Scottie Barnes’s 28 points lead Raptors past Blazers 121-118
Scottie Barnes scored 28 points — including 13 in the second quarter — as the Toronto Raptors held off the Portland Trail Blazers 121-118 on Tuesday. Barnes, who was named the NBA Eastern Conference’s defensive player of the month before...
Former Blue Jays starter Manoah signs 1-year contract with Angels
Alek Manoah is getting another shot at the big leagues. The 27-year-old right-hander is in agreement with the Los Angeles Angels on a one-year, $1.95-million contract, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported on Tuesday. It is a fully guaranteed major league deal, Passan added. Manoah was...
Ministers McGuinty, Anand announce more than $200 million in funding for Ukraine
OTTAWA — The government is pledging another $235 million in funding for Ukraine, with National Defence Minister David McGuinty and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announcing Canada’s latest commitments. McGuinty says Canada will work with NATO allies to purchase a...
Police seek suspect after female youth sexually assaulted on Scarborough GO train
Toronto police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man wanted in connection with a sexual assault on board a GO Train in Scarborough. The incident happened around 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3, in the area of...
Maple Leafs jump out to quick lead, hold off Panthers for 4-1 win
Troy Stecher and Scott Laughton both got their first goals of the season, Dakota Joshua added a goal and an assist, and the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the Florida Panthers 4-1 on Tuesday night. Bobby McMann had two assists for...
Man injured in Mississauga carjacking
A man has been injured in a carjacking in Mississauga on Tuesday. Peel Regional Police officers were called to Creekbank Road and Matheson Boulevard for reports of a carjacking around 6:30 p.m. The victim was physically assaulted before having his...
New Zealand man accused of eating Faberge pendant inspired by Bond movie as police wait...
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Police in New Zealand are waiting for nature to take its course after a man allegedly tried to smuggle a 33,000 New Zealand dollar ($19,000) pendant out of a jewelry store by swallowing it. The...
Mike Smith of ‘Trailer Park Boys’ has court date in N.S. for sexual assault charge
HALIFAX — Mike Smith of “Trailer Park Boys” fame has a court date scheduled this morning in Dartmouth, N.S., for his sexual assault case. Smith was charged on Oct. 2 in an alleged sexual assault from December 2017 involving a...
Winter storm moves into Atlantic Canada, bringing heavy wet snow and high winds
Wintry weather is descending upon parts of Atlantic Canada as a nor’easter brings heavy snow, rain and strong winds to the region Wednesday. Environment Canada has had a patchwork of orange and yellow snowfall warnings in effect across Nova Scotia...
Greater Toronto home sales fall in November as prices, new listings decline: board
TORONTO — Toronto’s real estate board says activity, new listings and average selling prices were down last month as potential homebuyers stayed on the sidelines. The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board says 5,010 homes changed hands in November, down 15.8...
