Author: The Canadian Press

Loblaw is piloting a new ultra-discount grocery store in Ontario that promises to deliver even lower prices by stripping away even more frills. The first three No Name stores will open in September in Windsor, St. Catharines and Brockville, capitalizing on Loblaw’s existing discount brand known for its simplified, bright-yellow packaging and marketing. “The No […]

TORONTO — Images of cars and SUVs stranded in flooded roadways with water rising past their windows have flashed across news and online feeds this summer as the Greater Toronto Area weathered torrential downpours that caused havoc for drivers in certain areas. The visuals, and the stories of water rescues that have accompanied them, may […]

TORONTO (AP) — Both of Canada’s major freight railroads have come to a full stop because of a contract dispute with their workers, an impasse that could bring significant economic harm to businesses and consumers in Canada and the U.S. if the trains don’t resume running soon. Canadian National and CPKC railroads both locked out […]

TORONTO — Joey Votto was sad to end his comeback bid to play for his hometown Toronto Blue Jays, but the 40-year-old first baseman could not ignore that his game was no longer at a Major League level. Votto surprised the Blue Jays and their fans on Wednesday by announcing his retirement on social media […]

TORONTO (AP) — Both of Canada’s major freight railroads have come to a full stop because of a contract dispute with their workers, and businesses fear widespread harm if the trains don’t resume running quickly. Canadian National and CPKC railroads both locked out their employees after the deadline of 12:01 a.m. Eastern Thursday passed without […]

TORONTO — On a night Joey Votto ended his comeback bid to play for the Blue Jays, Toronto blew a six-run lead in an 11-7 loss Wednesday to his former team, the Cincinnati Reds. Highlighted by a five-run fifth and three-run sixth, the Reds (62-65) scored 11 straight runs after George Springer, Spencer Horwitz and […]

TORONTO (AP) — Elly De La Cruz homered and became the fifth player since 1901 to have at least 20 home runs and 60 stolen bases in a single season and the Cincinnati Reds overcame a six-run deficit to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 11-7 on Wednesday night. Spencer Steer hit a two-run home run, […]

TORONTO (AP) — Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz joined a select group on Wednesday night by stealing his major league-leading 60th base of the year and becoming the fifth player since 1901 to have at least 20 home runs and 60 stolen bases in a single season. De La Cruz stole third base […]

TORONTO (AP) — Former NL MVP and six-time All-Star Joey Votto announced his retirement from baseball in a short video posted to social media Wednesday. The Toronto-born Votto signed a minor league contract with his hometown team in March and, following a lengthy layoff because of an ankle injury, had been playing at Triple-A Buffalo. […]

TORONTO — Canadian baseball star Joey Votto is retiring. The 40-year-old first baseman announced his retirement in an Instagram post Wednesday evening. Votto played 17 MLB seasons, earning six all-star selections, one Gold Glove and a 2010 National League MVP award. After playing his entire Major League career with the Reds, the Toronto native signed […]