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Blue Jays claim catcher Brian Serven off waivers from Chicago Cubs

Blue Jays claim catcher Brian Serven off waivers from Chicago Cubs

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed catcher Brian Serven off waivers from the Chicago Cubs, the Major League Baseball team announced Tuesday.
Extreme cold warnings for parts of Ontario, Environment Canada says

Extreme cold warnings for parts of Ontario, Environment Canada says

Several parts of Ontario are under various winter weather warnings, including an extreme cold warning for a stretch of communities in the province's southwest.
Stocks in for a positive year with rate cuts, economic recovery in sight: report

Stocks in for a positive year with rate cuts, economic recovery in sight: report

TORONTO — Stock and bond markets have a bumpy year ahead of them but will end 2024 on a positive note as they navigate the last mile of inflation and tightened monetary policy, a new report from Edward Jones says.
Restaurant Brands buying Burger King franchisee Carrols Restaurant Group for US$1B

Restaurant Brands buying Burger King franchisee Carrols Restaurant Group for US$1B

TORONTO — Burger King's parent company has signed a US$1 billion deal to buy the brand's largest U.S. franchisee. Restaurant Brands International Inc. announced Tuesday that it will purchase Carrols Restaurant Group Inc.
Barrick says it produced 4.05 million ounces of gold in 2023

Barrick says it produced 4.05 million ounces of gold in 2023

TORONTO — Barrick Gold Corp. says it produced 4.05 million ounces of gold in 2023 based on its preliminary figures.
Canadian welterweight (Proper) Mike Malott looks to make the most of UFC 297 showcase

Canadian welterweight (Proper) Mike Malott looks to make the most of UFC 297 showcase

TORONTO — It seems only fitting that Canadian welterweight (Proper) Mike Malott helps set the table for the two title fights that wrap up Saturday's UFC 297 fight card in Toronto Malott (10-1-1) is battling his way to the front of the line, or at lea
UFC champion Sean Strickland sends warning to UFC 297 opponent Dricus Du Plessis

UFC champion Sean Strickland sends warning to UFC 297 opponent Dricus Du Plessis

TORONTO — Middleweight champion Sean (Tarzan) Strickland has sent South African challenger Dricus Du Plessis a warning ahead of their UFC 297 main-event showdown in Toronto on Saturday.
Sum 41 to close 'final' world tour with stop in Toronto

Sum 41 to close 'final' world tour with stop in Toronto

TORONTO — Sum 41 is heading back home to play what they say will be their final show. The Canadian rockers have booked Toronto's Scotiabank Arena on Jan. 30, 2025 as the last stop on a massive world tour that runs for the better part of a year.
Coroner's inquest into death of Toronto teen Sammy Yatim resumes

Coroner's inquest into death of Toronto teen Sammy Yatim resumes

TORONTO — A coroner's inquest into the death of Sammy Yatim, a Toronto teen who was shot by a police officer on an empty streetcar, is hearing about police hiring practices. Acting Staff Supt.
Jayson Tatum powers Celtics past Raptors 105-96; Toronto drops fourth straight

Jayson Tatum powers Celtics past Raptors 105-96; Toronto drops fourth straight

TORONTO — Lost in the midst of a four-game skid, RJ Barrett says that the Toronto Raptors just have to stick to the plan.