Author: The Canadian Press

Ontario’s snap election is set for Feb. 27. Here’s what you need to know about casting a ballot. WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE? Residents of Ontario who are Canadian citizens and 18 or older can vote. WHAT DO I NEED TO VOTE? Those who are not already registered must add or update their information at […]

TORONTO — The last time Ontarians went to the polls, the province recorded the lowest voter turnout in its election history. Observers say they don’t expect a significant change in this month’s snap election. In June 2022, just 44 per cent of 10.7 million eligible voters cast a ballot in the election that yielded a […]

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced last night Canada will respond with retaliatory tariffs after U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed 25 per cent tariffs against the country would go into effect Tuesday, but the entirety of Canada’s plan to fight back remains largely unknown. Trudeau said Saturday night Canada will respond to Trump’s threat […]

TORONTO — Canadian artists behind some of the past year’s biggest hits will get their turn in the spotlight at tonight’s Grammy Awards bash. Albums from Beyonce, Chappell Roan, Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter all have homegrown contributors who are in the running in marquee categories. Toronto producer Nathan Ferraro holds three nominations for Beyonce’s […]

EDMONTON — What looked like a game on cruise control ended up with a wild finish and a sigh of relief for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who held on for a 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. After taking a 3-0 lead on first-period on goals by Matthew Knies, William Nylander and Bobby […]

BARRIE, Ont. — Kashawn Aitcheson’s second goal of the night, scored 40 seconds in overtime, lifted the Barrie Colts to a 7-6 Ontario Hockey League victory over the Niagara IceDogs at Sadlon Arena on Saturday. Carter Lowe scored twice for the Central Division-leading Colts (31-14-2-1), who trailed 3-2 after the first period but were tied […]

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Leevi Merilainen stopped 16 shots for his third shutout of the season as the Ottawa Senators beat the Minnesota Wild 6-0 on Saturday night. Jake Sanderson had a goal and three assists, Tim Stutzle and Drake Batherson each had a goal and two assists, Brady Thachuk had a goal and an […]

EDMONTON — Matthew Knies and Mitch Marner each had a goal and an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs came out flying and survived a frantic finish to record a 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. William Nylander and Bobby McMann also scored and Auston Matthews had a pair of assists for the […]

TORONTO — Toronto Sceptres captain Blayre Turnbull and her rookie teammate Julia Gosling picked a good time for breakthrough performances. In desperate need of a victory before an 11-day international break, Turnbull scored twice and set up Gosling for her first Professional Women’s Hockey League goal to push the Toronto Sceptres to a 4-2 win […]

Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford insists Ontario is not vulnerable during a snap election campaign he called as a trade war with the United States looms, but opposition leaders say he’s abandoned the province at a crucial time. U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday made good on his vow to impose 25 per cent tariffs […]