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Toronto FC to make Orlando its temporary home until pandemic travel restrictions ease

TORONTO — As expected, Toronto FC will join the Raptors and Blue Jays in Florida for the start of the Major League Soccer season.

Mar 5, 2021 6:03 PM Read more >

Off-duty York police detective charged with sexual assault, sexual exploitation

An off-duty police detective in the Toronto area has been charged with sexual assault and sexual exploitation. York Regional Police say the charges were laid today against one of their officers following an investigation by the Toronto police force.

Mar 5, 2021 5:58 PM Read more >

Hillier says all Ontarians could get vaccine by June 20 if supply allows

TORONTO — The recent approval of new vaccines will accelerate Ontario's immunization plan, the province said Friday as the man in charge of the rollout expressed optimism all adults could receive the first dose by June 20.

Mar 5, 2021 5:10 PM Read more >

Toronto, Peel going into 'grey lockdown' zone next week as stay-at-home order lifts

TORONTO — Pandemic restrictions will loosen in Toronto and neighbouring Peel Region next week as the province lifts a strict stay-at-home order, a move the government described Friday as a "positive step forward.

Mar 5, 2021 4:30 PM Read more >

Former Toronto Argonauts lineman Chris Schultz remembered as a gentle giant

TORONTO — Friends and fans remembered Chris Schultz as a gentle giant, who became a respected TV and radio analyst after a successful playing career with the Dallas Cowboys and Toronto Argonauts. Schultz, a native of Burlington, Ont.

Mar 5, 2021 3:55 PM Read more >

Former Toronto police chief appointed special advisor to Ontario Place

Toronto's former police chief has been appointed special adviser to the province for its redevelopment of Ontario Place. The government says Mark Saunders will offer input on plans for the former waterfront theme park in Toronto.

Mar 5, 2021 3:26 PM Read more >

Patrick J. Adams defends 'Suits' co-star Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, on Twitter

TORONTO — Canadian actor Patrick J. Adams is defending his "Suits" co-star Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, as she and husband Prince Harry square off against media critics and the British Royal Family.

Mar 5, 2021 2:37 PM Read more >

Watchdog investigating as Montreal woman found dead after wellness checks by police

MONTREAL — Quebec's police watchdog says it is investigating after a woman — who was the subject of five wellness checks by Montreal police — was found dead. The body of the 65-year-old woman was discovered in her home on Feb. 17.

Mar 5, 2021 1:27 PM Read more >

Toronto Police suspend officer after he is charged with indecent act

Toronto police say they have suspended an officer following his arrest for an alleged indecent act in Whitby, Ont. Police in Durham Region said Tuesday that they received reports of a man committing an indecent act near an arena in Whitby.

Mar 5, 2021 1:23 PM Read more >

Canadian animator on adding cultural authenticity to 'Raya and the Last Dragon'

TORONTO — When animating Disney's new film "Raya and the Last Dragon," Vancouver-raised Benson Shum says he honed in on the subtle details to ensure cultural accuracy.

Mar 5, 2021 12:50 PM Read more >