Author: The Canadian Press

TORONTO — Sean Baker has learned the perks of Oscar buzz, but the filmmaker says that’s not what keeps him motivated. When his newest film “Anora” picked up the prestigious Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, its positive reception quickly became a groundswell of awards speculation. Could the rags-to-riches story of […]

TORONTO — Jade Kovacevic, a veteran forward who has scored goals at home and abroad, is the first player signing revealed by the new Northern Super League. The 30-year-old from Acton, Ont., has joined AFC Toronto, one of six teams scheduled to kick off the fledgling women’s pro soccer league in April. “I’m so excited. […]

OTTAWA — The House of Commons returns today from a week-long break, but it’s unlikely to be business as usual. Members of Parliament are slated to resume debating a Conservative demand for documents about federal spending on green technology projects. The matter of privilege has all but paralyzed House business as the Liberals try to […]

TORONTO — Ontario’s provincial parliament will be a hive of activity today, as the legislature resumes sitting following a 19-week summer break. The first day back promises to be a busy one, with Energy Minister Stephen Lecce and Housing Minister Paul Calandra making an 8:30 a.m. announcement, Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria introducing a bill aimed […]

ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — Ryan Roobroeck scored 2:14 into overtime as the Niagara IceDogs edged the Kingston Frontenacs 4-3 on Sunday in Ontario Hockey League action. It was Roobroeck’s second goal of the game for the Central Division-leading IceDogs (7-2), while Masen Wray and Ethan Czata also scored. Owen Flores made 24 saves for the […]

MARKHAM, Ont. — Police say they’re seeking at least one suspect after a man was shot and killed in his driveway in Markham, Ont. Investigators say they were called just after 6:30 p.m. Saturday on a weapons-related report and found a man with gunshot wounds in the driveway of his home. They say the man, […]

TORONTO — Wearing the Maple Leaf is a labour of love for the Canada Wolverines. It also comes with a cost, with players paying their own way for a camp and international rugby league test match against Jamaica in Toronto. English-born prop Louis Robinson dug into his pocket for a return flight from London. That […]

TORONTO — Justin Kent cruised to his first Canadian men’s marathon title in Toronto on Sunday. Kent, the 32-year-old from Surrey, B.C., crossed the finish line at the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon in a personal-best time of two hours 12 minutes 17 seconds to become national champion. Ethiopia’s Mulugeta Uma claimed the overall championship in […]

TORONTO — Toronto police say they’ve arrested a woman wanted in a fatal shooting last month. The shooting took place the morning of Sept. 1 in the midtown area. Police say they found a 37-year-old from Brampton, Ont., with gunshot wounds. They say the victim died in hospital. A Canada-wide warrant was issued for a […]

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Railway earnings Canada’s two largest railways will report their third-quarter results this week. Canadian National Railway Co. will report its results after the close of markets on Tuesday, while Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. will report after the market […]