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Defence chief's notes reveal debate over due process, optics on Fortin allegation
VANCOUVER - An extraordinary set of handwritten notes by Canada's acting defence chief appear to reveal a behind-the-scenes struggle between due process, political optics and support for the complaina...
Aug 01, 2021
Defence chief's notes reveal debate over due process, optics on Fortin allegation
VANCOUVER - An extraordinary set of handwritten notes by Canada's acting defence chief appear to reveal a behind-the-scenes struggle between due process, political optics and support for the complaina...
Aug 01, 2021
Simone Biles opts out of floor exercise final at Olympics
TOKYO - Simone Biles will not defend her Olympic gold medal on floor exercise. USA Gymnastics announced Sunday that the six-time Olympic medalist has opted not to compete on floor, where she won gold ...
Aug 01, 2021
Higuain records a pair, Inter Miami CF takes down Montreal 2-1
MIAMI - CF Montreal saw its halftime lead slip away Saturday as it dropped a 2-1 decision to Inter Miami. Joaquin Torres buried a shot in the 20th minute to put Montreal (6-6-4) up 1-0 in the first ha...
Jul 31, 2021
Penny Oleksiak makes history as Canada swims to bronze in medley relay
TOKYO - Canada's women capped Olympic swimming with a bronze medal in the medley relay Sunday and produced a historic seventh career medal for Penny Oleksiak. Kyle Masse of LaSalle, Ont., Sydney Pickr...
Jul 31, 2021
Man stabbed, air lifted to hospital following altercation near Qualicum resort
QUALICUM BEACH - One man remains in hospital with serious injuries following a stabbing.Police and emergency services were called to near the Riverside Resort in the 3500 block of Island Hwy. West aro...
Jul 31, 2021
Toronto Blue Jays snag a 4-0 win over Kansas City Royals clinching two-for-two streak
TORONTO - Blue Jays rookie pitcher Alek Manoah made a marvellous debut at Rogers Centre, and George Springer smashed a pair of early-game home runs to back his young teammate on Saturday. Manoah blank...
Jul 31, 2021
"Not a coincidence:" Indigenous leaders praise historic election victories by women
MONTREAL - It's no coincidence that a wave of Indigenous women have won leadership roles previously held only by men, say leaders and advocates. They argue it's a sign of the times that Mandy Gull-Mas...
Jul 31, 2021
Despite points gap, Nashville expects tough challenge in its first visit to Toronto
TORONTO - With 26 points, Nashville SC has exactly double the number Toronto FC has from the same number of games (15). But the second-year team is expecting a stiff challenge when the two clubs meet ...
Jul 31, 2021
'It feels like we're back in Toronto': Fans flock to stadium for Jays' return
TORONTO - A sea of blue jerseys and T-shirts welcomed the Toronto Blue Jays back to the Rogers Centre on Friday as fans flocked to see the team play at home for the first time in nearly two years. The...
Jul 31, 2021
