York Region

TORONTO — A Toronto police officer who was shot early Thursday morning has died, as police search for a suspect potentially linked to other shootings, including one at the U.S. consulate in March, chief Myron Demkiw said. Const. Marc Pinizzotto, 43, was shot while conducting a search in the area of Black Creek and Trethewey […]

WASHINGTON — The United States’ top diplomat in Canada says when U.S. President Donald Trump says he doesn’t need anything from America’s northern neighbour, the president is actually looking for ways to collaborate. Speaking at the U.S.-Canada Summit in Toronto today, U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra says America has “a tremendous amount” of things […]

TORONTO — The stage is set for Toronto’s turn as FIFA World Cup host, and some government officials and advocates worry that the major sporting event will also spark intensified gambling advertising — and the public health problems that can follow. Stan Cho, Ontario’s minister of tourism, culture and gaming, is looking at further restrictions […]

TORONTO — Toronto police say one of their officers was shot in the city’s west end early Thursday morning. More coming. The Canadian Press

TORONTO — After an eight-year buildup, the Canadian men’s soccer team will soon play a FIFA World Cup game on home soil for the first time. Bosnia-Herzegovina will provide the competition Friday afternoon at Toronto Stadium in what will be a memorable day for footy fans and Canadians across the country. “I think the team […]

The biggest FIFA World Cup in history officially kicks off today, as Canadian host cities prepare for an influx of matches, international fans and cultural events. In Toronto, buzz is humming as Fan Festival programming, public watch parties and other activations take shape throughout the tournament, alongside final logistical preparations ahead of Canada’s opening match […]

TORONTO — As people from around the world arrive in Toronto and festivities marking the beginning of the FIFA World Cup get underway, health-care workers want to assure visitors and residents that there are key measures in place to help keep them safe. They have spent months preparing for possible threats — from mass-casualty events […]

Canadians may soon have a better chance of winding up on the cover of Time. The 103-year-old American magazine brand says it’s launching a licensed Canadian edition in partnership with Toronto-based ArtsHouse Media Group, the company behind Billboard Canada and Rolling Stone Canada. The new venture, called Time Canada, will combine original Canadian reporting with […]

TORONTO — As thousands of fans gathered beneath the Gardiner Expressway on Wednesday night to welcome the FIFA World Cup to Toronto, roots artist AHI couldn’t help but think back to his childhood playing soccer in Brampton. “It’s amazing. It’s a dream come true,” the Ontario performer said before taking the stage with Haitian hitmaker […]

TORONTO — The Philadelphia Phillies homered three times and held off a late push from Toronto as they defeated the Blue Jays 7-4 on Wednesday at Rogers Centre. Alec Bohm’s three-run home run in the third inning put the Phillies up 4-0. Kyle Schwarber extended the lead in the fourth with a two-run home run. […]