Author: The Canadian Press

NIAGARA FALLS — Zayne Parekh cut a slightly different figure. The Calgary Flames defenceman known for his positive, laid-back outlook seemed a little gloomy. Parekh was navigating his first full NHL season when he suffered an upper-body injury in early November. As the 19-year-old worked his way back to full health, general manager Craig Conroy […]

Noah and Olivia were Ontario’s most popular baby names in 2024, mirroring national trends that suggest parents across the country largely agree on favourite monikers. The Ontario government says Olivia clinched the top spot among baby girls for the 16th year in a row, while Noah was the most popular for baby boys for the […]

TORONTO — An Ontario man has pleaded guilty to half a dozen charges in a drunk driving crash that killed three siblings in west Toronto earlier this year. Ethan Lehouillier’s defence lawyer says his client pleaded guilty Monday to three counts each of impaired driving causing death and impaired driving causing bodily harm. Lehouillier, who […]

York Region police say a man is facing five years in prison and a 15-year driving ban after fatally hitting a teenager with his car last year and then falsely reporting a carjacking. Police say they were called to the scene near Martin Grove Road and Jackman Crescent in Vaughan, Ont., just before 11 p.m., […]

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed Canadian defensive back Redha Kramdi to a two-year extension, the CFL club announced Tuesday. Kramdi was scheduled to become a free agent in February. The 28-year-old from Montreal had 47 defensive tackles, two special teams tackles, a forced fumble and his first career interception this past season. […]

TORONTO — Steam slowly spiraled up from the trays of freshly cooked meals laid on a table at the corner of the sprawling basement room. Dozens of people sat around other tables, some of them eating while others took sips of hot tea and coffee as they laughed and smiled. A small group of servers […]

TORONTO — Toronto officials say a fire that started late last month inside the walls of two highrise buildings has been put out, but there’s no return date yet for residents as crews continue to assess the damage. The fire, which was burning the combustible particle board placed in an expansion joint between 11 Thorncliffe […]

TORONTO — Toronto Tempo fans finally know what their team will look like when they take the court in their inaugural WNBA season. The Tempo unveiled their debut home and away uniforms early Tuesday after keeping the team’s look under wraps for more than a year. Based on classic basketball uniforms, the home jersey is […]

Canada Post says the millions of Canadians who write to Santa Claus with their wish lists will get a response this year. A month-long strike by more than 55,000 postal workers last year meant Old Saint Nick couldn’t respond to letters, but kids were assured he would read each one. Canada Post spokesman Phil Legault […]

Four months, 50 applications, two interviews, no job. The story of 21-year-old political studies graduate Lauren Hood might sound familiar to others in her generation. “In my mind, after completing the four years and getting my degree, I didn’t think it would be as challenging as it’s proven to have been,” she said of the […]