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BACK TO 2026 · Canada
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The 2026 archive remains provisional. It records the Winter Olympics in northern Italy from 6–22 February, the three-nation FIFA World Cup in North America from 11 June to 19 July, and Starship Flight 14’s orbital flight on 28 September.
What happened in 2026?
North America hosts football’s global tournament
The 2026 FIFA World Cup brought forty-eight teams to Canada, Mexico and the United States from 11 June to 19 July. It was the first edition shared across three host nations.
The Knicks are champions again
The New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game Five on June 13 to win the NBA Finals four games to one. It was the franchise’s first championship since 1973.
Spain wins the World Cup in New Jersey
Spain beat Argentina 1–0 after extra time in the 2026 World Cup final on July 19.
Winter sport returns to the Italian Alps
The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics brought winter sport to northern Italy from February 6–22. Competitions used venues across Milan, Cortina and mountain communities in the surrounding region.
Firsts and new ideas
China leads a far-reaching winter Games
China finished first in the medal table as the Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics concluded on March 15. The Games ran from March 6 across venues in northern Italy.
Carly Rae Jepsen welcomes her first child
Carly Rae Jepsen welcomed her first child in 2026 with music producer Cole M.G.N.
Number ones and music in 2026
Chart positions belong to the country and chart named in each record.
Taylor Swift’s “Patient Zero” debuts atop Canada’s Hot 100
Taylor Swift’s “Patient Zero” debuted at No. 1 on the October 10, 2026 Billboard Canadian Hot 100.
Drake sets Canadian chart record with his 16th No. 1 album
Drake’s Iceman became his record-setting 16th No. 1 on the Billboard Canadian Albums chart in May 2026.
Prices and everyday money in 2026
Canada figures in the money of the time. Units and sources matter: these are not today's prices.
| Item or measure | Then | Unit and source |
|---|---|---|
| coffee | $9.54 | 340 grams Statistics Canada |
| domestic standard Lettermail, single stamp, up to 30 g | $1.44 | one letter postage Canada Post Corporation |
| domestic standard Lettermail, stamp bought in booklet, up to 30 g | $1.24 | one letter postage Canada Post Corporation |
| eggs | $4.95 | 1 dozen Statistics Canada |
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