61 m. ago Our final Maple Leaf camp takeaways – and sunset for Brendan Shanahan

Before embarking on a new season, some old business to clear up, via Brendan Shanahan.  The deposed president of the Maple Leafs didn’t think his “Shanaplan” was the expensive failure that two playoff series wins in nine years might indicate, reminding Prime Video’s Faceoff: Inside the NHL series that he left the Bay Street house […]

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2 h. ago New York Yankees manager claps back at Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez

It's been nearly a month since Buck Martinez criticized the New York Yankees.However, his comments haven't been forgotten.When the Blue Jays beat the Houston Astros on Sept. 9, the story wasn't about the final result (a 4-3 Toronto win). What most remember from that game were Martinez's comments in the seventh inning when he found out that the Detroit Tigers were pounding the Yankees."You know, the Yankees, they're not a good team. I don't care what their record is. They have a lot of wild pitches, they make a lot of mistakes in the field, they don't run the bases very well. If they don't hit home runs, they don't have a chance to win."Well, turns out that neither the fans nor Yankees manager Aaron Boone have forgotten his comments.“Contrary to some thoughts up here, we’re a really good team," Boone told reporters on Friday.Just in case it wasn't clear who Boone was talking about, he later clarified."I know...

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2 h. ago Northern Manitoba community recovering from wildfire faces winter food crisis

After fleeing devastating wildfires this summer, residents of Leaf Rapids have returned. But with winter approaching, they now face a desperate race against the cold.

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7 h. ago London Knights build momentum with two straight overtime wins

Ben Wilmott’s first OHL goal was a big one. The Seattle, Wash., native gave the London Knights a second straight overtime victory with his tally 2:14 into the extra session to decide a 3-2 nail-biter before 4,051 Saturday at Sleeman Centre. Four of London’s six regular-season games have gone beyond regulation. Thanks to the perfect […]

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7 h. ago Blue Jays unplugged: What was said in clubhouse after big Game 1 win

Hoffman, Lukes, Varland talk big win.

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8 h. ago Habs Mailbag: Lane Hutson's contract situation with Canadiens remains up in the air

It now seems unlikely the defenceman will sign for less than US$10 million a year after winning the Calder Trophy last season.

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15 h. ago Nick Robertson shines, Dennis Hildeby, James Reimer busy in Maple Leafs pre

Don’t tell those Maple Leafs hopefuls toiling Saturday in Detroit it was a meaningless game to wrap the exhibition schedule. Winger Nick Robertson flew out of the gate, created his own breakaway and though stopped, he scored short-handed and buzzed the net consistently, playing 200-foot hockey in a 6-5 overtime loss. The battle for the […]

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16 h. ago B.C. Lions 38, Stampeders 24: Surging Lions clinch playoff berth with win over Calgary

This was the second time this year that Lions' quarterback Nathan Rourke has thrown for more than 400 yards and the 10th time he has been over 300.

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17 h. ago Guerrero shows love to Toronto Blue Jays fans after Yankee playoff beatdown

The Toronto Blue Jays hadn't won a playoff game since 2016. That changed in emphatic fashion on Saturday at Rogers Centre.Toronto jumped out to an early 2-0 lead over the New York Yankees thanks to home runs from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Alejandro Kirk. They ended the contest with a commanding 10-1 win.There was a bit of drama for the Jays in the sixth inning, as New York loaded the bases with Aaron Judge at the plate when the score was 2-1. However, Kevin Gausman struck him out, and the Jays escaped the inning, only allowing one run.Blue Jays batters took over in the seventh and eighth innings, pounding in eight more runs en route to the victory.This win was a long time coming for this Blue Jays core, and specifically, Guerrero."Every time we come here, we do it for the fans," Guerrero told Sportsnet's Hazel Mae after the game."My first homer here at home, that feels amazing."The Montreal-born slugger got the party started during his first at-bat, smash...

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18 h. ago Ben Wilmott’s first career OHL goal gives London Knights a second straight win

The London Knights won their second straight overtime game as they defeated the Storm 3-2 in Guelph.

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18 h. ago 'Broken promise after broken promise': Olympic Village parents are still waiting for their elementary school

Olympic Village parents rally to say they are tired of broken promises ahead of city council rezoning vote.

Society

19 h. ago Vlad Guerrero Jr. has his first big playoff moment as Blue Jays strike first in blowout of Yankees

It has become a date on the calendar to define Toronto Blue Jays baseball, good and bad. There was Oct. 4, 2016, the day Edwin Encarnacion rocked a three-run homer in the 11th inning of an AL wildcard game to send the Jays to a 5-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Then there was Oct. […]

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19 h. ago ‘The face of our franchise’: On Vlad Guerrero Jr.’s breakout and a blowout Blue Jays Game 1 win over Yanks

It has become a date on the calendar to define Toronto Blue Jays baseball, good and bad. There was Oct. 4, 2016, the day Edwin Encarnacion rocked a three-run homer in the 11th inning of an AL wildcard game to send the Jays to a 5-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Then there was Oct. […]

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23 h. ago «Une histoire d’ours»: un roman envoûtant au cœur des terres sauvages de l’Alaska

Beau petit coup de cœur pour ce roman, qui ne ressemble à aucun autre.

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26 h. ago Sean ’Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers plan to appeal criminal conviction

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ life of luxury atop the hip-hop world vanished with his criminal conviction. He now faces the grim prospect of more years behind bars as his attorneys make plans to appeal. Combs’ carefully cultivated reputation as an affable celebrity entrepreneur, A-list party host and reality TV star came crashing down Friday. The Grammy-winning […]

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27 h. ago Anthony Gismondi: How wineries are forced to adapt to climate change

Many growers struggling to survive in a very different world, where climate change has upended everything they knew to be true about growing grapes and making wine

Society

27 h. ago Don't envy the winner of the federal NDP's leadership contest

Douglas Todd: Debate within the battered left-wing NDP is over whether to go all out to attract disparate groups or focus on winning back blue-collar workers

Politics

31 h. ago Immigrant ordered deported in 2017 for ‘serious criminality’ is still in Canada

Ryan Fyfield, who used scissors to cut off an ankle monitor he was issued in the fall of 2023, has another detention review hearing slated for next week

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32 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Woman’s course language doesn’t sit well with longtime friend

DEAR ABBY: When my lifelong friend “Cheryl” and I would talk once a week to catch up with each other’s lives, she’d describe her other friends’ woes in a really animated way, including a loud voice and extremely vulgar words about those friends. She even talked about her recently departed mother this way. Her mother […]

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38 h. ago Massive fireworks show to light up Toronto skies for major festival next week

Toronto is gearing up for a huge celebration as Diwali - Festival of Lights returns to the city, complete with ethnic bites, a diverse lineup of vendors and artists, and, of course, an enormous fireworks display. This year, attendees can expect over 1,000 artists — both local and international — to grace the stage with live dance shows and musical performances. Although the international appearances are still under wraps, last year the festival featured Mumbai Troupers and Bollywood actor Omi Vaidya. So, if these appearances are anything to go by, then this year's special guests should be something to look forward to.Of course, a Diwali event also means an abundance of South Asian food. Street food vendors, such as Toronto Tikki Co. and Uncle Omelet, as well as fusion food vendors like Fukrey Indian Bistro and Streetside Munchies, will set up shop at this two-day festival.    View this post on Instagram     ...

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