76 m. ago World Series champion L.A. Dodgers say they’ll visit Trump at White House

The Los Angeles Dodgers say they have accepted President Donald Trump’s invitation to the White House to celebrate their World Series title. The Dodgers confirmed in a social media post on Tuesday night that “in keeping with long-standing baseball tradition,” Trump invited them and they accepted. The team said the visit will happen on April […]

Sport

1 hour ago London police identify elderly man as pedestrian killed in crash

London police on Wednesday identified a pedestrian killed in a weekend crash in the city's White Oaks neighbourhood.

Events

2 h. ago New Maple Leafs player still hasn't moved out of downtown Toronto hotel

When Scott Laughton got traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs, it was an opportunity to return close to home.But the Oakville native is still searching for an actual home to live in.The 30-year-old forward, who, before the trade, had spent his entire NHL career with the Philadelphia Flyers after being drafted by them in 2012, is currently living in a downtown Toronto hotel, as per Sportsnet's Luke Fox.And before facing off against his former team for the first time on Tuesday, Laughton told reporters that he's actually located quite close to his former head coach, John Tortorella."I said, 'Stay in your room. I'll stay in mine. I don't even want to see you,'" Tortorella joked before last night's matchup.Tortorella might've wished he had stayed in his hotel room a little bit longer, however, with Toronto coming away from the contest with a 7-2 win Tuesday night.Laughton and his wife, Chloe, welcomed a son late last year, and despite the trade to Toronto, his family is likely to spend plen...

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2 h. ago Man deemed ‘dangerous offender’ released from prison to live in Toronto

Toronto Police have taken the rare step of issuing a public warning because the man poses a risk to the community – including children

Events

2 h. ago Milwaukee Bucks’ Damian Lillard out with deep vein thrombosis in his right calf

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard likely will be sidelined indefinitely, with the team announcing Tuesday night that he has deep vein thrombosis in his right calf and is taking blood-thinning medication. The Bucks provided the update on the seven-time All-NBA guard’s status without offering a target date for his potential return. Lillard has missed the […]

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2 h. ago Investigators in Lithuania cite human error for cargo plane crash that killed crew member

VILNIUS, Lithuania — A pre-trial investigation has found that human error was likely to blame for the crash of a DHL cargo plane on its approach to an airport in Lithuania’s capital four months ago that killed a Spanish crew member, state prosecutors said Wednesday. In the Nov. 25 incident, the cargo plane skidded into […]

Events

4 h. ago Rare Tom Thomson paintings on display in Calgary prior to Toronto auction

Two rare Tom Thomson paintings will be on display in Calgary for a three-day preview of a major auction of Canadian art. Thomson’s Autumn, Algonquin Park was painted between 1914 and 1916 and is estimated to be worth $1 million and $1.2 million, while Dawn on Round Lake (Kawawaymog Lake), a wood panel from 1914, […]

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4 h. ago Havoc on Hwy. 401, 402, 403 amid icy conditions, 'sudden death' probe

Lanes in both directions of Highway 402 were closed Wednesday morning as Ontario Provincial Police officers carried out a “sudden death investigation,” officials said. The highway was closed between Nauvoo and Forest roads, according to Lambton OPP. It’s part of a morning of havoc on 400-series highways across the storm-hit London region. “It has caused […]

Events

5 h. ago Liberals and Conservatives taking their federal election campaigns to Quebec

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Liberal Leader Mark Carney are shifting their campaigns to Quebec.  Poilievre, who held a rally in Hamilton on Tuesday night with an estimated crowd of about thousands of people, is expected at a news conference in Montmagny, Que., around noon and at a rally in Quebec City in […]

Politics

5 h. ago Call of the Wilde: Montreal singing the blues after humbling loss to St. Louis

The Montreal Canadiens drive for the playoffs took a detour in St. Louis on Tuesday night as the Blues made it look easy with a 6-1 victory.

Other

13 h. ago TAKEAWAYS: Tavares line leads way in dominant Maple Leafs victory

A rather nice bounce-back game by the Maple Leafs on Tuesday night. Some 72 hours after the Leafs were embarrassed by the Nashville Predators on the road, Toronto went about its business at Scotiabank Arena, putting its boot on the necks of the Philadelphia Flyers. As Max Domi said: “Huge win, man. Did exactly what […]

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14 h. ago Horschel’s big putt pushes Atlanta Drive to inaugural TGL title

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Billy Horschel made an 18-foot birdie putt down the slope and Patrick Cantlay clinched it with another clutch chip as the Atlanta Drive won the inaugural TGL title on Tuesday night by coming back for a 4-3 victory over New York. Atlanta won both matches in the best-of-3 TGL finals […]

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14 h. ago Nylander, Tavares lead way as Maple Leafs crush inept Flyers

There’s no rule in the National Hockey League for running the clock. Had there been, it might have kicked in on Tuesday night at Scotiabank Arena. The Maple Leafs had their way with the Philadelphia Flyers, trouncing the visitors 7-2 after carrying a four-goal lead into the third period. The Broad Street Bullies, these aren’t. […]

Transport

16 h. ago More Loblaw employees to wear body cams following pilot project at Abbotsford Shoppers

The company said it will be increasing the use of body cameras from two to 11 stores in B.C. to help reduce violent incidents

Transport

16 h. ago MANDEL: ‘I’m not the captain anymore,’ says man who denies being at wheel during fatal boat crash

A nervous Filip Grkovski took the stand in his own defence, continuing to point the finger at his former friend for the Lake Ontario boat crash that killed two of his passengers. After a late afternoon and night of partying at a “tie-up” with other boats on the water near Centre Island, Grkovski, 41, insisted […]

Events

16 h. ago Ottawa detective found guilty of discreditable conduct over unauthorized child

The case involved an unauthorized investigation into the deaths of nine children and contacting the father of one deceased baby to inquire about the mother's vaccination status.

Economics

16 h. ago Delaware was rattled by Big Business moving their legal homes. Here’s a look by the numbers

Delaware is poised to give corporate officers more protections in its courts against shareholder lawsuits after criticism by billionaire Elon Musk and other influential business titans that rattled top public officials in what they call the corporate capital of the world. Lawmakers approved fast-tracked legislation Tuesday night backed by the Gov. Matt Meyer and Delaware […]

Economics

17 h. ago Accused in fatal Lake Ontario boat crash denies driving when disaster struck

The 41-year-old Mississauga man is charged with eight alleged offences, including two counts of impaired operation and criminal negligence causing death.

Events

17 h. ago Smoky Lake RCMP seize stolen property amid ‘spike’ in related crime

Police say they found the goods using a 'bait trap,' part of their strategy to try and crack down on property crimes in the area.

Events

18 h. ago Carney se trompe d’université en évoquant la fusillade de Polytechnique

Le chef libéral a décrit sa candidate Nathalie Provost comme une survivante de la tuerie de l’Université Concordia.

Society