Raptors defeat Nets, clinch first playoff spot in four years
For the first time in four seasons, the Toronto Raptors are heading back to the dance. After taking down the Brooklyn Nets 136-101 on Sunday night, the Raptors have officially avoided the play-in and secured an automatic berth to the NBA Playoffs....
Trump lambasts Pope Leo XIV, extending feud over Iran war with first American pontiff
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump delivered an extraordinary broadside against Pope Leo XIV on Sunday night, saying he didn’t think the U.S.-born global leader of the Catholic Church is “doing a very good job” and that “he’s a very...
Blue Jays unable to overcome Scherzer’s rough start in loss to Twins
TORONTO — Max Scherzer kept his head down as he walked off the Rogers Centre mound and into the dugout. After passing pitching coach Pete Walker, the Toronto Blue Jays’ right-hander stopped at the water cooler to grab a drink and...
Unions criticize merger of two Ontario colleges, blame low provincial funding
The unions representing faculty and support staff at Fleming College and St. Lawrence College say the decision to merge the two colleges blindsided workers and is the result of the province’s failure to properly invest in post-secondary education. Marcia Steeves,...
1 arrested, another still at large after fatal shooting at Sarnia campus bar
Sarnia police say they have arrested one man and are looking for another in connection with a fatal shooting at a Lambton College campus bar early Friday morning that left 20-year-old Dane Nisbet dead. Police charged 23-year-old Oudom “Richard” Bun...
‘A new chapter’: Christine Fréchette to become next premier of Quebec after winning CAQ leadership
Christine Fréchette has been chosen as the new CAQ leader and premier-elect of Quebec, replacing François Legault at the head of the party and province. The former cabinet minister defeated Bernard Drainville Sunday with 57.9 per cent of the vote...
Minister approves Canadian Rangers to help Nunavut hamlet amid power problems
GJOA HAVEN — Canada’s emergency management minister says she has approved a request from the Nunavut government to urgently deploy the Canadian Rangers to the Hamlet of Gjoa Haven to help distribute drinking water amid icy cold conditions. A statement...
Blue Jays’ George Springer forced to leave Twins game after breaking big toe
The Injury bug continues to bite the Toronto Blue Jays. Designated hitter George Springer was removed from Saturday’s game against the Minnesota Twins with a left big toe fracture, the team announced. Springer fouled a ball off his foot in the...
Canadian astronaut and Artemis II crew returns to Houston
HOUSTON — Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and his crew members received a standing ovation as they were welcomed back in Houston after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday, concluding the Artemis II mission. Hansen expressed gratitude for his...
Ajax man charged with allegedly sending anti-Jewish comments, death threats
A 30-year-old Ajax man is facing charges in a suspected hate-motivated investigation. Toronto police allege that between October 1 and October 3, 2025, someone repeatedly sent anti-Jewish comments and death threats to the complainants. On April 10, Durham Regional Police...
