6 h. ago London Knight Landon Sim signs pro deal with Toronto Marlies

Forward Landon Sim, the longest-serving current London Knight, has signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs’ top affiliate

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7 d. ago London Knights playoff math: 1 more win = 3rd straight OHL finals berth

Landon Sim is tipping pucks and making enemies everywhere he goes in the OHL playoffs.

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9 d. ago London Knights, without their captain, thump Kitchener to grab 2

The London Knights’ roster depth is something to behold this season. With captain Denver Barkey out with an ankle injury, Dale Hunter leaned on overagers Jacob Julien and Landon Sim to carry some added responsibility in Game 2 against Kitchener. Julien scored twice, including on the power play, and had four points in the Knights’ […]

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1 week ago UPS signs deal to buy Andlauer Healthcare Group in deal worth $2.2B

TORONTO — Shipping and logistics company UPS has signed a deal to buy Andlauer Healthcare Group Inc. in a deal that values the company at about $2.2 billion. AHG specializes in transportation and logistics for the health-care sector. The deal is backed by AHG chief executive Michael Andlauer, the indirect holder of 53.2 per cent […]

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1 week ago OHL playoffs: London Knights gird for Round 3 rumble with old rival

This is Landon Sim’s annual rite of spring. The London Knights veteran forward is gearing up to face the Kitchener Rangers in the playoffs for a fourth straight year. He knows what to expect: tempers boiling over, increased levels of trash talk, ref-bashing, organizational angst and – if history holds true – some league intervention […]

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3 w. ago SEIU Local 2 Toronto janitors ratify new agreement covering thousands of members

More than 3,000 private sector cleaners are closing the gap with the living wage, and setting the standard for thousands more TORONTO, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SEIU Local 2 janitors in Toronto have a new deal with their employers after a ratification vote this past Saturday. Workers like Christine Neckles, are very happy […]

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3 w. ago Toronto Blue Jays gave Guerrero Jr. some cool perks in huge $500M deal

The Toronto Blue Jays made a bit of history this week, officially inking Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to one of the largest deals in sports history.Guerrero's US$500-million contract over 14 years is the fifth-biggest ever by an athlete, the most by any player on a Canadian team, and the third-biggest ever in the MLB behind only Juan Soto and Shohei Ohtani.But even though other deals might end up with higher dollar values in the actual amount of the deal, there's something no athlete making more than Guerrero can say is in their contract clause.As per baseball insider Jon Heyman, Guerrero Jr. gets four premium tickets to each home game, but also a full suite inside of the Rogers Centre.Vlad Guerrero Jr.Jays$500M/14Signing Bonus - $325M (payable 2025-2039)$17M - 2026, 2027$16M - 2028$15M - 2029$14,5M- 2030-32$12,5M - 2033, 2034$11,5M - 2035$10,5M - 2036$7M - 2037$6,25M - 2038, 2039Awards bonuses4 premium seats, 1 suiteFull No Trade— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) April 10, 2025For a ballpark...

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3 w. ago Guerrero Jr. says Toronto 'was always home' in heartfelt thank you to Blue Jays fans

The vibes surrounding the Toronto Blue Jays are much better after they were able to lock Vladimir Guerrero Jr. up to a 14-year extension.There was plenty of worry amongst Jays fans that Guerrero, who was set to become a free agent at the end of the season, would be wearing a different uniform in 2026. Instead, he and the Jays were able to agree on a deal that will pay him $500 million.The first baseman, who has been the face of the franchise for years, was always adamant that he wanted to remain in Toronto. He has since proven that by signing the deal, and sent out an inspiring message to Blue Jays faithful on Wednesday afternoon."This was always home. This is where I first fell in love with the game. Where my childhood dream got closer to reality," Guerrero said. "Where I learned how to be a pro. Where the dream of becoming a baseball player like my dad came true. From day one, you embraced me as one of yours. We have made memories together that I will remember forever."But we stil...

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4 w. ago SIMMONS: Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s new deal is completely crazy, but the Blue Jays had to do it

At $500 million over 14 years, the Toronto Blue Jays gave Vladdy insane money and an insane term.

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4 w. ago Guerrero's huge Toronto Blue Jays deal is biggest in Canadian sports history

The Toronto Blue Jays made perhaps their most impactful business decision in franchise history this weekend when they opted to keep Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on a long-term deal.The reported US$500-million contract over 14 years isn't just the biggest in Blue Jays history by a long shot — it's actually the biggest contract in Canadian sports history for a single athlete and the fifth-largest in the history of professional sports.Guerrero is a dual citizen of Canada and the Dominican Republic. He was born in Montreal during his father's time with the Montreal Expos, but he always represents his family's heritage internationally.George Springer's US$150-million contract over six years was the previous largest in Blue Jays history, while Joey Votto's US$225-million deal with the Cincinnati Reds was the previous high for a Canadian-born player.Looking at NHL deals, it's no real comparison.Of Canadian players, Shea Weber actually holds the record for most total money in a contract, wit...

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