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Veteran jockey Justin Stein retires again, this time to become horse-racing steward
TORONTO - This time, it feels right for Justin Stein to hang up his tack. The veteran jockey is retiring after 19 seasons riding thoroughbreds. Stein, 44, left horse racing after 2016 but returned to ...
Dec 12, 2024
Toronto FC sees pace and potential in newly acquired Brazilian winger Thiago Andrade
TORONTO - In acquiring Brazilian winger Thiago Andrade, Toronto FC picks up pace and potential - at a reasonable price. "An interesting addition to our current group," Toronto GM Jason Hernandez said ...
Dec 12, 2024
Israeli strike in Gaza kills 25 people as US makes new push for a ceasefire
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - An Israeli airstrike hit the central Gaza Strip on Thursday, killing at least 25 Palestinians and wounding dozens more, Palestinian medics said, just hours after Presi...
Dec 12, 2024
Montreal suburb declares 'end of deer saga' after killing 105 animals in urban park
MONTREAL - A Montreal suburb is declaring the "end of the deer saga" today after completing its plan to cull a growing herd of white-tailed deer in one of its parks. The City of Longueuil says a total...
Dec 12, 2024
Trump brushes off Ford's threat to cut Ontario's electricity exports to U.S. states
OTTAWA - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is brushing off threats from Ontario to restrict electricity exports. On Wednesday, Ford said Ontario is contemplating restricting electricity exports to Mic...
Dec 12, 2024
Vancouver Island First Nation whose ex-chief met Capt. Cook files claim against B.C.
VICTORIA - A Vancouver Island First Nation whose people were the first to greet European explorers in the region almost 250 years ago is taking British Columbia to court, seeking title to their tradit...
Dec 12, 2024
Star centre J.T. Miller set to return to Vancouver Canucks' lineup against Panthers
VANCOUVER - Star centre J.T. Miller will return to the Canucks' lineup on Thursday when Vancouver hosts the Florida Panthers. The 31-year old forward took an indefinite leave from the team last month ...
Dec 12, 2024
Some epilepsy patients worry their seizures will return amid medication shortage
TORONTO - The Canadian Epilepsy Alliance says an ongoing shortage of an epilepsy medication is leaving some patients worried they'll start to have seizures again if they switch to an alternative. The ...
Dec 12, 2024
Lille's Jonathan David among nominees for Canada Soccer Player of the Year
Jonathan David, the leading scorer in the French league this season, highlights the list of men's nominees for Canada Soccer Player of the Year. Eight men's and eight women's nominees were chosen by C...
Dec 12, 2024
No change to Birch Hills council after recount
A recount of votes for the Birch Hills municipal election will not result in any change to the initial results.Bria Lindsay, who ran for councillor, is the only one who submitted a request for the rec...
Dec 12, 2024
