York Region

OTTAWA — The defence chief’s office says a change-of-command ceremony for the country’s top military commander is set for July 18. Gen. Wayne Eyre announced plans last January to retire from the post. At the time, Eyre said he asked for his successor to be identified as soon as possible to allow for an orderly […]

TORONTO — Toronto police say a 23-year-old man is dead after an overnight shooting. Police say they were called to a condo complex in the North York area just before 3 a.m. Thursday for reports of a shooting. Investigators say multiple witness reported seeing two suspects shooting at another man. Police say when officers arrived, […]

TORONTO — Tilray Brands Inc. says it’s launching a new brand of premium non-alcoholic beverages. The Canadian cannabis company says the new brand is named Runner’s High Brewing Co. It is meant to appeal to those who want beer, but not the buzz that often comes with alcoholic drinks. The first three Runner’s High beers […]

BRAMPTON, Ont. — MDA Space Ltd. has won a $1-billion contract with the Canadian Space Agency for the next phases of the Canadarm3 robotics system. MDA is building the Canadarm3 which will be used aboard Gateway, a collaboration led by NASA to establish a space station in lunar orbit. Gateway is a key part of […]

TORONTO — The firm of the late architect who designed the Ontario Science Centre says the province’s decision to immediately close its doors over a problem with the roof was “absurd” and motivated by politics rather than safety concerns. Brian Rudy, a partner with Moriyama Teshima Architects, said news of the science centre’s abrupt closure […]

OTTAWA — One of the most celebrated acts in Canadian music history will not be appearing at Bluesfest in the nation’s capital. The Ottawa Bluesfest has announced Neil Young and Crazy Horse have cancelled several upcoming appearances, including their Bluesfest show on July 11th. Ottawa Bluesfest says everyone who bought a ticket for the July […]

TORONTO — Ja’Kobe Walter has been drafted by the Toronto Raptors. The guard from Baylor University was selected 19th overall. Toronto also has the first pick of the second round, No. 31 overall. The second round of the NBA Draft will begin Thursday afternoon. Walter averaged 14.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists as a […]

OTTAWA — A string of Liberal cabinet ministers declared they’re ready to get back in the saddle after this week’s crushing byelection defeat, though some suggest they have blinders on. With the summer barbecue circuit beckoning, members of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet fanned out across the country to let Canadians know about work they’ve […]

TORONTO — Sergei Berezin, who played five of his seven NHL seasons with Toronto and was a reliable scorer for the Maple Leafs, has died at 52. The NHL Alumni Association announced Berezin’s death in a social media post Wednesday. A cause of death was not provided. Berezin, from Voskresensk, Russia, was selected by the […]

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators believe they’ve solved their goaltending woes by acquiring Linus Ullmark, but unless a contract extension is signed over the summer this coming season will be an extended tryout for both the player and the team. Ullmark, who was acquired Monday from the Boston Bruins in exchange for goalie Joonas Korpisalo, […]