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...
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...
Blue Jays agree to deal with KBO MVP Cody Ponce
Seeking to augment a starting rotation that’s already seen its share of turnover in recent months, the Blue Jays reached a three-year, $30 million deal with right-hander Cody Ponce Tuesday evening, according to industry sources. The agreement, which is pending a physical,...
Suspect wanted for aggravated assault in random stabbing near Dufferin and Eglinton
Toronto police are searching for a suspect wanted for aggravated assault in a random attack in the Dufferin Street and Eglinton Avenue area last week. Officers were called to Dufferin and Castlefield Avenue just before 4 p.m. for reports of...
ICE ordering fleet of 20 armoured vehicles from Canadian firm
OTTAWA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement earmarked millions of dollars for a bulk order for 20 armoured vehicles from Canadian defence manufacturer Roshel that are built to resist bullets and bomb blasts. U.S. government procurement records show the department...
GO Transit partially suspending Lakeshore West train service for 3 weekends in December
GO Transit Lakeshore West train riders may have to adjust how they get around this month as the transit agency is suspending service on part of the line for three consecutive weekends due to construction work. A reminder sent out...
