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Hilary Weston, a former fashion model and Lieutenant Governor of Ontario who was passionate about helping women, youth and at-risk Canadians, has died at 83. In a statement, her family called her “a beloved wife, proud mother, cherished sister, adoring grandmother and loyal friend.” Businessman Galen Weston says his mother was devoted to her family […]

WINNIPEG — RCMP say two men died Saturday in a pair of separate drownings in an area near the Manitoba capital. Mounties say officers were called to Renolds Ponds, about 82 kilometres east of Winnipeg, after bystanders reported that a male swimmer didn’t resurface. They say a 70-year-old man from Ontario was pulled from the […]

With four world championship gold medals and a single bronze draped around her neck, Summer McIntosh is doing more than just winning on an international level — she is inspiring young swimmers in her hometown as well. On Sunday, McIntosh marked the end of her journey at the World Aquatics championships in Singapore with her […]

Police say they are on the lookout for a Ontario man wanted for murder after three bodies were found in a burned-down home. Ontario Provincial Police say they responded to reports of gunshots late Friday in Bracebridge, Ont., about 200 kilometres north of Toronto. Police say officers found one man dead and a home fully […]

Police say a 69-year-old woman is dead and six others are injured after a two-vehicle crash Saturday night in Vaughan, Ont. York Regional Police say the crash happened at around 11 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 27 and Rutherford Road. One of the vehicles was on fire when emergency crews arrived, but all occupants […]

TORONTO — Toronto police say one person is in life-threatening condition after a shooting in the city’s downtown on Saturday night. Police say they responded to gunshots shortly after 10:30 p.m. in the area of John Street and Adelaide Street. They say a male victim was found shot and was taken to hospital. Police say […]

EDMONTON — Tim White reeled in a pair of touchdown passes as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats continued their red-hot play, defeating the Edmonton Elks 28-24 on Saturday in a game that was delayed more than an hour due to lightning strikes around the Alberta capital. The Ticats (6-2) have now won six games in a row. […]

BRANTFORD — Police say two men are dead and two people were injured after a crash in Brantford, Ont., Friday evening. Brantford police say the crash happened at around 9:30 p.m. between an SUV and a sedan. They say lifesaving measures were attempted on two men inside the sedan, aged 19 and 21, but they […]

Wildfire smoke from the Prairies has prompted special air-quality statements and warnings across the country Saturday. Smoke from forest fires is causing reduced visibility and poor air quality that is expected to persist into Sunday for some areas, according to Environment Canada. The statements span across the country stretching from eastern British Columbia and into […]

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Nicholas Robertson to a one-year contract extension for US$1.825 million. The 23-year-old from Pasedena, Calif., scored 15 goals and had seven assists in 69 games for Toronto this past season. Robertson also had a goal and an assist in three playoff games for the Maple Leafs. […]