York Region

TORONTO — The City of Toronto says signage for Yonge-Dundas Square was decommissioned earlier this month and signage reflecting the site’s new name is expected to be installed by the end of the year. An update on the renaming and rebranding of the downtown landmark is laid out in a document set to be presented […]

TORONTO — The Edmonton Elks selected Antonio Alfano, a defensive tackle from Lackawana College, in the CFL supplemental draft Tuesday. Alfano was the only player selected. By taking Alfano, the Elks forfeited their eighth-round pick in the 2025 CFL draft. The supplemental draft is for players who weren’t declared as Canadians in time for the […]

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index eked out a gain Tuesday, while U.S. markets also rose.  The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 2.79 points at 22,468.16. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 66.22 points at 39,872.99. The S&P 500 index was up 13.28 points at 5,321.41,while the Nasdaq composite was up […]

BRADFORD WEST GWILLIMBURY, ONT. — Police in a town north of Toronto are investigating after they say a man killed his wife and then killed himself in a case of intimate partner violence. South Simcoe police say officers were called to do a well-being check at a home in Bradford West Gwillimbury on Friday around […]

GUELPH, Ont. — There’s much for Cameron Dukes to learn as the Toronto Argonauts starting quarterback. But with an intact offensive line and veteran receiving corps, the second-year pro certainly understands the benefits that come with trusting and leaning heavily upon those around him. “My main goal here is never try to do too much,” […]

TORONTO — Craig Berube says the opportunity to help a team with a wealth of talent get over the hump in the playoffs was a driving force in becoming head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Berube was introduced at a press conference as the NHL team’s newest coach on Tuesday. He takes over the […]

TORONTO — Base metal stocks helped Canada’s main stock index climb higher in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 44.88 points at 22,510.25. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 80.07 points at 39,886.84. The S&P 500 index was up 7.68 points at 5,315.81, […]

TORONTO — A woman who got hit in the face by a scorching foul ball off the bat of Bo Bichette is about to receive 110 baseball cards with her picture on them, and a signed ball from the Blue Jays shortstop.  Collectible cards company Topps says it will send the custom cards to Liz […]

TORONTO — Internationally bestselling author Patrick deWitt is among the three finalists for the Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour. The $25,000 award goes to the best Canadian book of literary humour published in the previous year. DeWitt made the short list for “The Librarianist,” which tells the life story of a retired librarian who […]

As the month-long boycott of Loblaw-owned stores wears on, small independent food retailersand alternative grocery options say they’re seeing a boost in traffic and sales.  At Forage Market in Edmonton, sales rose 57 per cent during the first half of May, compared with the same period a month before. “It’s just awesome that people are […]