Motorcyclist seriously injured in Scarborough collision with van
A man has been rushed to hospital after a motorcycle and a van collided in Scarborough Tuesday night. Toronto police were called to Brimley and Deerfield roads just before 8 p.m. The male motorcyclist was rushed to hospital with serious,...
Suspect wanted in Toronto assault investigation
A suspect has been identified in an assault with a weapon investigation in the East York area. Toronto police were called to an assault in the area of Dawes Road and Park Vista. It’s alleged there was an interaction between...
World Series Game 4: Blue Jays extend lead with 4-run inning against the Dodgers
A four-run seventh inning has put the Blue Jays up 6-1 in Game 4 of the World Series against the L.A. Dodgers. The Blue Jays and the Dodgers are coming off a marathon Game 3 that lasted 18 innings and...
World Series Game 4 preview: Blue Jays look to pull even after heartbreaker
After one of the most extraordinary games we’ve seen on the World Series stage — an 18-inning war of attrition that wound up a heartbreaking defeat for the Toronto Blue Jays — they go again. It’s been a back-and-forth battle between the Blue Jays...
Category 5 Hurricane Melissa brings flooding and catastrophic winds to Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Heavy floodwaters swept across southwestern Jamaica, winds tore roofs off buildings and boulders tumbled onto roads Tuesday as Hurricane Melissa came ashore as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record....
Canadians smash internet data usage records watching first 3 games of World Series
A lot has changed since the Blue Jays last fought for the World Series back in 1993 — including how ravenous fans watch the games. Back then, you were either inside a ballpark, or watching on cable. Today, more and...
By the numbers: Blue Jays-Dodgers 18-inning World Series classic
The Toronto Blue Jays fell just short on Monday night, losing 6-5 in 18 innings to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the World Series. The Dodgers took a 2-1 series lead in a game that saw several eye-popping numbers produced. Here...
George Springer not in Blue Jays’ lineup for Game 4 of World Series
George Springer is not in the Toronto Blue Jays’ lineup for Game 4 of the World Series. After manager John Schneider called Springer “hour-to-hour, day-to-day,” leading up to first pitch Tuesday (Sportsnet, 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT), Toronto’s designated hitter...
1,400 annual deaths linked to wildfire smoke in Canada: climate and health report
A new global health report suggests that every year from 2020 to 2024 about 1,400 deaths in Canada were associated with wildfire smoke pollution as climate change takes an increasing toll on the country’s health. The Lancet Countdown on health...
King and Dufferin intersection to reopen Thursday following streetcar track work
The intersection of King Street West and Dufferin Street is set to reopen Thursday, as streetcar track work wraps up two weeks ahead of schedule. The area has been closed for the construction of new streetcar tracks and repair work...