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Remembering SARSfest, the concert that revived Toronto, 20 years later

Twenty years ago, Toronto was reeling from the deadly SARS epidemic that severely impacted the local economy.

Jul 31, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

Port Hope officer injured by ricochet bullet, SIU investigates

Ontario's police watchdog is investigating after a police officer in Port Hope, Ont., fired a gun at a suspect and was injured by a ricochet bullet.

Jul 31, 2023 9:51 AM Read more >

Police searching for missing boy in Lake Ontario near Hamilton

Police say they are searching for a boy who went missing in Lake Ontario near Hamilton on Saturday.

Jul 31, 2023 9:49 AM Read more >

Maple Leafs re-sign forward Nick Abruzzese to two-year, two-way extension

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed forward Nick Abruzzese to a two-year, two-way contract extension. The average annual value of the contract is US$775,000 at the NHL level.

Jul 31, 2023 9:12 AM Read more >

Stellantis, LG begin hiring staff for future Windsor electric vehicle plant

WINDSOR, Ont. — Stellantis and LG Energy Solutions say they have kicked off hiring for their future Windsor, Ont., electric vehicle battery factory.

Jul 31, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Toronto FC out of Leagues Cup after 1-0 loss; Dunfield falls to 0-6 as interim coach

TORONTO — Terry Dunfield has experienced plenty of tough moments in his brief tenure leading Toronto FC. He's also had time to reflect.

Jul 30, 2023 9:45 PM Read more >

Blue Jays bolster bullpen by acquiring RHP Jordan Hicks from St. Louis

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays strengthened their depleted bullpen Sunday by acquiring right-hander Jordan Hicks in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals. Toronto sent minor league right-handers Adam Kloffenstein and Sem Robberse to St.

Jul 30, 2023 3:10 PM Read more >

Blue Jays get reliever Jordan Hicks in trade with Cardinals

TORONTO — Right-handed reliever Jordan Hicks was acquired by the Toronto Blue Jays in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Right-handed pitching prospects Adam Kloffenstein and Sem Robberse were sent to St. Louis in return.

Jul 30, 2023 3:01 PM Read more >

Blue Jays look for pitching depth and a veteran bat at MLB trade deadline

TORONTO — The players and coaches in the Toronto Blue Jays' clubhouse are getting used to being buyers ahead of Major League Baseball's trade deadline.

Jul 30, 2023 2:59 PM Read more >

Renfroe hits 2-run HR in 10th as Angels beat Blue Jays 3-2 to avoid sweep

TORONTO (AP) — Hunter Renfroe hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.

Jul 30, 2023 2:51 PM Read more >