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TWEED — Ontario Provincial Police say a motorcyclist is dead after a crash northeast of Tweed. OPP say they were contacted shortly after 4 p.m. Sunday about a deceased male and his motorcycle in the ditch along Flinton Road. Police say the investigation is in its early stages and that OPP Collision Reconstructionist and Forensic […]

Since its last appearance in the MLS playoffs in 2020 under Greg Vanney, Toronto FC is on its sixth manager and has posted a league record of 35-88-38. TFC has finished 26th, 27th, 29th and 22nd in the Supporters’ Shield standings. Under current boss Robin Fraser, it stands 12th in the Eastern Conference — and […]

OTTAWA — First Nations in Ontario and the Manitoba Métis Federation say nearly $1 billion in federal funding went to a group they allege is fraudulently claiming Métis identity. The Chiefs of Ontario, which represents 133 First Nations in the province, shared with The Canadian Press data on more than 20 years worth of federal […]

CHESTER — Deandre Kerr headed home a cross by newly signed Malik Henry in the 91st minute to lift Toronto FC into a 1-1 draw with the high-flying Philadelphia Union in MLS play Saturday. Newly acquired designated player Djordje Mihailovic had a hand in the buildup to the goal, finished off by the two substitutes. […]

TORONTO — Toronto FC has signed Canadian midfielder Malik Henry to a first team-contract through 2025 with club options for 2026 and 2027. The 23-year-old from Hamilton has already made two appearances for the first team, signing three short-term agreements and making his MLS debut against New York Red Bulls on June 25. “We are […]

SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA — Provincial police say a 17-year-old boy is dead after a two-vehicle collision on Friday afternoon north of Owen Sound, Ont. Ontario Provincial Police say the crash happened around 5:30 p.m. on Highway 6 near Limberlost Road in the South Bruce Peninsula area. Police say the head-on collision involved an SUV and […]

TORONTO — Toronto FC will be without goalkeeper Sean Johnson when it visits the league-leading Philadelphia Union on Saturday. The 36-year-old ‘keeper, one of the team’s bright spots this season, is going through concussion protocol after taking a knock in training last week. “He should be fine by early next week,” said Toronto coach Robin […]

TORONTO — Djordje Mihailovic says he was drawn to Toronto FC by the opportunity to add to its winning tradition. Now it’s up to the MLS club to surround the star playmaker with the talent to get the franchise back to those lofty heights. With some 17 players on contracts that expire at the end […]

TORONTO — Ryan Dinwiddie isn’t overthinking it. The Toronto Argonauts (2-6) host the Ottawa Redblacks (2-6) on Saturday afternoon. The winner not only takes sole possession of third in the East Division but also remains within striking distance of Hamilton (6-3) and Montreal (5-3). Toronto can sweep the two-game season series with a victory but […]

TORONTO — Environment Canada says most of Ontario will feel sweltering temperatures starting this weekend with a multi-day heat event expected to bring a humidex as high as 40. The weather agency issued the heat warning on Friday afternoon, saying people can expect daytime highs ranging between 30 and 33 C and overnight lows of […]