Author: Emmett Wallace

CALGARY – Calgary-born William Nylander notched his second career hat trick on Tuesday as the Toronto Maple Leafs completed a sweep of Alberta with a 6-3 victory over the Calgary Flames. With nine goals in his last eight games Nylander has reached the 33-goal mark, second in the NHL behind Leon Draisaitl of the Edmonton Oilers, who has 37.It was Nylander’s first hat trick in eight years to the day.John Tavares, Bobby McMann and Matthew Knies also scored for Toronto (32-19-2), which climbs to within one point of the Atlantic Division-leading Florida Panthers. The Leafs have two games in hand.…

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted February 4, 2025 7:48 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Canadian sports fans continued to voice their displeasure at American economic policies on Tuesday despite a pause in a trade war between Canada and the United States. Fans at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena booed during the U.S. national anthem before the Raptors hosted the New York Knicks on Tuesday.Loud cheers urged on the anthem singer when he began “O Canada!”The strong reactions are likely in response to a looming trade war between Canada and…

On the opening day of a high-profile Ontario murder trial, the Crown alleged the accused had enlisted the help of the father of her child to dispose of a body which was eventually found in a suitcase. Carita Jackson is on trial for the alleged second-degree murder of Varsha Gajula, a Caledon woman, whose body was found in a suitcase in Toronto during the summer of 2021.In his opening address to the jury, assistant Crown attorney Scott Frost said police received a call about a suspicious suitcase that was located at the back of a business at 1530 Keele Street…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Ontario Provincial Police say a home invasion incident in a township in eastern Ontario has left two men dead, and the residents were not injured. Police said they were called to a residence in South Glengarry Township, just east of Cornwall, Ont., on Sunday at around 9 p.m.Investigators said the incident “began as a home invasion” and two people were found with gunshot wounds and died at the residence.The residents of the home were not injured, police said. Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size York Regional Police say they are searching for a suspect vehicle after a dog was left tied to a pole at an Ontario park. Police said officers were called to a dog park near Lake Drive South and Robert Street in Georgina, Ont., for a reported animal complaint.Investigators said they found what appears to be a cane corso breed of dog tied to a pole.They said the dog did not appear to be in distress and had no visible injuries. Photo of the dog found at an Ontario park. York Regional Police…

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted February 4, 2025 12:16 pm Updated February 4, 2025 12:17 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Raptors swingman RJ Barrett is in concussion protocol and has been ruled out of Toronto’s game Tuesday night against visiting New York. Barrett appeared to hit his head on the floor and was slow to get up after scoring a layup late in Toronto’s 115-108 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday afternoon at Scotiabank Arena. Related Videos 1:32 Toronto Raptors players surprise students in Kahnawake…

Canadian grocer Metro has apologized for a couple of labelling errors, including one signage that incorrectly said “Product of Canada” on American produce amid a surge of “Buy Canadian” sentiment over recent days. The company says it investigated two cases at the same store in Ottawa on Monday following an inquiry by Global News.In one case, a box of baby spinach labelled “Product of USA” was incorrectly placed with the signage saying “Product of Canada.”“There was an error in our system, which has since been updated with the proper country of origin,” said Stephanie Bonk, a Metro spokesperson.“In this circumstance,…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Ontario government is warning about a scam involving the $200 rebate cheques it has sent to eligible Ontarians. The government’s rebate webpage showed Tuesday a “scam alert” involving the cheques, which began arriving in the mail last month to all adults in the province who had completed tax returns for themselves and their children.On its webpage, the government said the rebates are being paid by cheque only, and it would only contact Ontarians directly in response to a question or query about the payment they initiated.“It will not proactively contact you…

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 4, 2025 8:18 am Updated February 4, 2025 8:19 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The trial of two teen girls accused in the death of a homeless Toronto man is expected to continue today with more security video of the night of the incident. The two girls are among eight charged in the death of Kenneth Lee, who court heard died on Dec. 18, 2022 after he was beaten and stabbed at a downtown Toronto parkette.The girls, who were 14 and 16 at the time, have pleaded not guilty to…

An agreement between U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau means 25 per cent tariffs are paused for at least 30 days from Feb. 3 for the two countries to reach a deal.The Progressive Conservatives have promised to keep and extend an electric vehicle manufacturing subsidy agreed during their last term in government. The promise could have disappeared after the U.S. walked away from its plan but, if re-elected, the PCs said they would continue up to $14 billion in incentives for electric vehicle and battery manufacturing plants.The PCs are also promising to spend $38 million on “action…