Author: The Canadian Press

TORONTO — Anglican Deacon Michael Van Dusen typically has plans for the Christmas season that do not involve a Toronto courthouse. Perhaps he would be preparing his Christmas Day sermon or visiting with family. But on Tuesday, he stood beside a painted banner that read “no faith in fossil fuels” and spoke to a small […]

TORONTO — In a year that began with the United States upending global trading relationships, Ontario’s economic development minister travelled the world in search of new ties and has zeroed in on the defence sector as a way to steady the ship into next year and beyond. The American-generated turmoil is far from over but […]

MIAMI (AP) — Scottie Barnes scored 27 points and grabbed eight rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors beat the reeling Miami Heat 112-91 on Tuesday night in the final pre-Christmas game for both teams. Immanuel Quickley scored 18 for the Raptors — who got their 18th win in their 31st game of the season. They needed […]

TORONTO — Rebecca Leslie scored two goals, including the game winner in overtime, as the Ottawa Charge rallied from a three-goal deficit to beat the Toronto Sceptres 4-3 on Tuesday. Leslie stepped into a wrist shot and beat Toronto goalie Raygan Kirk on a power play 1:24 into extra time to lead the Charge to […]

TORONTO — With the backdrop of a troubling losing streak, a fired assistant coach, and another protective press conference from general manager Brad Treliving, the Toronto Maple Leafs received a temporary reprieve heading into Christmas. Max Domi ended a 23-game goalless streak by scoring the winner and adding an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs […]

TORONTO — Unwanted by Toronto FC, veteran goalkeeper Sean Johnson signed with D.C. United as a free agent Tuesday. D.C. United said the 36-year-old ‘keeper has signed a one-and-a-half-year contract through June 2027. “Sean is an experienced and proven goalkeeper who has consistently performed at a high level throughout his career,” Erkut Sogut, D.C. United’s […]

TORONTO — Max Domi scored the winner with 8:25 remaining to snap a 23-game goalless streak and added an assist to end the Toronto Maple Leafs’ three-game slide with a 6-3 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday. Domi danced around Pittsburgh newcomer Brett Kulak for the deciding goal, a few hours after Toronto general […]

An investigation is underway after one person died in a shooting near the University of Toronto’s Scarborough campus Tuesday afternoon. Toronto Police Service says officers responded to a call about a person with serious injuries in the area of Highland Creek Trail and Old Kingston Road. Police say the shooting happened shortly after 3:30 p.m. […]

TORONTO — Veteran goalkeeper Sean Johnson has confirmed he will not be returning to Toronto FC next season. The news was not unexpected given Toronto had announced in late October that it was declining the 2026 contract option on the 36-year-old ‘keeper. But Johnson made it official Tuesday, saying farewell in a social media post. […]

TORONTO — The Archdiocese of Toronto says a Catholic priest in Brampton, Ont., has been charged with sexual offences and removed from the ministry. It says James Cherickal is accused of one count of sexual assault and one count of sexual interference, an offence that applies when the victim is under 16 years old. The […]