Votto agrees to non-roster invite with Jays
Joey Votto has agreed to a non-roster invite with the Toronto Blue Jays, the former National League MVP said on social media.
Sports
Mar 8
Toronto FC unveils new 2024 kit, with one eye on the 2026 FIFA World Cup
While the bottom line behind new jerseys is all about keeping supporters buying, these days team uniforms can come with a story or fit into a larger plan.
Sports
Feb 15
Raptors trade Anunoby, Achiuwa and Flynn to Knicks
The Toronto Raptors have overhauled their roster, making a deal with a divisional and legal rival.
Sports
Dec 30, 2023
Remembering the celebrities we lost in 2023
From movie and TV stars to musicians and other notable personalities, we said goodbye to a lot of familiar, beloved faces this year.
Entertainment
Dec 30, 2023
Unifor sets Oct. 9 deadline for contract talks with General Motors
Unifor has set a deadline for its contract talks with General Motors for 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 9.
Canada
Sep 29, 2023
Hamilton police adds ‘Core Patrol’ to downtown beat to decrease bad behaviour
Hamilton police say they're upping their presence in the downtown core with patrols in response to concerns about public safety from community members, residents and stakeholders.
Crime
Jun 29, 2023
New hope, new home found in B.C. after escaping ravages of war in Ukraine
A Ukrainian refugee who recently landed in West Kelowna reflects on the perilous path they took from the front lines of the Russian war to their peaceful new home in Canada.
Canada
Mar 10, 2023
60,000 litres of wastewater diverted after refinery oil spill: Water Security Agency
The Water Security Agency says treatment centre operators diverted thousands of litres of wastewater following an oil spill at the Co-op Refinery.
Canada
Jun 25, 2020
Over 50 layoffs expected within next 6 months at Co-op Refinery in Regina
The Co-op Refinery Complex announced in a release on Monday that the company will go ahead with a reduction of its in-scope workforce over the coming months.
Canada
Oct 4, 2021
National League Capsules: Braves get past Nationals 5-4
ATLANTA - Pinch-runner Jeff Baker scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning when reliever Ryan Mattheus hit Andrelton Simmons' uniform with a bases-loaded pitch that helped the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 5-4 on Saturday.
Sports
Sep 15, 2012
Napoleon’s letter giving order to blow up the Kremlin to be auctioned
FONTAINEBLEAU, France - The single line of Napoleon's secret code told Paris of his desperate, last order against the Russians: "At three o'clock in the morning, on the 22nd I am going to blow up the Kremlin."
World
Nov 29, 2012
Steve Jobs, creative force behind iPads, iPhones, resigns as Apple CEO
<p>Apple says Steve Jobs is resigning as CEO, effective immediately.</p>
Aug 24, 2011
Man behind Flip Video camcorder brings technology to grilled cheese in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO - Jonathan Kaplan made it easy for consumers to shoot cheesy home movies when he founded the company behind the Flip Video camcorder. Now, he's hoping to popularize something cheesier — and gooier — by starting a chain of grilled cheese restaurants that combine fast food with high tech.
Aug 29, 2011
Adrian Peterson runs for 212 yards, fuels Vikings’ 36-22 win of Rams
ST. LOUIS - Adrian Peterson peeked up at the video board at the end of his 82-yard touchdown run and saw St. Louis Rams players trailing far behind him.
Sports
Dec 16, 2012
Violence in Afghanistan falls in 2012, but more Afghan troops dying and insider attacks rise
KABUL - Violence in Afghanistan fell in 2012, but more Afghan troops and police who now shoulder most of the combat were killed, according to statistics compiled by The Associated Press.
World
Dec 30, 2012
Unifor rejects Co-op’s latest offer, calls on province to end labour dispute
Unifor Local 594 is holding rally at the legislature grounds on Wednesday to pressure the provincial government to help end the labour dispute with the Co-op Refinery.
Canada
Apr 29, 2020
Oil spill leaks into Regina sewer system, city and Co-op Refinery don’t alert public: union
The union is not only calling for more transparency but for the Ministry of Environment to conduct a full investigation into the oil spill.
Environment
May 30, 2020
‘What do we do now?’ Labour dispute at Regina refinery nearing 6 months
Unifor Local 594 president Kevin Bittman said the pandemic makes it tough for the union to get its message out when members can't meet in person or rally in large groups.
Canada
May 30, 2020
Raptors hand Nets 8th straight home loss, 91-74
Jonas Valanciunas had 22 points and 11 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors handed the Brooklyn Nets their eighth straight home loss, 91-74 on Wednesday night.
Sports
Jan 7, 2016
Cannes bans full-body ‘burkini’ swimsuits from beaches citing security concerns
The French resort of Cannes has banned full-body, head-covering swimsuits from its beaches, citing security reasons.
World
Aug 12, 2016