Author: The Canadian Press
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TORONTO — Blue Jays manager John Schneider was only 20 seconds into his post-game speech Sunday when he was drowned out by his roaring players and doused in champagne. His team needed a win on the last day of the regular season to wrap up the American League East Division title. Once clinched with a […]
OTTAWA — Shaan Kingwell, Brock Chitaroni and Thomas Vandenberg each had a goal and assist as the Ottawa 67’s knocked off the visiting Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds 7-3 in Ontario Hockey League action on Sunday. Jasper Kuhta, Spencer Bowes, Nathan Amidovski and Nic Whitehead also scored for the 67’s, who trailed 2-1 after the first […]
TORONTO — Alejandro Kirk hit two homers and drove in six runs to power the Blue Jays to a 13-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday to give Toronto its first American League East Division title since 2015. Kirk hit his first career grand slam in Toronto’s five-run first inning and added a […]
LONGLAC — Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a collision on a northern Ontario highway that killed one person and closed the highway for several hours. Police say officers from the Greenstone detachment received multiple calls on Friday evening about a collision involving a tractor trailer and an SUV on Highway 11. Police say the 28-year-old […]
The Ontario Liberal Party announced on Sunday the creation of a new committee as it looks to replace outgoing leader Bonnie Crombie. The party’s executive council approved the committee, which will provide recommendations on how to approach the leadership contest. Party president Kathryn McGarry says the committee will reach out to members to help guide […]
TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Hudson’s Bay The collapsed retailer is expected to ask an Ontario court on Monday to allow it to hold an auction for the royal charter that formed the business in 1670. If the auction plan is approved, bidders will […]
TORONTO — The New York Yankees keep trying to put the pressure on Toronto. The Blue Jays continue to rise to the challenge. The American League East rivals posted victories again Saturday to remain tied for the division lead. Toronto’s tiebreaker advantage looms large as the regular season wraps up Sunday. The Blue Jays’ 5-1 […]
TORONTO — Djordje Mihailovic’s second-half goal lifted Toronto FC to its seventh straight draw, a 1-1 tie with Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in MLS play Saturday. Messi, coming as advertised, served as playmaker on Miami’s goal and could have had a bushel of his own, had it not been for Toronto goalkeeper Sean Johnson. […]
RIDEAU LAKES — Ontario Provincial Police in Rideau Lakes say a 26-year-old has been charged with the attempted murder of a child as a result of an intimate partner violence and child abuse investigation. Police say officers from the Leeds County OPP detachment began an investigation, with assistance from the Leeds County OPP Crime Unit. […]
TORONTO — Ernie Clement scored twice and drove in two runs while rookie starter Trey Yesavage threw five shutout innings as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 on Saturday afternoon. Alejandro Kirk added a solo homer as the Blue Jays trimmed their magic number to win the American League East Division […]