Author: The Canadian Press

OTTAWA — The prospect of another wave of U.S. tariffs this week loomed over the federal election trail as another busy day of campaigning got underway. On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to slap “reciprocal tariffs” on multiple countries — including Canada — in response to various alleged trade practices. Liberal Leader Mark […]

BRANTFORD, Ontario (AP) — John Davidson has difficulty remembering the last time Wayne Gretzky visited his childhood home across the street in this small city a couple hours’ drive southwest of Toronto. The modest home with a one-car garage in a quiet residential neighborhood remains in the family, but the Great One’s visits have been […]

BRANTFORD, Ontario (AP) — John Davidson has difficulty remembering the last time Wayne Gretzky visited his childhood home across the street in this small city a couple hours’ drive southwest of Toronto. The modestly plain house with a one-car garage in a quiet residential neighborhood remains in the family, but the Great One’s visits have […]

TORONTO (AP) — Washington Nationals right-hander Michael Soroka left Monday’s start against the Blue Jays in the sixth inning because of cramping in his biceps muscle. “I knew that was a feeling that shouldn’t be there, and I wanted to make sure that we were smart about it,” Soroka said. “As unfortunate as it is […]

BARRIE, Ont. — Matthew Virgilio scored 24 seconds into Monday’s game at Sadlon Arena to give the visiting Niagara IceDogs an early lead. That quick start appeared to be the only bright spot for the IceDogs over the next 40 minutes, who fell behind 5-1 and eventually dropped a 7-5 decision to the host Barrie […]

TORONTO (AP) — Andrés Giménez homered and scored three runs, Bowden Francis pitched six innings to win his first start of the season and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Washington Nationals 5-2 on Monday night. Giménez reached base four times. He homered in the second inning, walked and scored in the fourth, was hit […]

TORONTO — Andres Gimenez hit his third home run in five games and Bowden Francis gave up two hits in six innings as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Washington Nationals 5-2 Monday in interleague play. After his homer, Gimenez walked, was hit by a pitch, recorded his 100th career stolen base and doubled. Francis […]

TORONTO (AP) — Washington Nationals right-hander Michael Soroka left Monday’s start against the Blue Jays in the sixth inning with an apparent injury. Manager Dave Martinez and the team trainer came to the mound after Soroka threw a pitch to Toronto’s Andrés Giménez. The Canadian-born Soroka signed a one-year, $9-million contract with Washington in December. […]

OTTAWA — Party leaders are likely to receive several questions about Canada-U.S. relations during their campaign stops today, a day before American President Donald Trump is expected to impose “reciprocal” tariffs by increasing U.S. duties to match the tax rates that other countries charge on imports. Tomorrow, Trump may also reinstate economy-wide tariffs on Canada […]

TORONTO — The NHL and Rogers have agreed to a new 12-year Canadian broadcasting deal worth US$7.7 billion, according to The Associated Press. Sportico was first to report the deal and said owners would vote on it this week. The news comes as Rogers’ current $5.2-billion, 12-year rights deal is set to conclude after the […]