York Region

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats had quite the surprise for Brandon Banks on Thursday night. The Ticats announced that Banks, the CFL’s outstanding player in 2019, will be inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame this fall. It came during a stoppage in play in the second quarter of the ’26 season opener between […]

TORONTO — With Canada’s June 12 opener at the FIFA World Cup fast approaching, the transformation of BMO Field into a new-look venue called Toronto Stadium is nearly complete. Don Hardman, executive director of stadium and venue management for FIFA26 Canada, compared the process to the final week before moving into a new house. “There’s […]

TORONTO — A Toronto-area lawyer accused of advising the murder of a federal witness in an alleged international drug smuggling ring will stay out on bail after Ontario’s top court rejected the Crown’s bid to overturn his release. Lawyers for the Attorney General of Canada had asked the Ontario Court of Appeal to order Deepak […]

TORONTO — Toronto police say Chief Myron Demkiw is seeking the dismissal of an officer who was charged with sexually assaulting a girl under the age of 16. Ontario’s police watchdog has laid numerous charges against Const. Parsa Hazeri, including sexual assault, sexual interference, breach of trust and careless handling of a firearm. The Special […]

TORONTO — Toronto environmental advocates and local officials are criticizing FIFA’s move to ban reusable water bottles from World Cup stadiums and calling on the city to push back. The sports body changed its stadium code of conduct to prohibit bottles, cups and other receptacles after its previous policy had allowed refillable bottles inside. FIFA […]

TORONTO — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he has not formed an opinion on Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s plan to expand Toronto’s island airport. Carney says he wants to wait for broad consultations, which are set to begin soon, to conclude before deciding on the proposed expansion of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. Ford has […]

A northern Ontario First Nation is evacuating as provincial fire crews battle a spreading wildfire south of Timmins. Mattagami First Nation Chief Jennifer Constant and council members issued a mandatory evacuation order Wednesday afternoon based on the advice of the Ministry of Natural Resources. Officials say residents who have not yet left should head to […]

In his mid-twenties Sam Scott, who plays the drums, began hearing a near-constant buzzing sound in his ear, even when there was no outside noise causing it. Scott soon found out he was suffering from tinnitus, a condition that causes the perception of noise and can range from being merely bothersome to severely interfering with […]

TORONTO — Canada will host 13 games during the FIFA World Cup, with six games in Toronto and seven in Vancouver. Here’s a snapshot look at the six games that will be played at Toronto Stadium: JUNE 12 CANADA VS. BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA Canadian star Alphonso Davies is not expected to play in the team’s opener as […]

TORONTO — Toronto is set to host six FIFA World Cup games, including a Round of 32 match, beginning with Canada’s first group game on June 12 against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Here’s a look at a few visiting players to watch in Toronto. Florian Wirtz, Germany The 23-year-old is among a few stars who will […]