York Region

OTTAWA — A former military leader who was accused of sexual misconduct in 2021 is suing the federal government, the Armed Forces and his accuser, claiming he was maliciously prosecuted for political reasons. Lt.-Gen. Steven Whelan filed a statement of claim in Federal Court asking for damages and a public apology. The claim says the […]

TORONTO — The beleaguered Hot Docs Film Festival says it’s closing its flagship Toronto theatre for about three months and laying off staff amid financial difficulties. More coming. The Canadian Press

TORONTO — Nurses in the majority of long-term care homes in Ontario are set to get what their union is calling the most significant wage increase in more than 30 years. An arbitration decision released this week gives pay bumps to the Ontario Nurses’ Association members that work out to about 11.5 per cent over […]

TORONTO — The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board says its fund earned a net return of 8.0 per cent for its latest fiscal year. It says the result for the year ended March 31 was helped by strong public equity market performance, gains in its private equity portfolio, as well as investments in credit, infrastructure […]

TORONTO — While there’s still room for surprises, Canadian banks are set to report results after a second quarter that was notable for its economic steadiness. The quarter marked a sharp contrast from a year earlier, when bank failures in the U.S. and Switzerland created worries of contagion. At the same time, the possibility of […]

TORONTO — Chicago starter Garrett Crochet and three relievers combined on a two-hit shutout as the White Sox dumped the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0 on Tuesday night at Rogers Centre. Crochet retired the first 13 batters he faced and allowed just two hits and one walk over his six-inning appearance. He gave up a double […]

TORONTO — Deandre Kerr had four goals as eight-time champion Toronto FC scored early and often in thumping semi-pro CS Saint-Laurent 8-1 Tuesday for a 11-1 aggregate win and a berth in the Canadian Championship semifinals. The eight goals, one of which was a Saint-Laurent own goal, set a tournament record, erasing the mark set […]

TORONTO — York United FC, which sits fifth in the eight-team Canadian Premier League at 2-3-1, has fired coach Martin Nash. Assistant coach Mauro Eustaquio has been named interim coach during the search for a permanent replacement. The Toronto team, under new Mexican ownership this season, lost its first two games of the season but […]

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 […]