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Toronto saw more than three homeless deaths per week on average in 2022: city data

Toronto saw more than three homeless deaths per week on average in 2022: city data

Toronto saw an average of more than three deaths per week among people experiencing homelessness last year, totalling 187 deaths in 2022 according to new city data.
'It's been fun:' Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander blossoming into stardom for Thunder

'It's been fun:' Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander blossoming into stardom for Thunder

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.
The Canadian Press receives six National Newspaper Awards nominations

The Canadian Press receives six National Newspaper Awards nominations

TORONTO — The National Newspaper Awards have named the finalists for its annual journalism honours and given six nominations to The Canadian Press.
Ontario proposing legislation protecting civilian jobs of injured military reservists

Ontario proposing legislation protecting civilian jobs of injured military reservists

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.
'Brother' was a moment to be seen for Lamar Johnson and Kiana Madeira

'Brother' was a moment to be seen for Lamar Johnson and Kiana Madeira

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.
Markham employee on leave after using N-word in George Brown College guest lecture

Markham employee on leave after using N-word in George Brown College guest lecture

TORONTO — A downtown Toronto college says it is investigating after a guest speaker used the N-word during a case study presentation on Wednesday.
Pascal Siakam's double-double lifts Raptors over visiting Thunder 128-111

Pascal Siakam's double-double lifts Raptors over visiting Thunder 128-111

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

McDonald scores twice to lead North Bay Battalion past Peterborough Petes 5-3

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.

Raptors win sixth straight at home, beat Thunder 128-111

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 wins provincial byelection in Hamilton

Ontario NDP wins provincial byelection in Hamilton

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.
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