105.9 The Region
Ontario’s World Cup matches have come and gone with ticket resale platforms running afoul of a new price cap law but seemingly facing no penalties from the province. The law banned the resale of Ontario concert and sports tickets for prices above face value. It came into effect in April, well in advance of six […]
The family of an Indigenous boy who was killed by two Burlington, Ont., women while in their care delivered agonizing victim impact statements in a tense courtroom Friday before a judge sentenced the couple to life in prison. Becky Hamber and Brandy Cooney were found guilty in early May of first-degree murder in the death […]
Peel Region police say a man has been charged after they recovered nearly $1 million in stolen goods in a months-long retail theft investigation in Mississauga, Ont. Police say a masked suspect broke into a store at Square One Shopping Centre and stole valuable jewelry and clothing from several displays on April 30. They say […]
MILTON — A sentencing hearing is underway for two Burlington, Ont., women who abused two Indigenous brothers in their care, killing the oldest. Becky Hamber and Brandy Cooney were found guilty in early May of first-degree murder in the death of a 12-year-old boy, and of unlawful confinement, assault with a weapon and failure to […]
TORONTO — The Greater Toronto Area continued to see higher home sales last month compared with a year ago even as new listings slowed. With 6,770 homes in the region changing hands in June, activity was up 9.4 per cent year-over-year, while sales also rose 1.4 per cent from May on a seasonally adjusted basis. […]
Canada’s record-breaking World Cup run has captivated the country and spawned legions of new soccer fans, but most of them have not been following the men’s team around as loyally as Matty Alex. He has witnessed the team’s magical journey throughout the tournament, from their opening match in Toronto to their 6-0 victory against Qatar […]
CALGARY — Calgary Stampeders quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. threw six touchdown passes and rushed for one in a 58-36 win over the visiting Toronto Argonauts in the CFL on Thursday. Jalen Philpot and Dejon Brissett both caught two touchdown passes, Tevin Jones and Clark Barnes each had one and Quincy Jones scored a rushing touchdown […]
TORONTO — Toronto Stadium ended its tenure as a World Cup venue with a bang on Thursday night. All-time great Cristiano Ronaldo scored on a penalty kick in the second half and Goncalo Ramos put away the winner four minutes into stoppage time in Portugal’s 2-1 come-from-behind victory over Croatia in a Round of 32 […]
TORONTO — Portugal fans erupted with joy in the stadium, on the streets and even in packed Little Portugal bakeries as their team beat Croatia 2-1 in Toronto’s last – and most dramatic – World Cup match on a sweltering night. Thousands of diehard fans with dreams of seeing soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo lead the […]
HAMILTON — A boy has been found dead after he went missing from a Hamilton conservation area. Hamilton police say seven-year-old Nathanael Selambi was last seen in the Binbrook Conservation Area on Wednesday. They say he was on a beach near a floating inflatable playground. Mayor Andrea Horwath says she was “heartbroken” to learn of […]