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Raccoon 'perished' after knocking out power to thousands in Toronto, Hydro One says

Raccoon 'perished' after knocking out power to thousands in Toronto, Hydro One says

TORONTO — A Hydro One spokesperson says after a raccoon knocked out power to thousands of people in downtown Toronto, the utility is looking at ways to make sure the city's unofficial mascot stays out of transmission stations.
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COVID-19 reinfection rates high among people who are homeless, Toronto study says

COVID-19 reinfection rates high among people who are homeless, Toronto study says

TORONTO — People who are homeless have high rates of COVID-19 reinfection, putting the health of an already vulnerable population at further risk, a study published Friday in the BMC Infectious Diseases journal says.
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Canada signs letter of intent with AI giant Nvidia during CEO's Toronto trip

Canada signs letter of intent with AI giant Nvidia during CEO's Toronto trip

TORONTO — Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne says Canada has signed a letter of intent with artificial intelligence chip giant Nvidia to boost computing power.
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Hamilton Tiger-Cats head coach Scott Milanovich unveils '24 staff

Hamilton Tiger-Cats head coach Scott Milanovich unveils '24 staff

HAMILTON — Michael Fletcher is returning to the CFL. The former B.C. Lions and Toronto Argonauts linebacker will serve as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats linebackers coach in 2024 on head coach Scott Milanovich's staff.
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January auto sales jump nearly 15% as 'pent-up demand' continues to drive trends

January auto sales jump nearly 15% as 'pent-up demand' continues to drive trends

TORONTO — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants says auto sales jumped 14.9 per cent in January compared with the year before. Manufacturers reported an estimated 112,862 transactions for the month, up from 98,259 units in January 2023.
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Big nominations, diverse artists: Five Canadian things to watch for at the Grammys

Big nominations, diverse artists: Five Canadian things to watch for at the Grammys

TORONTO — Many corners of Canada's diverse musical landscape will be represented at the Grammy Awards on Sunday in one of the strongest and most eclectic showings in recent memory.
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Government should boost grocery competition at home, not seek outsider: experts

Government should boost grocery competition at home, not seek outsider: experts

TORONTO — Experts say instead of enticing a foreign grocer to come to Canada, Ottawa should look at ways to support smaller and regional grocery companies to boost competition.
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OHL Roundup: Quentin Musty stars in overtime as Wolves edge IceDogs 4-3

SAINT CATHARINES, Ont. — Quentin Musty scored his second goal in overtime as the Sudbury Wolves edged the Niagara IceDogs 4-3 on Thursday in Ontario Hockey League action.
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Police investigating after three people found dead in Richmond Hill, Ont., home

Police investigating after three people found dead in Richmond Hill, Ont., home

RICHMOND HILL, Ont. — York Regional Police say their homicide unit is investigating after three bodies were found in a home in Richmond Hill. Police say officers went to the home on Thursday afternoon to respond to a call for a wellness check.
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Harmon's five-point effort leads Team King past Team Kloss in PWHL 3-on-3 showcase

Harmon's five-point effort leads Team King past Team Kloss in PWHL 3-on-3 showcase

TORONTO — Sarah Nurse didn't even hear her name being announced pre-game Thursday. It was the deafening crowd with a camera in front of her showing her on the Jumbotron that allowed her to soak in the moment in front of 16,392 at Scotiabank Arena.
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