Ontario News

TORONTO — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's ability to control the pace of play has translated into a career season. "It keeps (defences) off balance," the Hamilton native said Thursday in Toronto, where his Oklahoma City Thunder fell 128-111 to the Raptors.

TORONTO — The National Newspaper Awards have named the finalists for its annual journalism honours and given six nominations to The Canadian Press.

TORONTO — Military reservists would see their civilian jobs protected even if they need time off to recover from mental or physical injuries under upcoming Ontario legislation.

TORONTO — In the opening scene of “Brother,” two Black teens prepare for a climb, the elder instructing his younger sibling: "follow my every step.” As they trek up a hazardous hydro tower, an impeccable sight of Toronto comes into view.

TORONTO — A downtown Toronto college says it is investigating after a guest speaker used the N-word during a case study presentation on Wednesday.

TORONTO — Fred VanVleet feels like his Toronto Raptors are finding their rhythm with the NBA post-season right around the corner.

NORTH BAY, Ont. — Kyle McDonald scored twice to lead the North Bay Battalion past the Peterborough Petes 5-3 in the lone game in the Ontario Hockey league on Thursday night.

TORONTO (AP) — Pascal Siakam had 25 points and 14 rebounds to help the Toronto Raptors beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 128-111 on Thursday night, extending their season-high home winning streak to six.

Ontario NDP candidate Sarah Jama won a provincial byelection Thursday in Hamilton Centre, securing a party stronghold represented for many years by former party leader Andrea Horwath.

TORONTO — The Canadian men reconvene next week for the first time since Qatar as coach John Herdman starts the road to the 2026 World Cup.