Parrish, Crombie kick off Mississauga mayoral campaign as race for city hall heats up
The race for the top job at city hall is heating up in Mississauga as two high profile candidates launched their campaigns on Sunday, setting up a showdown between the city’s current and former mayor. Carolyn Parrish is Mississauga’s incumbent,...
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada wants ‘unique alliance’ with EU, not membership
TORONTO — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is not looking to become a member of the European Union, but is seeking a “unique alliance” with the economic bloc. Carney was asked Sunday about a Wall Street Journal report that...
Toronto police investigate after man stabbed in northeast part of city
Police are investigating after a man was stabbed in the northeast end of the city. Investigators were called to Leslie Street and Lesmill Road area, just south of Highway 401, for reports of a stabbing just before 10 p.m. Sunday....
‘Capital-T tough guy.’ Boxing legend George Chuvalo remembered for his resilience
In almost 100 fights, Canadian boxing titan George Chuvalo was never knocked out and never fell to the canvas. A five-time Canadian heavyweight champion and two-time world heavyweight challenger, Chuvalo died Saturday in Toronto on his 89th birthday. As tributes...
Man charged in human trafficking of underaged girl in Hamilton
A man is facing charges in connection with a human trafficking investigation involving an underaged girl. Police in Hamilton say a man approached a 15-year-old and offered to coordinate sexual services on her behalf. He then asked the girl to...
New poll finds Liberals with 14-point lead over Conservatives amid escalating trade war with U.S.
A new poll finds the Liberals enjoy their largest lead over the Conservatives since Mark Carney became leader with a majority of Canadians intending to cast a ballot for them if an election were held today. The Abacus Data survey...
Chris Rock says ‘Misty Green’ challenges Hollywood’s ‘positive’ roles for Black women
TORONTO — Chris Rock says his new film “Misty Green” is partly about pushing back against Hollywood’s tendency to portray Black women as relentlessly positive characters. The comedian, who wrote, directed and stars in the film, said he wanted its...
Guerrero hits first homer of season at Rogers Centre as Blue Jays crush Orioles
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. smacked his first homer at home this season, and Kazuma Okamoto followed with a monster solo shot to set a Toronto Blue Jays rookie-year record with 85 RBI in an 8-1 rubber-match win against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. Guerrero’s...
‘I Play Rocky,’ ‘Green Book’ director Peter Farrelly says he’s on another high at TIFF
TORONTO — A film about one of the most iconic underdog stories has Toronto audiences in its corner. “I Play Rocky” received a rousing standing ovation from the Toronto International Film Festival audience at its premiere Saturday night as the...
Motorcyclist fatally injured in Scarborough crash
A motorcyclist has died following a crash in Scarborough. Toronto police say a motorcycle was travelling eastbound on Eglinton Avenue and a car was going westbound and attempting to make a left-hand turn at McCowan Road when the crash occurred...
