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Girl accused in death of homeless Toronto man dropped marker, not knife: defence

Girl accused in death of homeless Toronto man dropped marker, not knife: defence

TORONTO — Defence lawyers for a teen girl accused of fatally stabbing a homeless man in Toronto two years ago argued Monday that an item seen falling out of her pocket after the incident was not a knife but a marker.
Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Wednesday, Feb. 12

Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Wednesday, Feb. 12

Here's where the leaders of Ontario’s main political parties are on Wednesday, Feb. 12: Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford Washington, D.C.
After 40 years in politics, Mississauga's newest mayor says she's not done yet

After 40 years in politics, Mississauga's newest mayor says she's not done yet

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — When Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish resigned from a regional police board, citing the need to be openly critical of the largest budget increase in the force's history, her decision took many by surprise.
Fast scores in OT as Sceptres tip Frost 3-2 in Spooner's return

Fast scores in OT as Sceptres tip Frost 3-2 in Spooner's return

TORONTO — Renata Fast of the Toronto Sceptres scored on a breakaway late in overtime to successfully celebrate Natalie Spooner's return after a nine-month layoff from off-season knee surgery with a 3-2 win against the Minnesota Frost on Tuesday.
Spooner gives Sceptres a lift, Fast gets them an OT win over Frost

Spooner gives Sceptres a lift, Fast gets them an OT win over Frost

TORONTO — Toronto Sceptres forward Natalie Spooner equated her nine-month layoff from left knee surgery to returning to action after giving birth to her son Rory two years ago.
Junos head says org faces 'complicated' questions around Buffy Sainte-Marie's awards

Junos head says org faces 'complicated' questions around Buffy Sainte-Marie's awards

TORONTO — The head of the Juno Awards says he's not rushing to decide the fate of Buffy Sainte-Marie's many honours with the music organization, even after it was confirmed last week that she was stripped of her Order of Canada.

OHL roundup: Torrance nets OT winner, Generals trip Rangers 4-3

KITCHENER, Ont. — Luke Torrance scored at 3:04 of overtime and the Oshawa Generals recovered from blowing a two-goal lead to beating the Kitchener Rangers 4-3 in Ontario Hockey League action on Tuesday night at Kitchener Memorial Auditorium.
Leger poll: Carney as leader would have Liberals tied with Conservatives

Leger poll: Carney as leader would have Liberals tied with Conservatives

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests that if Mark Carney wins the Liberal leadership race, he would erase the massive lead the Conservatives have enjoyed for the past year and a half.
Leaders of Ontario Liberals, New Democrats promise to help young people

Leaders of Ontario Liberals, New Democrats promise to help young people

Two Ontario party leaders laid out their plans to help young people deal with the affordability crisis, promising to reduce student debt and youth unemployment.
Brandon Ingram gets $120 million extension from Raptors shortly after being acquired

Brandon Ingram gets $120 million extension from Raptors shortly after being acquired

TORONTO (AP) — Brandon Ingram has a $120 million extension from the Raptors before ever playing a game for Toronto. The recently acquired forward agreed to the deal Tuesday, less than a week after the Raptors got him from the New Orleans Pelicans.
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