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Hubert Davis skates the lane that the late Charles Officer opened with TIFF-bound 'Youngblood'

Hubert Davis skates the lane that the late Charles Officer opened with TIFF-bound 'Youngblood'

TORONTO — Hubert Davis remembers acclaimed Toronto filmmaker Charles Officer calling him with an idea: to direct a documentary about the experiences of Black players in hockey. “He said, ‘This is really important.
Bob Izumi tops solid field for CISA Kingston Open event

Bob Izumi tops solid field for CISA Kingston Open event

It will be a case of déjà vu for Bob Izumi on Friday when he begins the Canadian International Sport Fishing (CISA) Kingston Open.
Canadian men face Japan, looking to secure qualification for 2027 Rugby World Cup

Canadian men face Japan, looking to secure qualification for 2027 Rugby World Cup

Canada looks to build on its first win under new coach Steve Meehan and possibly book its ticket to the 2027 Rugby World Cup when it takes on No. 13 Japan on Saturday in Pacific Nations Cup play.
Ontario home invasion case: Intruder in Lindsay home carried crossbow, court docs say

Ontario home invasion case: Intruder in Lindsay home carried crossbow, court docs say

LINDSAY — A Lindsay, Ont.
'Moral imperative': Teachers say more climate change lessons needed in classrooms

'Moral imperative': Teachers say more climate change lessons needed in classrooms

As climate change becomes more evident in Canadians' daily lives, teachers across the country say the education system must better equip younger generations to deal with its fallout.
Toronto police officer pleads guilty to criminal charges after shooting man in 2023

Toronto police officer pleads guilty to criminal charges after shooting man in 2023

A Toronto police officer pleaded guilty Wednesday to criminal charges after he shot and seriously injured a Black man in 2023, the victim's lawyer said, as court documents show the man was backing away from police at the time of the incident.
Canada's top court won't hear appeal in land dispute at Ontario's Sauble Beach

Canada's top court won't hear appeal in land dispute at Ontario's Sauble Beach

The Supreme Court of Canada has declined to hear an appeal of a lower-court ruling that upheld a First Nation's ownership of a stretch of land at a popular Ontario beach after a lengthy dispute.
Spirits maker Diageo to close Amherstburg, Ont., bottling facility next year

Spirits maker Diageo to close Amherstburg, Ont., bottling facility next year

LONDON — Spirits maker Diageo will cease operations at its bottling facility in Amherstburg, Ont., early next year, as it shifts some bottling volume to the U.S., the company announced on Thursday.
Man faces attempted murder charge after two men struck by car in Toronto: police

Man faces attempted murder charge after two men struck by car in Toronto: police

TORONTO — Toronto police say a 33-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly striking two men with his car Wednesday evening.
Change-Up: Bat switch helps Blue Jays score three in the eighth of 9-8 win over Twins

Change-Up: Bat switch helps Blue Jays score three in the eighth of 9-8 win over Twins

TORONTO — An old bat was a difference-maker for the Toronto Blue Jays in a wild 9-8 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night.