Author: The Canadian Press

An absurdist Winnipeg-set fever dream and a millennial identity dramedy are among the leading contenders heading into tonight’s Canadian Screen Awards. Matthew Rankin’s “Universal Language” picked up five awards in the film categories at a ceremony over the weekend and will compete for several more tonight, capping off a multi-day celebration of Canadian film, television […]

TORONTO — When Hudson’s Bay began liquidating all of its stores and hunting for a potential new owner, Ruby Liu was determined not to let Canada’s oldest company disappear. The B.C. mall owner made an offer for the company in hopes of restoring it to its former glory, but when Canadian Tire was chosen (court […]

TORONTO — A month after Ontario’s government extended strong mayor powers to a swath of new municipalities, some leaders are promising never to use the measures — but a chorus of small-town councillors warn that local democracy is under threat. As of May 1, another 169 mayors in the province can now veto bylaws, pass […]

TORONTO — Second-half goals by Pep Biel and Patrick Agyemang lifted Charlotte FC to a comfortable 2-0 win over Toronto FC in MLS play Saturday. It was largely one-way traffic in the first half with Charlotte, with the wind at its back, in control on a sunny, blustery evening before an announced crowd of 19,406 […]

TORONTO — The feel-good vibe created by Toronto’s homer-happy offence was muted in a flash when Daulton Varsho went down with a hamstring injury on Saturday at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays hung on for an 8-7 victory over the Athletics but their concern was with their Gold Glove centre-fielder, who was scheduled to undergo […]

PHILADELPHIA — Canada’s Marco Arop crossed the finish line in one minute 43.48 seconds to win the men’s 800 metres in Grand Slam Track action on Saturday at Franklin Field. The Edmonton native, who won world championship gold in 2023 and Olympic silver in 2024 in the 800, has won all three 800-metre Grand Slam […]

TORONTO — George Springer hit two of Toronto’s four home runs in an 8-7 victory over the Athletics on Saturday afternoon at Rogers Centre. The designated hitter had a solo shot in the third inning off right-hander Gunnar Hoglund and added another in the fifth. Addison Barger hit a two-run blast in Toronto’s four-run first […]

RIMOUSKI — Gavin McKenna has played on big stages before. The Medicine Hat Tigers’ star forward led Canada to an under-18 world championship last year. This past winter, he wore the red Maple Leaf again under the bright spotlight at the world juniors. The chance to play in the Memorial Cup final — his last […]

TORONTO — A 35-year-old Toronto man is facing charges after allegedly approaching children at a park, making physical contact and asking them for their names and other personal information before committing an indecent act. City police say they were called shortly after noon on Friday to Earlscourt Park in the St. Clair Avenue and Caledonia […]

Two teens killed in a crash near London, Ont. just over a week ago were remembered Saturday for their contagious smiles that “could light up absolutely everything.” Hundreds attended the joint funeral service for Olivia Rourke, 17, and Danica Baker, 16, at the Walkerton Community Centre, along with nearly 1,000 who tuned in to a […]