Author: The Canadian Press

TORONTO — A fire that started late last month is still smouldering inside the walls of two Toronto highrise buildings. City of Toronto spokesman Russell Baker says the fire at 11 Thorncliffe Park Dr. and 21 Overlea Blvd. continues to be a “complex situation.” The fire, which is burning the combustible particle board placed in […]

TORONTO — Members of Canada’s Jewish community expressed anger and resolve on Sunday ahead of planned holiday events in the wake of a deadly mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia. Levi Gansburg, the rabbi at Chabad on Bayview in Toronto, says his synagogue will “choose light over darkness” and move forward with its […]

TORONTO — Canadian politicians and community groups are sharing messages of support after at least 16 people were killed in a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia. Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canadians stand with Jewish people in Australia and across the world in light of the horrific attack. Ontario Premier Doug Ford […]

BOWMANVILLE — Canadian Tire Motorsport Park has been purchased by a new ownership group. The new group is led by Peter Thomson with Chris Pfaff and Alek Krstajic as partners. CTMP is a multi-track motorsport facility outside Bowmanville, Ont., that opened in 1961. The existing management team and staff, led by Myles Brandt, will remain […]

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Baylor scoring leader Taliah Scott left the 13th-ranked Bears’ game against No. 2 Texas when her right foot turned awkwardly after she stepped on the foot of a defender making a move toward the basket Sunday. Scott was in obvious pain when she remained on the floor along the baseline […]

TORONTO — The rabbi of a Toronto synagogue says Hanukkah celebrations will continue as planned tonight in the wake of a deadly mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia on Sunday. Levi Gansburg, the rabbi at Chabad on Bayview, says his synagogue will “choose light over darkness” and move forward with its planned Hannukah […]

WELLAND — Ontario’s police watchdog is investigating after a 26-year-old man was shot and killed by police in Welland. Investigators said tactical members of the Niagara Regional Police Service responded to a call Saturday around 9:15 p.m. to assist with an arrest of a man wanted by Peel Regional Police. The Special Investigations Unit says […]

TORONTO — The rabbi of a Toronto synagogue says Hanukkah celebrations will continue as planned tonight in the wake of a deadly mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia on Sunday. Levi Gansburg, the rabbi at Chabad on Bayview, says his synagogue will “choose light over darkness” and move forward with its planned Hannukah […]

LONDON — Part of southwestern Ontario are under snow squall warnings Sunday as a winter storm continues to pummel the area with snowfall. Environment Canada says the area from Florence to London, as well as areas along the eastern shore of Lake Huron and the Georgian Bay area are all expected to see continued snowfall […]

TORONTO — Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers thumped the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 on Saturday. Vasily Podkolzin, with two, Darnell Nurse and Zach Hyman provided the rest of the offence for Edmonton (15-11-6). Tristan Jarry made 25 saves and Leon Draisaitl added three assists to give him 999 […]