trade attacks on his country’s northern neighbour.

From threatening tariffs on all Canadian exports into the United States, to Mr. Trump’s repeated statements that Canada should cede its sovereignty and become the 51st state, the challenges with the U.S. seem to have lit a flag-waving fire in Canadians.

On March 9, hundreds of people gathered on Parliament Hill in Ottawa for the “Elbows Up Canada” rally. The core message was simple: Canada is not for sale.

People hold Elbows Up signs during a rally on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on March 9, in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to Canadian sovereignty.Justin Tang/The Canadian Press

This rally was but one manifestation of a wave of pride and unity sweeping across Canada, as people choose to support their national economy by buying Canadian products (and boycotting American ones), and redirecting U.S. travel plans to Canadian destinations.

The hashtag #ElbowsUp has graced thousands of social-media posts, calling on Canadians to keep strong in this trade war.

Politicians, including outgoing prime minister Justin Trudeau, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, have vocalized the phrase, evoking Canadian pride.

sports

Canada Triumphs 3-2 Over USA

Canada Triumphs 3-2 Over USA in Thrilling Hockey Showdown in Boston

In a nail-biting clash that had fans on the edge of their seats, Team Canada edged out Team USA with a 3-2 victory in a highly anticipated international hockey matchup at TD Garden in Boston.

The game, filled with intensity and skill, lived up to the rivalry’s rich history. Both teams battled fiercely from the first puck drop, with Canada’s offense and USA’s defense going toe-to-toe throughout the contest.

The Canadians drew first blood early in the game, thanks to a quick wrist shot from their star forward, who was in top form all night. The USA responded, tying the game with a powerful slapshot late in the first period. From there, it was back-and-forth hockey, with each team exchanging chances, but solid goaltending keeping things tight.

The real turning point came in the third period when Canada’s special teams delivered. A key power-play goal gave the Canadians a 3-2 lead, one they would not relinquish despite a late surge from the Americans. USA pulled their goalie in the final minutes, hoping for a last-ditch equalizer, but Canada’s defense held firm.

With the win, Canada continues to assert their dominance in international hockey, while the USA will no doubt regroup, knowing they were close but fell short in a game that could have gone either way.

For the fans in Boston, this was a classic. A game filled with fast-paced action, stellar performances, and the kind of drama you expect from these two hockey powerhouses.