York Region

TORONTO — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Winnipeg Blue Bombers and B.C. Lions have all been fined by the CFL for exceeding the league’s 2023 salary cap. But none exceeded the $5.45-million cap by more than $100,000 so the selection order for the ’24 CFL draft April 30 remains unchanged. The CFL released the results of its […]

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index was up nearly 100 points in late-morning trading, helped by strength in the utility and energy stocks, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 97.10 points at 21,805.54. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 151.65 points at 37,927.03. The S&P […]

TORONTO — Brave is unbeatable is the theme for Canada’s Olympic team competing in Paris this summer. The Canadian Olympic Committee and broadcast rightsholder CBC unveiled the marketing campaign today. Nine athletes are featured, including sprinter Andre De Grasse and basketball player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Actor Michael J. Fox and singer Celine Dion are narrators. The […]

TORONTO — The Toronto Zoo says Jita the “friendly and determined” two-year-old snow leopard is pregnant. Jita was brought to the Toronto Zoo in January after she was identified as a suitable match for nine-year-old male Pemba, who zoo officials describe as playful and sensitive. Zoo officials claim it was “love at first sight” – […]