Lights back on in Manitoba First Nation, but frozen water posing new threat: chief
The chief of a Manitoba First Nation says about 4,000 residents haven’t been able to return to the community and dozens more are set to leave because its water system has frozen after a days-long power outage. Pimicikamak Cree Nation...
Man dead following altercation at downtown bar last month
A man is dead after an altercation at a popular downtown bar last month. Toronto police tell CityNews they were called to The Loose Moose at 146 Front Street West just before 1:30 a.m. on December 28. Investigators say a...
Auston Matthews becomes greatest goal scorer in Maple Leafs history
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews scored twice in the second period against the New York Islanders on Saturday night to pass Mats Sundin and set the franchise record for career goals with 421. His first goal tied Sundin at...
Blue Jays sign six-time NPB All-Star Kazuma Okamoto
An NPB star is heading to Toronto. Kazuma Okamoto and the Blue Jays are in agreement on a contract, Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith confirmed on Saturday. ESPN’s Jeff Passan was first to report the news. The 29-year-old has recorded 248 home runs over 11...
Former Maple Leafs president Shanahan to lead review of men’s junior hockey in Ontario
Hockey Hall of Famer Brendan Shanahan will lead a review of men’s junior hockey in Ontario and deliver recommendations to Hockey Canada and three of its Ontario members, the national federation said Saturday. Shanahan, who was let go by the...
Maduro’s ouster sparks celebrations among Venezuelans in South Florida
DORAL, Fla. (AP) — Revelers chanted “liberty” and draped Venezuelan flags over their shoulders in South Florida on Saturday to celebrate the U.S. military operation to capture Nicolás Maduro and remove him from the country — a stunning outcome they...
Canada issues travel advisory for Venezuela as Maduro’s capture disrupts Caribbean holiday travel
The Canadian government has issued an updated travel advisory for Venezuela in response to what it is calling a “heightened security situation” in that country. Canadians are being asked to avoid all travel to the South American country, due in...
Minnesota must provide documents to US government in child care fraud probe by next week
Minnesota officials have until next week to hand over information on providers and parents who receive federal child care funds that the Trump administration contends have been used fraudulently or risk losing federal funding. State officials said Friday recent inspections...
Suspect in fast-food robbery arrested eating burgers, fries on Winnipeg bus: police
WINNIPEG — A New Year’s Day fast-food restaurant heist in Winnipeg ended with a suspect being arrested on a city bus eating burgers and fries. Winnipeg police say a man went to a fast-food restaurant Thursday afternoon in the 1500...
1 man in hospital following Etobicoke crash
A man is in the hospital after a collision in Etobicoke on Friday afternoon, according to police. Officers say the incident happened around 5:30 p.m. on Martin Grove Road and Jeffcoat Drive. A vehicle hit a tree as well as...
