Author: The Canadian Press

TORONTO (AP) — General manager Ross Atkins said a Toronto Blue Jays jersey with Anthony Santander’s name on it was “floating around our office” throughout the offseason. The outfielder put it on Tuesday when he was introduced by the Blue Jays during a Zoom news conference, a day after finalizing a $92.5 million, five-year contract. […]

TORONTO — Veterans Bruce Brown and Kelly Olynyk hopped off the bench to save the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday. Brown and Olynyk didn’t lead the Toronto scoring in the Raptors 109-93 win against the Orlando Magic, but they provided a much-needed spark in the first half. The Raptors (11-32) trailed by as much as 21 […]

TORONTO — After a slow start, RJ Barrett finished with 19 points, while Scottie Barnes was good for 17 more and 11 rebounds to help the Toronto Raptors handle the Orlando Magic 109-93 on Tuesday. The Raptors’ (11-32) offence heated up for 40 third-quarter points to win their third in four outings. The injury-depleted Magic […]

TORONTO (AP) — Scottie Barnes had 17 points and 11 rebounds, RJ Barrett scored 19 points and the Toronto Raptors overcame a 21-point deficit to beat the struggling Orlando Magic 109-93 on Wednesday night. Gradey Dick scored 17 points and Bruce Brown had 15 as Toronto snapped a four-game losing streak against Orlando. The Raptors […]

KITCHENER, Ont. — The Kitchener Rangers scored on the power play and twice while short-handed en route to a 5-2 win over the visiting London Knights in the lone Ontario Hockey League game on Tuesday’s schedule. Jack Pridham had a goal and assist for the Rangers (31-9-3-1), who led 1-0 after the first period and […]

TORONTO — Police are seeking a man who allegedly stabbed a dog multiple times in a Toronto park. Police say the incident took place near Yonge Street and Ramsden Park Road this afternoon. They say the dog was on a walk with its owner at the time. Police say the dog has several wounds and […]

OTTAWA — While U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on Canada is alarming enough, other measures he announced Monday after his inauguration could have their own implications for Canada. Here are five Trump directives that could affect Canadians: Pressure to scrap Facebook tax Canada implemented a digital services tax in June that applies […]

OTTAWA — The final report of the federal inquiry into foreign interference is set for public release next Tuesday. The commission of inquiry’s most recent public hearings looked at the ability of agencies and officials to identify and counter foreign meddling. The inquiry also held a series of policy roundtables to help develop recommendations. In […]

TORONTO — A man has been charged with dangerous driving causing death after a car plunged into Lake Ontario in Toronto on the weekend, leaving one woman dead. Police say they were called around 9:30 p.m. Sunday to Ashbridges Bay on reports of a vehicle submerged in the lake. They say the driver was able […]

OTTAWA — Groups representing U.S. businesses and big tech companies are warning the CRTC its moves to modernize Canadian content rules could worsen trade relations with the United States. They say the CRTC’s measures to implement the Online Streaming Act, which updated broadcasting laws to capture online platforms, could invite retaliation from the U.S. Those […]