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Jamaican police kill 5 men as department criticized for surge in fatal shootings
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Police in Jamaica say they have filled five men…
The sexual assault case against 2018 Canada world junior players nears a verdict
LONDON, Ontario (AP) — A judge is set to deliver her verdict Thursday in the…
Raptors holding training camp in Calgary for first time, open pre-season in Vancouver
TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors will be holding their training camp at the University of…
‘Nino,’ ‘The Hen’ and other avant-garde films that TIFF programmers are obsessed with
TORONTO — A French film about a young man facing a devastating diagnosis and a…
‘Washington Black’ is the show that could, just like its main character
LONDON (AP) — “Washington Black” just seemed destined for a screen adaptation. The 2018 novel…
Germany’s Zverev, United States’ Gauff named top seeds for National Bank Open
TORONTO — Germany’s Alexander Zverev and American Coco Gauff have been announced as the top…
Venice Film Festival lineup features Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Emma Stone and Dwayne Johnson
Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Emma Stone, Dwayne Johnson, Adam Sandler and Idris Elba are just…
In the news today: Trade war to dominate meeting with premiers, PM
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Videos in hockey players’ trial highlight misconceptions about consent: law experts
As five former Canadian world junior hockey players await a ruling in their sexual assault…
Things to know about the release of federal documents related to MLK’s assassination
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Federal records related to the investigation into the 1968 assassination of…
Kevin Gausman has his best stuff in Blue Jays’ clutch 4-1 win over Yankees
TORONTO — The first two innings have never been Kevin Gausman’s forte but when he…
Yankees SS Anthony Volpe makes 12th error in loss at Toronto, tying him for most in AL
TORONTO (AP) — New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Anthony Volpe has made “a…
José Ramírez’s 3-run homer sparks Guardians’ win over Orioles
CLEVELAND (AP) — José Ramírez had a three-run homer in the first inning, Brayan Rocchio…
Bichette’s two-run double lifts Jays over Yankees 4-1; Toronto adds to division lead
TORONTO — Bo Bichette’s two-run double sparked a four-run fifth inning as the Toronto Blue…
Bichette has key double as Blue Jays beat Yankees 4-1 and extend home win streak to record 11 games
TORONTO (AP) — Bo Bichette hit a go-ahead, two-run double in a four-run fifth, Kevin…
Ontario, B.C., territories announce agreements to boost internal trade
HUNTSVILLE, ONT. — Ontario, British Columbia, Nunavut, Yukon and the Northwest Territories have announced agreements…
Onus on athletes to let drug testers know where they are under “whereabouts” rules
A chunk of an Olympic and Paralympic athlete’s life is spent telling drug testers where…
Flyers No. 6 overall pick Porter Martone says he’s joining Michigan State next season
TORONTO — Another high-profile junior hockey player is making the jump to U.S. college hockey.…
Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from the Toronto Masters. Sinner, Djokovic and Draper already were out
TORONTO (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz pulled out of the Toronto Masters tournament on Monday, a…
Alcaraz joins Sinner, Djokovic as high-profile players dropping out of men’s NBO
TORONTO — Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the National Bank Open, depriving the men’s tennis…
OL Richards returns to Toronto after being drafted first overall by Argos in 2019
TORONTO — The Argonauts have signed offensive lineman Shane Richards, who Toronto selected first overall…
Surging Tiger-Cats dump struggling Redblacks 30-15 for fourth straight win
OTTAWA — Bo Levi Mitchell led the surging Hamilton Tiger-Cats to their second consecutive victory…
Charli XCX and The 1975 drummer George Daniel are married
LONDON (AP) — Charli XCX and The 1975 drummer George Daniel have tied the knot.…
City of Hamilton to hold ‘Shai Rally Day’ for NBA’s Gilgeous-Alexander on Aug. 7
HAMILTON — The City of Hamilton has big plans to honour hometown NBA superstar Shai…