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Five losing jobs as offices of environment commissioner, auditor merge

TORONTO — Five people employed by Ontario's environmental watchdog are losing their jobs as a result of the government's decision to merge the office with that of the province's auditor general.

Mar 15, 2019 3:18 PM Read more >

Jozy Altidore set to return for Toronto FC home opener against New England

TORONTO — Alejandro Pozuelo has yet to arrive but Toronto FC should get Jozy Altidore back on the field for Sunday's home opener against the New England Revolution.

Mar 15, 2019 3:01 PM Read more >

Body found on shore of Lake Scugog believed to be missing fisherman

LAKE SCUGOG, Ont. — Police say a body found on the shore of Lake Scugog is believed to be that of a missing fisherman. Investigators say a fisherman called 911 around 6 p.m. Thursday after discovering the body on Scugog Island.

Mar 15, 2019 12:20 PM Read more >

Corey Hart's hall of fame induction at the Junos marks another special occasion

TORONTO — Corey Hart's sizzling contributions to pop music will be in focus at the Juno Awards on Sunday, but the hitmaker says this year he'll be recognizing another significant personal milestone at the event.

Mar 15, 2019 11:58 AM Read more >

Los Angeles Lakers continue to lose despite best efforts of LeBron James

TORONTO — The losses continue to mount for the Los Angeles Lakers with LeBron James limited in what he can do to stem the slide. Limited because James' minutes are being restricted in the wake of missing 17 games with a groin injury.

Mar 15, 2019 12:16 AM Read more >

Leonard scores 25 as Raptors cruise to 111-98 win over LeBron and Lakers

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors continue to prove that they can win, no matter who — and who isn't — playing.

Mar 15, 2019 12:06 AM Read more >

OHL Roundup: Frontenacs secure No. 1 pick at OHL draft after Flint's win

WINDSOR, Ont.

Mar 14, 2019 11:02 PM Read more >

New NHLers help Ottawa Senators knock off St. Louis Blues

OTTAWA — A 2-0 win over the St. Louis Blues was nice for the Ottawa Senators and their fans. Getting to see a couple pieces of their future for the first time was better.

Mar 14, 2019 10:55 PM Read more >

Toronto police investigating after anti-Semitic graffiti found at school

Toronto police are investigating after anti-Semitic graffiti was found at a high school on the city's west side.

Mar 14, 2019 10:21 PM Read more >

Underager Shane Wright embracing exceptional player status, ready for next step

TORONTO — Shane Wright is already noticing the differences now that his name is in the same conversation as NHL star Connor McDavid.

Mar 14, 2019 9:38 PM Read more >