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Toronto FC adds experience to backline by signing veteran Irish defender Kevin Long

Toronto FC adds experience to backline by signing veteran Irish defender Kevin Long

Toronto FC added experience to its backline Tuesday by signing veteran Irish defender Kevin Long. The 33-year-old comes from Birmingham City, which he joined in January 2023. He has signed with Toronto through 2024 with a 2025 option.
SIU investigating after man dies following police shooting in Kitchener

SIU investigating after man dies following police shooting in Kitchener

KITCHENER, Ont. — Ontario's police watchdog says it is investigating the death of a man who was shot by police in Kitchener, Ont.
Loblaw to build more than 40 new stores as part of expansion plan

Loblaw to build more than 40 new stores as part of expansion plan

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Loblaw Cos. Ltd. says it will build more than 40 new stores as part of a record investment plan of more than $2 billion. The parent company of Loblaws and Shoppers Drug Mart says it will also expand or relocate another 10 locations.
Worried about a cyberattack? Here are tips to help protect your digital assets

Worried about a cyberattack? Here are tips to help protect your digital assets

TORONTO — The number of cyberattacks victimizing Canadians has been steadily growing over the last decade and is projected to keep rising.
Personal cyber insurance nascent but growing in demand as digital crimes increase

Personal cyber insurance nascent but growing in demand as digital crimes increase

TORONTO — When it comes to protecting against cyberattacks, identity theft and other digital crimes, Canadians have been hearing the same advice for years: vary your passwords, use two-factor authentication and consider a virtual private network to m
Brain wave-powered tech allows Canadian kids 'trapped in their own bodies' to play

Brain wave-powered tech allows Canadian kids 'trapped in their own bodies' to play

TORONTO — Eight-year-old Giselle Alnaser wants the Elmo stuffed toy sitting on a stool across the room, and she's going to use her brain waves to get it.
New York-bound flight forced to return to Toronto after cockpit fire

New York-bound flight forced to return to Toronto after cockpit fire

TORONTO — A flight heading from Toronto to New York City earlier this month had to turn around because of a "burnt electrical smell" in the cockpit.
Spooner, Campbell, Coyne Schofield named PWHL's three stars of the week

Spooner, Campbell, Coyne Schofield named PWHL's three stars of the week

TORONTO — Right-wing Natalie Spooner and goaltender Kristen Campbell of Toronto and Minnesota left-wing Kendall Coyne Schofield have been named the Professional Women’s Hockey League's three stars of the week.
Canada's Andrew Nembhard sees improvement in sophomore season with Indiana Pacers

Canada's Andrew Nembhard sees improvement in sophomore season with Indiana Pacers

TORONTO — As great as the past year has been for Canadian basketball, Andrew Nembhard expects things are going to get even better. Nembhard, from Aurora, Ont., is enjoying his sophomore NBA season as the starting shooting guard on the Indiana Pacers.
Residents uneasy after 2 people shot at same north Toronto intersection within 24 hrs

Residents uneasy after 2 people shot at same north Toronto intersection within 24 hrs

TORONTO — Residents in a northwest Toronto neighbourhood said they were feeling uneasy Monday after two people were shot while waiting for buses at the same intersection less than a day apart.