Author: The Canadian Press

TORONTO — An Ontario judge rejected a Hudson’s Bay restructuring agreement Saturday evening, increasing the likelihood that lenders may seek to push the company into receivership. In a written decision issued Saturday, Ontario Superior Court judge Peter Osborne said he declined to approve the agreement because it is “neither necessary nor appropriate at this time.” […]

OTTAWA — As the 2025 federal election campaign begins its second week, U.S. President Donald Trump and another round of tariffs expected on April 2 could again sidetrack most of Canada’s political discourse. But making almost as much noise thus far have been the growing grumbles out of Conservative circles about Leader Pierre Poilievre’s messaging […]

WINDSOR, Ont. — Noah Morneau had three goals and an assist as the Windsor Spitfires whipped the visiting Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds 7-1 in Ontario Hockey League playoff action on Saturday at the WFCU Centre. A-J Spellacy, Carter Hicks, Liam Greentree and Ethan Garden also scored for the Spitfires, who won Thursday’s opener in the […]

TORONTO — An Ontario judge has rejected a proposed Hudson’s Bay restructuring agreement that would have given the retailer more runway to save the six stores not being liquidated, even as the retailer’s creditors are circling closer. In his decision, Ontario Superior Court judge Peter Osborne writes that the proposal is neither necessary nor appropriate. […]

TORONTO — Max Scherzer is, well, mad. The 40-year-old surefire Hall of Famer hoped to be a contributor for the Blue Jays when he signed a one-year, US$15.5 million contract with Toronto on Feb. 4. But lingering discomfort in his thumb hampered his ability to get ready during spring training and led to a strained […]

TORONTO (AP) — Following a four-match losing streak, Toronto FC ended its skid and played its way to a scoreless draw against the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday. Toronto (0-4-2) proved scrappy against a Whitecaps team (4-1-1) that entered the game with a Western Conference leading 10 goals scored. Meanwhile, Toronto has struggled defensively giving up […]

TORONTO (AP) — Jordan Westburg hit two solo homers for his first career multihomer game, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-5 on Saturday. Colton Cowser also connected for Baltimore, and Ramón Urías hit a three-run double. The Orioles finished with 12 hits after they had three in Friday’s 8-2 loss. Three-time […]

TORONTO — Jordan Westburg had two home runs for the first multihomer game of his career as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-5 on Saturday. Colton Cowser and Westburg had home runs in the first inning for an early Baltimore (2-1) lead and then Westburg had another solo shot in the seventh […]

TORONTO — Tens of thousands of Ontarians went without power on Saturday as an ice storm pummeled parts of the province and threatened to hit even more . A map from Hydro One, the provincial utility, showed more than 80,000 customers were in the dark Saturday afternoon because of outages concentrated in cottage country, from […]

TORONTO (AP) — Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer left his debut start with the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday because of soreness in his right lat muscle. Facing Baltimore, Scherzer allowed two runs and three hits, including two solo home runs. He threw 45 pitches in three innings, 28 for strikes. Scherzer struck […]