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Toronto Blue Jays sign 15 draft picks and three non-drafted free agents

Toronto Blue Jays sign 15 draft picks and three non-drafted free agents

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have signed 15 players selected in the 2023 Major League Baseball draft as well as three non-drafted free agents.
Toronto's Laysla De Oliveira honours her immigrant parents with role in new TV series

Toronto's Laysla De Oliveira honours her immigrant parents with role in new TV series

TORONTO — For Toronto-born Laysla De Oliveira, it was the sacrifice of her immigrant parents that instilled in her grit and determination – the very qualities that she channels in her new role as a U.S.
Ontario regions face ambulance pressures; province won't release offload delay data

Ontario regions face ambulance pressures; province won't release offload delay data

Several Ontario municipalities say their paramedic services are under immense pressure, with worrying stretches of times during which no ambulances are available to respond to calls – but the province doesn't track the problem.

Lotto 649 winning numbers for Wednesday, July 19, 2023

TORONTO — The winning numbers in Wednesday's Lotto 649 draw for an estimated $5 million: 15, 25, 30, 31, 40 & 48.
Manny Machado's two-run single enough for Padres in 2-0 win over Blue Jays

Manny Machado's two-run single enough for Padres in 2-0 win over Blue Jays

TORONTO — Directing all the inertia of his windup toward home plate has helped José Berríos bounce back from the worst season of his career.

Machado drives in 2, Darvish pitches 6 innings for win as Padres blank Jays 2-0

TORONTO (AP) — Yu Darvish and three relievers combined on a six-hitter, Manny Machado drove in the only runs of the game with a two-run single and the San Diego Padres beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-0 Wednesday night.
First-round draft pick Arjun Nimmala fits right in with Blue Jays organization

First-round draft pick Arjun Nimmala fits right in with Blue Jays organization

TORONTO — As soon as Arjun Nimmala arrived in Toronto, he knew he belonged with the Blue Jays. The 17-year-old shortstop was picked 20th overall by the Blue Jays at Major League Baseball's amateur draft on July 9.
Ottawa's troubled light-rail train service remains closed after yet another shutdown

Ottawa's troubled light-rail train service remains closed after yet another shutdown

Ottawa's beleaguered light-rail transit system remained shut down Wednesday after it was abruptly halted during rush hour earlier in the week, causing ongoing disruptions to all who use it.
Atkins: Ryu and Green's return from surgeries will shape Blue Jays deadline approach

Atkins: Ryu and Green's return from surgeries will shape Blue Jays deadline approach

TORONTO — The next two weeks will shape the Toronto Blue Jays' plan for Major League Baseball's upcoming trade deadline. It's not just that other teams will be deciding their needs in the coming days.
In first motion as mayor, Chow gets unanimous support for refugee shelter response

In first motion as mayor, Chow gets unanimous support for refugee shelter response

TORONTO — Olivia Chow placed Toronto's asylum seeker shelter crisis at the top of the agenda on Wednesday, securing unanimous approval on a motion to tackle the issue during her first city council meeting as mayor.